# 1982 Caterpillar 980C

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/980c/id/89009917>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 89009917
- **Year:** 1982
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 980C
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Serial number:** 63X04603
- **Location:** Chilliwack, Bc
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-03

## Description

Enclosed Cab, 132 in Bucket, 29.5-25 Tires Items must be removed by Sept 18, 2026 - Selling Location: 4325 Barge Terminal Rd, Campbell River, BC V9H 1V5, CAN - Contact Brayden for Loadout inquiries 587-202-9273, Closing Time: 2026-09-03 09:35:30 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 58880 lbs (26707.55 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 5.24 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 11.06 ft (3.37 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 10.41 ft (3.17 m)

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 12.4167 ft (3.78 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.55 ft (3.83 m)
- **Length:** 28.25 ft (8.61 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 28.28 ft (8.62 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 4.32 ft (1.32 m)
- **Weight:** 60900 lbs (27623.81 kg)
- **Width:** 11 ft (3.35 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 891 cu in (14600.91 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3406
- **Net Power:** 270 hp (201.34 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2 sec
- **Lower Time:** 3.4 sec
- **Raise Time:** 7.3 sec

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 105.7 gal (400.07 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 55 gal (208.18 l)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 40763.5 lbs (18490.04 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 26.5-25 20 PR(L-4)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 15.3 mph (24.62 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 24.7 mph (39.75 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4

## About this model

The Caterpillar 980C is a large wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling, stockpiling, loading, and earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 980C features a rigid frame, articulated steering, and a front-mounted bucket for efficient loading in quarry, construction, mining, and aggregate operations. It is commonly used for moving bulk materials such as gravel, sand, rock, and soil. The model is part of Caterpillar's 980 series and is recognized for its serviceability, durability, and compatibility with a range of bucket and attachment configurations. The 980C remains a reference model in the used heavy equipment market.

## Photos

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