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The Cat® 980 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple to-use technologies as a standard offering, boosting operator efficiencies and delivering increased productivity. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your
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Engine
Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
393 HP
292 kW
Engine Model
Cat C13
Note (1)
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Note (2)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Weights
Operating Weight
66877 lb
30344 kg
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.3 mile/h
6.9 km/h
Forward - 2
8.3 mile/h
13.3 km/h
Forward - 3
14.6 mile/h
23.5 km/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h
39.5 km/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
4.8 mile/h
7.8 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.4 mile/h
15.2 km/h
Reverse - 3
16.7 mile/h
26.9 km/h
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h
39.5 km/h
Sound
Note (1)
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the �EU Directives.�
Note (2)
***European Union Directive �2000/14/EC� as amended by �2005/88/EC.�
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
109
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
78
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
51008 lb
227 kN
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.�
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
20965 kg
46208 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
43432 lb
19706 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
13.7 gal (US)
52 l
Crankcase
9.8 gal (US)
37 l
DEF Tank
5.5 gal (US)
21 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
22.2 gal (US)
84 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
22.4 gal (US)
84 l
Fuel Tank
112.5 gal (US)
426 l
Hydraulic Tank
40.4 gal (US)
153 l
Transmission
20.3 gal (US)
77 l
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4975 psi
34300 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
119 gal/min
449 l/min
Dimensions
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.9 ft
2661 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
6.3 ft
1900 mm
Ground Clearance
1.5 ft
456 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
12.5 ft
3764 mm
Height - Top of Hood
10.1 ft
3064 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
12.7 ft
3829 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft
682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.7 ft
4775 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.6 ft
4125 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
27.5 ft
8355 mm
Tread Width
8 ft
2440 mm
Wheel Base
12.6 ft
3800 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
6.3 ft
1900 mm
Ground Clearance
456 mm
1.5 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3764 mm
12.5 ft
Height - Top of Hood
3064 mm
10.1 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3829 mm
12.7 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft
682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4554 mm
14.11 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3881 mm
12.8 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8155 mm
26.1 ft
Tread Width
8 ft
2440 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
12.6 ft
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2661 mm
2661 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 degrees
Engine
Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
Engine
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1627 lb/ft
2206 N·m
Displacement
12.5 L
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Width over Tires (Loaded)
10.9 ft
3260 mm
Engine
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1612 lb/ft
2185 N·m
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
425 HP
317 kW
Dimensions - High Lift
Width over Tires (Loaded)
10.9 ft
3260 mm
Engine
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1539 lb/ft
2086 N·m
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
429 HP
313 kW
Standard Equipment
Operator Environment
ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES
POWER TRAIN
HYDRAULICS
ELECTRICAL
MONITORING SYSTEM
LINKAGE
