For the Caterpillar 988 G Wheel Loader (2000-2004), high engine power at 475 hp (354 kW) is paired with high weight at 110,231 lb (50 t). The listed bucket capacity is 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2000-2004
Weight: 110,231 lb (50 t)Engine power: 475 hp (354 kW)Bucket capacity: 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 9.16 yd³ (7 m³)
110,231 lb (50 t)Weight
475 hp (354 kW)Engine power
8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Bucket capacity
9.16 yd³ (7 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
103,412 lbf (460 kN)Lifting Force
24 mph (38.7 km/h)Travel speed
1,900 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
475 hp (354 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
110,231 lb (50 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
103,412 lbf (460 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 mph (38.7 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 width
High
13.1 ft (3.98 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
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 | 988 G |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2000-2004 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power475 hp (354 kW)
Lifting Force103,412 lbf (460 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,900 rpm
Travel speed24 mph (38.7 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width13.1 ft (3.98 m)
Maximum discharge height14.6 ft (4.46 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.15 m)
Transport length41.3 ft (12.6 m)
Transport width13.1 ft (3.98 m)
Outside turning radius29 ft (8.83 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity9.16 yd³ (7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Weight110,231 lb (50 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement4.17 US gal (15.8 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3456 EUI
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres35/65-33
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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