990 Wheel Loader

Large Wheel Loaders
990 Wheel Loader
990 Large Wheel Loader
990 Large Wheel Loader
990 Large Wheel Loader
990 Large Wheel Loader Millyard
990 Large Wheel Loader Millyard
990 Large Wheel Loader Millyard
990 Large Wheel Loader Steel Mill
990 Large Wheel Loader Steel Mill
990 Large Wheel Loader Steel Mill
990 Wheel Loader
990 Large Wheel Loader
990 Large Wheel Loader
990 Large Wheel Loader
990 Large Wheel Loader Millyard
990 Large Wheel Loader Millyard
990 Large Wheel Loader Millyard
990 Large Wheel Loader Steel Mill
990 Large Wheel Loader Steel Mill
990 Large Wheel Loader Steel Mill
Raising the bar for productivity and power

Cat Large Wheel Loaders are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to move more material efficiently and safely at a lower cost per ton. The Cat 990 Wheel Loader has been a proven performer in mines, quarries and industrial applications around the world. The 990 brings all new levels of performance, safety, operator comfort and efficiency.

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY
PROVEN RELIABILITY
        
  • Cat C27 engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications.
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  • Longer engine life and improved fuel efficiency with reduced rated speed.
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  • Designed for longer life, rebuildability, and higher resale value.
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  • Maximum responsiveness with Steering and Integrated Control (STIC™).
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  • Moves more material more efficiently with improved power and control.
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  • Durable construction withstands the toughest loading conditions and multiple life cycles.
PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
PROVEN RELIABILITY
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.
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  • Up to 10% more payload per pass on truck-loading applications with Performance Series Buckets.
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  • Payload increase to optimize pass on 775 trucks.
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  • Positive Flow Control (PFC) hydraulic system increases efficiency, bucket feel, and responsiveness with consistent performance.
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  • Excellent visibility to the bucket edges and work area through a Z-bar linkage.
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  • Planetary power shift transmission for maximum uptime.
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  • Convenient, responsive, electro-hydraulic controls increase operator productivity.
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  • Superior digging, higher bucket fill factors, reduced dig times.
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  • Integrated steering and transmission controls.
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  • Operators can check tire pressure during operation with any change sending a fault code to VisionLink®, preventing premature tire failure. 
POWERFUL EFFICIENCY
PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
POWERFUL EFFICIENCY
        
  • Up to 54% fuel efficiency material per gallon of fuel (27% less fuel consumption).
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  • Economy mode for reduced rated engine speed and reduced fuel consumption.
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  • Positive flow-control hydraulics for full flow on demand at lower engine speeds.
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  • Engine Idle Shutdown for less fuel used while idling.
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  • Fully integrated electronic engine controls make your fuel go farther.
PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY
POWERFUL EFFICIENCY
PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY
        
  • Developed to monitor, manage, and enhance your jobsite operations.
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  • 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.
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  • Detect enhances awareness of the environment around working equipment and provides alerts to help keep people and assets safe on the jobsite.
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  • VisionLink wirelessly connects you to your equipment, giving you access to essential information you need to know to run your business.
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  • Gain valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing.
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  • Optional Advanced Productivity subscription provides 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
PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY
SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
        
  • 10% lower maintenance costs.
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  • Grouped service points.
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  • Electro-hydraulic controls.
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  • Swing-out engine compartment service doors.
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  • Ecology drains to prevent spilled contaminants.
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  • Ground level access to transmission control valves.
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  • Vehicle Information Management System (VIMS™) notifications to resolve problems before failure.
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  • Longer life, rebuildability, and high resale value.
SAFETY FIRST
SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY FIRST
        
  • Standard stairway lighting.
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  • Left- and right-hand stairs with 45-degree angle.
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  • Standard Cat Vision, rear vision camera system.
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  • Pressurized cabin with filtered and reduced sound levels.
OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
SAFETY FIRST
OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
        
  • Best-in-class operator comfort and ergonomics.
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  • Comfort Series III seats with extra thick, contoured cushions (optional heated and ventilated seats).
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  • Easy-to-reach levers and controls with seat-mounted implement pod to reduce fatigue.
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  • Ergonomic switch placement and displays with large backlit switches, LED indicators, and ISO symbols.
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  • Optional heated mirrors.
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  • Two-position rocker switch activates the electro-hydraulic parking brake.
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  • Reduced vibrations from isolated cab mounts and seat air suspension.
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  • Automatic cab temperature controls.
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  • Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 35 degrees of steering articulation.
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  • Precise machine control by load-sensing hydraulic steering system.
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - MILLYARD
OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - MILLYARD
        
  • Designed to meet the demands of millyard applications.
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  • Designed for durability, ensuring availability in multiple life cycles.
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  • Equipped with Economy Mode to save on fuel consumption by the use of On Demand Throttle.
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  • Equipped with Impleller Clutch Torque Convereter (ICTC) and Rimpull Control System (RCS) to reduce tire slippage and fuel efficiency.
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  • Full hydraulic flow down to 1,400 engine rpm by using hydraulic flow sharing technology.
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  • Equipped with 45 degree angle access ladders and standard Cat Vision for enhanced safety.
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  • Cat forks are designed for maximum productivity and durability.
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  • Integrates front camera mounting location for maximum visibility to the entire fork tips during truck unloading.
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - STEEL MILL
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - MILLYARD
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - STEEL MILL
        
