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Caterpillar 980K Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders (See all Wheel Loaders for sale)
Manufacturer: Caterpillar (See all Caterpillar Equipment for sale)
Model: 980K (See all Caterpillar 980K for sale)

Axles

Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	22 in (55 cm)
Rear	Oscillating ?13 degrees

Brakes

Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Bucket

Breakout Force	61,425 lbs (27,862 kg)
Bucket Capacities	5-16 cu yd (4-12 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	6 cu yd (4 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	5 cu yd (4 cu m)
Bucket Width	12 ft (4 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	11 ft (3 m)

Cab

ROPS/FOPS

Meets SAE and ISO standards

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	15 ft (5 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	31 ft (9 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	5 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase	12 ft (4 m)
Width Over Tires	11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Bore	5 in (13 cm)
Displacement	763 cu in (12,500 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C13 ACERT
Gross Power	355 hp (265 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396	402 hp (300 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269	369 hp (275 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - Metric	373 hp (278 kw)
Net Power	369 hp (275 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	369 hp (275 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Stroke	6 in (16 cm)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	2.1 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise	1.7 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	3.3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position	6.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	11.4 seconds
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4496 psi
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow	79 gpm (300 lpm)
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure	3000 psi
Lower Time	3.4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	123 gpm (466 lpm)
Pump Type	Gear
Raise Time	6 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3000 psi
Steering System - Pump Type	Piston

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Breakout Force	53,548 lbs (24,289 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	22 gal (83 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	10 gal (38 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	23 gal (87 l)
Fuel Capacity	127 gal (481 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	66 gal (250 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	66,489 lbs (30,159 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	23 gal (87 l)
Static Tipping Weight	50,201 lbs (22,771 kg)
Tire Size	29.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal (61 l)
Turning Radius	26 ft (8 m)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	17 gal (63 l)
Crankcase	10 gal (37 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	22 gal (84 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	22 gal (84 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	118 gal (447 l)
Hydraulic Tank	45 gal (170 l)
Transmission	17 gal (66 l)

Sound

Standards

Tires

Note (1)	Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Note (2)	Other special tires are available on request.
Note (3)	In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities might exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-) capabilities.
Tires	Choices

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	23 mph (36 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	26 mph (42 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Powershift

Weights

Operating Weight

68,862 lbs (31,235 kg)

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