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Caterpillar 980M Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 980M is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader line and is commonly used for loading trucks, stockpiling, and moving bulk materials. The 980M features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a cab configured for operator visibility and control. It is available with multiple bucket and tire options to suit different site conditions. The model is recognized for its balance of payload capacity, cycle efficiency, and durability in demanding earthmoving and loading operations.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	44,075.00 lbs ft (59,756.89 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	5.25 - 16 (4.0 - 12.2) Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	5.3 - 16.0 (4.1 - 12.2) Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine	C13 ACERT Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power	386 (288) Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	386 (288) Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C13 Starting 2021 Model Year
Full-Turn Tip Load	45,307.00 lbs (20,550.94 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height	10.8 (3.3) Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	4.8 (1.5) Starting 2016 Model Year
Net Power	386.00 hp (287.84 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	66,437.00 lbs (30,135.35 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	66,337 (30,090) Starting 2016 Model Year
Tip Load	49,897 22,633) Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	24.9 / 24.9 mph Starting 2021 Model Year

Axles

Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	22.50 in (57.15 cm)
Rear	Oscillating ?13 degrees

Brakes

Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards

Bucket

Bucket Capacities

16.00 cu yd (12.23 cu m)

Cab

ROPS/FOPS

ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	26.20 ft (7.99 m)
Wheelbase	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Width Over Tires	10.90 ft (3.32 m)

Engine

Engine Model	Cat C13 ACERT
Gross Power	417.00 hp (310.96 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	386.00 hp (287.84 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.1 seconds
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4975 psi
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow	63.00 gpm (238.46 lpm)
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure	3159 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	119.00 gpm (450.42 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting	4975 psi

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force	50,357.00 lbs (22,841.58 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.00 gal (45.42 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Fuel Capacity	112.50 gal (425.81 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	40.00 gal (151.40 l)
Operating Weight	66,337.00 lbs (30,089.99 kg)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	20.30 gal (76.84 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	14.00 gal (52.99 l)
Crankcase	9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Fuel Tank	112.50 gal (425.81 l)
Hydraulic Tank	40.00 gal (151.40 l)
Transmission	20.30 gal (76.84 l)

Transmission

Forward - 1	4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
Forward - 2	8.30 mph (13.36 kph)
Forward - 3	14.60 mph (23.50 kph)
Forward - 4	24.50 mph (39.43 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	24.50 mph (39.43 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.50 mph (39.43 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Reverse - 1	4.80 mph (7.72 kph)
Reverse - 2	9.40 mph (15.13 kph)
Reverse - 3	16.70 mph (26.88 kph)
Reverse - 4	24.50 mph (39.43 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

66,337.00 lbs (30,089.99 kg)

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