987
Large wheel loaders
Wheel loader of the 48.5-tonne class: Cat C15 engine in the Tier 3 / Stage IIIA (Brazil MAR-1) build from Caterpillar's regional sheet for Africa, the Middle East and Eurasia; general-purpose buckets 6.4–7.6 m³.

- Passport
- Operating weight
- 48 454 kg
- Engine power
- 334 kW
- SAE J1349
- Bucket capacity
- 6.4–7.6 m³
Specification
| Operating weight | 48 454 kg |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 334 kW SAE J1349 |
| Bucket capacity | 6.4–7.6 m³ |
| Engine | Cat C15 |
| Breakout force | 342 kN |
| Dump clearance | 3 055 mm |
|---|---|
| Emission standard | Tier 3 / Stage IIIA (Brazil MAR-1) |
| Transport length | 11 199 mm |
| Transport height | 4 100 mm |
Source987 Wheel Loader, Technical Specifications, AEXQ4726-00 (07-2026), Build Number 12A (Global) · read 2026-09-06 · Build 12A; regional sheet for Africa, the Middle East and Eurasia
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