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990 Wheel Loader

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.

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    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

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    • Air Conditioning System
      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).
    • Axles
      Front
      Fixed
      Oscillation Angle
      8.5°
      Rear
      Trunnion
    • Brakes
      Brakes
      ISO 3450: 2011
    • Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
      B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
      21.2 ft
      Clearance at Maximum Lift
      14.8 ft
      Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
      51°
      Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
      17.8 ft
      Ground to Bumper Clearance
      3.5 ft
      Ground to Center of Front Axle
      4.2 ft
      Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
      2 ft
      Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
      16.6 ft
      Ground to Top of Hood
      12.7 ft
      Ground to Top of ROPS
      17.2 ft
      Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
      28.7 ft
      Maximum Overall Length
      45.3 ft
      Note
      Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.
      Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
      60.6°
      Rack Back Angle at Carry
      49.3°
      Rack Back Angle at Ground Level
      39.9°
      Reach - Maximum Lift
      8.5 ft
      Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
      12.5 ft
      Wheel Base
      15.1 ft
    • Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
      B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
      19.7 ft
      Clearance at Maximum Lift
      7.2 ft
      Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
      45°
      Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
      15.4 ft
      Ground to Bumper Clearance
      3.5 ft
      Ground to Center of Front Axle
      4.2 ft
      Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
      2 ft
      Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
      16.6 ft
      Ground to Top of Hood
      12.7 ft
      Ground to Top of ROPS
      17.2 ft
      Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
      27.2 ft
      Maximum Overall Length
      42.9 ft
      Note
      Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.
      Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
      63.7°
      Rack Back Angle at Carry
      48.8°
      Rack Back Angle at Ground Level
      40.4°
      Reach - Maximum Lift
      7.2 ft
      Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
      12.5 ft
      Wheel Base
      15.1 ft
    • Engine
      Bore
      5.4 in
      Displacement
      1649.5 in³
      Emissions
      Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
      Engine Model
      Cat® C27
      Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
      786 hp
      Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
      801 hp
      Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient
      681 hp
      Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient
      732 hp
      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.
      Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
      2624 lb/ft
      Rated Speed
      1800 r/min
      Stroke
      6 in
      Torque Rise
      18 %
    • Hydraulic Cycle Times
      Dump
      2.9 s
      Lower
      3.7 s
      Lower Float Down
      3.7 s
      Rack Back
      4.3 s
      Raise
      8.6 s
      Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket
      13.8 s
    • Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
      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)
      Lift/Tilt System
      Variable displacement piston
      Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
      Positive flow control
      Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm
      240 gal/min
      Pilot Relief Setting
      507 psi
      Pilot System
      Open loop and pressure reducing
      Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
      4786 psi
    • Hydraulic System - Steering
      Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
      96.2 gal/min
      Relief Valve Setting - Steering
      5004 psi
      Steering System - Circuit
      Pilot, load sensing
      Steering System - Pump
      Piston, variable displacement
      Total Steering Angle
      70°
    • Operating Specifications
      Bucket Capacity Range
      8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
      Cat Truck Match - High Lift
      775-777
      Cat Truck Match - Standard
      773-775
      Operating Weight - Standard
      178517 lb
      Rated Payload - High Lift
      17.5 ton (US)
      Rated Payload - Standard
      17.5 ton (US)
    • Service Refill Capacities
      Cooling System
      54.9 gal (US)
      Differential - Final Drives - Front
      71.6 gal (US)
      Differential - Final Drives - Rear
      68.9 gal (US)
      Engine Crankcase
      20 gal (US)
      Fuel Tank
      281 gal (US)
      Hydraulic System Factory Fill
      210 gal (US)
      Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan
      68.9 gal (US)
      Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking
      34.9 gal (US)
      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.
      Transmission
      29.1 gal (US)
    • Sound Performance - Tier 2
      Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
      116 dB(A)
      Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*
      114 dB(A)
      Note (1)
      *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.
      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.
      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.
      Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
      72 dB(A)
      Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
      72 dB(A)
    • Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
      Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
      116 dB(A)
      Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*
      114 dB(A)
      Note (1)
      *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.
      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.
      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.
      Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
      72 dB(A)
      Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
      72 dB(A)
    • Transmission
      Direct Drive - Forward 1
      Lock-up disabled
      Direct Drive - Forward 2
      8.2 mile/h
      Direct Drive - Forward 3
      14.5 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
      Forward - 1
      4.6 mile/h
      Forward - 2
      8.2 mile/h
      Forward - 3
      14.5 mile/h
      Note
      Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.
      Reverse - 1
      5.1 mile/h
      Reverse - 2
      9.1 mile/h
      Reverse - 3
      16 mile/h
      Transmission Type
      Cat planetary power shift
    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)
    NOTE
    • 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)
    OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
    • Millyard
    • Steel Mill

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