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
Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 292 kW |
Engine Model | Cat C13 |
Note (1) | Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 4 Final, 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. |
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 2206 N·m |
Displacement | 12.5 L |
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 2185 N·m |
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 317 kW |
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 2086 N·m |
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 313 kW |
Operating Weight | 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... |
Forward - 1 | 6.9 km/h |
Forward - 2 | 13.3 km/h |
Forward - 3 | 23.5 km/h |
Forward - 4 | 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 | 7.8 km/h |
Reverse - 2 | 15.2 km/h |
Reverse - 3 | 26.9 km/h |
Reverse - 4 | 39.5 km/h |
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 Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 78 |
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). |
Breakout Force | 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 | 46208 lb |
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 19706 kg |
Cooling System | 52 l |
Crankcase | 37 l |
DEF Tank | 21 l |
Differential - Final Drives - Front | 84 l |
Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 84 l |
Fuel Tank | 426 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 153 l |
Transmission | 77 l |
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 34300 kPa |
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm | 449 l/min |
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. |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2661 mm |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1900 mm |
Ground Clearance | 456 mm |
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3764 mm |
Height - Top of Hood | 3064 mm |
Height - Top of ROPS | 3829 mm |
Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 682 mm |
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4775 mm |
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 4125 mm |
Overall Length - Without Bucket | 8355 mm |
Tread Width | 2440 mm |
Wheel Base | 3800 mm |
Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 61 degrees |
Rack Back at Ground | 40 degrees |
Width over Tires (Loaded) | 3260 mm |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1900 mm |
Ground Clearance | 1.5 ft |
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 12.5 ft |
Height - Top of Hood | 10.1 ft |
Height - Top of ROPS | 12.7 ft |
Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 682 mm |
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.11 ft |
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.8 ft |
Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.1 ft |
Tread Width | 2440 mm |
Wheel Base | 12.6 ft |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2661 mm |
Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 61 degrees |
Rack Back at Ground | 40 degrees |
Width over Tires (Loaded) | 3260 mm |
Bucket Range | 4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³ |