Built To Burn Less Fuel and Haul More

Medium Wheel Loaders 980 XE

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Key Specs

Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002
420 hp
313 kW
Operating Weight
66877 lb
30344 kg
Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002
426 hp (metric)
426 hp (metric)

Overview

Built To Burn Less Fuel and Haul More

The Cat® 980 XE Wheel Loader is engineered to move more with less—delivering brute strength and smart efficiency where it counts. Its advanced drivetrain and intelligent systems work together to maximize every pass, while extended service intervals help to keep downtime off the clock. Built for high-output environments like mining, construction, and aggregates, the 980 XE is the machine that turns heavy lifting into high performance.

Benefits

Efficient Productivity

Cat continuously variable transmission offers advanced rimpull control and optimal speed-range selection.  Integrated systems unlock peak performance, comfortable operation, and fuel savings.  Versatile configurations, including remote control, for any task.

Assisted Operation

Instantly access training videos and feature guides with on-board QR code*.  In-cab alerts and Remote Services track maintenance and reduce troubleshooting time. Tire monitoring ensures smooth, cost-effective operation.  Updated Cat Advanced Payload improves jobsite efficiency. 

*980 XE (14C) compared to 980 XE (14B)

Enhanced Safety

Cat Detect vision systems enhance visibility and risk management and support integration with people and object detection.  Enables in-cab and bystander collision warnings and automatic emergency braking.  With a VisionLink™ subscription, safety events report directly to the back office.  Cat Command remote control lets operators work safely from a distance.

Product Specifications for 980 XE

Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 420 hp 313 kW
Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 426 hp (metric) 426 hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014 425 hp 317 kW
Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014 431 hp (metric) 431 hp (metric)
Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 393 kW 293 hp
Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 398 hp (metric) 398 hp (metric)
Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 1612 lbf·ft 2185 N·m
Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 1627 hp 2206 N·m
Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1539 lbf·ft 2086 N·m
Displacement 763 in³ 12.5 l
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Note (1) The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels**up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ***100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" (SEBU6250) for details. *While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels**up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ***100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" (SEBU6250) for details. *While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 1627 lb/ft 2206 N·m
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1612 lb/ft 2185 N·m
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 420 hp 313 kW
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 425 hp 317 kW
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1539 lb/ft 2086 N·m
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 (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. 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 (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Operating Weight 66877 lb 30344 kg
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 suppression, and a 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. 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 suppression, and a 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Forward - 1 4.4 mile/h 7 km/h
Forward - 2 8.4 mile/h 13.6 km/h
Forward - 3 14.9 mile/h 24 km/h
Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Reverse - 1 5 mile/h 8.1 km/h
Reverse - 2 9.6 mile/h 15.5 km/h
Reverse - 3 18.3 mile/h 29.5 km/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² 107 dB(A) 107 dB(A)
Note (1) ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives. ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
Note (2) ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons).
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 43432 lb 19706 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 46208 lb 20965 kg
Breakout Force 51008 lbf 227 kN
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.” For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.”
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Fuel Tank 112.5 gal (US) 426 l
DEF Tank 5.5 gal (US) 21 l
Cooling System 13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Crankcase 9.8 gal (US) 37 l
Transmission 20.3 gal (US) 77 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 22.2 gal (US) 84 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 22.2 gal (US) 84 l
Hydraulic Tank 40.4 gal (US) 153 l
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,400 rpm 121 gpm 457 L/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4975 psi 34300 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 s 10.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 seconds 10.1 seconds
Height - Top of Hood 10.08 ft 3064 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 12.58 ft 3829 mm
Ground Clearance 1.42 ft 456 mm
Wheel Base 12.5 ft 3800 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 26.83 ft 8155 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2 ft 632 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 14.92 ft 4554 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 12.67 ft 3881 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 61 ° 61 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 48 ° 48 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 10.75 ft 3260 mm
Tread Width 8 ft 2440 mm
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. 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.
Height - Top of Hood 10.08 ft 3064 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 12.58 ft 3829 mm
Ground Clearance 1.42 ft 456 mm
Wheel Base 12.5 ft 3800 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 27.42 ft 8358 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.17 ft 682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.58 ft 4775 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.5 ft 4125 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 61 ° 61 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 50 ° 50 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 10.75 ft 3260 mm
Tread Width 8 ft 2440 mm
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. 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.

980 XE Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
  • Door, remote opening system
  • EH implement controls, parking brake
  • Steering, joystick
  • Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
  • Mirrors, heated
  • Touchscreen display
  • Keypad, programmable buttons
  • Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
  • Sun visor, front and rear retractable
  • Windows, front, safety laminated round glass

POWERTRAIN

  • Cat® C13 engine
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
  • Engine, air precleaner
  • Axles, open differentials
  • Axles, ecology drains
  • Transmission, continuously variable
  • Rimpull control
  • Throttle lock mode
  • Hill and speed hold on grades
  • Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
  • Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released

ELECTRICAL

  • Starting and charging system, 24V
  • Starter, electric, heavy duty
  • Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 rearview lights
  • Lights: roading with turn signals

HYDRAULICS

  • Implement system, electro-hydraulic variable displacement piston pump
  • Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
  • Ride control, dual accumulators
  • Oil sampling valves, Cat XT hoses

LINKAGE

  • Standard lift, Z-bar
  • Kickouts: lift and tilt

MONITORING SYSTEM

  • Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
  • Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings and messages)
  • Maintenance reminders

ONBOARD TECHNOLOGIES

  • Autodig with auto set tires
  • Operator ID and machine security
  • Application profiles
  • Job aids
  • Controls help and eOMM (Not available in all languages)
  • Cat Payload
  • Key Features Inform
  • Bucket Carry Display Widget
  • Remote Flash

SAFETY

  • Seat belt reminder
  • 2-point seat belt
  • Rear vision camera
  • Window cleaning platform, front

980 XE Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Footrest
  • Implement joystick (2V, 3V only)
  • Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
  • Entertainment radio (DAB+)
  • CB radio ready
  • Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
  • Windows, front, heavy duty
  • Full cab window guard

POWERTRAIN

  • Turbine, air precleaner
  • Radiator, high debris
  • Cooling fan, reversible
  • Axles, limited slip differential(s)
  • Axles, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
  • Axles, oil cooler

ELECTRICAL

  • Cold start, 120V or 240V
  • Lights: LED

HYDRAULICS

  • 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
  • Quick coupler control

LINKAGE

  • High lift, Z-bar

MONITORING SYSTEM

  • Tire pressure monitor

ONBOARD TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Advanced Payload
  • Cat Payload for Trade (Available in Europe and Australia. Country certifications vary. Contact your Cat dealer for more information.)
  • Cat Payload Printer with E-ticket

SAFETY

  • 4-point seat belt (kit)
  • Rear vision camera, dedicated
  • Surround vision, dedicated
  • Window cleaning platform, front
  • Collision warning system
  • Collision mitigation system
  • Reverse strobe lights (Not compatible with roading arrangements)
  • Warning beacon
  • Secondary steering system, electrical (Standard where mandated)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Remote control

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Cat Autolube system
  • Fenders, roading
  • Guards: powertrain, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
  • Biodegradable hydraulic oil
  • High-speed oil change system
  • Fast fill fuel tank
  • Single Life Cutting Edge GET
  • Toolbox

SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS

  • Aggregate handler
  • Waste and industrial
  • Forestry

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