Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-990k-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 990K
The Caterpillar 990K is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 178,517 lb (80,973.96 kg), and a 699 hp engine.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
178,517lb
80,973.96kg
Engine power
699hp
521.3kW
Net Power ◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · very large wheel loaders
Among 45 very large wheel loaders (>150,000 lb), the Caterpillar 990K sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 178,520 lb lighter than 73% (n=45)
- Engine power 699 hp less powerful than 66% (n=41)
01 Engine Specification
| Net Power | 699hp | 521.3kw |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Speed | 1800rpm | |
| Displacement | 1649.5cu in | 27.1L |
| Torque Rise | 18% | |
| Bore | 5.4in | 137.2mm |
| Stroke | 6in | 152.4mm |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final OR Tier 2 Equivalent | |
| Net Power - Sae J1349 | 699hp | 521.3kw |
| Engine Model | Cat C27 ACERT | |
| Peak Torque - 1,200 Rpm | 2624lb ft | 3557.7Nm |
| Gross - Iso 14396 | 752hp | 560.8kw |
| Rated Speed - Gross - Iso 14396 | 752hp | 560.8kw |
| Rated Speed - Gross - Sae J1995 | 766hp | 571.3kw |
| Rated Speed - Net Power - Sae J1349 - Standard Ambient | 699hp | 521.3kw |
| Rated Speed - Net Power - Sae J1349 - High Ambient | 648hp | 483.3kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 178517lb | 80974kg |
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03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | Cat planetary power shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward - 1 | 4.5mph | 7.3km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 8.3mph | 13.4km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.2mph | 22.9km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.9mph | 7.9km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.1mph | 14.7km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 3 | 15.2mph | 24.5km/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 3 | 16.4mph | 26.4km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 2 | 8.5mph | 13.7km/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 2 | 9.6mph | 15.5km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 1 | Lock-up disabled | |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 1 | 5.4mph | 8.7km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 15.5mph | 25km/h |
04 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 7.4-14.9 m (9.7-19.5 yd) |
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05 Axles Specification
| Front | Fixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | Trunnion | |
| Oscillation Angle | 8.5 degrees |
06 Brakes Specification
| Brakes | SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992 |
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07 Operating Specifications Specification
| Bucket Capacity Range | 8.6 m-10.0 m (11.25 yd-13.0 yd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Truck Match - Standard | 773-775 | |
| Cat Truck Match - High Lift | 775-777 | |
| Rated Payload - Standard | 35000lb | 15875.8kg |
| Rated Payload - High Lift | 35000lb | 15875.8kg |
| Rated Payload - Standard (Loose Material) | 44000lb | 19958.1kg |
| Rated Payload - High Lift (Loose Material) | 44000lb | 19958.1kg |
| Rated Payload - Standard (Face Material) | 35000lb | 15875.8kg |
| Rated Payload - High Lift (Face Material) | 35000lb | 15875.8kg |
08 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 54.9gal | 207.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 294.3gal | 1114.1L |
| Engine Crankcase | 20gal | 75.8L |
| Transmission | 29.1gal | 110.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 71.6gal | 271.1L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 68.9gal | 260.9L |
| Hydraulic System Factory Fill | 210gal | 795L |
| Hydraulic Tank - Implement And Hydraulic Fan | 68.9gal | 260.9L |
| Hydraulic Tank - Steering And Braking | 34.9gal | 132.2L |
09 Hydraulic Cycle Times Specification
| Raise | 8.2 s | |
|---|---|---|
| Dump | 2.9 s | |
| Lower Float Down | 3.6 s | |
| Rack Back | 4.3 s | |
| Lower | 3.7 s | |
| Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket | 13.8 s |
10 Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt Specification
| Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Positive flow control | |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 4786 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 | |
| Lift/Tilt System | Variable displacement piston | |
| Relief Valve Setting | 507 psi | |
| Maximum Flow At 1,800 Rpm (1) | 216 gal/min | |
| Maximum Flow At 1,800 Rpm (2) | 22.2 gal/min |
11 Hydraulic System - Steering Specification
| Steering System - Circuit | Pilot, load sensing | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering System - Pump | Piston, variable displacement | |
| Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 4641 psi | |
| Maximum Flow At 1,400 Rpm | 94.5 gal/min |
12 Sound Performance - Standard Specification
| Machine Sound Level (Iso 6395:2008) | 115 dB(A) | |
|---|---|---|
| Operator Sound Level (Iso 6396:2008) | 69 dB(A) |
13 Sound Performance - Suppression Specification
| Operator Sound Level (Iso 6396:2008) | 69 dB(A) | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Sound Level (Iso 6395:2008) | 113 dB(A) |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 990K wheel loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 990K wheel loader has an operating weight of 178,517 lb (80,974 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 990K wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 990K wheel loader is powered by a Cat C27 ACERT engine producing 699 hp (521.3 kW).
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.