Caterpillar 988k xe Wheel Loader Specs (2019-2026)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 988k xe Wheel Loader (2019-2026) are high engine power at 579 hp (432 kW) and high weight at 116,845 lb (53 t). It also has bucket capacity of 9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2019-2026

Weight: 116,845 lb (53 t)Engine power: 579 hp (432 kW)Bucket capacity: 9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 10.1 yd³ (7.7 m³)
116,845 lb (53 t)Weight
579 hp (432 kW)Engine power
9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)Bucket capacity
10.1 yd³ (7.7 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
19.9 mph (32.1 km/h)Travel speed
1,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

579 hp (432 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

116,845 lb (53 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.

Travel speed

Average

19.9 mph (32.1 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.

Maximum torque

High

2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well 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

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity10.1 yd³ (7.7 m³)
Bucket capacity9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Bucket width13.2 ft (4.02 m)
Maximum discharge height11.3 ft (3.45 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length40 ft (12.2 m)
Transport height14.8 ft (4.5 m)
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 xe
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power579 hp (432 kW)
Maximum torque2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,500 rpm
Travel speed19.9 mph (32.1 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width13.2 ft (4.02 m)
Maximum discharge height11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Transport height14.8 ft (4.5 m)
Transport length40 ft (12.2 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity10.1 yd³ (7.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity9.02 yd³ (6.9 m³)
Weight116,845 lb (53 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke145×183 mm
Displacement4.78 US gal (18.1 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f/ IV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC18 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres35/65 R33

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesXE