Caterpillar 988 F Wheel Loader Specs (1992-1996)

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.

Outside turning radius25.8 ft (7.87 m)
Maximum discharge height13.1 ft (3.99 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length35.2 ft (10.7 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.15 m)
Transport width12.4 ft (3.77 m)
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