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.

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 240gal/min
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 96.2gal/min
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

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)
  • Other Optional Configurations
    • Millyard
    • Steel Mill