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 ...
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.
PROVEN RELIABILITY
- Cat C27 engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications.
- Long engine life and improved fuel efficiency with reduced rated speed.
- Designed for long life, rebuildability, and high resale value.
- Maximum responsiveness with Steering and Integrated Control (STIC™).
- Moves more material more efficiently with improved power and control.
- Durable construction withstands the toughest loading conditions and multiple life cycles.
PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Two engine emission options are available that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards or U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II equivalent.
- More payload per pass on truck-loading applications with Performance Series Buckets.
- Payload increase to optimize pass on 775 trucks.
- Positive Flow Control (PFC) hydraulic system helps increase efficiency, bucket feel, and responsiveness with consistent performance.
- Excellent visibility to the bucket edges and work area through a Z-bar linkage.
- Planetary power shift transmission for maximum uptime.
- Convenient, responsive, electro-hydraulic controls increase operator productivity.
- Superior digging, high bucket fill factors, reduced dig times.
- Integrated steering and transmission controls.
- Operators can check tire pressure during operation with any change sending a fault code to VisionLink®, helping to prevent premature tire failure.
POWERFUL EFFICIENCY
- Increased efficiency material per gallon of fuel.
- Economy mode for reduced rated engine speed and reduced fuel consumption.
- Positive flow-control hydraulics for full flow on demand at low engine speeds.
- Engine Idle Shutdown for less fuel used while idling.
- Fully integrated electronic engine controls help make your fuel go farther.
PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY
- Developed to monitor, manage, and enhance your jobsite operations.
- Payload provides accurate weighing* of the materials you are loading and hauling. Payload data is displayed in real-time to improve productivity and reduce overloading.
- Detect helps enhance awareness of the environment around working equipment and provides alerts to help keep people and assets safe on the jobsite.
- VisionLink 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 helps provide comprehensive actionable information to help you manage and improve the productivity and profitability of your operations.
*Not legal for trade
SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- 10% lower maintenance costs.
- Grouped service points.
- Electro-hydraulic controls.
- Swing-out engine compartment service doors.
- Ecology drains to prevent spills.
- Ground level access to transmission control valves.
- Vehicle Information Management System (VIMS™) notifications to resolve problems before failure.
- Long life, rebuildability, and high resale value.
SAFETY FIRST
- Standard stairway lighting.
- Left- and right-hand stairs with 45-degree angle.
- Standard Cat Vision, rear vision camera system.
- Pressurized cabin with filtered and reduced sound levels.
OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
- World-class operator comfort and ergonomics.
- 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.
- Easy-to-reach levers and controls with seat-mounted implement pod to reduce fatigue.
- Ergonomic switch placement and displays with large backlit switches, LED indicators, and ISO symbols.
- Optional heated mirrors.
- Two-position rocker switch activates the electro-hydraulic parking brake.
- Reduced vibrations from isolated cab mounts and seat air suspension.
- Automatic cab temperature controls.
- Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 35 degrees of steering articulation.
- Precise machine control by load-sensing hydraulic steering system.
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - MILLYARD
- Designed to meet the demands of millyard applications.
- Designed for durability, ensuring availability in multiple life cycles.
- Equipped with Economy Mode to save on fuel consumption by the use of On Demand Throttle.
- Equipped with Impleller Clutch Torque Convereter (ICTC) and Rimpull Control System (RCS) to reduce tire slippage and fuel efficiency.
- Full hydraulic flow down to 1,400 engine rpm by using hydraulic flow sharing technology.
- Equipped with 45 degree angle access ladders and standard Cat Vision for enhanced safety.
- Cat forks are designed for maximum productivity and durability.
- Integrates front camera mounting location for maximum visibility to the entire fork tips during truck unloading.
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - STEEL MILL
- World-class safety, operator comfort and efficiency in pit digging and skull handling applications.
- Efficiency of manual throttle and ergonomics of throttle lock.
- Excellent visibility to the bucket edges and work area through a Z-bar design.
- Equipped with extra heat protection to key hoses and harnesses for improved reliability.
LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY
- World-class transmission for long life and consistent, smooth shifting; specifically designed for mining applications.
- Advanced filtration system for extended performance and reliability of the hydraulic system.
- Advanced Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) and Rimpull Control System (RCS) reduce tire slippage and wear, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce cost-per-ton.
- Linkage pin joints have optional auto-lube system to ensure long life.
- Frame resists torsional shock and twisting forces.
- Heavy-duty steering cylinder mounts and axle mounting ensure increased structural integrity.