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The Cat® 980 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple to-use technologies as a standard offering, boosting operator efficiencies and delivering increased productivity. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your

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The Cat® 980 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple to-use technologies as a standard offering, boosting operator efficiencies and delivering increased productivity. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your

Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
393 hp
Operating Weight
66,877 lb
Bucket Range
4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³
Engine Model
Cat C13

Financial Programs

  • Downpayment
    >49%
  • Period
    36 months
  • Rate
    0%
%
Period
Leasing agreement amount
Payment type
Annuity
Monthly payment
/ month

Engine

Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
393 hp
Engine Model
Cat C13
Note (1)
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2,014 emission 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.
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1,627 lb/ft
Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
429 hp
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1,539 lb/ft
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
425 hp
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1,612 lb/ft
Displacement
12.5 L

Weights

Operating Weight
66,877 lb
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound s

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range
4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³

Transmission

Forward - 1
4.3 mile/h
Forward - 2
8.3 mile/h
Forward - 3
14.6 mile/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
4.8 mile/h
Reverse - 2
9.4 mile/h
Reverse - 3
16.7 mile/h
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h

Sound

Note (1)
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the �EU Directives.�
Note (2)
***European Union Directive �2,000/14/EC� as amended by �2,005/88/EC.�
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
109
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 Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
78
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force
51,008 lb
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.�
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1:2,007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
20,965 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
43,432 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase
9.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank
5.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
22.2 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
22.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
112.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
40.4 gal (US)
Transmission
20.3 gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4,975 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
119 gal/min

Dimensions

Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.9 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
6.3 ft
Ground Clearance
1.5 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
12.5 ft
Height - Top of Hood
10.1 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
12.7 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.7 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.6 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
27.5 ft
Tread Width
8 ft
Wheel Base
12.6 ft
Width over Tires (Loaded)
10.9 ft
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
6.3 ft
Ground Clearance
456 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3,764 mm
Height - Top of Hood
3,064 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
3,829 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4,554 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3,881 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8,155 mm
Tread Width
8 ft
Wheel Base
3,800 mm
Width over Tires (Loaded)
10.9 ft
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2,661 mm

Standard Equipment:

  • Operator Environment
    • Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
    • EH implement controls, parking brake
    • Steering, joystick
    • Seat, cloth, air suspension
    • Touchscreen display
    • Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
    • Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
    • Sun visor, front, retractable
    • Sun visor, rear, retractable
    • Window cleaning platform, front
    • Windows, front, safety laminated rounded glass
  • On-board Technologies
    • Cat Payload scale
    • Autodig with Auto Set Tires
    • Operator ID & machine security
    • Application Profiles
    • Job Aids
    • Controls Help and eOMM
  • Power Train
    • Cat C13 engine
    • Electric fuel priming pump
    • Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
    • Engine, air precleaner
    • Axles, open differentials
    • Transmission, planetary, automatic powershift
    • Torque converter with lock-up
    • Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
    • Integrated Braking System (IBS)
    • Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
  • Hydraulics
    • Implement system, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
    • Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
    • Ride control, dual accumulators
    • Oil sampling valves, Cat XT hoses
  • Electrical
    • Starting and charging system, 24V
    • Starter, electric, heavy duty
    • Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearvision lights
  • Monitoring System
    • Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
    • Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
  • Linkage
    • Standard lift, Z-bar
    • Kickouts: lift and tilt

Optional Equipment:

  • Operator Environment
    • Door, remote opening system
    • HMU steering wheel
    • Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
    • Entertainment radio (DAB+)
    • CB radio ready
    • Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
    • Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/ cooled
    • 360° vision system
    • Cat Detect rear radar system
    • Dedicated rearview screen
    • Mirrors, heated
    • Windows, front, heavy duty, or full guards
  • On-board Technologies
    • Cat Advanced Payload
    • Cat Payload Printer
  • Power Train
    • Turbine, air precleaner
    • Radiator, high debris
    • Cooling fan, reversible
    • Axles, limited slip differential(s)
    • Axles, ecology drains, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
    • Axles, oil cooler
    • Heavy Duty transmission
  • Hydraulics
    • 3rd auxiliary function with ride control
    • Quick coupler control
  • Electrical
    • Cold start, 120V or 240V
    • Lights: LED
    • Warning beacon
  • Monitoring System
    • Reversing strobe lights
  • Linkage
    • High lift, Z-bar
  • Additional Equipment
    • Cat Autolube system
    • Fenders, extensions or roading
    • Guards: power train, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
    • Biodegradable hydraulic oil
    • High-speed oil change system
    • Rear cab access
    • Fast fill fuel tank
    • Toolbox
    • Wheel chocks
    • Secondary steering system, electrical
  • Special Configurations
    • Aggregate handler
    • Waste and industrial
    • Forestry, logger
    • Steel mill
    • Block handler

