CAT CAT®988K Wheel loader

Efficiency

Cat C18 ACERT Engine

We built and tested. Cat C18 ACERT Engines to meet your most demanding applications，And in line with the United States EPA Tier 4 Final/Ooh IV Technology and Tier 2 Equivalent Emission Standard。The fully integrated engine electronic control system works with the entire machine，Get more done with your fuel。Using the Engine Idle Shutdown Function，Reduce fuel consumption at idle speed。 Using the Delayed Engine Shutdown Function，Maximize durability。

Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission

New Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy（APECS）The transmission control can provide more power on an incline，And save fuel by carry this power through that shift point.。

Impeller clutch torque converter（ICTC）

This allows the operator to vary the rimpull of the machine while delivering more power to the hydraulic system，Thereby maximizing efficiency.。 Reduced tire wear for full throttle shifting，Reduced cycle time for smooth drop of unload target，The overflow is reduced，Reduced cycle times。

With lock-up clutch Cat Torque converter

The failure of the torque converter is avoided.，Reduces system heat, increases travel speed, and shortens cycle times for loading and carrying

Fuel saving mode

Maximize productivity and efficiency at all times。 988K The system works at full capacity with advanced technology to help you save fuel。 Use Demand Throttle，While the operator is operating the left pedal and implements normally,，988K The speed of the engine is also managed。 Provides similar control and feel to our traditional throttle lock function。 Combines the efficiency of a manual throttle with the ergonomic design of a throttle lock。 Compared to 988H，Reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 percent%。

Structure

Solid construction

Very durable construction allows for multiple life cycles，And can handle the most demanding loading conditions.，Thereby improving your profitability。 Rear frame with full box section design resists strong torsional impact and twisting forces。 Heavy-duty steering cylinder mounts efficiently transfer steering loads to the frame。 Optimized installation of axles，Enhanced structural integrity。 Enlarged lower connecting pin、Dimensions of frame plates and bearings，Prolonged service life。

Lift arm

Through Z Type a connecting rod design，It is very easy to see the bucket edge and the work area。 Solid steel lift arms absorb high load stresses。 One-piece casting for key pin joint，The structural strength is enhanced.。 Lift arms relieve stress，Thereby enhancing durability and extending service time.。

Front connecting rod

To ensure longer service life and excellent reliability，The connecting rod pin joint has a lubricated pin design，Accessories for the automatic lubrication system can be purchased from the factory。

Power train

Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System（STIC）

STIC Select the direction、Gear selection and steering operation integrated into a single lever，For optimum response and handling。A simple sideshift action turns the machine to the right or left.，Thus minimizing operator movement。Gear selection can be controlled by finger，The operation is very simple。By using a labour-saving integrated control device，Operation cycle is more stable、Fast，It also reduces operator fatigue.。

Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission

Best-in-class gearboxes designed for mining operations are your first step to success。 The integrated electronic control incorporates an advanced productivity electronic control strategy（APECS），Uniformity can be achieved、Smooth shifting and greater efficiency。 Heat-treated gears and metallurgical techniques can extend service life and improve reliability。Four forward speeds and three reverse speeds to meet your application needs。

Cat C18 ACERT Engine

988K The durability and high efficiency of the loader are mainly attributed to Cat C18 ACERT Engine。 It features a six-cylinder, four-stroke design.，Achieve optimal performance。Use the electronic control module to optimize performance，Achieve rapid response of engine。 Using mechanically actuated electronic unit injection（MEUI™）System injection timing、Full control of injection duration and pressure，Reliable and efficient。 By reducing the rated speed，The service life of the engine is prolonged.，Improved fuel efficiency。The design conforms to the United States EPA Tier 4 Final/Ooh IV Technology and Tier 2 Equivalent Emission Standard。

Propulsion clutch torque converter（ICTC）And rimpull control system（RCS）

Adopt advanced ICTC And RCS Obtain modulated rimpull，This reduces your cost per ton of work。When the left pedal is depressed，The rimpull can be increased from 100% Adjust to 25%，Thus reducing tire slip and wear。 At 25% After rimpull，The left pedal applies the brake。RCS The possibility of wheel slip is reduced without reducing the efficiency of the hydraulic system。Provides direct drive with our lock-up clutch torque converter，Can improve fuel efficiency in some application。

Hydraulic unit

Positive flow control hydraulic system

Through our positive flow control（PFC）Hydraulic system to improve efficiency。 PFC Control device with parallel pumps and valves。 By optimizing the pump control，Allows the flow of hydraulic oil to be proportional to the movement of the implement control lever。Full-range variable implement pumps can achieve fast、Efficient duty cycle。By improving the responsiveness of the hydraulic system，Enhanced bucket perception and control。 Stable and reliable performance and efficiency，Lower system heat。Use traffic sharing technology，When the engine speed drops to 1400 rpm Full hydraulic flow can still be maintained.。

