2006-2018 CATERPILLAR 990H WHEEL LOADER

The Caterpillar 990H is a heavy-duty wheel loader engineered for demanding material handling and excavation applications. Powered by a Cat C27 ACERT engine, this machine delivers 627 net horsepower and 468 kilowatts, with a displacement of 1,666 cubic inches. The 990H features a 12-cubic-yard bucket with a 14.6-foot width and maximum dump clearance of 13 feet, making it suitable for loading 54 to 90-ton off-highway trucks. Operating at 77,843 kilograms (171,642 pounds), the loader offers a rated payload of 15 metric tons and impressive breakout force of 133,650 pounds. Its powershift transmission provides six forward and reverse speeds, with maximum travel speeds of 14 mph forward and 15.5 mph reverse. The hydraulic system boasts a 171.8 gallon-per-minute pump capacity with 4,500 psi relief valve settings, enabling rapid cycle times of 9.2 seconds raise, 2.9 seconds dump, and 3.8 seconds lower. Dimensionally, the loader measures 42 feet long with bucket on ground, 16.7 feet high to cab top, and 13.4 feet wide over tires, with a 33.7-foot turning radius. The machine features a fixed front axle and oscillating rear axle with 22-degree articulation capability. Safety features include SAE/ISO 3450 1996-compliant brakes and ROPS/FOPS cab protection meeting SAE and ISO standards. Fuel capacity reaches 284 gallons, supporting extended operational periods in mining, quarrying, and heavy construction environments.