Caterpillar 988k 320 Wheel Loader Specs (2013-2026)

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.

Outside turning radius28.5 ft (8.69 m)
Bucket width13.2 ft (4.02 m)
Maximum discharge height11.3 ft (3.44 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 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