# Caterpillar 980H **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 89259430 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 980H - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 18238 - **Serial number:** JMS05223 - **Location:** Piscataway, NJ ## Description Air Conditioner, Auto Shift, Beacon, Bucket, Emissions Level - EPA - EPA Tier 3, Engine Enclosures, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , Radio, ROPS, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, Weight Monitoring System ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Notes - OPERATOR STATION 1:** manuals for Loadrite scale ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** Yes - **Oil Leaks:** Yes ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Belts / Pulleys - COOLING SYSTEM:** Good - **Fan:** Good - **Radiator:** Good ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Alternator:** Good ### TRANSMISSION - **Case:** Fair - **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** Fair - **Operating Condition - TRANSMISSION:** Good - **Transmission - Forward Shifts:** Good - **Transmission - Reverse Shifts:** Good ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Fair - **Steering Cylinder:** Good - **Steering Linkage:** Fair - **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good ### BRAKE - **Holds In Park:** Yes ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes ### BUCKET - **Bucket S/N - BUCKET:** yes ### FINAL DRIVES - **Front Axle:** Good - **Rear Axle:** Good ### TIRES - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 29.5R25 3 are double coin REM2 and R/R is Triangle brand all 4 same size ## 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. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 980H](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNjQ1ZWZmYzE0YmU4YTdmYmY1OTZlNGYwNDJhYTBhOCYkdHh0PUZPTEVZJTJDJTIwSU5DLiYzNTc4OA==) ![Caterpillar 980H photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMDYwNzgyYjMyOGU3MTAzODc2NjQ5ZjU3NmVlNGEyMCYkdHh0PUZPTEVZJTJDJTIwSU5DLiYxNjU1MA==) ![Caterpillar 980H photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lODA3NmU2OTkyYjYyNWIwYTRkNjU4OTFlODI4ZDUzYyYkdHh0PUZPTEVZJTJDJTIwSU5DLiYzMDAwNA==) ![Caterpillar 980H photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNzBhODc2OGI4MmUwYzU4ZGViZDMxZjkxN2ViOWMwZCYkdHh0PUZPTEVZJTJDJTIwSU5DLiYxNDk=) ![Caterpillar 980H photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYjdiYmY4ZTFjMWJhMjFmYzUzYThmZDEwZThjZTU5MCYkdHh0PUZPTEVZJTJDJTIwSU5DLiYxNjc3Mw==) ![Caterpillar 980H photo 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