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Large Wheel Loaders 990

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Key Specs

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
786 hp
586 kW
Operating Weight - Standard
178517 lb
80974 kg
Bucket Capacity Range
8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)

Overview

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.

Benefits

BETTER 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 At A Glance

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 990

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Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 786 hp 586 kW
Engine Model Cat® C27 Cat® C27
Emissions Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Rated Speed 1800 r/min 1800 r/min
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 801 hp 597 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient 732 hp 546 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient 681 hp 508 kW
Emissions Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Rated Speed 1800 r/min 1800 r/min
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 752 hp 561 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 766 hp 571 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient 699 hp 521 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient 648 hp 483 kW
Bore 5.4 in 137.2 mm
Stroke 6 in 152.4 mm
Displacement 1649.5 in³ 27.03 l
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 2624 lb/ft 3557 N·m
Torque Rise 18 % 18 %
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake sytstem, exhaust system, and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake sytstem, exhaust system, and alternator.
Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1 4.6 mile/h 7.4 km/h
Forward - 2 8.2 mile/h 13.2 km/h
Forward - 3 14.5 mile/h 23.3 km/h
Reverse - 1 5.1 mile/h 8.15 km/h
Reverse - 2 9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h
Reverse - 3 16 mile/h 25.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2 8.2 mile/h 13.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 14.5 mile/h 23.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 5.1 mile/h 8.15 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 16 mile/h 25.7 km/h
Note Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires. Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.
Operating Weight - Standard 178517 lb 80974 kg
Bucket Capacity Range 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³) 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
Rated Payload - Standard 17.5 ton (US) 15.9 t
Rated Payload - High Lift 17.5 ton (US) 15.9 t
Cat Truck Match - Standard 773-775 773-775
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 775-777 775-777
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Positive flow control Positive flow control
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm 240 gal/min 910 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4786 psi 33000 kPa
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in) 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) 292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)
Pilot System Open loop and pressure reducing Open loop and pressure reducing
Pilot Relief Setting 507 psi 3500 kPa
Rack Back 4.3 s 4.3 s
Raise 8.6 s 8.6 s
Dump 2.9 s 2.9 s
Lower 3.7 s 3.7 s
Lower Float Down 3.7 s 3.7 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 13.8 s 13.8 s
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm 96.2 gal/min 364 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 5004 psi 34500 kPa
Total Steering Angle 70° 70°
Air Conditioning • The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons). • The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).
Front Fixed Fixed
Rear Trunnion Trunnion
Oscillation Angle 8.5° 8.5°
Brakes ISO 3450: 2011 ISO 3450: 2011
Fuel Tank 281 gal (US) 1064 l
Cooling System 54.9 gal (US) 208 l
Engine Crankcase 20 gal (US) 75.7 l
Transmission 29.1 gal (US) 110 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 71.6 gal (US) 271 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 68.9 gal (US) 261 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 210 gal (US) 795 l
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan 68.9 gal (US) 261 l
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking 34.9 gal (US) 132 l
Note Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 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)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006. Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 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)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 116 dB(A) 116 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* 114 dB(A) 114 dB(A)
Note (1) *Sound suppression equipped *Sound suppression equipped
Note (2) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (3) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 116 dB(A) 116 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* 114 dB(A) 114 dB(A)
Note (1) *Sound suppression equipped *Sound suppression equipped
Note (2) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (3) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Ground to Top of ROPS 17.2 ft 5240 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 16.6 ft 5049 mm
Ground to Top of Hood 12.7 ft 3862 mm
Ground to Bumper Clearance 3.5 ft 1079 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 12.5 ft 3795 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 15.4 ft 4689 mm
Wheel Base 15.1 ft 4600 mm
Maximum Overall Length 42.9 ft 13084 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 2 ft 596 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle 4.2 ft 1290 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift 7.2 ft 4044 mm
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level 40.4° 40.4°
Rack Back Angle at Carry 48.8° 48.8°
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 19.7 ft 6009 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 27.2 ft 8281 mm
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift 63.7° 63.7°
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift 45° 45°
Reach - Maximum Lift 7.2 ft 2194 mm
Note Specifications are calculated with 9 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires. Specifications are calculated with 9 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.
Ground to Top of ROPS 17.2 ft 5240 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 16.6 ft 5049 mm
Ground to Top of Hood 12.7 ft 3862 mm
Ground to Bumper Clearance 3.5 ft 1079 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 12.5 ft 3795 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 17.8 ft 5425 mm
Wheel Base 15.1 ft 4600 mm
Maximum Overall Length 45.3 ft 13820 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 2 ft 596 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle 4.2 ft 1290 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift 14.8 ft 4521 mm
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level 39.9° 39.9°
Rack Back Angle at Carry 49.3° 49.3°
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 21.2 ft 6470 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 28.7 ft 8742 mm
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift 60.6° 60.6°
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift 51° 51°
Reach - Maximum Lift 8.5 ft 2583 mm
Note Specifications are calculated with 9 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires. Specifications are calculated with 9 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.