Electro-hydraulic control

Operators can take advantage of our responsive implement features to increase productivity。Electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder stops for comfortable operation。 Easy to use soft detent control，The operation is more convenient。The automatic limit function of the implement can be conveniently set in the cab.。

Steering system

988K The load-sensing hydraulic steering system of the enables precise machine control，Allows the operator to operate the loader with confidence。Improved efficiency with variable displacement piston pump。43-degree steering articulation allows precise positioning in tight areas，Easy to load。Integrated steering and shift control for enhanced operator comfort。

Filtration system

Our advanced filtration system enhances the performance and reliability of your hydraulic system。Case drain screen。Hydraulic oil cooler return oil filter。Pilot filter。Return oil strainer in the hydraulic oil tank。 Axle oil cooler screen（If equipped）。

Console

Our thoughtful cab features provide operator comfort，Work efficiently。

Cab access

Take advantage of these newly designed ergonomic features，It can be easy、Safe access to the cab。Folding type STIC Steering device/Armrest。Reduced boarding ladder angle。 Standard stairway lighting。

Cat Comfort series III Chair

Cat Comfort series III Seat enhances operator comfort，The degree of fatigue is reduced。Center backrest design and extra thick contoured seat cushion。Air suspension system。Levers and controls for the seat are within easy reach，Adjustable in six directions。 Seat-mounted implement control box and move with seat STIC Steering device。76 mm（3"）Wide retractable seat belt。

Control Panel

Switch and message display ergonomically positioned，Keep the operator comfortable at all times。 A large-size backlight membrane switch has a structure that LED Activate the indicator lamp。The switch has ISO Symbol，Convenient and quick identification function。The two-position rocker switch activates the electro-hydraulic parking brake。

Environment

We clean、Comfortable cab environment increases operator productivity。Isolated cab mount and air suspension seat reduce vibration。The automatic temperature control device keeps the cab at a suitable temperature.。Pressurize the cab with filtered air。Noise levels drop to a quiet 71 dB（A）。 Convenient floor-standing tray/Lunch box。

Technical solutions

988K The electronic system is fully integrated with the machine，The integrated operation is realized。 This integration makes the machine more intelligent.，And give the operator a more complete view of machine operation，Thereby maximizing the productivity of both.。

Cat Product Link

Cat Product Link Remote monitoring of equipment can be realized.，So as to improve the overall management efficiency of the fleet.。 Events and Diagnostic Codes and Service Hour、Fuel oil、Idle time and other details are transmitted to a Web Secure applications for VisionLink。VisionLink Includes a variety of powerful tools for communicating information to users and dealers，Including graphic analysis、Operating and idle times、Fuel level, etc。

VIMS™ 3G

We have been through the important information management system.（VIMS 3G）Strive to help customers and operators achieve peak performance。Easy-to-view graphical information display with large touch screen interface。 Improved user interface for intuitive operation，Navigation is simple。 Reduce service time by letting the operator know of machine system problems or operation。

Payload control system

Payload Control System 3.0（Payload Control System 3.0）It can improve your operation efficiency。The in-motion weighing system measures the payload quickly。Complete and accurate documentation of machine performance。 An optional printer is available in the cab。

Cycle timer

Through Cycle Timer（Cycle timer）Improve the performance of the machine，Thereby increasing your bottom line.。 Each load staging time can be analyzed，Helps you operate more efficiently。 Features：Production Summary Machine Utilization Production Cycle Time Loader Payload Summary Fuel Consumption Summary

Serviceability

988K Loaders incorporate a number of design features designed to reduce downtime，Help you succeed。

Ground or platform access and centralized maintenance points facilitate safe maintenance。 Swing-out doors on both sides of the engine compartment make it easy to perform important daily service check。Ecological outfall helps simplify maintenance，And prevent potential environmental contaminants from escaping。 With the help of VIMS Notifications of the system reduce downtime，Allows your operators and technicians to fix any problems before they occur。 The transmission control valve can be accessed from ground level。

Customer support

It has a long reputation Cat Dealer support

Cat The agent is your right partner.，Ready to meet your needs。Preventative maintenance program and guaranteed maintenance contract。 First-class parts supply。Improve your efficiency by training your operators。 Cat Original remanufactured parts。

Safe

We work tirelessly to continuously improve our products.，Strive to provide a safe working environment for operators and field workers。

Machine in and out

45-degree steps to the left and right enhance operator up and down988K Security of。In the maintenance area, there is a straight-through walkway with a non-slip surface.。 Maintain three-point contact at all times throughout the floor level or platform access area。

