Powered by a Cat C15 engine, the brand new 988 GC gives as much as 670 tonnes/hour (740 tons/hour) efficiency in shot rock truck loading purposes and as much as 527 tonnes/hour (581 tons/hour) for load-and-carry operations.
Caterpillar
The new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader delivers dependable operation, permitting clients to maneuver materials and huge hundreds on the jobsite. The new loader gives as much as 5% much less gasoline consumption and as much as 15% decrease upkeep prices than the Cat 988K. Designed to maximise life-cycle worth in reasonable manufacturing purposes as much as 2,000 hours per yr, the 988 GC is able to delivering manufacturing inside 6% of the 988K in truck loading purposes.
This wheel loader is optimized as a 45-tonne (50-ton) truck match loader. Its 3,909-mm (12.8-ft.) dump clearance delivers loading as much as the Cat 775G truck. With bucket payload matched to the 988K, the brand new 988 GC gives as much as 670 tonnes/hour (740 tons/hour) efficiency in shot rock truck loading purposes and as much as 527 tonnes/hour (581 tons/hour) for load-and-carry operations.
The sturdy constructions of the brand new loader are constructed for a number of life cycles and to resist robust loading circumstances. Built on the widespread Cat Large Wheel Loader platform, its full field part rear body resists torsional shock and twisting forces. Its entrance body is redesigned to resist giant hundreds and contains a new elevate arm design.
Performance
The new 988 GC is powered by a Cat C15 engine, which gives configurations to emit equal to EU Stage IIIA/U.S. EPA Tier 3 or meet EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions requirements. The 988 GC’s cooling package deal gives excessive warmth rejection with an on-demand fan technique and two available fan pace settings for traditional and excessive ambient temperature configurations.
The Cat torque converter with normal lock-up clutch minimizes losses, lowers system warmth, helps journey occasions and reduces cycle occasions in load-and-carry operations. Cat oil disc brakes present warmth dissipation and efficiency.
Designed particularly for quarry and mining purposes, the Cat Advanced Power Electronic Control Strategy (APECS) transmission gives efficiency with constant shifting. Forward momentum and torque are maintained when shifting for momentum on grades. The transmission neutralizer pedal extends service brake life and permits full energy throughout stationary loading.
Load sensing hydraulics direct hydraulic move to implement and steering programs solely when wanted to optimize operation of the brand new 988 GC. The optionally available experience management provides an auxiliary accumulator to the elevate circuit for a easy experience.
Operation
Steering and Integrated Control (STIC) steering promotes machine responsiveness, that includes quiet operation. The wheel loader is provided with a Cat Comfort Series III seat with seat-mounted implement pod that strikes with the seat. Operation is simplified by means of the intuitive operator interface, touchscreen show and mushy detent implement controls. Machine vibration suggestions to the operator is decreased utilizing cab isolation mounts and seat air suspension. An optionally available air cooled and heated seat is available.
Helping to observe and handle jobsite operations, Product Link gives wi-fi access to working information for perception into how the machine is working. Standard rear Cat imaginative and prescient helps visibility behind the 988 GC. To assist preserve individuals and property protected, the 988 GC may be geared up with Cat Detect know-how that gives consciousness of the atmosphere round working gear.
The Z-bar entrance elevate arm design supplies visibility to the bucket edges and work space to simplify operation. Bucket payload is aligned with the 988K fashions with a spread of Cat efficiency collection buckets available with capacities from 6.3 to 7.6 m3 (8.3 to 10 yd3).
Optional Cat Payload supplies on-the-go weighing for supplies hauled and loaded. An optionally available Advanced Productivity subscription supplies actionable info to assist handle operations.
Maintenance
The new loader’s design contains options to extend machine uptime and cut back upkeep prices by as much as 15% in comparison with the 988K. Advanced filtration extends efficiency and reliability of the hydraulic system. Ground stage or platform access to grouped service factors delivers servicing. Providing access to essential each day service checks, access doorways are positioned on each side of the engine compartment. Centralized floor stage grease factors plus floor stage sight gauges simplify each day greasing and oil stage checks for main machine programs.
Its on-board diagnostics alerts the operator of machine points. Information captured by Product Link may be remotely monitored by way of my.cat.com, the Cat app or Imaginative and prescientLink to assist advance preventative upkeep and servicing.
