# 2023 Caterpillar 980 for Sale in Milford, MA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $425,547.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88740850 - **Year:** 2023 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 980 - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 5276 - **Serial number:** MK700616 - **Location:** Milford, MA ## Description Auto Lube, Auto Shift, Boom, GP, Counterweight, Differential Lock, Differential Type - Limited, Engine Enclosures, EPA Label, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, Radio - AM FM Radio, Regulatory Marking, Ride Control, Rig Saver, ROPS - Enclosed, Steering Type - Joystick, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, Weight Monitoring System ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **ET Download Available:** Yes - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No - **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes - **VIDS/VIMS Download Available:** No ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes - **S.O.S. Taken:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **Back Up Alarm Functioning:** Yes - **Brakes Functioning:** Yes - **ROPS:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### GAUGES, OPERATOR STATION, CONSOLE - **Back Up Alarm:** Yes - **Current O&MM:** Yes - **Current Parts Manual:** Yes - **Current Safety Manual:** Yes - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Sound Proofing:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No - **Blow By:** No - **Compression in Radiator:** No - **Emissions Decal:** Yes - **Engine Oil Level Full:** Yes - **Fluid Levels OK?:** Yes - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil filter Cut and Inspected:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Leaks - COOLING SYSTEM:** No - **Leaks - COOLING SYSTEM 1:** No - **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Ether Aid:** Yes ### TORQUE CONVERTER - **Magnetic Screens Inspected:** No ### TRANSMISSION - **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** No - **Mag Screens Checked:** No - **Transmission - Noisy:** No ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Good - **Hand Metering Unit:** Good - **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good - **Pumps:** Good - **Steering Cylinder:** Good - **Steering Linkage:** Good - **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Good - **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good - **Supplemental Steer:** Good - **Valves:** Good ### BRAKE - **Holds In Park:** Yes - **Leaks - BRAKE:** No ### AXLE ASSEMBLIES - **Front Differential Mag Plug Checked:** No - **Left Front Final Mag Plug Checked:** No - **Left Rear Final Mag Plug Checked:** No - **Rear Differential Mag Plug Checked:** No - **Right Front Final Mag Plug Checked:** No - **Right Rear Final Mag Plug Checked:** No ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS - **Angle Broom:** No - **Asphalt Cutter:** No - **Blade:** No - **Forks:** No - **Grapple:** No - **Hydraulic Sweeper:** No - **Lift Boom:** No - **Material Handling Arm:** No - **Vibratory Compactor Plate:** No ### BUCKET - **Notes - BUCKET:** No bucket ### FINAL DRIVES - **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No ### TIRES - **Spare:** No ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **comment 1:** Rear camera does not work ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Height:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m) - **Length:** 31.5833 ft (9.63 m) - **Weight:** 66877 lbs (30334.93 kg) - **Width:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m) ### Dimensions - High Lift - **Ground Clearance (since 2026):** 1.42 ft (0.43 m) - **Height - Top of Hood (since 2026):** 10.08 ft (3.07 m) - **Height - Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 12.58 ft (3.83 m) - **Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height (since 2026):** 2.17 ft (0.66 m) - **Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 15.58 ft (4.75 m) - **Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 13.5 ft (4.11 m) - **Overall Length - Without Bucket (since 2026):** 27.42 ft (8.36 m) - **Rack Back - Carry Height (since 2026):** 50 degrees - **Rack Back - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 61 degrees - **Rack Back at Ground (since 2026):** 40 degrees - **Tread Width (since 2026):** 8 ft (2.44 m) - **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 12.5 ft (3.81 m) - **Width over Tires (Loaded) (since 2026):** 10.75 ft (3.28 m) ### Dimensions - Standard Lift - **Ground Clearance (since 2026):** 1.42 ft (0.43 m) - **Height - Top of Hood (since 2026):** 10.08 ft (3.07 m) - **Height - Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 12.58 ft (3.83 m) - **Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height (since 2026):** 2 ft (0.61 m) - **Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 14.92 ft (4.55 m) - **Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 12.67 ft (3.86 m) - **Overall Length - Without Bucket (since 2026):** 26.83 ft (8.18 m) - **Rack Back - Carry Height (since 2026):** 48 degrees - **Rack Back - Carry Height (since 2026):** 50 degrees - **Rack Back - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 61 degrees - **Rack Back at Ground (since 2026):** 40 degrees - **Tread Width (since 2026):** 8 ft (2.44 m) - **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 12.5 ft (3.81 m) - **Width over Tires (Loaded) (since 2026):** 10.75 ft (3.28 m) ### Engine - **Biodiesel Capability (since 2026):** Up to B20¹ - **Displacement (since 2026):** 763 cu in (12503.36 cu cm) - **Displacement (since 2026):** 12.5 l (3.3 gal) - **Emissions (since 