# 2000 Caterpillar 980G for Sale in Birmingham, AL

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/980g/id/80838685>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $499,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 80838685
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 980G
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 30280
- **Serial number:** 2KR03851
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL

## Description

Air Conditioner, Bucket, CAT Certified Powertrain and Hyd. Rebuild, Lighting, Mirrors, Protection 3 YEAR / 5000 HOUR PT + HYD WARRANTY FROM THE TIME OF SALE., Rebuild Cat Certified Rebuild :CAT Certified Powertrain and Hyd. Rebuild, ROPS - Enclosed

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** No

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Horn:** Good
- **ROPS:** Good

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Air Conditioner:** Good
- **Dash Console:** Good
- **Windows:** Good

### ENGINE

- **Notes - ENGINE:** Remove, Recondition, Install - Fuel Tank

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Notes - COOLING SYSTEM:** Replace Hydraulic Fan Pump

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### TRANSMISSION

- **Notes - TRANSMISSION:** Recondition – Transmission. Torque Converter and Transfer Gear

### STEERING

- **Pumps:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Good
- **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Good
- **Valves:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Holds In Park:** Yes

### HYDRAULICS

- **Notes - HYDRAULICS:** Replaced - Hydraulic Fan Motor

### BUCKET

- **Standard Lift:** Yes

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Differentials:** Good
- **Front Axle:** Good
- **Front Final Drives:** Good
- **Rear Axle:** Good
- **Rear Final Drives:** Good

### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS

- **comment 1:** Recondition Ride Control Diverter Valve and HYD. Accumulator

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 21.7 in (55.12 cm)
- **Rear:** Trunnion

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 47277 lbs (21444.51 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 5.5 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 11.31 ft (3.45 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 10.74 ft (3.27 m)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 7.5 cu yd

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.54 ft (0.47 m)
- **Height:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.31 ft (3.75 m)
- **Length:** 31.0833 ft (9.47 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 31.06 ft (9.47 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 5.07 ft (1.55 m)
- **Weight:** 65638 lbs (29767.8 kg)
- **Width:** 11.5 ft (3.51 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 10.67 ft (3.25 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 891 cu in (14600.91 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3406DITA
- **Engine Model:** Cat? 3406C DITA
- **Flywheel Power:** 300 hp (223.71 kw)
- **Gross Power:** 300 hp (223.71 kw)
- **Maximum Flywheel Power:** 300 hp (223.71 kw)
- **Net Power:** 323 hp (240.87 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2 sec
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump:** 2 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 3.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise:** 6.8 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 12.2 s
- **Lower Time:** 3.4 sec
- **Raise Time:** 6 sec

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 47277 lbs (21444.51 kg)
- **Dump Clearance:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full Turn:** 40005 lbs (18145.99 kg)

### Operational

- **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 10 gal (37.85 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 124.2 gal (470.1 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 55 gal (208.18 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 65638.3 lbs (29773.07 kg)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 44767.1 lbs (20306.04 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 20.9 gal (79.11 l)
- **Crankcase:** 10.1 gal (38.23 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 23 gal (87.06 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 21.4 gal (81 l)
- **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 124 gal (469.34 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 55 gal (208.18 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 33.1 gal (125.28 l)
- **Transmission:** 16.4 gal (62.07 l)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.4 mph (7.08 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 7.7 mph (12.39 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 13.5 mph (21.73 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 23.3 mph (37.5 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 23.3 mph (37.5 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 26.6 mph (42.81 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4
- **Reverse - 1:** 5 mph (8.05 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 8.7 mph (14 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 15.3 mph (24.62 kph)
- **Reverse - 4:** 26.6 mph (42.81 kph)
- **Travel Speed:** 23.2 mph (37.34 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 65078 lbs (29518.92 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 980G is a large wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling, loading, stockpiling, and truck loading in construction, quarry, aggregate, and mining applications. Part of Caterpillar's 980 series, the 980G is known for its articulated frame, high-capacity bucket options, and diesel-powered drivetrain built for productive cycle times and durability. Typical features include a spacious operator cab, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and service access designed for maintenance efficiency. The 980G is commonly used in demanding earthmoving and bulk material operations where reliable performance, traction, and load-carrying capability are required.

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