Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 980 GC ➔

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warning Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2,145 metric tonnes (2,365 tons). If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warning Potential = 0.501) the system contains 1476 g of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes. - Starting 2026

Buckets

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Buckets specifications
Bucket Capacities	4.3 - 5.8 m³ (5.75 - 7.5 yd³) - Starting 2026

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Dimensions - Standard Lift specifications
Rack Back at Ground	292 - Starting 2026

Engine

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore	5.12 in (13.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Displacement	763.00 cu in (12,503.36 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Engine Model	Cat C13A - Starting 2026
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	420.00 hp (313.20 kw) - Starting 2026
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002	1612 ft·lbf - Starting 2026
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	425.00 hp (316.93 kw) - Starting 2026
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	1627 ft·lbf - Starting 2026
ISO 14396:2002 (DIN)	426.00 hp (317.67 kw) - Starting 2026
ISO 9249:2007 (DIN)	398.00 hp (296.79 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	393.00 hp (293.06 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	1539 ft·lbf - Starting 2026
Stroke	6.18 in (15.70 cm) - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	3.1 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position	5.3 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time	10.1 s - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Dump at Maximum Raise	1.7 s - Starting 2026
Implement Pump Type	Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing - Starting 2026
Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function	66.00 gpm (249.81 lpm) - Starting 2026
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4090 psi - Starting 2026
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function	3000 psi - Starting 2026
Implement System – Maximum Flow @ 2,250 rpm	110 gal(US)/min - Starting 2026

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	47,660.00 lbs ft (64,617.43 nm) - Starting 2026
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection	45,089.00 lbs (20,452.05 kg) - Starting 2026
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection	42,441.00 lbs (19,250.94 kg) - Starting 2026

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	13.70 gal (51.85 l) - Starting 2026
Crankcase	9.80 gal (37.09 l) - Starting 2026
DEF Tank	5.60 gal (21.20 l) - Starting 2026
Differential - Final Drives - Front	22.20 gal (84.03 l) - Starting 2026
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	22.20 gal (84.03 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank	112.50 gal (425.81 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank	40.40 gal (152.91 l) - Starting 2026
Transmission	20.30 gal (76.84 l) - Starting 2026

Sound

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Sound specifications
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008	112 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²	109 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	74 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹	74 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Transmission

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	4.10 mph (6.60 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 2	7.90 mph (12.71 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 3	14.00 mph (22.53 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 4	24.70 mph (39.75 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 1	4.70 mph (7.56 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 2	9.00 mph (14.48 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 3	16.00 mph (25.75 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 4	24.70 mph (39.75 kph) - Starting 2026

Weights

Caterpillar 980 GC Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight*	65,610.00 lbs (29,760.23 kg) - Starting 2026

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