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Ship a Caterpillar 990 wheel loader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 990 measures 42 ft 11 in long, 16 ft 0 in wide and 17 ft 2 in high at 160,600 lbs (13.08 m × 4.88 m × 5.23 m, 72,847 kg). It is an oversize load (superload review); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 42 ft 11 in · 13.08 mW 16 ft 0 in · 4.88 mH 17 ft 2 in · 5.23 mAtt. 15 ft 1 inWt 160,600 lbs · 72,847 kg

Verified against the manufacturer's published specifications (source, 2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 16 ft 0 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (likely two escorts), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 990 need?

A multi-axle lowboy or RGN. At 17 ft 2 in tall the machine sits at 18 ft 8 in on an RGN deck and 22 ft 2 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 990 need oversize permits?

Yes. 16 ft 0 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts likely two escorts, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Caterpillar 990 be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 990 for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 990?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this wheel loader ships

1. Equipment match: Multi-axle lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: superload review, escorts likely two escorts
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (Caterpillar's published specifications, source, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 786 hp
Engine Model: Cat® C27
Emissions: Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Rated Speed: 1800 r/min
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 801 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient: 732 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient: 681 hp
Bore: 5.4 in

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - Standard: 178,517 lb
Bucket Capacity Range: 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
Rated Payload - Standard: 17.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift: 17.5 ton (US)
Cat Truck Match - Standard: 773-775
Cat Truck Match - High Lift: 775-777

Transmission

Transmission Type: Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1: 4.6 mile/h
Forward - 2: 8.2 mile/h
Forward - 3: 14.5 mile/h
Reverse - 1: 5.1 mile/h
Reverse - 2: 9.1 mile/h
Reverse - 3: 16 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1: Lock-up disabled

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit: Positive flow control
Lift/Tilt System: Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm: 240 gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt: 4786 psi
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)
Pilot System: Open loop and pressure reducing
Pilot Relief Setting: 507 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back: 4.3 s
Raise: 8.6 s
Dump: 2.9 s
Lower: 3.7 s
Lower Float Down: 3.7 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket: 13.8 s

Hydraulic System - Steering

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

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning: • The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).

Axles

Front: Fixed
Rear: Trunnion
Oscillation Angle: 8.5°

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