# 1987 Caterpillar 980C for Sale in Pembroke, NH **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $26,900.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89139480 - **Year:** 1987 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 980C - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Serial number:** 63X07259 - **Stock number:** 426513 - **Location:** Pembroke, NH ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **Operators Station:** Cab w/o AC - **Powertrain:** Power Shift Trans - **Tires:** 29.5 Tires - **Buckets:** General Purpose Bkt ## 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) ### General Specifications - **Approx. Shipping Wt. (since 1979):** 60755 lbs (27559 kg) - **Breakout Force (since 1979):** 51121 lbf (23188 kgf) - **Dump Clearance at max height (since 1979):** 126 in (3.19 m) - **Flywheel Horse- power (since 1979):** 270 hp (201.34 kw) - **Ground Clearance (since 1979):** 16.4 in (417 mm) - **Max.Reach at max height (since 1979):** 58 in (1480 mm) - **Maximum Forward Speed (since 1979):** 21.5 mph (34.6 km/h) - **Maximum Reverse Speed (since 1979):** 24.5 mph (39.6 km/h) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 1979):** 63X - **Rated Capacity (since 1979):** 6.75 cu yd (5.2 cu m) - **Remarks (since 1979):** Dual Z Bar Linkage - **Width Over Tires (since 1979):** 124 in (3.15 m) ### 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, aggregate work, quarry operations, and general construction applications. Part of Caterpillar's 980 series, the 980C features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain built for high production loading and transport cycles. It is commonly used for stockpiling, truck loading, and site material movement. The machine is known for its durable frame, serviceable components, and compatibility with a range of bucket and attachment options. The Caterpillar 980C remains a recognized model in the used wheel loader market for industrial and earthmoving operations. ## Photos ![1987 Caterpillar 980C](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82810710_large_97198.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 2](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82810657_large_79395.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 3](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82810731_large_83323.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 4](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82810674_large_66050.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 5](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82810696_large_12730.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 6](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811326_large_16548.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 7](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811329_large_81085.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 8](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82810734_large_27444.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 9](https://photos.machinefinder.com/29/11969329/82171511_large_45188.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 10](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811692_large_25963.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 11](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811701_large_80606.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 12](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811573_large_40222.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 13](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811575_large_82612.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 14](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811709_large_1696.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 15](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811584_large_85486.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 16](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811743_large_29232.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 17](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811591_large_61784.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 18](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811569_large_31515.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 19](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811572_large_41538.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 20](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811599_large_35635.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 21](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811597_large_68354.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 22](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811571_large_27451.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 23](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811592_large_92080.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 24](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811594_large_12340.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 25](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811598_large_12953.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 26](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811601_large_5225.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 27](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811570_large_97380.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 28](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811602_large_72239.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 29](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811610_large_89913.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 30](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811605_large_38889.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 31](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811606_large_66918.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 32](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811607_large_31357.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 33](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811604_large_21960.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 34](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811609_large_55472.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 35](https://photos.machinefinder.com/97/12034297/82813053_large_56647.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 36](https://photos.machinefinder.com/97/12034297/82813051_large_61033.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 37](https://photos.machinefinder.com/97/12034297/82813052_large_13667.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 38](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811596_large_31834.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 39](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811600_large_88379.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 40](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811603_large_77289.jpg) ![1987 Caterpillar 980C photo 41](https://photos.machinefinder.com/48/12034048/82811568_large_70783.jpg)