Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 988 F Wheel Loader (1992-1996) are high engine power at 400 hp (298 kW) and high weight at 97,003 lb (44 t). The listed bucket capacity is 8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1992-1996
Weight: 97,003 lb (44 t)Engine power: 400 hp (298 kW)Bucket capacity: 8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)
97,003 lb (44 t)Weight
400 hp (298 kW)Engine power
8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)Bucket capacity
8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
21.8 mph (35.1 km/h)Travel speed
12.4 ft (3.77 m)Transport width
13.6 ft (4.15 m)Transport height
13.1 ft (3.99 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
400 hp (298 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Weight
High
97,003 lb (44 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
21.8 mph (35.1 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Travel speed is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
High
12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)
Transport width is well above the typical figure.
Transport height
Above average
13.6 ft (4.15 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 988 F |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1992-1996 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power400 hp (298 kW)
Travel speed21.8 mph (35.1 km/h)
Dimensions
Maximum discharge height13.1 ft (3.99 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.15 m)
Transport length35.2 ft (10.7 m)
Transport width12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Outside turning radius25.8 ft (7.87 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity8.11 yd³ (6.2 m³)
Weight97,003 lb (44 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3408 DITA
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres35/65-33
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL
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