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2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 990

2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 990

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  • Year 2025
  • Make Caterpillar
  • Model Large Wheel Loaders
  • Engine Model: Cat® C27
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2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 990

2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 990

  • Year 2025
  • Manufacturer Caterpillar
  • Model Name Large Wheel Loaders
  • Trim Name 990
  • Generic Type (Primary) Large
  • Engine Model: Cat® C27
  • Engine Power ISO 14396:2002: 786 hp | Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 801 hp | Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient: 732 hp | Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient: 681 hp
  • Rated Engine Speed 1800 r/min | Peak Power Speed 1600
  • Engine Torque, Maximum Peak - 1,200 rpm: 2624 lb/ft
  • Bore 5.4 in
  • Stroke 6 in
  • Displacement 1649.5 in³
  • Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V

2025 Caterpillar Large Wheel Loaders 990

Raising the bar for productivity and power

The Cat® 990 Wheel Loader helps you move more material in less time, at a low cost per ton, for a fast return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings, low maintenance costs, and great productivity and durability to acheive multiple life cycles.

BenefitsBETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY

Move more material with less fuel using economy mode

LOWER MAINTENANCE COST

Make regular maintenance more convenient with grouped service points

MORE PRODUCTIVITY

Deliver more productivity in most truck loading applications while using performance series buckets with increased capacities

Features may include:

Proven Reliability
  • Cat C27 engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications.
  • Long engine life and improved fuel efficiency with reduced rated speed.
  • Designed for long life, rebuildability, and high resale value.
Performance And Productivity
  • Two engine emission options are available that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards or U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II equivalent.
  • More payload per pass on truck-loading applications with Performance Series Buckets.
  • Payload increase to optimize pass on 775 trucks.
Powerful Efficiency
  • Increased efficiency material per gallon of fuel.
  • Economy mode for reduced rated engine speed and reduced fuel consumption.
  • Positive flow-control hydraulics for full flow on demand at low engine speeds.
Save On Service And Maintenance
  • 10% lower maintenance costs.
  • Grouped service points.
  • Electro-hydraulic controls.
Safety Features
  • Standard stairway lighting.
  • Left- and right-hand stairs with 45-degree angle.
  • Standard Cat Vision, rear vision camera system.

Engine

Engine Model: Cat® C27
Engine Power ISO 14396:2002: 786 hp | Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 801 hp | Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient: 732 hp | Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient: 681 hp
Rated Engine Speed 1800 r/min | Peak Power Speed 1600
Engine Torque, Maximum Peak - 1,200 rpm: 2624 lb/ft
Bore 5.4 in
Stroke 6 in
Displacement 1649.5 in³
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V

PTO

Maximum Torque Rise, PTO 18 %

Drivetrain

Transmission Cat planetary power shift
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st Forward - 1: 4.6 mile/h | Direct Drive - Forward 1: Lock-up disabled
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd Forward - 2: 8.2 mile/h | Direct Drive - Forward 2: 8.2 mile/h
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd Forward - 3: 14.5 mile/h | Direct Drive - Forward 3: 14.5 mile/h
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th Direct Drive - Forward 4: 24 mile/h
Gear Ratio (Reverse, Low) Reverse - 1: 5.1 mile/h | Reverse - 2: 9.1 mile/h | Reverse - 3: 16 mile/h | Direct Drive - Reverse 1: 5.1 mile/h | Direct Drive - Reverse 2: 9.1 mile/h | Direct Drive - Reverse 3: 16 mile/h
Steering System - Pump: Piston, variable displacement | System - Circuit: Pilot, load sensing | Total Angle: 70°
Differential, Front Final Drives: 71.6 gal (US)
Differential, Rear Final Drives: 68.9 gal (US)

