Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 988h Wheel Loader (2017-2019) are high engine power at 532 hp (397 kW) and high weight at 128,596 lb (58.3 t). The listed bucket capacity is 9 yd³ (6.88 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2017-2019
Weight: 128,596 lb (58.3 t)Engine power: 532 hp (397 kW)Bucket capacity: 9 yd³ (6.88 m³)Lifting Force: 108,133 lbf (481 kN)
128,596 lb (58.3 t)Weight
532 hp (397 kW)Engine power
9 yd³ (6.88 m³)Bucket capacity
108,133 lbf (481 kN)Lifting Force
24 mph (38.6 km/h)Travel speed
13.5 ft (4.11 m)Transport height
17.8 ft (5.42 m)Maximum discharge height
40.7 ft (12.4 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
532 hp (397 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
128,596 lb (58.3 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 yd³ (6.88 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
108,133 lbf (481 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 (38.6 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
Above average
13.5 ft (4.11 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.
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 | 988h |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2017-2019 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power532 hp (397 kW)
Lifting Force108,133 lbf (481 kN)
Travel speed24 mph (38.6 km/h)
Dimensions
Maximum discharge height17.8 ft (5.42 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.11 m)
Transport length40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Outside turning radius28.7 ft (8.76 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity9 yd³ (6.88 m³)
Weight128,596 lb (58.3 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke145×183 mm
Displacement4.78 US gal (18.1 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC18 Acert
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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