2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 988 XE

2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 988 XE

Move more material in less time at a low cost per ton with the Cat® 988 XE wheel loader. The electric-drive 988 XE is faster and more efficient than the powershift 988 in applications that demand high performance and production. Get a fast return on your investment with great overall fuel efficiency and designed-in durability for multiple life cycles.

Reduce your powertrain maintenance by 50% with 2,000-hour service intervals and no component rebuild until 17,500 hours.

Designed for easier operation with single pedal with dynamic braking and operator assist features, for faster training of new operators.

Features may include:

• With 15+ years of electric-drive experience, the 988 XE combines the simple and robust switched reluctance technology with existing 988 proven machine design.

• More than 90 percent identical to the 988.

• Fewer moving parts than traditional torque converter and mechanical transmission systems.

• Up to 32 percent more fuel efficiency in truck loading applications.

• Continuously variable speed control up to maximum ground speed.

• Positive Flow Control (PFC) hydraulic system helps increase efficiency, bucket feel, and responsiveness with consistent performance.

• Electric-drive system helps maximize consumable life, reducing oil and filter waste. Enables two times the life for power train oil and four times the life for filters.

• Three levels of dynamic braking when operating in single pedal mode helps reduce break wear.

• Operator Assist features help reduce component and tire wear by automating critical dig segments while working in the material pile.

• Operator presence sensing automatically engages the parking brake if the machine detects movement without an operator on the seat.

• External operator seat belt beacon indicates when the seat belt is not being used by the operator.

• Standard LED lights provide a safer work environment while operating in dark conditions.

• The Cat® clean emissions module includes Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technologies to reduce the engine’s emissions.

• Engine Idle Shutdown Timer reduces fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions and unnecessary idle time by shutting down the machine after a pre-set idling period.

• Autodig helps you work more efficiently and productively and reduce fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions, machine wear and operator fatigue.

• Auto Set Tires reduce tire wear and lowers fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.