View

Optional heated mirrors ensure greater visibility，In order to achieve safe operation。Standard Cat Vision（Video）System or option with radar Cat Detect（Detect）The system enhances the operator's knowledge of the environment around the machine。 Optional HID Or LED Lights provide excellent visibility into the work space。Optional LED The warning light can be mounted on the cab。

Operator environment

Isolated cab mount，And seat-mounted implement and steering control，Reduces vibrations transmitted to the operator。Low internal noise level。Pressurize the cab with filtered air。 The operator seat is equipped with a standard 76 mm（3"）Seat belts。

Sustainability

Protect the environment

988K Environmental responsibility is embodied everywhere in the design and manufacturing process.。 Compared to previous model，Save up to 20% of fuel%，Thereby minimizing carbon emissions.。 The engine idle shutdown feature prevents unnecessary idling，Helps save fuel。 Use of maintenance-free battery，Can reduce waste discharge。Cat The 988 has multiple lifecycles，It is one of the most renovated products。 To maximize the service life of the machine，Caterpillar Many sustainability options available，Such as Remanufacturing and Certified Refurbishment Program。 In these plans，Cost savings on reused or remanufactured components 40% To 70%，It not only reduces the operation cost,，It is also beneficial to the environment.。 Caterpillar Complete renovation available，Bring new features to old machine，Maximize your resources。 In addition，When you implement Cat When the renovation plan is certified，These refurbishment kits are part of the refurbishment process。

System matching efficiency

Efficient performance combination

In order to fill the truck in the shortest loading time，A perfect match is required to create an efficient load/Transportation system。 Cat Wheel loaders can be used with Cat Used with off-highway truck，This allows for maximum material handling at the lowest operating cost per ton。 988K 3 buckets to fill 770 truck with standard linkage（36 metric tons/40 tons），4 buckets to fill 772 trucks（45 metric tons/50 tons）。 988K 773 Truck can be filled with 5 buckets with high lift linkage（56 metric tons/61.7 tons），6 buckets to fill 775 trucks（64 metric tons/70 tons）。

Bucket get

Use our get.（GET），Will increase loader productivity and protect your bucket investment。 Experienced Cat The dealer will work with you to understand your application and GET Demand，To select the best get for you。

High performance bucket series

The Performance Bucket Series optimizes the shape of the bucket，For maximum material retention and minimum digging times，This translates into significantly improved productivity and fuel efficiency。 All 988K Both buckets are used“High performance series”Designed and manufactured。

Rock shovel bucket

Application：The face is loaded with tightly compacted mineral material。

General purpose bucket

Application：Loading of loose accumulations。

GET Options

Multiple GET Options allow you to tailor the 988 to your specific applicationK Loader，For example：Side guard protection。 Normal Duty and Penetration Tip。 Standard and half arrowhead segment。

Operating costs

Data from the client machine indicates that，Cat Wheel loaders are among the most fuel efficient in the industry。 This excellent fuel efficiency is due to the following features：High performance bucket series – Refueling time is shortened，Improved material retention，Resulting in shorter cycle times and increased productivity and fuel efficiency。 Positive flow control hydraulic system – Provides only the hydraulic flow required for the implement and steering system，Improved fuel efficiency and rimpull。ACERT Engine – Advanced engine controls for optimum power and efficiency。Fuel saving mode – Fuel Economy mode uses demand throttle to optimize power，Thereby saving fuel to the maximum extent and reducing the influence on production to the maximum extent.。Engine idle shutdown – Automatic engine and electrical system shutdown reduces fuel consumption。Lock-up torque converter – Deliver more ground penetration and optimize fuel efficiency in all applications。Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy（APECS）– Brand new APECS The transmission control can provide more power on an incline，And save fuel by carry this power through that shift point.。 Configuration of the machine、Fuel consumption is influenced by the skill of the operator and the layout of the job sit。Machine configuration – Select the correct work tool and tire type for the application conditions of the machine。 Make sure the tires are inflated to the proper pressure。 Use Fuel Economy Mode”Set for maximum efficiency。 Job site layout – Place the load target in the correct position。 During truck loading，Avoid allowing the tire to travel more than 1.5 laps。 Optimize the layout of the work site，In order to shorten the transport distance during loading and carriage。Load the bucket – Loading in first gear。 Quickly raise and tilt the bucket，But no pumping motion is used.。 Avoid placing the lift lever in the detent position，And use an impeller clutch。Loading of trucks or hoppers – Do not raise the work tool above the desired height.。 Keep the engine at a low speed，And unload in a controlled manner。Idle speed – Set the parking brake，To enable the engine idle speed management system。