Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 990h Wheel Loader (2004-2015) are high engine power at 628 hp (468 kW) and high weight at 173,063 lb (78.5 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 12 yd³ (9.2 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2004-2015
Weight: 173,063 lb (78.5 t)Engine power: 628 hp (468 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 11 yd³ (8.4 m³)
173,063 lb (78.5 t)Weight
628 hp (468 kW)Engine power
12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
11 yd³ (8.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
13.9 mph (22.4 km/h)Travel speed
13.4 ft (4.07 m)Transport width
15.1 ft (4.61 m)Bucket width
16.6 ft (5.07 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
628 hp (468 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
173,063 lb (78.5 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
High
12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
High
11 yd³ (8.4 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
13.9 mph (22.4 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 well below the typical figure.
Transport width
High
13.4 ft (4.07 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
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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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 | 990h |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2004-2015 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power628 hp (468 kW)
Travel speed13.9 mph (22.4 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width15.1 ft (4.61 m)
Maximum discharge height13 ft (3.95 m)
Transport height16.6 ft (5.07 m)
Transport length42.2 ft (12.8 m)
Transport width13.4 ft (4.07 m)
Outside turning radius68 ft (20.7 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity11 yd³ (8.4 m³)
Weight173,063 lb (78.5 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement7.16 US gal (27.1 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC27 Acert
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres45/65 R 39
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL

