Caterpillar 990k Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2026)

The Caterpillar 990k Wheel Loader (2017-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 699 hp (521 kW) and high weight at 204,699 lb (92.8 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 19.5 yd³ (14.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2017-2026

Weight: 204,699 lb (92.8 t)Engine power: 699 hp (521 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 19.5 yd³ (14.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 9.68 yd³ (7.4 m³)
204,699 lb (92.8 t)Weight
699 hp (521 kW)Engine power
19.5 yd³ (14.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
9.68 yd³ (7.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
155,343 lbf (691 kN)Lifting Force
16.4 mph (26.4 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
2,624 lb-ft (3,557 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

699 hp (521 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

204,699 lb (92.8 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

19.5 yd³ (14.9 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

9.68 yd³ (7.4 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.

Lifting Force

High

155,343 lbf (691 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

Below average

16.4 mph (26.4 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 below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity19.5 yd³ (14.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity9.68 yd³ (7.4 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Bucket width15.5 ft (4.71 m)
Maximum discharge height13.4 ft (4.08 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length41.8 ft (12.7 m)
Transport height17.2 ft (5.24 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 990k
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2017-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power699 hp (521 kW)
Lifting Force155,343 lbf (691 kN)
Maximum torque2,624 lb-ft (3,557 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed16.4 mph (26.4 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width15.5 ft (4.71 m)
Maximum discharge height13.4 ft (4.08 m)
Transport height17.2 ft (5.24 m)
Transport length41.8 ft (12.7 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity19.5 yd³ (14.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity9.68 yd³ (7.4 m³)
Weight204,699 lb (92.8 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke137.2×152.4 mm
Displacement7.14 US gal (27 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC27

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres45/65R39

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo