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The Caterpillar 982 XE is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling, quarry, aggregate, and heavy construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's XE series, which uses an electric drive system to support efficient power delivery and responsive operation. The 982 XE is typically equipped with a large-capacity bucket, advanced operator controls, and integrated machine monitoring systems. Common uses include loading trucks, stockpiling, and moving bulk materials in demanding site conditions. As a Caterpillar wheel loader, the 982 XE is built for durability, traction, and productivity in continuous-duty operations across mining, industrial, and infrastructure environments.
| Breakout Force | 59,060.00 lbs ft (80,073.55 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity | 6.25 - 22.5 (4.8 - 17.2) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 6.25 - 22.5 (4.8 - 17.2) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine | C13 Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 404 (301.3) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Engine Power Net hp (kW) | 404 (301.3) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine type | Cat C13 Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Full-Turn Tipping Load | 46,256.00 lbs (20,981.39 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Net Power | 404.00 hp (301.27 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 78,264 (35,500) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 78,264 (35,500) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Tip Load | 46,526 (21,104) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Tip Load lbs. (kg) | 46,526 (21,104) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Travel Speed | 23.3 / 24.5 mph Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) | 23.3 / 24.5 mph Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) | 23.3 / 24.5 mph Starting 2021 Model Year |