# 1972 Caterpillar 980B for Sale in Owensboro, KY **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $14,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 87063319 - **Year:** 1972 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 980B - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 99999 - **Serial number:** 89P01773 - **Location:** Owensboro, KY ## Description Boom, GP, Bucket, Lift - Standard, Online Owner's Manual , Steering Type - Wheel, Tier 1 Compliant, Tier 2 Compliant ## 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:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** No - **Safety Decals Legible:** No ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** No - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** No - **Sound Proofing:** No ### ENGINE - **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No - **Blow By:** No - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** Yes - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** No - **Ether Aid:** No ### TRANSMISSION - **Mag Screens Checked:** No - **Transmission - Noisy:** No ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Fair - **Hand Metering Unit:** Fair - **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Fair - **Pumps:** Fair - **Steering Cylinder:** Fair - **Steering Linkage:** Fair - **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Fair - **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Fair - **Supplemental Steer:** Fair - **Valves:** Fair ### BRAKE - **Leaks - BRAKE:** No ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes ### BUCKET - **High Lift:** No - **Standard Lift:** Yes ### FINAL DRIVES - **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No ### TIRES - **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** 50% ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **comment 1:** Loader is operational. ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Height:** 11.5833 ft (3.53 m) - **Length:** 24.8333 ft (7.57 m) - **Weight:** 51500 lbs (23360.04 kg) - **Width:** 9.75 ft (2.97 m) ### General Specifications - **Approx. Shipping Wt. (since 1970):** 51500 lbs (23360 kg) - **Breakout Force (since 1970):** 35100 lbf (15900 kgf) - **Dump Clearance at max height (since 1970):** 126 in (3.2 m) - **Flywheel Horse- power (since 1970):** 260 hp (193.89 kw) - **Max.Reach at max height (since 1970):** 44 in (1120 mm) - **Maximum Forward Speed (since 1970):** 26.7 mph (43 km/h) - **Maximum Reverse Speed (since 1970):** 17.0 mph (27.4 km/h) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 1970):** 89P - **Rated Capacity (since 1970):** 5 - 6 cu yd (3 - 4 cu m) - **Width Over Tires (since 1970):** 122 in (3.11 m) ## About this model The Caterpillar 980B is a heavy-duty wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 980B belongs to the Wheel Loaders category and is known for its large frame, articulated steering, and front-mounted bucket configuration. It was commonly used in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial site operations. The machine typically features a diesel engine, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a rugged drivetrain for demanding work cycles. The Caterpillar 980B remains a recognized model in the used equipment market for its serviceability, durability, and role in high-volume loading tasks. ## Photos ![1972 Caterpillar 980B](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZDNkMjg4NTBkNDI3NTA0ZjZjYzExODhhNmFjOTRlOCYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjUyOTE=) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MDMzOGYxMmRhNjQ2NGU5ZThmYWRjOWU2YTFlZTY1YiYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjMzNzcx) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMTU3ZmRjODdjMTNiMGU1ODc1ODZhMzg1YjllZTY4ZCYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjU3MjI5) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lOTM2MzE1NmNhMjZmZjBjZjE2ZDBjYWYyOGVkNzYzNyYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjQyNzIx) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MzNkOWIxNmI0OGEyODdhODQzZDIzMTExNTk2YzgwMSYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjIzMDYz) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNzUyYWE0OWJlMmY2OGQ4YmE3YTRiYmVhMjQ5NGQwMSYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjY0OTMx) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05ODQ3MThjMjFjNmM2N2VmZDMxNzExODIxMTY3ZWY1ZSYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjkyNzU=) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hOWY3YmNiMjJkMjYzMzc0YTE5NjI5OGI1N2QzZmY2NyYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjIwNTU4) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYTJjZjNlMTI5MDhkMjFmZTMwMzcyM2FkMTFmZmRmZSYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjQwMTk3) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMDVlNDg2MTM3ZmU2NmNiYzMxYjg0OWM2YWI4NWRmOSYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjE1MzM4) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMGUyMzYxOTdjNDY3ZTk3ZmY2ZDEyZjdlMmRjMmUxMCYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjEzOTY0) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mOGU3Y2U5MzQ0NmI5OGM3ZWVjMTBhNmI2ODMwYWZjNSYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjQwMDg5) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNjJjNTQ4ZDJkMWVkMzVkZDNiOTg0NjBmYmZiOTAyOCYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjI4Njk5) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lM2Q4ZjllODkxYjQxODVmZDQ3Y2QyYTM1N2RhYzI3MCYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjI3OTg=) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMmUyYjBlZWU1ZWFmYjcyZDE3NDU1MTQzZTJiNDE1ZiYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjQ4NzIw) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jNjcxMjk0ZmFmNjc4MDYzOGFhNjc0ZjhhMjQ5YTA4ZSYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjQ2MTU3) ![1972 Caterpillar 980B photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iY2I3MTdiOWM3OGUwMmM4YTMxOWJlMjdiZDU5NzA1NCYkdHh0PUJPWUQlMjBDQVQlMjBDT01QQU5ZJjE5MTA4)