Specifications

Engine

Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
393 hp
Engine Model
Cat C13
Note (1)
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2,014 emission 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.
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1,627 lb/ft
Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
429 hp
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1,539 lb/ft
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
425 hp
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1,612 lb/ft
Displacement
12.5 L

Weights

Operating Weight
66,877 lb
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound s

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range
4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³

Transmission

Forward - 1
4.3 mile/h
Forward - 2
8.3 mile/h
Forward - 3
14.6 mile/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
4.8 mile/h
Reverse - 2
9.4 mile/h
Reverse - 3
16.7 mile/h
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h

Sound

Note (1)
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the �EU Directives.�
Note (2)
***European Union Directive �2,000/14/EC� as amended by �2,005/88/EC.�
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
109
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 Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
78
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force
51,008 lb
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.�
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1:2,007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
20,965 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
43,432 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase
9.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank
5.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
22.2 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
22.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
112.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
40.4 gal (US)
Transmission
20.3 gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4,975 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
119 gal/min

Dimensions

Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.9 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
6.3 ft
Ground Clearance
1.5 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
12.5 ft
Height - Top of Hood
10.1 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
12.7 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.7 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.6 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
27.5 ft
Tread Width
8 ft
Wheel Base
12.6 ft
Width over Tires (Loaded)
10.9 ft
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
6.3 ft
Ground Clearance
456 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3,764 mm
Height - Top of Hood
3,064 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
3,829 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4,554 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3,881 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8,155 mm
Tread Width
8 ft
Wheel Base
3,800 mm
Width over Tires (Loaded)
10.9 ft
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2,661 mm

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Operator Environment
    • Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
    • EH implement controls, parking brake
    • Steering, joystick
    • Seat, cloth, air suspension
    • Touchscreen display
    • Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
    • Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
    • Sun visor, front, retractable
    • Sun visor, rear, retractable
    • Window cleaning platform, front
    • Windows, front, safety laminated rounded glass
  • On-board Technologies
    • Cat Payload scale
    • Autodig with Auto Set Tires
    • Operator ID & machine security
    • Application Profiles
    • Job Aids
    • Controls Help and eOMM
  • Power Train
    • Cat C13 engine
    • Electric fuel priming pump
    • Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
    • Engine, air precleaner
    • Axles, open differentials
    • Transmission, planetary, automatic powershift
    • Torque converter with lock-up
    • Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
    • Integrated Braking System (IBS)
    • Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
  • Hydraulics
    • Implement system, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
    • Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
    • Ride control, dual accumulators
    • Oil sampling valves, Cat XT hoses
  • Electrical
    • Starting and charging system, 24V
    • Starter, electric, heavy duty
    • Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearvision lights
  • Monitoring System
    • Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
    • Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
  • Linkage
    • Standard lift, Z-bar
    • Kickouts: lift and tilt

Optional Equipment:

  • Operator Environment
    • Door, remote opening system
    • HMU steering wheel
    • Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
    • Entertainment radio (DAB+)
    • CB radio ready
    • Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
    • Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/ cooled
    • 360° vision system
    • Cat Detect rear radar system
    • Dedicated rearview screen
    • Mirrors, heated
    • Windows, front, heavy duty, or full guards
  • On-board Technologies
    • Cat Advanced Payload
    • Cat Payload Printer
  • Power Train
    • Turbine, air precleaner
    • Radiator, high debris
    • Cooling fan, reversible
    • Axles, limited slip differential(s)
    • Axles, ecology drains, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
    • Axles, oil cooler
    • Heavy Duty transmission
  • Hydraulics
    • 3rd auxiliary function with ride control
    • Quick coupler control
  • Electrical
    • Cold start, 120V or 240V
    • Lights: LED
    • Warning beacon
  • Monitoring System
    • Reversing strobe lights
  • Linkage
    • High lift, Z-bar
  • Additional Equipment
    • Cat Autolube system
    • Fenders, extensions or roading
    • Guards: power train, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
    • Biodegradable hydraulic oil
    • High-speed oil change system
    • Rear cab access
    • Fast fill fuel tank
    • Toolbox
    • Wheel chocks
    • Secondary steering system, electrical
  • Special Configurations
    • Aggregate handler
    • Waste and industrial
    • Forestry, logger
    • Steel mill
    • Block handler

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