Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 980H is a large wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling, loading, stockpiling, and truck loading in quarry, aggregate, construction, and industrial applications. It is part of Caterpillar's H-series wheel loader lineup and is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, articulated steering, and a Z-bar loader linkage for efficient bucket penetration and load retention. The 980H is used with general-purpose, rock, and material-handling buckets, as well as forks and other attachments. It is valued for high breakout force, strong cycle performance, operator visibility, and durability in demanding jobsite conditions.