# 2024 Caterpillar 980 for Sale in Aurora, CO

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/980/id/89463233>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $550,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89463233
- **Year:** 2024
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 980
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 1660
- **Serial number:** WFX10286
- **Location:** Aurora, CO

## Description

1659/09/24/26, 2024 CATERPILLAR 980 WH LOADER, AIR INLET STANDARD, RAIN CAP, ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM, ANTIFREEZE, -34C (-29F), AS IS / AS RECEIVED, AUTOLUBE, STD, Axle Oil Cooler, AXLES, OPEN/OPEN, AOCR, BKTA GP ST 137" 7.75YD3 PO, CAB, PREMIUM, STRG JOYSTICK, CAMERA, DEDICATED REAR VIEW, CAMERA, REAR VISION, CONSIGNMENT / VOS, JOEL, COOLING CORES, 9 FPI, COUNTERWEIGHT, AGGREGATE, DUAL ARM REST, \*START CODE:0422, ENGINE,C13, 393HP, TIER 4, FAN, STANDARD, FENDERS, FRONT W/REAR EXTN, FILM, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, FILTRATION, STANDARD, FUEL TANK, FAST FILL READY, GUARD, CRANKCASE, GUARD, POWERTRAIN, HEADLINER W/INTERIOR DOME LIGHT, HYDRAULIC OIL, STANDARD, HYDRAULICS, 2V RC, LEVERS 2V, STEERING JOYSTICK, LIGHT, SEAT BELT WARNING, LIGHT, WARNING BEACON, LIGHTS, HALOGEN, LIGHTS, REVERSING STROBE, LIGHTS, SERVICE/ACCESS, LINKAGE, STANDARD LIFT, LOAD SENSING STEERING/HYDRAULICS, NO QUICK COUPLER READY, Online Owner's Manual , PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PLE643, REGIONAL PKG 14B, AM-N, JSTK, RUBBER FLOOR MAT, SAFETY BEACON, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SOUND SUPPRESSION, STANDARD, STANDARD PACKAGE, STARTING, COLD (120V), STD COUNTERWEIGHT- SMV EMBLEM,, STD LIFT, W/Z-BAR, GRAB IRONS,, STEERING SYST, STD JSTK, TECHNOLOGY, PAYLOAD, ASSIST, TIRES, 29.5R25 BS VJT \* L3, TRANSMISSION, STANDARD, TRANSPORT HITCH & PIN , HORN,, WET DISC BRAKES, TRAVEL ALARM, WINDOWS, STANDARD

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **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

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** Yes
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** Yes
- **Sound Proofing:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No
- **Blow By:** No
- **Fuel Leaks:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** Yes
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Compression in Radiator:** No
- **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** Yes
- **Ether Aid:** Yes

### TRANSMISSION

- **Mag Screens Checked:** No
- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

- **Articulate P & B:** Good
- **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good
- **Pumps:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Good
- **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Good
- **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good
- **Valves:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Holds In Park:** Yes
- **Leaks - BRAKE:** No

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes

### BUCKET

- **High Lift:** No
- **Standard Lift:** Yes

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No

### TIRES

- **Spare:** No

### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS

- **comment 1:** Start code: 0422

## 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 hp (293.06 kw)
- **Engine Power Net (since 2025):** 393 hp (293.06 kw)
- **Engine type (since 2021):** Cat C13
- **Operating Weight (since 2021):** 66,877 lbs (30334.93 kg)
- **OperatingWeight (since 2026):** 66,877 lbs (30334.93 kg)
- **Tip Load (since 2021):** 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. It is part of Caterpillar's 980 series and is commonly used for loading trucks, stockpiling material, and moving bulk aggregates. The machine typically features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain built for heavy-duty cycle work. Caterpillar 980 wheel loaders are known for their balance of lifting capacity, breakout force, and operator visibility. Depending on the model year and configuration, the 980 may include advanced hydraulics, fuel-efficient engine controls, and integrated payload systems for productivity and load management.

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