# Caterpillar 980H for Sale in Tuscaloosa, AL

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/980h/id/47391968>

> This machine is being sold for parts.

## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 47391968
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 980H
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Serial number:** JMS1867
- **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed front
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 21.7 in (55.12 cm)
- **Rear:** Oscillating +/- 13?

### Brakes

- **Brakes:** Meets required standards.

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 61425 lbs (27861.95 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 5.5 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 4.78 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 11.59 ft (3.53 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 10.83 ft (3.3 m)

### Buckets

- **Breakout Force - Reference Bucket:** 61372.9 lbs (27838.31 kg)
- **Bucket Capacities:** 3.8-6.1 m? 5.0-8.0 yd?
- **Bucket Width:** 11.6 ft (3.54 m)
- **Capacity - Reference Bucket:** 5.5 cu yd
- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 8 cu yd
- **Type - Reference Bucket:** GP with teeth

### Cab

- **Rops/Fops:** Meets SAE and ISO standards.

### Dimensions

- **B-Pin Height - Standard:** 14.78 ft (4.5 m)
- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch:** 72.84 in (185.01 cm)
- **Centerline Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight:** 8.18 ft (2.49 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.45 ft (0.44 m)
- **Height:** 12.3333 ft (3.76 m)
- **Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe:** 146.28 in (371.55 cm)
- **Height - Top Of Hood:** 106.92 in (271.58 cm)
- **Height - Top Of Rops:** 12.35 ft (3.76 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.35 ft (3.76 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 14.78 ft (4.5 m)
- **Length:** 31.0833 ft (9.47 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 31.08 ft (9.47 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 5.08 ft (1.55 m)
- **Weight:** 68489 lbs (31060.77 kg)
- **Wheel Base:** 12.14 ft (3.7 m)
- **Wheelbase:** 12.17 ft (3.71 m)
- **Width:** 10.5 ft (3.2 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 10.58 ft (3.22 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 5.4 in (13.72 cm)
- **Displacement:** 928 cu in (15207.23 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** C15 ACERT
- **Engine Model:** Cat? C15 ACERT?
- **Gross Power:** 355 hp (264.73 kw)
- **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 393 hp (293.06 kw)
- **Max Torque:** 1191 lbs ft (1614.76 nm)
- **Net Power:** 318 hp (237.14 kw)
- **Net Power - 80/1269/Eec:** 353 hp (263.24 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 349 hp (260.25 kw)
- **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 349 hp (260.25 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Peak Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Net:** 1244 lbs ft (1686.62 nm)
- **Power Measured @:** 1800 rpm
- **Stroke:** 6.8 in (17.27 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output:** 123 gpm (465.56 lpm)
- **Bucket/Work Tool System - Relief Valve Setting:** 3000 psi
- **Dump Time:** 2.1 sec
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump:** 2.1 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 3.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise:** 6 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 11.5 s
- **Lower Time:** 3.4 sec
- **Pilot System - Pump Output:** 122.58 gpm (463.97 lpm)
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 123 gpm (465.56 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** Gear
- **Raise Time:** 6 sec
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 3000 psi

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 44775 lbs (20309.62 kg)
- **Dump Clearance:** 10843.2 ft (3305.01 m)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full Turn:** 42989 lbs (19499.51 kg)

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 80 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 22 gal (83.27 l)
- **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 10 gal (37.85 l)
- **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 23 gal (87.06 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 127 gal (480.7 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 66 gal (249.81 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 V
- **Operating Weight:** 66489.3 lbs (30159.08 kg)
- **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 26 degrees
- **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 23 gal (87.06 l)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 50201 lbs (22770.82 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 29.5-25
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 16 gal (60.56 l)
- **Turning Radius:** 26.1 ft (7.96 m)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 22 gal (83.27 l)
- **Crankcase:** 17 gal (64.35 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 23 gal (87.06 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 23 gal (87.06 l)
- **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 127 gal (480.7 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 66 gal (249.81 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 33 gal (124.91 l)
- **Transmission:** 16 gal (60.56 l)

### Tires

- **Tires:** Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 7.3 mph (11.75 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 12.9 mph (20.76 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 22.6 mph (36.37 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 22.6 mph (36.37 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 25.8 mph (41.52 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4
- **Reverse - 1:** 4.7 mph (7.56 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 8.4 mph (13.52 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 14.7 mph (23.66 kph)
- **Reverse - 4:** 25.8 mph (41.52 kph)
- **Transmission Type:** Powershift

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 67294 lbs (30524.08 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 980H is a large wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial applications. Powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine, the 980H features a robust drivetrain, articulated steering, and a high-capacity front bucket for efficient loading and stockpiling. It is commonly used for truck loading, stockpile management, and bulk material movement. The machine includes a reinforced frame, operator cab, and hydraulic system engineered for productivity and durability. As part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup, the 980H is recognized for its balance of lifting performance, cycle efficiency, and serviceability in demanding jobsite conditions.

## Photos

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