Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 982M ➔

The Caterpillar 982M is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling, aggregate, quarry, and industrial loading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader lineup and is commonly used for loading trucks, stockpiling, and moving bulk materials. The 982M features a Cat diesel engine, hydrostatic or powertrain-based drivetrain depending on configuration, and a loader linkage engineered for breakout force and cycle efficiency. Typical equipment includes a standard bucket, ride control, and operator cab with integrated controls and visibility features. The 982M is used in demanding earthmoving and material handling environments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	45,016.00 lbs ft (61,032.69 nm) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	6 - 15.75 (4.6 - 12) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	6.0 - 15.8 (4.6 - 12.1) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine	C13 ACERT — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power	398 (297) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	398 (297) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C13 — Starting 2021 Model Year
Full-Turn Tip Load	49,368.00 lbs (22,392.98 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height	11.1 (3.4) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	5.1 (1.6) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Net Power	386.00 hp (287.84 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	74,495.00 lbs (33,790.41 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	78,402 (35,563) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Tip Load	54,640 (24,784) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	23.3 / 24.9 mph — Starting 2021 Model Year

Bucket

Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	11.00 ft (3.35 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Net Power	392.00 hp (292.32 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Rated Bucket Capacity	6.00-15.80 cu yd (4.59-12.08 cu m)

Weights

Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	78,382.00 lbs (35,553.52 kg)

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