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990 Wheel Loader

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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Standard/Optional Features

Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	786hp
Engine Model	Cat® C27
Emissions	Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Rated Speed	1800r/min
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	801hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient	732hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient	681hp
Emissions	Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Rated Speed	1800 r/min
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	752hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	766hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient	699hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient	648hp
Bore	5.4in
Stroke	6in
Displacement	1649.5in³
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm	2624lb/ft
Torque Rise	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.

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - Standard	178517lb
Bucket Capacity Range	8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
Rated Payload - Standard	17.5ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift	17.5ton (US)
Cat Truck Match - Standard	773-775
Cat Truck Match - High Lift	775-777

Transmission

Transmission Type	Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1	4.6mile/h
Forward - 2	8.2mile/h
Forward - 3	14.5mile/h
Reverse - 1	5.1mile/h
Reverse - 2	9.1mile/h
Reverse - 3	16mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1	Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2	8.2mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3	14.5mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1	5.1mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2	9.1mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	16mile/h
Note	Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	Positive flow control
Lift/Tilt System	Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm	240gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	4786psi
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)
Pilot System	Open loop and pressure reducing
Pilot Relief Setting	507psi

Hydraulic Cycle Times

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

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit	Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump	Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm	96.2gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Steering	5004psi
Total Steering Angle	70°

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 c

Axles

Front	Fixed
Rear	Trunnion
Oscillation Angle	8.5°

Brakes

ISO 3450: 2011

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank	281gal (US)
Cooling System	54.9gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	20gal (US)
Transmission	29.1gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	71.6gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	68.9gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill	210gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan	68.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking	34.9gal (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 este

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

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

Sound Performance - Tier 2

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

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS	17.2ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	16.6ft
Ground to Top of Hood	12.7ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance	3.5ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	12.5ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	15.4ft
Wheel Base	15.1ft
Maximum Overall Length	42.9ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	2ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle	4.2ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift	7.2ft
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level	40.4°
Rack Back Angle at Carry	48.8°
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	19.7ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	27.2ft
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift	63.7°
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift	45°
Reach - Maximum Lift	7.2ft
Note	Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS	17.2ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	16.6ft
Ground to Top of Hood	12.7ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance	3.5ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	12.5ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	17.8ft
Wheel Base	15.1ft
Maximum Overall Length	45.3ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	2ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle	4.2ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift	14.8ft
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level	39.9°
Rack Back Angle at Carry	49.3°
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	21.2ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	28.7ft
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift	60.6°
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift	51°
Reach - Maximum Lift	8.5ft
Note	Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.

Standard Equipment

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)

Optional Equipment

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)

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