Brakes

Brake System Type ISO 3450: 2011

Operational

Cycle Time Rack Back 4.3 s | Raise: 8.6 s | Dump: 2.9 s | Lower: 5.2 s | Lower: 3.7 s | Lower Float Down: 3.7 s | Total Hydraulic - Empty Bucket: 13.8 s

Performance

Noise Level Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 72 dB(A) | Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 116 dB(A) Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*: 72 dB(A) | Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*: 114 dB(A)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Flow Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm: 240 gal/min | Steering: Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm: 96.2 gal/min
Hydraulic Capacity Tank - Implement and Fan: 68.9 gal (US) | Tank - Steering and Braking: 34.9 gal (US)
Relief Valve Setting Lift/Tilt: 4786 psi | Pilot Setting: 507 psi | Steering: 5004 psi

Dimensions

Height High Lift Linkage B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift: 21.2 ft | Standard Lift Linkage B-Pin Maximum: 19.7 ft
Overall Height Standard Lift Linkage Maximum - Bucket Raised: 27.2 ft | High Lift Linkage Maximum - Bucket Raised: 28.7 ft
Overall Length Standard Lift Linkage Maximum: 42.9 ft | High Lift Linkage Maximum: 45.3 ft
Ground Clearance Standard Lift Linkage To Bumper: 3.5 ft | Standard Lift Linkage To Lower Hitch: 2 ft | High Lift Linkage To Bumper: 3.5 ft | High Lift Linkage To Lower Hitch: 2 ft
Dimensions High Lift Linkage Rack Back Angle at Carry: 49.3° | High Lift Linkage Rack Back Angle at Ground Level: 39.9° | High Lift Linkage Dump Angle at Maximum: 51° | Standard Lift Linkage Dump Angle at Maximum: 45°| Standard Lift Linkage Rack Angle at Maximum Lift: 63.7° | Standard Lift Linkage Rack Back Angle at Ground Level: 40.4° | Standard Lift Linkage Rack Back Angle at Carry: 48.8° | High Lift Linkage Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip: 17.8 ft | High Lift Linkage Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper: 12.5 ft | Standard Lift Linkage Rear Axle CenterLine to Bumper: 12.5 ft | High Lift Linkage Clearance at Maximum: 14.8 ft | High Lift Linkage Reach - Maximum: 8.5 ft | Standard Lift Linkage Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip: 15.4 ft | Standard Lift Linkage Reach - Maximum: 7.2 ft | Standard Lift Linkage Clearance at Maximum: 7.2 ft | Oscillation Angle: 8.5° | Standard Lift Linkage Ground to Top of ROPS: 17.2 ft | Standard Lift Linkage Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks: 16.6 ft | Standard Lift Linkage Ground to Top of Hood: 12.7 ft | Ground to Center of Rear Axle: 3.2 ft | Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance: 2.3 ft | Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance: 1.5 ft | Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke: 235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in) | Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke: 292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in) | Standard Lift Linkage Ground to Center of Front Axle 4.2 ft
Wheelbase Standard Lift Linkage : 15.1 ft | High Lift Linkage: 15.1 ft

Capacities

Fuel Capacity Tank: 281 gal (US) | Short Lift: 127 gal (US) | Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank: 6 gal (US)
Features Engine Crankcase: 20 gal (US) | Transmission: 29.1 gal (US) | Hydraulic System Factory Fill: 210 gal (US) | Hydraulic System - Tank Only: 34 gal (US)
Payload Capacity Rated - Standard:17.5 ton (US) | Rated - High Lift: 17.5 ton (US)
Cooling System 54.9 gal (US)
Volume Bucket Capacity Range: 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)

Weights

Weight, In Running Order Operating Standard : 178517 lb

Features

Features Pilot System: Open loop and pressure reducing | Axles Front: Fixed | Rear: Trunnion | Cat Truck Match - Standard: 773-775 | Cat Truck Match - High Lift: 775-777
Lift Mechanism Lift/Tilt System - Circuit: Positive flow control | Lat 1,800 rpmift/Tilt System: 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.