The Caterpillar 988k 320 Wheel Loader (2013-2026) combines high engine power at 543 hp (405 kW) with high weight at 112,568 lb (51.1 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2013-2026
Weight: 112,568 lb (51.1 t)Engine power: 543 hp (405 kW)Bucket capacity: 9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)
112,568 lb (51.1 t)Weight
543 hp (405 kW)Engine power
9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)Bucket capacity
9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
85,652 lbf (381 kN)Lifting Force
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
13.2 ft (4.02 m)Bucket width
14.8 ft (4.5 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
543 hp (405 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
112,568 lb (51.1 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
9.02 yd³ (6.9 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
85,652 lbf (381 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
Above average
24.9 mph (40 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 above the typical figure.
Transport height
High
14.8 ft (4.5 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
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 conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 988k 320 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2013-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power543 hp (405 kW)
Lifting Force85,652 lbf (381 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width13.2 ft (4.02 m)
Maximum discharge height11.3 ft (3.44 m)
Transport height14.8 ft (4.5 m)
Transport length40 ft (12.2 m)
Outside turning radius28.5 ft (8.69 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)
Weight112,568 lb (51.1 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke145×183 mm
Displacement4.78 US gal (18.1 L)
Emission levelStage IV/Tier 4 Final
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC18 Acert
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres35/65 R 33
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL
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