The 988 GC Caterpillar wheel loader is powered by a 449-horsepower Cat C15 diesel and has an operating weight of 116,858 pounds. The loader consumes 5% less fuel than the Cat 988K, and maintenance ...
Gear fast, run slow. It’s a universally accepted principle of linking engine with drivetrain to give you a balance of performance and fuel economy. But how about spec’ing to run 105 km/h at 1,325 rpm?