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990 Wheel Loader

990 Wheel Loader

Raising the bar for productivity and power

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More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility

  • BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY

    Move more material with less fuel using economy mode

  • LOWER MAINTENANCE COST

    Make regular maintenance more convenient with grouped service points

  • MORE PRODUCTIVITY

    Deliver more productivity in most truck loading applications while using performance series buckets with increased capacities

Engine

Bore 5.4 in
Displacement 1649.5 inÂł
Emissions Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Emissions Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Engine Model Cat® C27
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 786 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 752 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 801 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 766 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient 681 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient 648 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient 732 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient 699 hp
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.
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 2624 lb/ft
Rated Speed 1800 r/min
Rated Speed 1800 r/min
Stroke 6 in
Torque Rise 18 %

Transmission

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

Operating Specifications

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

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 235 mm Ă— 1287 mm (9.3 in Ă— 50.7 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 292.1 mm Ă— 820 mm (11.5 in Ă— 32.3 in)
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Positive flow control
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm 240 gal/min
Pilot Relief Setting 507 psi
Pilot System Open loop and pressure reducing
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4786 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Times

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

Hydraulic System - Steering

Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm 96.2 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 5004 psi
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement
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 contains 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).

Axles

Front Fixed
Oscillation Angle 8.5°
Rear Trunnion

Brakes

Brakes ISO 3450: 2011

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 54.9 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 71.6 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 68.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 20 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 281 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 210 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan 68.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking 34.9 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 ester)* • 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. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.
Transmission 29.1 gal (US)

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

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

Sound Performance - Tier 2

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

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

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

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

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

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Engine

Bore 5.4 in
Displacement 1649.5 inÂł
Emissions Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Emissions Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Engine Model Cat® C27
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 786 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 752 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 801 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 766 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient 681 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient 648 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient 732 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient 699 hp
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.
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 2624 lb/ft
Rated Speed 1800 r/min
Rated Speed 1800 r/min
Stroke 6 in
Torque Rise 18 %

Transmission

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

Operating Specifications

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

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 235 mm Ă— 1287 mm (9.3 in Ă— 50.7 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 292.1 mm Ă— 820 mm (11.5 in Ă— 32.3 in)
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Positive flow control
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm 240 gal/min
Pilot Relief Setting 507 psi
Pilot System Open loop and pressure reducing
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4786 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Times

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

Hydraulic System - Steering

Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm 96.2 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 5004 psi
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement
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 contains 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).

Axles

Front Fixed
Oscillation Angle 8.5°
Rear Trunnion

Brakes

Brakes ISO 3450: 2011

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 54.9 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 71.6 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 68.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 20 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 281 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 210 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan 68.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking 34.9 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 ester)* • 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. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.
Transmission 29.1 gal (US)

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

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

Sound Performance - Tier 2

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

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

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

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

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

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