The 980L Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to meet your expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and a long service life. This machine provides you increased power, incorporates a new shifting strategy and a lockup clutch torque converter that delivers smoother shifts, faster acceleration and increased travel speed when climbing a grade. This machine delivers the reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 378.0 HP 278.0 kW | More |
Engine Model | Cat C13 ACERT Cat C13 ACERT | More |
Displacement | 763.0 in³ 12.5 l | More |
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 412.0 HP 303.0 kW | More |
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 378.0 HP 278.0 kW | More |
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm | 1505.0 lb/ft 2040.0 N·m | More |
Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1602.0 lb/ft 2172.0 N·m | More |
Cooling System | 11.9 gal (US) 45.0 l | More |
Crankcase | 9.8 gal (US) 37.0 l | More |
Transmission | 20.3 gal (US) 77.0 l | More |
Hydraulic Tank | 40.4 gal (US) 153.0 l | More |
Differential - Final Drives - Front | 22.2 gal (US) 84.0 l | More |
Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 22.2 gal (US) 84.0 l | More |
Fuel Tank | 112.5 gal (US) 426.0 l | More |
Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. | More |
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 72.0 dB(A) 72.0 dB(A) | More |
Note (2) | **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? | More |
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 109 LWA*** 109 LWA*** | More |
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 75.0 dB(A) 75.0 dB(A) | More |
Note (3) | ***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.? ***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.? | More |
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112.0 dB(A) 112.0 dB(A) | More |
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 78 dB(A)* 78 dB(A)* | More |
Operating Weight | 66337.0 lb 30090.0 kg | More |
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 (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m? general purpose bucket with BOCE. 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 (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m? general purpose bucket with BOCE. | More |
Bucket Capacities | 4.2-12.2 m? (5.5-16.0 yd3) 4.2-12.2 m? (5.5-16.0 yd3) | More |
Forward - 1 | 4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h | More |
Forward - 2 | 8.3 mile/h 13.3 km/h | More |
Forward - 3 | 14.6 mile/h 23.5 km/h | More |
Forward - 4 | 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h | More |
Reverse - 1 | 4.8 mile/h 7.8 km/h | More |
Reverse - 2 | 9.4 mile/h 15.2 km/h | More |
Reverse - 3 | 16.7 mile/h 26.9 km/h | More |
Reverse - 4 | 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h | More |
Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 933 mm roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 933 mm roll radius. | More |
Breakout Force | 50357.0 lbf 224.0 kN | More |
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 45847.0 lb 20796.0 kg | More |
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 43133.0 lb 19565.0 kg | More |
Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? | More |
Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. | More |
Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston Variable Displacement Piston | More |
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4975.0 psi 34300.0 kPa | More |
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm | 118.6 gal/min 449.0 l/min | More |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 s 10.1 s | More |
Bucket Range | 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.5-16.0 yd³) 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.5-16.0 yd³) | More |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.56 ft 2608.0 mm | More |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 6.23 ft 1900.0 mm | More |
Ground Clearance | 1.49 ft 453.0 mm | More |
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 12.29 ft 3746.0 mm | More |
Height - Top of Hood | 10.2 ft 3110.0 mm | More |
Height - Top of ROPS | 12.51 ft 3813.0 mm | More |
Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.22 ft 678.0 mm | More |
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.62 ft 4760.0 mm | More |
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.16 ft 4010.0 mm | More |
Maximum Width over Tires | 10.81 ft 3296.0 mm | More |
Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires. | More |
Overall Length - Without Bucket | 27.24 ft 8302.0 mm | More |
Rack Back - Carry Height | 48 degrees 48 degrees | More |
Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 61 degrees 61 degrees | More |
Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees 39 degrees | More |
Tread Width | 8.0 ft 2440.0 mm | More |
Wheel Base | 12.47 ft 3800.0 mm | More |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.56 ft 2608.0 mm | More |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 6.23 ft 1900.0 mm | More |
Ground Clearance | 1.49 ft 453.0 mm | More |
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 12.29 ft 3746.0 mm | More |
Height - Top of Hood | 10.2 ft 3110.0 mm | More |
Height - Top of ROPS | 12.51 ft 3813.0 mm | More |
Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.04 ft 621.0 mm | More |
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.89 ft 4539.0 mm | More |
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.45 ft 3795.0 mm | More |
Maximum Width over Tires | 10.81 ft 3296.0 mm | More |
Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires. | More |
Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.95 ft 8214.0 mm | More |
Rack Back - Carry Height | 48 degrees 48 degrees | More |
Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 61 degrees 61 degrees | More |
Rack Back at Ground | 40 degrees 40 degrees | More |
Tread Width | 8.0 ft 2440.0 mm | More |
Wheel Base | 12.47 ft 3800.0 mm | More |