# 2013 Caterpillar 980K for Sale in Bakersfield, CA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/980k/id/87492448>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $105,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 87492448
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 980K
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 23684
- **Serial number:** W7K02205
- **Location:** Bakersfield, CA

## Description

Online Owner's Manual

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 21.6 in (54.86 cm)
- **Rear:** Oscillating ?13 degrees

### Brakes

- **Brakes:** Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 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

- **Bucket Capacities:** 4.00 to 12.20 m3 (5.25 to 16.00 yd3)

### Cab

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

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.45 ft (0.44 m)
- **Height:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.35 ft (3.76 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 14.78 ft (4.5 m)
- **Length:** 32.3333 ft (9.86 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:** 68862 lbs (31229.93 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 12.17 ft (3.71 m)
- **Width:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 10.58 ft (3.22 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 5.1 in (12.95 cm)
- **Displacement:** 762.8 cu in (12500.08 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** C15 ACERT
- **Engine Model:** Cat? C13 ACERT?
- **Gross Power:** 355 hp (264.73 kw)
- **Max Torque:** 1191 lbs ft (1614.76 nm)
- **Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 406 hp (302.76 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric:** 412 hp (307.23 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396:** 402 hp (299.78 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396 (Metric):** 408 hp (304.25 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249:** 369 hp (275.17 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric:** 373 hp (278.15 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 369 hp (275.17 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric:** 373 hp (278.15 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269:** 369 hp (275.17 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric:** 373 hp (278.15 kw)
- **Net Power:** 369 hp (275.17 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 369 hp (275.17 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1541 lbs ft (2089.29 nm)
- **Peak Net Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 1445 lbs ft (1959.13 nm)
- **Power - Iso 14396:** 402 hp (299.78 kw)
- **Power Measured @:** 1800 rpm
- **Stroke:** 6.2 in (15.75 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2.1 sec
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise:** 1.7 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 3.3 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position:** 6.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 11.4 s
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure:** 4496 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm:** 121.5 gpm (459.88 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow:** 79.3 gpm (300.15 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure:** 3000 psi
- **Lower Time:** 3.4 sec
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 123 gpm (465.56 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** Gear
- **Raise Time:** 6 sec
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 3000 psi
- **Steering System - Pump Type:** Piston

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 53548 lbs (24288.99 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1\*:** 42464 lbs (19261.37 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires\*\*:** 45148 lbs (20478.81 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:** 16.6 gal (62.83 l)
- **Crankcase:** 9.8 gal (37.09 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 22.2 gal (84.03 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 22.2 gal (84.03 l)
- **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 118.1 gal (447.01 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 44.9 gal (169.95 l)
- **Transmission:** 17.4 gal (65.86 l)

### Sound

- **Power Level:** The sound power level that is labeled on the machine is 109 LWA.
- **Pressure Level:** The dynamic operator sound pressure level for a standard machine is 72 dB(A) with a cooling fan speed set at 70% of max value.
- **Standards:** Standards

### Tires

- **Choices (1):** 29.5R25 VMT BS L3 Radial; 29.5R25 XHA2 MX L3 Radial; 29.5R25 VSDL BS L5 Radial
- **Choices (2):** 29.5R25 XLDD2 MX L5 Radial; 29.5R25 X MINE D2 MX L5 Radial
- **Note (1):** Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- **Note (2):** Other special tires are available on request.
- **Note (3):** In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities might exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- **Tires:** Choices

### Transmission

- **Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 1:** 4.3 mph (6.92 kph)
- **Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 2:** 8.1 mph (13.04 kph)
- **Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 3:** 14.3 mph (23.01 kph)
- **Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 4:** 25.3 mph (40.72 kph)
- **Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 1:** 4.9 mph (7.89 kph)
- **Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 2:** 9.2 mph (14.81 kph)
- **Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 3:** 16.2 mph (26.07 kph)
- **Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 4:** 24.9 mph (40.07 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
- **Standard Torque Converter - Forward 1:** 4.2 mph (6.76 kph)
- **Standard Torque Converter - Forward 2:** 7.5 mph (12.07 kph)
- **Standard Torque Converter - Forward 3:** 13.4 mph (21.57 kph)
- **Standard Torque Converter - Forward 4:** 23.5 mph (37.82 kph)
- **Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 1:** 4.8 mph (7.72 kph)
- **Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 2:** 8.6 mph (13.84 kph)
- **Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 3:** 15.2 mph (24.46 kph)
- **Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 4:** 26.6 mph (42.81 kph)
- **Transmission Type:** Powershift

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 68862 lbs (31235.32 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 980K is a large wheel loader designed for material handling, aggregate, quarry, and construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 980 series and is commonly used for loading trucks, stockpiling material, and moving bulk aggregates. The 980K features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a heavy-duty loader frame built for high-capacity production work. Typical configurations include a general-purpose bucket, ride control, and operator cab options. The Caterpillar 980K wheel loader is used in demanding earthmoving and loading operations where durability, cycle efficiency, and payload capability are important.

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