The Caterpillar 988k Wheel Loader (2019-2026) combines high engine power at 540 hp (403 kW) with high weight at 135,606 lb (61.5 t). It also has travel speed of 19 mph (30.5 km/h).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2019-2026
Weight: 135,606 lb (61.5 t)Engine power: 540 hp (403 kW)Travel speed: 19 mph (30.5 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 1,200 rpm
135,606 lb (61.5 t)Weight
540 hp (403 kW)Engine power
19 mph (30.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)Maximum torque
13.7 ft (4.19 m)Transport height
11.3 ft (3.45 m)Maximum discharge height
39.2 ft (11.9 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
540 hp (403 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
135,606 lb (61.5 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.
Travel speed
Below average
19 mph (30.5 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 below 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
Above average
13.7 ft (4.19 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.
Transport length
High
39.2 ft (11.9 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Transport length is well above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Related measurements
Additional published measurements that share the same unit.
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 | 988k |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2019-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power540 hp (403 kW)
Maximum torque2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed19 mph (30.5 km/h)
Dimensions
Maximum discharge height11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Transport height13.7 ft (4.19 m)
Transport length39.2 ft (11.9 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight135,606 lb (61.5 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 conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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