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990
Caterpillar
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.
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.

Brochures and Spec Sheets

Gallery

Specifications

Specification Value Unit
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 786 hp
Engine Model
Emissions
Rated Speed 1800 r/min
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
Emissions
Rated Speed
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 752 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 766 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient 699 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient 648 hp
Bore 5.4 in
Stroke 6 in
Displacement 1649.5 in³
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 2624 lb/ft
Torque Rise 18 %
Note
Transmission Type
Forward - 1 4.6 mile/h
Forward - 2 8.2 mile/h
Forward - 3 14.5 mile/h
Reverse - 1 5.1 mile/h
Reverse - 2 9.1 mile/h
Reverse - 3 16 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1
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
Note
Operating Weight - Standard 178,517 lb
Bucket Capacity Range
Rated Payload - Standard 17.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift 17.5 ton (US)
Cat Truck Match - Standard
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Lift/Tilt System
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm 240 gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4786 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke
Pilot System
Pilot Relief Setting 507 psi
Rack Back 4.3 s
Raise 8.6 s
Dump 2.9 s
Lower 3.7 s
Lower Float Down 3.7 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 13.8 s
Steering System - Circuit
Steering System - Pump
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm 96.2 gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 5004 psi
Total Steering Angle
Air Conditioning
Front
Rear
Oscillation Angle
Brakes
Fuel Tank 281 gal (US)
Cooling System 54.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 20 gal (US)
Transmission 29.1 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 71.6 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 68.9 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
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)
Note (1)
Note (2)
Note (3)
Note (4)
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)
Note (1)
Note (2)
Note (3)
Note (4)
Ground to Top of ROPS 17.2 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 16.6 ft
Ground to Top of Hood 12.7 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance 3.5 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 12.5 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 15.4 ft
Wheel Base 15.1 ft
Maximum Overall Length 42.9 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 2.0 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle 4.2 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift 7.2 ft
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level
Rack Back Angle at Carry
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 19.7 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 27.2 ft
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
Reach - Maximum Lift 7.2 ft
Note
Ground to Top of ROPS 17.2 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 16.6 ft
Ground to Top of Hood 12.7 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance 3.5 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 12.5 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 17.8 ft
Wheel Base 15.1 ft
Maximum Overall Length 45.3 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 2.0 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle 4.2 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift 14.8 ft
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level
Rack Back Angle at Carry
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 21.2 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 28.7 ft
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
Reach - Maximum Lift 8.5 ft
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Standard Equipment

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  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • POWERTRAIN
  • ELECTRICAL
  • OTHER

Optional Equipment

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  • POWERTRAIN
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • OTHER
  • OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS