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2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 988 GC

2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 988 GC

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  • Year 2025
  • Make Caterpillar
  • Model Large Wheel Loaders
  • Engine Model: Cat® C15
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2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 988 GC

2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 988 GC

  • Year 2025
  • Manufacturer Caterpillar
  • Model Name Large Wheel Loaders
  • Trim Name 988 GC
  • Generic Type (Primary) Large
  • Engine Model: Cat® C15
  • Engine Power ISO 14396: 2002: 449 hp | SAE J1349:2011: 373 hp | Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 456 hp
  • Rated Engine Speed 2000 | Peak Power Speed: 1600
  • Engine Torque, Maximum Peak 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995: 1778 ft·lbf
  • Bore 5.4 in | Lift Cylinder: 8.7 in | Tilt Cylinder: 8.7 in
  • Stroke 6.75 in | Lift Cylinder: 41.3 in | Tilt Cylinder: 27 in
  • Displacement 927 in³
  • Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014

2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 988 GC

MOVE MORE MATERIAL EFFICIENTLY AND AT A LOWER COST

The Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader helps you move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings and up to 10% lower owning and operating cost than the 988K.

BenefitsOPTIMUM 50 TON TRUCK MATCH LOADER

Achieve even greater production with an optimized truck match to maximize the volume of material moved at the lowest operating cost per ton.

UP TO 10% LOWER OWNING & OPERATING COST

Designed to reduce your service and maintenance costs with grouped service points and ground level access to the electrical service center.

EASY TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

Enhanced operator controls deliver greater efficiency, productivity, and comfort.

UP TO 5% LESS CO2 EMISSIONS

The 988 GC emits up to 5% less CO2 than the previous 988K.

Features may include:

Proven Reliability
  • Cat C15 engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications.
  • Cat torque converter with lock-up clutch eliminates torque converter losses and lowers system heat.
  • Maximum responsiveness with Steering and Integrated Control (STIC™).
Powerful Efficiency
  • Up to 5% less fuel consumption than the 988K.
  • Flow sharing hydraulics for full flow at reduced engine rpm.
  • Fully integrated electronic engine controls make your fuel go farther.
Safety First
  • Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 43 degrees of steering articulation.
  • Precise machine control by load-sensing hydraulic steering system.
  • Standard LED lights for improved visibility.
Save On Service And Maintenance
  • Up to 25% lower maintenance costs than the 988K.
  • Grouped service points provide easy access to critical daily service checks.
  • Electro-hydraulic controls.
Sustainability
  • The Cat® C15 engine is available in configurations that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards or Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
  • The 988 GC emits up to 5% less CO2/hr than the 988K.
  • Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels

Engine

Engine Model: Cat® C15
Engine Power ISO 14396: 2002: 449 hp | SAE J1349:2011: 373 hp | Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 456 hp
Rated Engine Speed 2000 | Peak Power Speed: 1600
Engine Torque, Maximum Peak 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995: 1778 ft·lbf
Bore 5.4 in | Lift Cylinder: 8.7 in | Tilt Cylinder: 8.7 in
Stroke 6.75 in | Lift Cylinder: 41.3 in | Tilt Cylinder: 27 in
Displacement 927 in³
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014

PTO

Maximum Torque Rise, PTO 16%

Drivetrain

Transmission Cat planetary power shift
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st Forward - 1: 5 mile/h | Direct Drive - Forward 1:Lock-up disabled
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd Forward - 2: 8 mile/h | Direct Drive - Forward 2: 8 mile/h
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd Direct Drive - Forward 3: 14 mile/h
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th Direct Drive - Forward 4: 24 mile/h
Gear Ratio (Reverse, Low) Direct Drive - Reverse 1: Lock-up disabled | Direct Drive - Reverse 2: 9 mile/h | Direct Drive - Reverse 3: 16 mile/h | Direct Drive - Reverse 4: 25.4 mile/h
Steering System - Pump: Piston, variable displacement | System - Circuit: Pilot, load sensing | Total Angle: 70°
Differential, Front Final Drives: 49 gal (US)
Differential, Rear Final Drives: 49 gal (US)

Brakes

Brake System Type ISO 3450:2011

Operational

Cycle Time Rack Back 3.8 s | Raise: 7.5 s| Dump: 3 s | Lower Float Down: 4.6 s | Total Hydraulic - Empty Bucket: 18.9 s | Steering Cycle Times - High Idle: 3 s | Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle: 5.2 s

Performance

Noise Level Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396): 72 dB(A) | Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395): 110 dB(A)

Hydraulics

Relief Valve Setting Lift/Tilt: 4757 psi | Steering: 4000 psi
Hydraulic Flow Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm: 159 gal/min | Steering Maximum Flow: 52 gal (US)
Maximum Pressure Steering Cut Off: 4351 psi

Dimensions

Height High Lift B-Pin- Maximum Lift: 18.7 ft
Overall Height High Lift Maximum - Bucket Raised: 25 ft
Overall Length High Lift Maximum: 39.5 ft
Dimensions High Lift Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip: 15.7 ft | High Lift Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper: 10.3 ft | High Lift Clearance at Maximum: 12 ft | High Lift Reach - Maximum: 7.7 ft | Oscillation Angle: +/-12.5° | High Lift Ground to Top of ROPS: 13.5 ft | High Lift Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks: 13.3 ft| High Lift Ground to Top of Hood: 10.7 ft | High Lift Ground to Center of Rear Axle: 3.2 ft | High Lift Ground to Center of Axles : 3.2 ft | Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke: 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in) | Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke: 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)
Ground Clearance High Lift to Lower Hitch: 1.5 ft
Wheelbase High Lift: 12.5 ft

Capacities

Fuel Capacity Tank: 141 gal (US)| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank: 5.5 gal (US)
Features Bucket Capacity: 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) | Blade Capacity Range: 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) | Crankcase: 9 gal (US) | Transmission: 20 gal (US)
Payload Capacity Rated - Quarry Face: 12.5 ton (US)
Cooling System 27 gal (US)

Weights

Weight, In Running Order Operating: 116858 lb

Features

Features Pilot System: Variable displacement piston | Axles Front: Fixed | Rear: Trunnion | Cat Truck Match - High Lift: 772/773/775
Lift Mechanism Lift/Tilt System - Circuit: EH - Load Sense | Lift/Tilt System: 2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston

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Warning WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle, an off-highway motor vehicle or a recreational marine vessel can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle or vessel in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle or vessel. For more information go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/products/passenger-vehicle and https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/products/marine.