  • World class safety, operator comfort and efficiency in pit digging and skull handling applications.
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  • Efficiency of manual throttle and ergonomics of throttle lock.
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  • Excellent visibility to the bucket edges and work area through a Z-bar design.
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  • Equipped with extra heat protection to key hoses and harnesses for improved reliability.
LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - STEEL MILL
LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY
        
  • Best-in-class transmission for long life and consistent, smooth shifting; specifically designed for mining applications.
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  • Advanced filtration system for extended performance and reliability of the hydraulic system.
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  • Advanced Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) and Rimpull Control System (RCS) reduce tire slippage and wear, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce cost-per-ton.
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  • Linkage pin joints have optional auto-lube system to ensure long life.
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  • Frame resists torsional shock and twisting forces.
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  • Heavy-duty steering cylinder mounts and axle mounting ensure increased structural integrity.
PROVEN RELIABILITY
990 Planetary Powershift Transmission
990 Large Wheel Loader
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990 Millyard Large Wheel Loader
990 Steel Mill Large Wheel Loader
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Operating Specifications
Bucket Capacity Range 8,6 m³ – 10,0 m³ (11,25 yd³ – 13,0 yd³)
Cat Truck Match - Standard 773-775
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 775-777
Buckets
Bucket Capacities 7,4-14,9 m³ (9,7-19,5 yd³)
Engine
Engine Model C27 Cat®
Rated Speed 1,800/min
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final OR Tier 2 Equivalent
Transmission
Transmission Type Cat-Planetenlastschaltgetriebe
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled
Note Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.
Axles
Front Fixed
Rear Trunnion
Oscillation Angle 8.5°
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Positive flow control
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in)
Pilot System Open loop and pressure reducing
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing
Steering ISO 5010: 2007
Total Steering Angle 70°
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement
Service Refill Capacities
Note All nonroad U.S. EPA Tier 4 diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214. Cat DEO‑ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ‑4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. For further fluid specifications and guidelines, visit: http://parts.cat.com/cda/files/3244668/7/SEBU6250-19.pdf.
Operator's Cab
ROPS/FOPS ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Brakes
Brakes ISO 3450: 2011
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Operating Specifications
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) 22 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) 20 t
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) 15.9 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) 15.9 t
Operating Weight 80974 kg
Engine
Net Power 521 kW
Bore 137.2 mm
Stroke 152.4 mm
Displacement 27.03 l
Torque Rise 18 %
Net Power - SAE J1349 521 kW
Rated Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient 483 kW
Rated Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient 521 kW
Rated Speed - Gross - ISO 14396 561 kW
Gross - ISO 14396 561 kW
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 3557 N·m
Rated Speed - Gross - SAE J1995 571 kW
Transmission
Forward - 1 7.3 km/h
Forward - 2 13.3 km/h
Forward - 3 22.9 km/h
Reverse - 1 7.9 km/h
Reverse - 2 14.7 km/h
Reverse - 3 24.9 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2 13.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 24.5 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 8.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 15.4 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 26.4 km/h
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Raise 8.2 s
Dump 2.9 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 13.8 s
Lower 3.7 s
Lower Float Down 3.6 s
Rack Back 4.3 s
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank 1114 l
Cooling System 208 l
Transmission 110 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 261 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 271 l
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking 132 l
Engine Crankcase 75.7 l
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan 261 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 795 l
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (2) 84 l/min
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (1) 817 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 33000 kPa
Relief Valve Setting - Main 3500 kPa
Sound Performance - Suppression
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) 69 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A)
Hydraulic System - Steering
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm 358 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 32000 kPa
Sound Performance - Standard
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) 69 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) 115 dB(A)
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NOTE
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • - Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature control
  • - Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized, protective structure (ROPS/FOPS), radio ready for (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
  • - 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
  • - Camera, rear vision
  • - Cigar lighter and ashtray
  • - Coat hook
  • - Electro-hydraulic tilt and lift controls (seat mounted)
  • - Flip-up armrest
  • - Heater and defroster
  • - 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)
  • - Seat, Cat comfort (cloth) air suspension
  • - Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • - STIC control system with steering lock
  • - Tinted glass
  • - Trainer seat with lap belt
  • - Vital Information Management System (VIMS) 3G 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
POWER TRAIN
  • - Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, oil-disc
  • - Axle-shaft oil-disc service brake
  • - Electro hydraulic parking brake
  • - Case drain filters
  • - Cat clean emission module (Tier 4 only)
  • - Demand fan
  • - Engine Cat C27
  • - Fuel priming pump (electric)
  • - Ground level engine shutoff, bumper
  • - 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 with lock-up clutch feature and rimpull control system
  • - Transmission, 534 mm (21 in) planetary power shift (electronic) (3F/3R)
ELECTRICAL
  • - 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
  • - Starter lockout in bumper
  • - Starting receptacle for emergency start
  • - Transmission lockout in bumper
OTHER
  • - Automatic bucket tilt/lift kickouts electronically adjustable from cab
  • - Axle temperature sensor
  • - Battery disconnect and jump start receptacle, bumper
  • - Coupling, Caterpillar O-ring face seals
  • - Economy mode with on demand throttle
  • - Emergency platform egress
  • - 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 power train
  • - 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)
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NOTE
POWER TRAIN
  • - –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
  • - Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
  • - Engine block heater 120V or 240V
  • - High ambient cooling – software
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • - Cab precleaner
  • - AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
  • - Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth
  • - LED warning strobe
  • - CB radio ready
  • - Window sun shade
MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS
  • - Front and rear roading fenders
  • - Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
  • - Axle oscillation stop
  • - Heavy duty cab mounts

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