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Cat Large Wheel Loaders are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to move more material efficiently and safely at a lower cost per ton. The Cat 990 Wheel Loader has been a proven performer in mines, quarries and industrial applications around the world. The 990K brings all new levels of performance, safety, operator comfort and efficiency.

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Engine

Net Power
699 HP
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final OR Tier 2 Equivalent
Net Power - SAE J1349
699 HP
Bore
5.4 in
Stroke
6 in
Displacement
1649.5 in²
Torque Rise
18
Engine Model
C27 Cat®

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
178517 lb
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
20 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
22 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
17.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)
17.5 ton (US)
Bucket Capacity Range
8,6 m³ – 10,0 m³ (11,25 yd³ – 13,0 yd³)
Cat Truck Match - Standard
773-775
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
775-777

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
7,4-14,9 m³ (9,7-19,5 yd³)

Transmission

Forward - 3
14.2 mile/h
Reverse - 3
15.5 mile/h
Note
Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.
Transmission Type
Cat-Planetenlastschaltgetriebe
Forward - 1
4.5 mile/h
Forward - 2
8.3 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8.5 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
15.2 mile/h
Reverse - 1
4.9 mile/h
Reverse - 2
9.1 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9.6 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16.4 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Differential - Final Drives - Front
71.6 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
68.9 gal (US)
Transmission
29.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
210 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
294.3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
20 gal (US)
Cooling System
54.9 gal (US)
Note
All nonroad U.S. EPA Tier 4 diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Positive flow control
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4786 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back
4.3 s
Raise
8.2 s
Dump
2.9 s
Lower
3.7 s
Lower Float Down
3.6 s

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
8.5°

Brakes

Brakes
ISO 3450: 2011

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement