The 980M Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to help meet your expectations for productivity and fuel efficiency. Deep system integration provides you with a machine that has reduced emissions, improved performance and improved fuel economy without interrupting machine performance making it seamless to you. This machine deliversthe reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.
Engine - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent
- Emissions
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 66337 lb
- 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
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.25-16.0 yd³)
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 61 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 40 degrees
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 6.25 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 12.33 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 10.25 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 12.58 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.08 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 14.83 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 12.42 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 10.83 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.17 ft
- Tread Width
- 8 ft
- Wheel Base
- 12.5 ft
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 48 degrees
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires.
Operating Specifications
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6.
- Breakout Force
- 50357 lbf
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 45847 lb
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 43133 lb
Transmission
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 933 mm (37 in) roll radius.
- Forward - 1
- 4.3 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 8.3 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 14.6 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.8 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 9.4 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 16.7 mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 373 HP
- Displacement
- 763 in³
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995
- 412 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249
- 373 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
- 378 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349
- 373 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
- 378 HP
- Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm
- 1505 lb/ft
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396
- 406 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric
- 412 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric
- 417 HP
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm - ISO 14396
- 1602 lb/ft
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm - SAE J1995
- 1617 lb/ft
- Engine Model
- Cat C13
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.1 s
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4975 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
- 119 gal/min
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 12 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 9.8 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 22 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 22 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 112.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 40 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 20.3 gal (US)
Sound
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 112 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 75 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 78 dB(A)*
- Note
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 6.25 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 12.33 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 10.25 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 12.58 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.25 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.58 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.08 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 10.83 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.83 ft
- Tread Width
- 8 ft
- Wheel Base
- 12.5 ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 61 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 48 degrees
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires.
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.25-16.0 yd³)