990 Wheel Loader

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Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
786 hp
Engine Model
Cat® C27
Emissions
Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Rated Speed
1,800 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
Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Rated Speed
1800 r/min
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 in
Stroke
6 in
Displacement
1,650 in³
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
2,624 lb/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.

Transmission

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

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - Standard
178,517 lb
Bucket Capacity Range
8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
Rated Payload - Standard
18 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift
18 ton (US)
Cat Truck Match - Standard
773-775
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
775-777

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Positive flow control
Lift/Tilt System
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm
240 gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4,786 psi
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
507 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back
4 s
Raise
9 s
Dump
3 s
Lower
4 s
Lower Float Down
4 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket
14 s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
96 gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Steering
5,004 psi
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
281 gal (US)
Cooling System
55 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
20 gal (US)
Transmission
29 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
72 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
69 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
210 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan
69 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking
35 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 este

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

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)
*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)
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)
*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 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
17 ft
Ground to Top of Hood
13 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance
4 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
13 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
15 ft
Wheel Base
15 ft
Maximum Overall Length
43 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
2 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle
4 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift
7 ft
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level
40.4°
Rack Back Angle at Carry
48.8°
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
20 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
27 ft
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
63.7°
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
45°
Reach - Maximum Lift
7 ft
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 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
17 ft
Ground to Top of Hood
13 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance
4 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
13 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
18 ft
Wheel Base
15 ft
Maximum Overall Length
45 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
2 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle
4 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift
15 ft
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level
39.9°
Rack Back Angle at Carry
49.3°
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
21 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
29 ft
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
60.6°
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
51°
Reach - Maximum Lift
9 ft
Note
Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.

PROVEN RELIABILITY

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY FIRST

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - MILLYARD

PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - STEEL MILL

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

  • 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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