2026):** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. - **Engine Model (since 2026):** Cat® C13 - **Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 420 hp (313.2 kw) - **Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 426 hp (317.67 kw) - **Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 429 hp (319.91 kw) - **Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 1612 lbs ft (2185.55 nm) - **Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 1612 lbs ft (2185.55 nm) - **Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 425 hp (316.93 kw) - **Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 431 hp (321.4 kw) - **Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 425 hp (316.93 kw) - **Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 1627 lbs ft (2205.89 nm) - **Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 1627 lbs ft (2205.89 nm) - **Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 393 hp (293.06 kw) - **Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 398 hp (296.79 kw) - **Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 1539 lbs ft (2086.58 nm) - **Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 1539 lbs ft (2086.58 nm) ### General Specifications - **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 5.25 - 19 (4.0 - 14.5) - **Bucket Capacity (since 2025):** 5.25 - 19 - **Engine Power (since 2021):** 393 (293.1) - **Engine Power Net (since 2025):** 393 hp (293.06 kw) - **Engine type (since 2021):** Cat C13 - **Operating Weight (since 2021):** 66,877 (30,335) - **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 66,877 lbs (30334.93 kg) - **OperatingWeight (since 2026):** 66,877 lbs (30334.93 kg) - **Tip Load (since 2021):** 43,432 (19,700) - **Tip Load (since 2025):** 43,432 lbs (19700.45 kg) - **Travel Speed (since 2024):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph - **Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) (since 2025):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph - **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2021):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total (since 2026):** 10.1 s - **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure (since 2026):** 4975 psi - **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm (since 2026):** 119 gpm (450.42 lpm) ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force (since 2026):** 51008 lbs ft (69156.65 nm) - **Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection (since 2026):** 46208 lbs (20959.62 kg) - **Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection (since 2026):** 43432 lbs (19700.45 kg) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System (since 2026):** 13.7 gal (51.85 l) - **Crankcase (since 2026):** 9.8 gal (37.09 l) - **DEF Tank (since 2026):** 5.5 gal (20.82 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Front (since 2026):** 22.2 gal (84.03 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Rear (since 2026):** 22.2 gal (84.03 l) - **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 112.5 gal (425.81 l) - **Hydraulic Tank (since 2026):** 40.4 gal (152.91 l) - **Transmission (since 2026):** 20.3 gal (76.84 l) ### Sound - **Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 (since 2026):** 112 dB(A) - **Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² (since 2026):** 109 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 (since 2026):** 72 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ (since 2026):** 72 dB(A) ### Transmission - **Forward - 1 (since 2026):** 4.3 mph (6.92 kph) - **Forward - 2 (since 2026):** 8.3 mph (13.36 kph) - **Forward - 3 (since 2026):** 14.6 mph (23.5 kph) - **Forward - 4 (since 2026):** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph) - **Reverse - 1 (since 2026):** 4.8 mph (7.72 kph) - **Reverse - 2 (since 2026):** 9.4 mph (15.13 kph) - **Reverse - 3 (since 2026):** 16.7 mph (26.88 kph) - **Reverse - 4 (since 2026):** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph) ### Weights - **Operating Weight (since 2026):** 66877 lbs (30334.93 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 980 is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling, aggregate, quarry, and construction applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 980 series is known for its articulated frame, hydraulic lifting system, and front-mounted bucket configuration. It is used for loading trucks, stockpiling material, and moving bulk aggregates in demanding jobsite conditions. Depending on the model year and configuration, the Caterpillar 980 may feature advanced operator controls, fuel-efficient powertrain options, and service access designed for maintenance efficiency. As a wheel loader, it combines mobility, lifting capacity, and cycle performance for heavy-duty earthmoving and material handling tasks. ## Photos ![2023 Caterpillar 980](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZmNkOTZmOTZhMWFhNmZjZTQzNjgzNWYxNTNhNDNmNyYkdHh0PU1JTFRPTiUyMENBVCY1MTE3MA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 980 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYzNhMzg2ZWY2ZGEwMTFmZjliNDhlZjk1MGU1YThjMyYkdHh0PU1JTFRPTiUyMENBVCY0Mzc2MA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 980 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YWFmMjc3OWVkNjQ5YzVmZGY5ZDc2MTc2M2E2YzA0YiYkdHh0PU1JTFRPTiUyMENBVCY5MDE4) ![2023 Caterpillar 980 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mYzNhYjlkYWEwNGFkMzE2ZGVkNjg4MGRmMGJjM2QxMCYkdHh0PU1JTFRPTiUyMENBVCY0NTM5NQ==) ![2023 Caterpillar 980 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kYmU3OGM0ODk0ZDU2YWM3YTA3MDcxOWQwZDFkYTZkYiYkdHh0PU1JTFRPTiUyMENBVCY0MDgyNw==)