# 1997 Caterpillar 980G for Sale in Edmonton, Ab **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89222640 - **Year:** 1997 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 980G - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Serial number:** 2KR01430 - **Location:** Edmonton, Ab - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-22 ## Description Located in Lane 8 Spot 44, Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Air Ride Seat, Ride Control, Command Control Steering, 136 in Bucket, 29.5R25 Tires Additional information available - Work order(s) ## 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 (29772.93 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, quarry work, aggregate production, and construction applications. Part of Caterpillar's 980 series, the 980G is known for its articulated frame, high-capacity bucket options, and diesel-powered drivetrain. It typically features a torque converter transmission, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a spacious operator cab for improved visibility and control. The machine is used for loading trucks, stockpiling material, and moving bulk aggregates in demanding environments. The Caterpillar 980G remains a widely recognized model in the used equipment market for its durability, serviceability, and productivity in wheel loader applications. ## Photos ![1997 Caterpillar 980G](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/68ba590f-009c-421b-8d00-40f1d54f3ac6-hr.jpg) ![1997 Caterpillar 980G photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/72aae809-88be-3b56-a5ce-bf9ff8ecdaaa-hr.jpg) ![1997 Caterpillar 980G photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/0906221a-361c-38d1-b072-86936a024693-hr.jpg) ![1997 Caterpillar 980G photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/71cf652b-2f8a-3456-a6a2-4611b44078f3-hr.jpg) ![1997 Caterpillar 980G photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/0a41b59f-85e8-3fc6-916b-31f0a97add16-hr.jpg) ![1997 Caterpillar 980G photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/03b9031c-fe8a-4a1d-9dd6-c65155350aae-hr.jpg) ![1997 Caterpillar 980G photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/8c26b94d-772d-4efc-996a-09920c54b110-hr.jpg) ![1997 Caterpillar 980G photo 8](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/b8346669-8981-43bc-be87-81c44d47c617-hr.jpg) ![1997 Caterpillar 980G photo 9](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23024/492/b8d98988-bd64-4ecd-bbb8-322155f6b5b9-hr.jpg)