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Overview

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.

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PROVEN RELIABILITY

Cat C27 engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications.
Longer engine life and improved fuel efficiency with reduced rated speed.
Designed for longer life, rebuildability, and higher resale value.

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.
Up to 10% more payload per pass on truck-loading applications with Performance Series Buckets.

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

Up to 54% fuel efficiency material per gallon of fuel (27% less fuel consumption).
Economy mode for reduced rated engine speed and reduced fuel consumption.
Positive flow-control hydraulics for full flow on demand at lower engine speeds.

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.

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 spilled contaminants.

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

Best-in-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.

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.

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.

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

Best-in-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.

Operating Specifications

Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard): 20ton (US)
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift): 22ton (US)
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face): 17.5ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face): 17.5ton (US)
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
Operating Weight: 178517lb
Rated Payload - Standard: 17.5ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift: 17.5ton (US)

Engine

Net Power: 699HP
Engine Model: C27 Cat®
Bore: 5.4in
Stroke: 6in
Displacement: 1649.5in³
Torque Rise: 18%
Rated Speed: 1,800/min
Net Power - SAE J1349: 699HP
Rated Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient: 648HP
Rated Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient: 699HP
Rated Speed - Gross - ISO 14396: 752HP
Gross - ISO 14396: 752HP
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm: 2624lb/ft
Rated Speed - Gross - SAE J1995: 766HP
Emissions: U.S. EPA TIer 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards or U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II equivalent
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 752hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 766hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient: 699hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient: 648hp

Buckets

Bucket Capacities: 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)

Transmission

Transmission Type: Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1: 4.5mile/h
Forward - 2: 8.3mile/h
Forward - 3: 14.2mile/h
Reverse - 1: 4.9mile/h
Reverse - 2: 9.1mile/h
Reverse - 3: 15.5mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1: Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2: 8.5mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3: 15.2mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1: 5.4mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2: 9.6mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3: 16.4mile/h
Note: Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.

Axles

Front: Fixed
Rear: Trunnion
Oscillation Angle: 8.5°

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Raise: 8.2s
Dump: 2.9s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket: 13.8s
Lower: 3.7s
Lower Float Down: 3.6s
Rack Back: 4.3s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank: 294.3gal (US)
Cooling System: 54.9gal (US)
Transmission: 29.1gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear: 68.9gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front: 71.6gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking: 34.9gal (US)
Engine Crankcase: 20gal (US)
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 l
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan: 68.9gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill: 210gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (2): 22.2gal/min
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (1): 240gal/min
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
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt: 4786psi
Relief Valve Setting - Main: 507psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke: 292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)

Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008): 65.5dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008): 113dB(A)

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit: Pilot, load sensing
Steering: ISO 5010: 2007
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm: 96.2gal/min
Total Steering Angle: 70°
Steering System - Pump: Piston, variable displacement
Relief Valve Setting - Steering: 5004psi

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008): 65.5dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008): 115dB(A)

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS: ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Brakes

Brakes: ISO 3450: 2011

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning: The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.7 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Operator Environment
- Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature control
- Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized, protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
- 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
- Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
- 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, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
- 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 screens
- 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)

Optional Equipment:

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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, powered
- 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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Operating Weight: 178517 lb
Net Power: 699 HP
Bucket Capacities: 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
Bucket Capacity Range: 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)

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