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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 990K brings all new levels of performance, safety, operator comfort and efficiency.

Engine

Net Power
699.00 hp
521.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C27 ACERT™
Net Power – SAE J1349
699.00 hp
521.00 kW
Bore
5.40 in
137.20 mm
Stroke
6.00 in
152.40 mm
Displacement
1649.50 in3
27.03 L
Torque Rise
18.00 %
18.00 %
Rated Speed
1,800 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final OR Tier 2 Equivalent
Gross - ISO 14396
752.00 HP
561.00 kW
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
2624.00 lb/ft
3557.00 N·m
Rated Speed - Gross - ISO 14396
752.00 HP
561.00 kW
Rated Speed - Gross - SAE J1995
766.00 HP
571.00 kW
Rated Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient
648.00 HP
483.00 kW
Rated Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient
699.00 HP
521.00 kW

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
178517.00 lb
80974.00 kg
Rated Payload
17.50 tons
15.90 tonnes
Rated Payload - Standard
17.50 ton (US)
15.90 t
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
Rated Payload – High Lift
17.50 tons
15.90 tonnes

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
7.4-14.9 m3 (9.7-19.5 yd3)

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward 1
4.50 mph
7.30 km/h
Forward 2
8.30 mph
13.30 km/h
Forward 3
14.20 mph
22.90 km/h
Reverse 1
4.90 mph
7.90 km/h
Reverse 2
9.10 mph
14.70 km/h
Reverse 3
15.50 mph
24.90 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1
Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8.50 mph
13.70 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
15.20 mile/h
24.50 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1
5.40 mph
8.70 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9.60 mph
15.40 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16.40 mile/h
26.40 km/h

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
8.5°

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Rack Back
4.30 Seconds
4.30 Seconds
Raise
8.20 Seconds
8.20 Seconds
Dump
2.90 Seconds
2.90 Seconds

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Lower
3.70 s
3.70 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Lower Float Down
3.60 Seconds
3.60 Seconds
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time (empty bucket)
13.80 Seconds
13.80 Seconds

Hydraulic System – Steering

Steering System – Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System – Pump
Piston, variable displacement

Hydraulic System - Steering

Relief Valve Setting - Steering
4641.00 psi
32000.00 kPa
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
94.50 gal/min
358.00 l/min

Hydraulic System – Steering

Total Steering Angle
70°

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
294.30 gal
1114.00 L
Cooling System
54.90 gal
208.00 L
Transmission
29.10 gal
110.00 L
Differentials and Final Drives – Front
71.60 gal
271.00 L
Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
68.90 gal
261.00 L
Engine Crankcase
20.00 gal
75.70 L
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
210.00 gal (US)
795.00 l
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan
68.90 gal (US)
261.00 l
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking
34.90 gal (US)
132.00 l

Sound Performance – Standard

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
115.00 dB(A)
115.00 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69.00 dB(A)
69.00 dB(A)

Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

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)

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (1)
216.00 gal/min
817.00 l/min
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (2)
22.20 gal/min
84.00 l/min

Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

Pilot System
Open loop and pressure reducing

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Relief Valve Setting - Main
507.00 psi
3500.00 kPa
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in)

Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt
4786.00 psi
33000.00 kPa

Sound Performance – Suppression

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113.00 dB(A)
113.00 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69.00 dB(A)
69.00 dB(A)

Brakes

Brakes
SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

Engine

Net Power
699.00 HP
521.00 kW
Engine Model
C27 Cat®
Bore
5.40 in
137.20 mm
Stroke
6.00 in
152.40 mm
Displacement
1649.50 in³
27.03 l
Torque Rise
18.00 %
18.00 %
Rated Speed
1,800/min
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final OR Tier 2 Equivalent
Net Power - SAE J1349
699.00 HP
521.00 kW

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
178517.00 lb
80974.00 kg
Rated Payload
17.50 t
15.90 t
Rated Payload - High Lift
17.50 ton (US)
15.90 t

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat-Planetenlastschaltgetriebe
Forward - 1
4.50 mile/h
7.30 km/h
Forward - 2
8.30 mile/h
13.30 km/h
Forward - 3
14.20 mile/h
22.90 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.90 mile/h
7.90 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.10 mile/h
14.70 km/h
Reverse - 3
15.50 mile/h
24.90 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8.50 mile/h
13.70 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1
5.40 mile/h
8.70 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9.60 mile/h
15.40 km/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke
292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Positive flow control
Pilot System
Open loop and pressure reducing
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4786.00 psi
33000.00 kPa

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Raise
8.20 s
8.20 s
Dump
2.90 s
2.90 s
Lower Float Down
3.60 s
3.60 s
Rack Back
4.30 s
4.30 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket
13.80 s
13.80 s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
294.30 gal (US)
1114.00 l
Cooling System
54.90 gal (US)
208.00 l
Transmission
29.10 gal (US)
110.00 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
71.60 gal (US)
271.00 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
68.90 gal (US)
261.00 l
Engine Crankcase
20.00 gal (US)
75.70 l

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
7,4-14,9 m³ (9,7-19,5 yd³)

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
8.5°

Brakes

Brakes
ISO 3450: 2011

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle
70°

Sound Performance - Standard

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
115.00 dB(A)
115.00 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Suppression

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113.00 dB(A)
113.00 dB(A)

Brakes

Brakes
SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

Operating Specifications

Rated Payload - High Lift (Moderate to High Digging Resistance)
17.50 ton (US)
15.90 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)
22.00 ton (US)
20.00 t
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Moderate to High Digging Resistance)
17.50 ton (US)
15.90 t
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)
22.00 ton (US)
20.00 t

Brakes

Brakes
SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering
ISO 5010: 2007

Operator's Cab

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

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.

Transmission

Note
Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.

Operating Specifications

Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
20.00 ton (US)
22.00 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
22.00 ton (US)
20.00 t
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
17.50 ton (US)
15.90 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)
17.50 ton (US)
15.90 t
Features

PROVEN RELIABILITY

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

SAFETY FIRST

REDUCE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT

EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT MATCH

ATTACHMENTS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

PERFORMANCE WITH LESS FUEL

Sales Features

Power Train

Move material more efficiently with improved power and control.

Hydraulics

Productivity enabling you to move more and make more.

Operator Station

Best-in-class operator comfort and ergonomics.

Structures

Best built for the toughest conditions.

Efficiency

Delivering fuel efficiency you demand through integrated machine systems.

Technology Solutions

Greater productivity through Integrated Electronic Systems.

Serviceability

Enabling high uptime by reducing your service time.

Customer Support

Your Cat dealers know how to keep your machines productive.

Safety

Making your safety our priority.

Sustainability

Making sustainable progress possible.

System Match Efficiency

Efficient loading/hauling system starts with a perfect match.

Bucket Ground Engaging Tools

Protect your investment.

Operating Costs

Save Time and Money by Working Smart.
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), 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)
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
    • 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