# 2006 Caterpillar 980 H for Sale in Truro, Ns **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89236857 - **Year:** 2006 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 980 H - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 45455 - **Serial number:** CAT0980HLJMS01196 - **Location:** Truro, Ns - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-25 ## Description Located in Lane 3 Spot 25, Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Rear View Camera, Air Ride Seat, Ride Control, Command Control Steering, Fire Suppression System, Auxiliary Hydraulics, Hydraulic Coupler, Auto Lube, 29.5R25 Tires Closing Time: 2026-09-25 10:29:40 AM ## Manufacturer specifications ### Axles - **Front:** Fixed front - **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 21.7 in (55.12 cm) - **Rear:** Oscillating +/- 13? ### Brakes - **Brakes:** Meets required standards. ### Bucket - **Breakout Force:** 61425 lbs (27861.95 kg) - **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 5.5 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 4.78 cu yd - **Bucket Width:** 11.59 ft (3.53 m) - **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 10.83 ft (3.3 m) ### Buckets - **Breakout Force - Reference Bucket:** 61372.9 lbs (27838.31 kg) - **Bucket Capacities:** 3.8-6.1 m? 5.0-8.0 yd? - **Bucket Width:** 11.6 ft (3.54 m) - **Capacity - Reference Bucket:** 5.5 cu yd - **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 8 cu yd - **Type - Reference Bucket:** GP with teeth ### Cab - **Rops/Fops:** Meets SAE and ISO standards. ### Dimensions - **B-Pin Height - Standard:** 14.78 ft (4.5 m) - **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch:** 72.84 in (185.01 cm) - **Centerline Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight:** 8.18 ft (2.49 m) - **Ground Clearance:** 1.45 ft (0.44 m) - **Height:** 12.3333 ft (3.76 m) - **Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe:** 146.28 in (371.55 cm) - **Height - Top Of Hood:** 106.92 in (271.58 cm) - **Height - Top Of Rops:** 12.35 ft (3.76 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.35 ft (3.76 m) - **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 14.78 ft (4.5 m) - **Length:** 31.0833 ft (9.47 m) - **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 31.08 ft (9.47 m) - **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 5.08 ft (1.55 m) - **Weight:** 68489 lbs (31066.13 kg) - **Wheel Base:** 12.14 ft (3.7 m) - **Wheelbase:** 12.17 ft (3.71 m) - **Width:** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 10.58 ft (3.22 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 5.4 in (13.72 cm) - **Displacement:** 928 cu in (15207.23 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C15 ACERT - **Engine Model:** Cat? C15 ACERT? - **Gross Power:** 355 hp (264.73 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 393 hp (293.06 kw) - **Max Torque:** 1191 lbs ft (1614.76 nm) - **Net Power:** 318 hp (237.14 kw) - **Net Power - 80/1269/Eec:** 353 hp (263.24 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 349 hp (260.25 kw) - **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 349 hp (260.25 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Peak Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Net:** 1244 lbs ft (1686.62 nm) - **Power Measured @:** 1800 rpm - **Stroke:** 6.8 in (17.27 cm) ### Hydraulic System - **Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output:** 123 gpm (465.56 lpm) - **Bucket/Work Tool System - Relief Valve Setting:** 3000 psi - **Dump Time:** 2.1 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump:** 2.1 s - **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 3.4 s - **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise:** 6 s - **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 11.5 s - **Lower Time:** 3.4 sec - **Pilot System - Pump Output:** 122.58 gpm (463.97 lpm) - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 123 gpm (465.56 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Gear - **Raise Time:** 6 sec - **Relief Valve Setting:** 3000 psi ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force:** 44775 lbs (20309.62 kg) - **Dump Clearance:** 10843.2 ft (3305.01 m) - **Static Tipping Load - Full Turn:** 42989 lbs (19499.51 kg) ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 80 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 22 gal (83.27 l) - **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 10 gal (37.85 l) - **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 23 gal (87.06 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 127 gal (480.7 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 66 gal (249.81 l) - **Operating Voltage:** 24 V - **Operating Weight:** 66489.3 lbs (30159.08 kg) - **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 26 degrees - **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 23 gal (87.06 l) - **Static Tipping Weight:** 50201 lbs (22770.82 kg) - **Tire Size:** 29.5-25 - **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 16 gal (60.56 l) - **Turning Radius:** 26.1 ft (7.96 m) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 22 gal (83.27 l) - **Crankcase:** 17 gal (64.35 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 23 gal (87.06 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 23 gal (87.06 l) - **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 127 gal (480.7 l) - **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 66 gal (249.81 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 33 gal (124.91 l) - **Transmission:** 16 gal (60.56 l) ### Tires - **Tires:** Choose from a variety of tires to match your application. ### Transmission - **Forward - 1:** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph) - **Forward - 2:** 7.3 mph (11.75 kph) - **Forward - 3:** 12.9 mph (20.76 kph) - **Forward - 4:** 22.6 mph (36.37 kph) - **Max Speed - Forward:** 22.6 mph (36.37 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 25.8 mph (41.52 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4 - **Reverse - 1:** 4.7 mph (7.56 kph) - **Reverse - 2:** 8.4 mph (13.52 kph) - **Reverse - 3:** 14.7 mph (23.66 kph) - **Reverse - 4:** 25.8 mph (41.52 kph) - **Transmission Type:** Powershift ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 67294 lbs (30524.08 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 980H is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling, aggregate loading, quarry work, and general earthmoving applications. Powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and equipped with a torque converter powertrain, the 980H is built for efficient loading cycles, strong breakout force, and reliable operation in demanding jobsite conditions. It features a spacious operator cab, hydraulic controls, and a heavy-duty frame for durability. Common attachments and bucket options support versatility across construction, mining, and industrial material handling tasks. The 980H is part of Caterpillar's H-series wheel loader lineup. ## Photos ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/2a3521a8-051d-4cbf-8e60-b1d1043adc6b-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/8a4c49a6-2dd4-3c3e-8f70-0d0c2d2f50f6-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/c46c926c-f863-3f53-b43b-d8ef1b70a0f8-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/12e74309-b440-3f3f-b528-2f35e0420ed7-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/1dab0057-0070-3380-a18f-723776f2ca09-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/6af5357f-6b28-44b5-a797-85ab0ab6c269-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/2e4ac2b1-728d-4da5-bde1-dfa0b5bcec7c-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 8](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/700a2ddc-82d1-41ca-b965-18fd0d387307-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 9](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/edd41dec-e4ab-4f73-a024-f0e9f0a51add-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 10](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/b4aac9a6-0cde-437b-8c0d-ed7b3c3b3cc1-hr.jpg) ![2006 Caterpillar 980 H photo 11](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23041/190/0dade0ac-b593-4a89-868c-bda47c8e1116-hr.jpg)