Caterpillar, Peoria, Illinois, has released the new Cat 988K XE, which it says is its first wheel loader with a high-efficiency electric drive system. This 988K XE wheel loader joins the 988K and the ...

The 988K XE Caterpillar wheel loader has an electric drive system that uses the company’s switched reluctance technology. The power train incorporates a Cat C18 engine that drives a generator assembly ...

Equipment Earthmoving Equipment Loaders [VIDEO] Caterpillar 988K XE Electric Drive Wheel Loader Introduction Building on the 988K wheel loader, the 988K XE delivers 25% greater overall efficiency, and ...

See how one customer has put the new Cat 988K XE electric drive wheel loader to work. This customer details increased fuel efficiency and uptime, as well as overall improvements in operation. Feb 8, ...

Caterpillar has updated its 988K XE electric-drive wheel loader. The 588-horsepower loader has an operating weight of 116,362 pounds. The Caterpillar wheel loader offers a rated payload of 12.5 tons ...