[VIDEO] Caterpillar 988K XE Electric Drive Wheel Loader Introduction

Building on the 988K wheel loader, the 988K XE delivers 25% greater overall efficiency, and up to 49% greater efficiency in tough face-loading applications. In addition, it offers up to a 10% increase in productivity in load and carry applications.

Aug 21, 2017

Meet the Cat 988K XE - Caterpillar’s first electric drive wheel loader. Building on the 988K wheel loader, the 988K XE delivers 25% greater overall efficiency, and up to 49% greater efficiency in tough face-loading applications. In addition, it offers up to a 10% increase in productivity in load and carry applications. The efficient electric drive design also increases engine life and maintenance intervals, while reducing the impact to the environment. http://bit.ly/2uZm7yU

Electric Drive CAT 988K XE Boosts Overall Efficiency by 25%

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