990 Standard Equipment

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NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature control
  • Cab, sound-suppressed and pressurized, rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
  • Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
  • 12-volt power port
  • Coat hook
  • Cab precleaner, powered
  • Electro-hydraulic tilt and lift controls (seat mounted)
  • Flip-up armrest
  • Heater and defroster
  • CB radio ready
  • Horn, electric
  • Implement hydraulic lockout
  • Instrumentation, gauges:
    – Engine coolant temperature
    – Fuel level
    – Ground speed
    – Gear
    – Hydraulic oil temperature
    – Speedometer/tachometer
    – Torque converter temperature
  • Instrumentation, warning indicators:
    – Action alert system, three category
    – Automatic transmission model enable status
    – Brake malfunction
    – Bucket float status
    – Delayed engine shutdown status
    – Engine idle shutdown status
    – Engine malfunction
    – Fuel economy mode enable status
    – Hydraulic lockout
    – Lockup clutch enable status
    – Low fuel level
    – Parking brake status
    – Rimpull control enable status
    – Seatbelt warning
    – Secondary steering (if equipped)
    – Throttle lock status
    – Transmission gear
  • Keypad, control with indicator lights:
    – Auto trans mode speed range
    – Auto/manual transmission mode
    – Fuel economy mode
    – Implement kickout
    – Lockup clutch
    – Reduced rimpull
    – Throttle lock
  • Light, dome (cab)
  • Lunchbox and beverage holders
  • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
  • Premium seat with heated and actively cooled leather, adjustable lumbar support, air adjustable bolsters on the seat and backrest, seat cushion tilt adjustment, and adjustable-length seat cushion
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) system with steering lock
  • Tinted glass
  • Trainer seat with lap belt
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles, cycle timer, and integral Cat Production Measurement
    – Wet-arm wipers/washers (front, rear and corner) intermittent front wiper

POWERTRAIN

  • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, oil-disc
  • Axle-shaft oil-disc service brake
  • Electro hydraulic parking brake
  • Case drain screens
  • Cat clean emission module (CEM) - (Tier 4 only)
  • Demand fan
  • Engine Cat C27
  • Fuel priming pump (electric)
  • Ground level shutdown switch
  • Mufflers (under hood) (Tier 2 equivalent only)
  • Precleaner, engine air intake
  • Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
  • Separated cooling system
  • Starting aid, (ether) manual override
  • Throttle Lock
  • Torque Converter, Impeller Clutch (ICTC) with lock-up clutch (LUC), and rimpull control system
  • Transmission, 534 mm (21 in) planetary power shift (electronic) (3F/3R)

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, 150 amp
  • Batteries, maintenance free (2 – 1,400 CCA)
  • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
  • Deutsch component connectors
  • Electrical system, 24V
  • Electronic transmission control
  • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear) lighting, access stairway, engine compartment
  • Starter, electric
  • Auxiliary start receptacle

OTHER

  • Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
  • Axle temperature sensor
  • Battery disconnect and jump start receptacle, bumper
  • Coupling, Caterpillar O-ring face seals
  • Economy mode with on demand throttle
  • Emergency platform exit
  • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CH4
  • Engine idle management features:
    – Auto idle kickdown
    – Delayed engine shutdown
    – Engine idle shutdown
  • Fenders, steel (front)
  • Guards, crankcase and powertrain
  • Ground level lockable battery disconnect switch
  • Grouped/labeled lube points
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • Hoses, Cat XT™
  • Oil sampling valves
  • Positive flow control hydraulic system
  • Product Link™
  • Sight Gauges: hydraulic tanks, steering/fan and implement/brake, and transmission
  • Stairway, left and right rear access
  • Steering, load sensing
  • Toe kicks
  • Vandalism protection caplocks
  • Venturi stack
  • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)

990 Optional Equipment

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  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

POWERTRAIN

  • –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
  • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
  • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
  • High ambient cooling – software

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Cat Detect, object detection system
  • AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
  • Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth®
  • LED warning strobe
  • Mirrors heated
  • Window pull-down visor

OTHER

  • Front and rear roading fenders
  • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)

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