Key Specs
The Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and Performance Series Buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 980 GC the right choice for your business.
Efficient fuel usage, outstanding productivity, and
versatile machine capabilities ensure your tasks are
completed effectively and economically.
Intuitive controls, simple user interface, and clear visibility to the job site provide a comfortable working environment for efficient all day operation. Pilot-operated hydraulic implement controls help to deliver low-effort and multi-movement operation.
Heavy-duty design, proven reliable components, and Cat Performance Series Buckets contribute to outstanding machine performance.
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| Net Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 378 hp 282 kW |
| ISO 9249:2007 (DIN) | 383 hp (metric) 383 hp (metric) |
| Engine Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 | 406 hp 303 kW |
| ISO 14396:2002 (DIN) | 412 hp (metric) 412 hp (metric) |
| Gross Power @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 | 412 hp 307 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C13A Cat C13A |
| Engine Torque @ 1,300 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 | 1602 ft·lbf 2172 N·m |
| Gross Torque @ 1,300 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 | 1617 N·m 2192 ft·lbf |
| Net Torque @ 1,000 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1527 ft·lbf 2070 N·m |
| Bore | 5.12 in 130 mm |
| Stroke | 6.18 in 157 mm |
| Displacement | 763 in³ 12.5 l |
| Note (1) | Cat engine meets U.S. Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III emission standards. Cat engine meets U.S. Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III 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 muffler. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and muffler. |
| Note (3) | Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to 100% biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to 100% biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels |
| Operating Weight* | 65085 lb 29522 kg |
| Note (1) | *Weight based on a machine configuration with standard ambient cooling, open differential axles, Triangle TB598S L4 tires, standard counterweight, full fluids, operator and 5.5 m³ (7.2 yd³) bucket with BOCE. *Weight based on a machine configuration with standard ambient cooling, open differential axles, Triangle TB598S L4 tires, standard counterweight, full fluids, operator and 5.5 m³ (7.2 yd³) bucket with BOCE. |
| Bucket Capacities | 4.3 - 5.8 m³ (5.75 - 7.5 yd³) 4.3 - 5.8 m³ (5.75 - 7.5 yd³) |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing |
| Implement System – Maximum Flow @ 2,250 rpm | 110 gal(US)/min 415 L/min |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4090 psi 28200 kPa |
| Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function | 66 gpm 250 L/min |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function | 3000 psi 20680 kPa |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position | 5.3 s 5.3 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time – Dump at Maximum Raise | 1.7 s 1.7 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 3.1 s 3.1 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time | 10.1 s 10.1 s |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 41813 lb 18966 kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 44370 lb 20126 kg |
| Breakout Force | 47884 lbf 213 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. |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 74 dB(A) 74 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | 74 dB(A) 74 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives |
| Note (2) | EU Noise Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 EU Noise Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 |
| Forward - 1 | 4.1 mile/h 6.6 km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.7 mile/h 7.6 km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 7.9 mile/h 12.7 km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9 mile/h 14.5 km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14 mile/h 22.5 km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16 mile/h 25.7 km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.7 mile/h 39.8 km/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.7 mile/h 39.8 km/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 913 mm (36 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 913 mm (36 in) roll radius. |
| Fuel Tank | 112.5 gal (US) 426 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 |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. *If equipped with R134a (Global Warning Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2,571 metric tonnes (2,834 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. *If equipped with R134a (Global Warning Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2,571 metric tonnes (2,834 tons). |
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