Key specifications for the Caterpillar 988b Wheel Loader (1987-2026) include high weight at 95,614 lb (43.4 t) together with high bucket capacity at 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1987-2026
Weight: 95,614 lb (43.4 t)Bucket capacity: 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)
95,614 lb (43.4 t)Weight
8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Bucket capacity
8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
88,800 lbf (395 kN)Lifting Force
22.5 mph (36.2 km/h)Travel speed
12 ft (3.65 m)Transport width
12 ft (3.65 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Weight
High
95,614 lb (43.4 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
8.24 yd³ (6.3 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.
Lifting Force
High
88,800 lbf (395 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
22.5 mph (36.2 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 ft (3.65 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
High
22.1 ft (6.75 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 well above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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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 | 988b |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1987-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Lifting Force88,800 lbf (395 kN)
Travel speed22.5 mph (36.2 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width12 ft (3.65 m)
Maximum discharge height12.1 ft (3.68 m)
Transport height22.1 ft (6.75 m)
Transport length33.6 ft (10.2 m)
Transport width12 ft (3.65 m)
Outside turning radius25.8 ft (7.87 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)
Weight95,614 lb (43.4 t)
Swing loaderNo
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres35/65-33. 24PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
