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Caterpillar 980G Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 980G is a large wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling, loading, stockpiling, and quarry or construction site work. Part of Caterpillar's 980 series, the 980G is known for its articulated frame, high-capacity bucket options, and diesel-powered drivetrain built for demanding production environments. It is commonly used in aggregate, mining, and earthmoving applications where strong breakout force, reliable cycle times, and operator visibility are important. The machine typically features a hydraulic lift system, enclosed cab, and four-wheel drive configuration. The Caterpillar 980G remains a recognized model in the used heavy equipment market.

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Axles

Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	21.70 in (55.12 cm)
Rear	Trunnion

Bucket

Breakout Force	47,277.00 lbs (21,444.51 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	5.50 cu yd (4.20 cu m)
Bucket Width	11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Maximum Bucket Capacity	7.50 cu yd (5.73 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	31.10 ft (9.48 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	5.10 ft (1.55 m)
Width Over Tires	10.70 ft (3.26 m)

Engine

Displacement	891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3406C DITA
Flywheel Power	300.00 hp (223.71 kw)
Gross Power	300.00 hp (223.71 kw)
Maximum Flywheel Power	300.00 hp (223.71 kw)
Net Power	323.00 hp (240.87 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	3.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise	6.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	12.2 seconds
Lower Time	3.4 seconds
Raise Time	6 seconds

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force	47,277.00 lbs (21,444.51 kg)
Dump Clearance	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Fuel Capacity	124.20 gal (470.10 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	55.00 gal (208.18 l)
Operating Weight	65,638.30 lbs (29,773.07 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn	40,005.00 lbs (18,145.99 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	44,767.10 lbs (20,306.04 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	20.90 gal (79.11 l)
Crankcase	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	23.00 gal (87.06 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	21.40 gal (81.00 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	124.00 gal (469.34 l)
Hydraulic Tank	33.10 gal (125.28 l)
Transmission	16.40 gal (62.07 l)

Transmission

Forward - 1	4.40 mph (7.08 kph)
Forward - 2	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Forward - 3	13.50 mph (21.73 kph)
Forward - 4	23.30 mph (37.50 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	23.30 mph (37.50 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	26.60 mph (42.81 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Reverse - 1	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Reverse - 2	8.70 mph (14.00 kph)
Reverse - 3	15.30 mph (24.62 kph)
Reverse - 4	26.60 mph (42.81 kph)
Travel Speed	23.20 mph (37.34 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

65,078.00 lbs (29,518.92 kg)

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