# 2006 Caterpillar 980H for Sale in Pleasureville, KY

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## Listing details

- **Price:** $59,750.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88549471
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 980H
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Serial number:** 1361
- **Location:** Pleasureville, KY

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **ropstype:** Enclosed

## 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 (31066.13 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 high-production material handling, aggregate loading, quarry work, and general earthmoving applications. Powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and equipped with a torque converter powertrain, the 980H is built for efficient loading cycles, strong breakout force, and reliable operation in demanding jobsite conditions. It features a spacious operator cab, hydraulic controls, and a heavy-duty frame for durability. Common attachments and bucket options support versatility across construction, mining, and industrial material handling tasks. The 980H is part of Caterpillar's H-series wheel loader lineup.

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