For Release in North America: September 2023

The new Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment. The new loader offers up to 5% less fuel consumption and up to 15% lower maintenance costs than the Cat 988K. Designed to maximize life-cycle value in moderate production applications up to 2,000 hours per year, the 988 GC is capable of delivering production within 6% of the 988K in truck loading applications.

Easy to operate and maintain, the new 988 GC is optimized as a 45-tonne (50-ton) truck match loader. Its 3909 mm (12.8 ft) dump clearance delivers efficient loading up to the Cat 775G truck. With bucket payload matched to the 988K, the new 988 GC offers up to 670 tonnes/hour (740 tons/hour) productivity in shot rock truck loading applications and up to 527 tonnes/hour (581 tons/hour) for load-and-carry operations.

Engine – Cat® C15;

Max Power @ 1,600 rpm – ISO 14396:2002, kW (hp) – 335 (449);

Static tipping load with tire deflection, kg (lb.) – 31,668 (69,816);

Bucket pin height, mm (ft) – 5755 (18.7);

Dump clearance (tooth tip), mm (ft) – 3909 (12.8);

Breakout force, kN (lbf) – 338.6 (76,120);

Wheelbase, mm (ft./in.) – 3810 (12.5);

Operating weight, kg (lb.) – 53 006 (116,858).

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