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Caterpillar 950A – 988A

Panagiotis91 ยท 2021-07-11 11:17

Dear members, I was wondering if someone have the technical specifications for my Cat 950A and 988A of pulling ability . I've tried to search thought the internet but no luck . By meaning pulling ability i mean if any of these is eligible to pull the other with a wirerope for example if one of those stuck in sand etc . Thanks in advance

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  1. #1rmllarue912021-07-11 13:41

    Okay I'm my experience ( very limited ) going from memory depending on traction 50-75 % pulling capacity of machine weight in ideal circumstances.

  2. #2Panagiotis912021-07-14 16:15

    Thank you for the information but is there any official specs from the factory?

  3. #3oarwhat2021-07-15 08:19

    Depends on how bad they're stuck. A 988 could pull a 950 out of anything. A 950 could pull the 988 if it was slightly stuck.

  4. #4Welder Dave2021-07-15 15:35

    Traction and underfoot conditions would greatly affect draw bar pull. Agree that the 988 pulling the 950 would be playing with it.

  5. #5Panagiotis912021-07-17 16:16

    Well , that's correct I've trying it multiple times . But i am asking for an official specs or something else that would understand better the traction of my wheel loaders . What i am doing is to hauling out boats , the 950 is attached to a boat lift (platform approx 10tons) that lift boats max 30-35tons because of no concrete slipway and i am using the 988 to pull them all out , easily apparently , so yes if there is any tech specs i would highly appreciate it . Cheers