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 fuel savings, low maintenance costs, and great productivity and durability to acheive multiple life cycles.
| Engine Power – ISO 14396:2002 | 786 hp |
| Operating Weight – Standard | 178517 lb |
| Bucket Capacity Range | 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³) |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396:2002 | 786 hp |
| Engine Model | Cat® C27 |
| Emissions | Option 1 – U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V |
| Rated Speed | 1800 r/min |
| Gross Power – SAE J1995:2014 | 801 hp |
| Net Power – SAE J1349:2011 – Standard Ambient | 732 hp |
| Net Power – SAE J1349:2011 – High Ambient | 681 hp |
| Emissions | Option 2 – Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 |
| Rated Speed | 1800 r/min |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396:2002 | 752 hp |
| Gross Power – SAE J1995:2014 | 766 hp |
| Net Power – SAE J1349:2011 – Standard Ambient | 699 hp |
| Net Power – SAE J1349:2011 – High Ambient | 648 hp |
| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Stroke | 6 in |
| Displacement | 1649.5 in³ |
| Peak Torque – 1,200 rpm | 2624 lb/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 Weight – Standard | 178517 lb |
| Bucket Capacity Range | 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³) |
| Rated Payload – Standard | 17.5 ton (US) |
| Rated Payload – High Lift | 17.5 ton (US) |
| Cat Truck Match – Standard | 773-775 |
| Cat Truck Match – High Lift | 775-777 |
| Transmission Type | Cat planetary power shift |
| Forward – 1 | 4.6 mile/h |
| Forward – 2 | 8.2 mile/h |
| Forward – 3 | 14.5 mile/h |
| Reverse – 1 | 5.1 mile/h |
| Reverse – 2 | 9.1 mile/h |
| Reverse – 3 | 16 mile/h |
| 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 |
| Note | Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires. |
| Lift/Tilt System – Circuit | Positive flow control |
| Lift/Tilt System | Variable displacement piston |
| Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm | 240 gpm |
| 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 |
| Pilot Relief Setting | 507 psi |
| Rack Back | 4.3 s |
| Raise | 8.6 s |
| Dump | 2.9 s |
| Lower | 3.7 s |
| Lower Float Down | 3.7 s |
| Total Hydraulic Cycle Time – Empty Bucket | 13.8 s |
| Steering System – Circuit | Pilot, load sensing |
| Steering System – Pump | Piston, variable displacement |
| Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm | 96.2 gpm |
| Relief Valve Setting – Steering | 5004 psi |
| Total Steering Angle | 70° |
| 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 |
| Front | Fixed |
| Rear | Trunnion |
| Oscillation Angle | 8.5° |
| Brakes | ISO 3450: 2011 |
| Fuel Tank | 281 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 54.9 gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 20 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 29.1 gal (US) |
| Differential – Final Drives – Front | 71.6 gal (US) |
| Differential – Final Drives – Rear | 68.9 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 este |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 116 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* | 72 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) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 116 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* | 72 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. |
| Ground to Top of ROPS | 17.2 ft |
| Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks | 16.6 ft |
| Ground to Top of Hood | 12.7 ft |
| Ground to Bumper Clearance | 3.5 ft |
| Rear Axle – Centerline to Bumper | 12.5 ft |
| Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip | 15.4 ft |
| Wheel Base | 15.1 ft |
| Maximum Overall Length | 42.9 ft |
| Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance | 2 ft |
| Ground to Center of Front Axle | 4.2 ft |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift | 7.2 ft |
| Rack Back Angle at Ground Level | 40.4° |
| Rack Back Angle at Carry | 48.8° |
| B-Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 19.7 ft |
| Maximum Overall Height – Bucket Raised | 27.2 ft |
| Rack Angle at Maximum Lift | 63.7° |
| Dump Angle at Maximum Lift | 45° |
| Reach – Maximum Lift | 7.2 ft |
| Note | Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires. |
| Ground to Top of ROPS | 17.2 ft |
| Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks | 16.6 ft |
| Ground to Top of Hood | 12.7 ft |
| Ground to Bumper Clearance | 3.5 ft |
| Rear Axle – Centerline to Bumper | 12.5 ft |
| Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip | 17.8 ft |
| Wheel Base | 15.1 ft |
| Maximum Overall Length | 45.3 ft |
| Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance | 2 ft |
| Ground to Center of Front Axle | 4.2 ft |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift | 14.8 ft |
| Rack Back Angle at Ground Level | 39.9° |
| Rack Back Angle at Carry | 49.3° |
