# Caterpillar 980M for Sale in Seoul, South Korea

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/980m/id/86071150>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $155,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 86071150
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 980M
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 17000
- **Serial number:** N8T00879
- **Location:** Seoul, South Korea

## Description

Online Owner's Manual

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
- **Rear:** Oscillating ?13 degrees

### Brakes

- **Brakes:** Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards

### Bucket Capacities

- **Bucket Range:** 4.2-12.2 m (5.25-16.0 yd)

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 4.2-12.2 m3 (5.25-16.0 yd3)

### Cab

- **Rops/Fops:** ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height:** 12.8333 ft (3.91 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.25 ft (3.12 m)
- **Length:** 31.1667 ft (9.5 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 26.17 ft (7.98 m)
- **Weight:** 66337 lbs (30089.99 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)
- **Width:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 10.83 ft (3.3 m)

### Dimensions - High Lift

- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight:** 8.17 ft (2.49 m)
- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch:** 6.25 ft (1.9 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe:** 12.33 ft (3.76 m)
- **Height - Top Of Hood:** 10.25 ft (3.12 m)
- **Height - Top Of Rops:** 12.58 ft (3.83 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Carry:** 2.25 ft (0.69 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift:** 15.58 ft (4.75 m)
- **Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift:** 13.08 ft (3.99 m)
- **Maximum Width Over Tires:** 10.83 ft (3.3 m)
- **Note:** All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires.
- **Overall Length - Without Bucket:** 26.83 ft (8.18 m)
- **Rack Back - Carry Height:** 48 degrees
- **Rack Back - Maximum Lift:** 61 degrees
- **Rack Back At Ground:** 39 degrees
- **Tread Width:** 8 ft (2.44 m)
- **Wheel Base:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)

### Dimensions - Standard Lift

- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight:** 8.17 ft (2.49 m)
- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch:** 6.25 ft (1.9 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe:** 12.33 ft (3.76 m)
- **Height - Top Of Hood:** 10.25 ft (3.12 m)
- **Height - Top Of Rops:** 12.58 ft (3.83 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Carry:** 2.08 ft (0.63 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift:** 14.83 ft (4.52 m)
- **Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift:** 12.42 ft (3.79 m)
- **Maximum Width Over Tires:** 10.83 ft (3.3 m)
- **Note:** All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires.
- **Overall Length - Without Bucket:** 26.17 ft (7.98 m)
- **Rack Back - Carry Height:** 48 degrees
- **Rack Back - Maximum Lift:** 61 degrees
- **Rack Back At Ground:** 40 degrees
- **Tread Width:** 8 ft (2.44 m)
- **Wheel Base:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)

### Engine

- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** CAT C13 ACERT
- **Engine Model:** Cat? C13 ACERT?
- **Gross Power:** 417 hp (310.96 kw)
- **Max Torque:** 1617 lbs ft (2192.33 nm)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249:** 386 hp (287.84 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric:** 392 hp (292.32 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 386 hp (287.84 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric:** 392 hp (292.32 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249:** 373 hp (278.15 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric:** 378 hp (281.88 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 373 hp (278.15 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric:** 378 hp (281.88 kw)
- **Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 Rpm:** 1505 lbs ft (2040.48 nm)
- **Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 Rpm:** 1515 lbs ft (2054.04 nm)
- **Maximum Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 14396:** 420 hp (313.2 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric:** 426 hp (317.67 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 425 hp (316.93 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric:** 431 hp (321.4 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396:** 406 hp (302.76 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric:** 412 hp (307.23 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 412 hp (307.23 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric:** 417 hp (310.96 kw)
- **Net Power:** 378 hp (281.88 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 386 hp (287.84 kw)
- **Note:** The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes.
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396:** 1609 lbs ft (2181.48 nm)
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1627 lbs ft (2205.89 nm)
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 Rpm - Iso 14396:** 1602 lbs ft (2171.99 nm)
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1617 lbs ft (2192.33 nm)
- **Tier 2/Stage Ii, Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Maximum Power - Sae J1995:** 412 hp (307.23 kw)
- **U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final/Eu Stage Iv - Maximum Power - Sae J1995:** 425 hp (316.93 kw)

### Engine - Tier 2/Stage Ii, Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent

- **Bore:** 5.2 in (13.21 cm)
- **Displacement:** 763 cu in (12503.36 cu cm)
- **Emissions:** Cat engine with ACERT Technology ? meets Tier 2/Stage II, Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
- **Engine Model:** Cat C13 ACERT
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 373 hp (278.15 kw)
- **Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 1505 lbs ft (2040.48 nm)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 417 hp (310.96 kw)
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1617 lbs ft (2192.33 nm)
- **Stroke:** 6.2 in (15.75 cm)

