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The Caterpillar 982 is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling, aggregate loading, and heavy-duty earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 982 is part of the company's wheel loader lineup and is used in quarry, mining, construction, and bulk material operations. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a powertrain engineered for loading trucks, stockpiling, and moving dense materials. The Caterpillar 982 is commonly selected for its size class, lifting capability, and compatibility with a range of buckets and work tools. It is a tracked by model name in equipment databases and fleet inventories.