| B-Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 21.2 ft |
| Maximum Overall Height – Bucket Raised | 28.7 ft |
| Rack Angle at Maximum Lift | 60.6° |
| Dump Angle at Maximum Lift | 51° |
| Reach – Maximum Lift | 8.5 ft |
| Note | Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires. |
| Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details. |
| Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature control |
| Cab, sound-suppressed and pressurized, rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) |
| Cat Vision, rear vision camera system |
| 12-volt power port |
| Coat hook |
| Cab precleaner, powered |
| Electro-hydraulic tilt and lift controls (seat mounted) |
| Flip-up armrest |
| Heater and defroster |
| CB radio ready |
| Horn, electric |
| Implement hydraulic lockout |
| Instrumentation, gauges:– Engine coolant temperature– Fuel level– Ground speed– Gear– Hydraulic oil temperature– Speedometer/tachometer– Torque converter temperature |
| Instrumentation, warning indicators:– Action alert system, three category– Automatic transmission model enable status– Brake malfunction– Bucket float status– Delayed engine shutdown status– Engine idle shutdown status– Engine malfunction– Fuel economy mode enable status– Hydraulic lockout– Lockup clutch enable status– Low fuel level– Parking brake status– Rimpull control enable status– Seatbelt warning– Secondary steering (if equipped)– Throttle lock status– Transmission gear |
| Keypad, control with indicator lights:– Auto trans mode speed range– Auto/manual transmission mode– Fuel economy mode– Implement kickout– Lockup clutch– Reduced rimpull– Throttle lock |
| Light, dome (cab) |
| Lunchbox and beverage holders |
| Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted) |
| 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 |
| Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide |
| Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) system with steering lock |
| Tinted glass |
| Trainer seat with lap belt |
| Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles, cycle timer, and integral Cat Production Measurement– Wet-arm wipers/washers (front, rear and corner) intermittent front wiper |
| Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, oil-disc |
| Axle-shaft oil-disc service brake |
| Electro hydraulic parking brake |
| Case drain screens |
| Cat clean emission module (CEM) – (Tier 4 only) |
| Demand fan |
| Engine Cat C27 |
| Fuel priming pump (electric) |
| Ground level shutdown switch |
| Mufflers (under hood) (Tier 2 equivalent only) |
| Precleaner, engine air intake |
| Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR) |
| Separated cooling system |
| Starting aid, (ether) manual override |
| Throttle Lock |
| Torque Converter, Impeller Clutch (ICTC) with lock-up clutch (LUC), and rimpull control system |
| Transmission, 534 mm (21 in) planetary power shift (electronic) (3F/3R) |
| Alarm, back-up |
| Alternator, 150 amp |
| Batteries, maintenance free (2 – 1,400 CCA) |
| Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V |
| Deutsch component connectors |
| Electrical system, 24V |
| Electronic transmission control |
| Lighting system, halogen (front and rear) lighting, access stairway, engine compartment |
| Starter, electric |
| Auxiliary start receptacle |
| Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner |
| Axle temperature sensor |
| Battery disconnect and jump start receptacle, bumper |
| Coupling, Caterpillar O-ring face seals |
| Economy mode with on demand throttle |
| Emergency platform exit |
| Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CH4 |
| Engine idle management features:– Auto idle kickdown– Delayed engine shutdown– Engine idle shutdown |
| Fenders, steel (front) |
| Guards, crankcase and powertrain |
| Ground level lockable battery disconnect switch |
| Grouped/labeled lube points |
| Hitch, drawbar with pin |
| Hoses, Cat XT™ |
| Oil sampling valves |
| Positive flow control hydraulic system |
| Product Link™ |
| Sight Gauges: hydraulic tanks, steering/fan and implement/brake, and transmission |
| Stairway, left and right rear access |
| Steering, load sensing |
| Toe kicks |
| Vandalism protection caplocks |
| Venturi stack |
| Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F) |
| Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details. |
| –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze |
| Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins |
| Engine block heater 120V or 240V |
| High ambient cooling – software |
| Cat Detect, object detection system |
| AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio |
| Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth® |
| LED warning strobe |
| Mirrors heated |
| Window pull-down visor |
| Front and rear roading fenders |
| Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero) |
| Millyard |
| Steel Mill |