### Engine - Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent

- **Emissions:** Tier 3/Stage IIIA

### Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv

- **Bore:** 5.2 in (13.21 cm)
- **Displacement:** 763 cu in (12503.36 cu cm)
- **Emissions:** Cat engine with ACERT Technology ? meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
- **Engine Model:** Cat C13 ACERT
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 386 hp (287.84 kw)
- **Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 1515 lbs ft (2054.04 nm)
- **Maximum Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 425 hp (316.93 kw)
- **Note (1):** The power ratings apply at the stated speed when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standards.
- **Note (2):** The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner and aftertreatment.
- **Note (3):** The gross power advertised is with the fan at maximum speed.
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1627 lbs ft (2205.89 nm)
- **Stroke:** 6.2 in (15.75 cm)

### General Specifications

- **Bucket Capacity (since 2016):** 5.3 - 16.0
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2017):** 5.3 - 16.0 (4.1 - 12.2)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 5.25 - 16 (4.0 - 12.2)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 5.25 - 16 yd³
- **Engine Power (since 2016):** 386 hp (287.84 kw)
- **Engine type (since 2016):** Cat C13 ACERT
- **Engine type (since 2020):** Cat C13
- **Max Dump Height (since 2016):** 4.8 ft (1.46 m)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2019):** 11.4 ft (3.47 m)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2019):** 10.8 ft (3.29 m)
- **Net Power (since 2021):** 386 hp (287.84 kw)
- **Operating Weight (since 2016):** 66,571 lbs (30196.14 kg)
- **Operating Weight (since 2016):** 66,337 lbs (30089.99 kg)
- **Operating Weight (since 2021):** 66,337 lb
- **Tip Load (since 2021):** 49,897 22,633)
- **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2021):** 24.9 / 24.9 mph

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise:** 1.7 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 3.1 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position:** 5.3 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total:** 10.1 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 10.1 s
- **Implement Pump Type:** Variable Displacement Piston
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure:** 4975 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,250 Rpm:** 119 gpm (450.42 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow:** 63 gpm (238.46 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure:** 3159 psi
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 119 gpm (450.42 lpm)
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 4975 psi

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 50357 lbs (22841.58 kg)
- **Note:** Full compliance to ISO (2007) 143971 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- **Note (1):** For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
- **Note (2):** Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6.
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 40 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection:** 45847 lbs (20795.88 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 40 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection:** 43133 lbs (19564.82 kg)

### Operational

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 12 gal (45.42 l)
- **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 22 gal (83.27 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 112.5 gal (425.81 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 40 gal (151.4 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 66337 lbs (30089.99 kg)
- **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 22 gal (83.27 l)
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 20.3 gal (76.84 l)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 14 gal (52.99 l)
- **Crankcase:** 9.8 gal (37.09 l)
- **Def Tank:** 5.5 gal (20.82 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 22 gal (83.27 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 22 gal (83.27 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 112.5 gal (425.81 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 40 gal (151.4 l)
- **Transmission:** 20.3 gal (76.84 l)

### Sound

- **Note:** \*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- **Note (1):** \*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- **Note (2):** \*\*For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
- **Note (3):** \*\*\*European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)\*\*:** 109 LWA\*\*\*
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)\*\*:** 72 dB(A)
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008):** 112 dB(A)
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (Sae J88:2013):** 78 dB(A)\*
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008):** 75 dB(A)

### Sound - Tier 2/Stage Ii, Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent

- **Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008\*:** 112 dB(A)
- **Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013\*\*:** 78 dB(A)
- **Note (1):** The sound values indicated are for specific operating conditions only. Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained, or when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
- **Note (2):** \*For a standard machine configuration, measured according to the procedures specified with the cooling fan speed set at maximum value.
- **Note (3):** \*\*For a standard machine configuration, measured according to the procedures specified. The measurement was conducted under the following conditions: distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio with the cooling fan speed set at maximum value.
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008:** 75 dB(A)

### Sound - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv

- **Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008\*:** 112 dB(A)
- **Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013\*\*:** 78 dB(A)
- **Note (1):** The sound values indicated are for specific operating conditions only. Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained, or when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
- **Note (2):** \*For a standard machine configuration, measured according to the procedures specified with the cooling fan speed set at maximum value.
- **Note (3):** \*\*For a standard machine configuration, measured according to the procedures specified. The measurement was conducted under the following conditions: distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio with the cooling fan speed set at maximum value.
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008:** 72 dB(A)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.3 mph (6.92 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 8.3 mph (13.36 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 14.6 mph (23.5 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)
- **Note:** Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 933 mm (37 in) roll radius.
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4
- **Reverse - 1:** 4.8 mph (7.72 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 9.4 mph (15.13 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 16.7 mph (26.88 kph)
- **Reverse - 4:** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)

### Weights

- **Note:** Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, open differential axles, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) GP bucket with BOCE.
- **Note (1):** For 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose buckets with BOCE.
- **Note (2):** Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
- **Operating Weight:** 66337 lbs (30089.99 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 980M is a large wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial applications. Part of Caterpillar's M Series, the 980M features a fuel-efficient Cat engine, advanced hydraulic system, and a durable powertrain built for high productivity and reliability. It is commonly used for loading trucks, stockpiling material, and moving bulk aggregates. The 980M offers operator-focused controls, improved visibility, and service access designed to support uptime and maintenance efficiency. As a wheel loader, it is suited for demanding earthmoving and material loading tasks where cycle time, breakout force, and load capacity are important.

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