Cat 988 GC

proven reliability

• Cat C15 engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications.
• Cat torque converter with lock-up clutch eliminates torque converter losses and lowers system heat.
• Maximum responsiveness with Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™).
• Moves more material more efficiently with improved power and control.
• Transmission neutralizer pedal helps extend service brake life and allows full power during stationary loading.
• Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI™) fuel system and Advanced Diesel Engine Management (ADEM™) A5 electronic control module manage fuel delivery for optimum performance and quick engine response.

long term value and durability

• World-class transmission for long life and consistent, smooth shifting; specifically designed for mining applications.
• Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Shifting (APECS) transmission controls for greater momentum on grades.
• Positive Flow Control (PFC) hydraulic system helps increase efficiency, bucket feel, and responsiveness with consistent performance.
• Advanced filtration system for extended performance and reliability of the hydraulic system.
• Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) helps minimize tire spin by allowing torque to adjust to underfoot conditions.
• Advanced filtration system for extended performance and reliability of the hydraulic system.

achieve greater productivity

• Optimum 50-ton truck match loader.
• Dump clearance designed for efficient truck loading up to 775.
• Improved visibility over the top of the linkage.
• Rated payload aligned with 988.
• Convenient, responsive electro-hydraulic controls help increase operator productivity.
• Integrated steering and transmission controls.

powerful efficiency

• Up to 5% less fuel consumption than the 988K.
• Flow sharing hydraulics for full flow at reduced engine rpm.
• Fully integrated electronic engine controls make your fuel go farther.
• Engine Idle Shutdown for less fuel used while idling.

productivity with technology

• Cat Technologies developed to monitor, manage, and enhance your jobsite operations.
• Cat Payload ready provides accurate weighing* of the materials you are loading and hauling. Payload data is displayed in real-time to improve productivity and reduce overloading.
• Optional Cat Detect enhances awareness of the environment around working equipment and provides alerts to help keep people and assets safe on the jobsite.
• Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment, giving you access to essential information you need to know to run your business. Gain valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing.
• Optional Advanced Productivity subscription provides comprehensive actionable information to help you manage and improve the productivity and profitability of your operations.
• Standard work tool recognition provides awareness of bucket install.

*Not legal for trade.

safety first

• Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 43 degrees of steering articulation.
• Precise machine control by load-sensing hydraulic steering system.
• Standard LED lights for improved visibility.
• Optional left- and right-hand stairs with 45-degree angle.
• Computerized monitoring system with warning indicators.
• Standard rear Cat Vision enhances visibility behind the machine, helping you work safely and confidently.
• Pressurized cabin with filtered air and reduced sound levels.

save on service and maintenance

• Up to 25% lower maintenance costs than the 988K.
• Grouped service points provide easy access to critical daily service checks.
• Electro-hydraulic controls.
• Swing-out engine compartment service doors.
• Reduced waste with maintenance-free batteries.
• Ecology drains to help prevent spills and allow for easy service.
• Vehicle Information Management System (VIMS™) notifications to help resolve problems before failure.
• Ground level access to transmission control valves.

operator comfort and control

• World-class operator comfort and ergonomics.
• Comfort Series III seats with extra thick, contoured cushions help provide total comfort throughout the workday.
• Easy-to-reach levers and seat-mounted implement pod to help reduce fatigue.
• Ergonomic switch placement and displays with large, backlit switches and LED indicators.
• Two-position rocker switch activates the electro hydraulic parking brake.
• Reduced vibrations from isolated cab mounts and seat air suspension.
• Automatic cab temperature controls.
• Up to 47% quieter STIC steering significantly reduces operator sound levels.

sustainability

• The Cat® C15 engine is available in configurations that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards or Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
• The 988 GC emits up to 5% less CO2/hr than the 988K.
• Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 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)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels
• Cat engines meeting Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)** or 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.
• Engine Idle Management System and Auto Engine Idle Shutdown reduces idle RPM and maximize fuel efficiency.
• Load sensing hydraulics produce flow and pressure on-demand and only in amounts necessary to perform the needed functions.
• Cat Payload technology maximizes loading efficiency, helping operators of every skill level work more accurately to reduce load time, fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
• Optional Cat clean emissions module includes Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technologies to reduce the engine’s emissions.

*All comparisons to 988K. Productivity, fuel and CO2 emissions vary by application. CO2 emissions calculations based on a reference work cycle using 2.2 U.S. gallons per hour of #2 U.S. diesel fuel. Applies IPCC2006 methodology using U.S. EPA Emissions Hub emission factors. Includes DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) related CO2. Fuel measurements are at 15°C. Estimated average fuel consumption improvements are based on tests or Product Link™️ data where available. Productivity improvements are based on test data.