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Featured specifications

Year2015
MakeCaterpillar
Model988K
Serial NumberCAT0988KATWX00649
Hours12,309 hrs
Operating Weight112,574 lb
Net Power541 hp
Loader TypeWheel
Transmission TypeCat planetary power shift
Engine MakeCaterpillar

All specifications

Engine

Rated Speed1,700 rpm
Engine ModelCat C18 ACERT
Displacement1,105 cu in
Torque Rise58 %
Bore5.7 in
Stroke7.2 in
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV OR Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent OR Tier 2/Stage II Equivalent
Peak Torque - 1,200 Rpm2,104 lb ft
Gross - Iso 14396580 hp
Peak Power Speed1,500 rpm
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 Rpm - Gross - Iso 14396580 hp
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 Rpm - Gross - Sae J1995588 hp

Transmission

Forward - 14 mph
Forward - 27.2 mph
Forward - 312.7 mph
Forward - 421.6 mph
Reverse - 14.7 mph
Reverse - 28.3 mph
Direct Drive - Forward 313.9 mph
Direct Drive - Reverse 315.8 mph
Direct Drive - Forward 424.4 mph
Direct Drive - Forward 27.8 mph
Direct Drive - Reverse 28.9 mph
Direct Drive - Forward 1Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Reverse 15 mph
Reverse - 314.4 mph

Buckets

Bucket Capacities4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

Axles

FrontFixed
RearTrunnion
Oscillation Angle13 degrees

Brakes

BrakesSAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

Operating Specifications

Bucket Capacity Range4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - Standard770-772
Cat Truck Match - High Lift773-775
Rated Payload - Quarry Face27,557.8 lb
Rated Payload - Loose Material35,274 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System31.7 gal
Fuel Tank188 gal
Crankcase15.9 gal
Transmission31.7 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front49.1 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear49.1 gal
Hydraulic System Factory Fill125.5 gal
Hydraulic System - Tank Only63.4 gal
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv Only)8.7 gal
Coolant (Validated By Test Cell Fill Quantities)33 gal
Transmission - Validated By Test Cell Fill Quantities29 gal

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - CircuitEH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt4757 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore And Stroke210 mm 1050 mm (8.7 in 41.3 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore And Stroke269 mm 685 mm (8.7 in 27 in)
Pilot SystemVariable displacement piston
Lift/Tilt SystemVariable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting551 psi
Maximum Flow At 1,400-1,860 Rpm153 gal/min

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - CircuitPilot, load sensing
Steering System - PumpPiston, variable displacement
Relief Valve Setting - Steering4351 psi
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle5.6 s
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle3.4 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 Rpm)

Rack Back4.5 s
Raise8 s
Dump2.2 s
Lower Float Down3.5 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket18.2 s

2015 CATERPILLAR 988K WHEEL LOADER

$450,000

or as low as $8,212/mo with financing*
Description

2015 CATERPILLAR 988K WHEEL LOADER: CAB, A/C, CAT DIESEL ENGINE, JOYSTICK STEERING, LEVER BKT CNTRLS, 10 YD3 SPADE NOSE BKT LOCATED IN TEXAS CALL FOR MORE PHOTOS AND CURRENT HOURS

Meter (hours)
12,309 hrs
Location
TX

Ask the seller

Equify Financial 

Contact: Paul Williamson

Call the seller: (214) 949-5242

Estimate financing

$8,212/mo

Down payment (10%)$45,000
Term60 months
Est. APR8%
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Payment terms

Equify Financial's Payment Terms

  • All payments must be made via wire transfer. Instructions will be provided upon acceptance of your offer.

  • A $75.00 administrative fee will be applied to each titled item purchased.

    • Transferable titles will be sent to buyers via express mail or a similar service within 15 business days after full payment is received. Buyers are responsible for vehicle registration in their respective states or jurisdictions.

  • Full payment, including any applicable taxes and fees, is due within 3 business days of offer acceptance.

    • Partial payments are not accepted.

    • Failure to pay within this timeframe may result in cancellation of your offer. The item may then be returned to inventory or sold to another buyer.

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