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
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 386 HP
- Emissions
- Tier 4/Stage IV
- Maximum Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric
- 431 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C13
- Maximum Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1995
- 425 HP
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
- 1609 ft·lbf
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
- 1627 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249
- 386 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349
- 386 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
- 392 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
- 392 HP
- Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm
- 1515 ft·lbf
- Maximum Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric
- 426 HP
- Displacement
- 763 in³
- Maximum Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 14396
- 420 HP
- 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.
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)
Sound
- 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)
- Note (1)
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 72 dB(A)
- Note (2)
- **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 78 dB(A)*
- Note (3)
- ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 6.25 ft
- Wheel Base
- 12.5 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 10.83 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.83 ft
- Tread Width
- 8 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.08 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 10.25 ft
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires.
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 12.33 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.25 ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 61 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 48 degrees
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.58 ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 12.58 ft
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 10.25 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 14.83 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 12.58 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.17 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 12.42 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 10.83 ft
- Wheel Base
- 12.5 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 6.25 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.08 ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 61 degrees
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires.
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 12.33 ft
- Tread Width
- 8 ft
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 48 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 40 degrees
Hydraulic System
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4975 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
- 119 gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.1 s
Transmission
- Reverse - 1
- 4.8 mT/hr
- Reverse - 2
- 9.4 mT/hr
- Reverse - 3
- 16.7 mT/hr
- Forward - 1
- 4.3 mT/hr
- Forward - 2
- 8.3 mT/hr
- Forward - 3
- 14.6 mT/hr
- Forward - 4
- 24.5 mT/hr
- Reverse - 4
- 24.5 mT/hr
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 933 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 112.5 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 20.3 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 40 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 14 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 22 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 9.8 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 22 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 5.5 gal (US)
Operating Specifications
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 45847 lb
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 43133 lb
- Breakout Force
- 50357 lbf
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6.
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.25-16.0 yd³)
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
- Emissions
- Tier 4/Stage IV
