The durable Cat® 980L wheel loader is equipped with proven technologies that meet demanding expectations for reliability, productivity and fuel efficiency. Offering more power and a new shifting strategy, it delivers greater productivity, smoother shifts, faster acceleration and higher travel speeds when climbing a grade.
Lock-up clutch torque converter, combined with lock-to-lock shifting, delivers smooth shifts, fast acceleration and speed on grade. High capacity torque converter results in greater digging efficiency.
New best-in-class operator environment provides unmatched comfort, visibility, and efficiency. Controls are easy to use, intuitive, and user-friendly.
Engine burns less fuel by providing power and torque when needed. Load sensing hydraulics result in proportional flow for implement and steering on demand. Machine equipped with easy to load buckets.
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 378.0 HP 278.0 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C13 Cat C13 |
| Displacement | 763.0 in³ 12.5 l |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 412.0 HP 303.0 kW |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 378.0 HP 278.0 kW |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1602.0 lb/ft 2172.0 N·m |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm | 1505.0 lb/ft 2040.0 N·m |
| Cooling System | 11.9 gal (US) 45.0 l |
| Crankcase | 9.8 gal (US) 37.0 l |
| Transmission | 20.3 gal (US) 77.0 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 40.4 gal (US) 153.0 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 22.2 gal (US) 84.0 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 22.2 gal (US) 84.0 l |
| Fuel Tank | 112.5 gal (US) 426.0 l |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 72.0 dB(A) 72.0 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 75.0 dB(A) 75.0 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 109 LWA*** 109 LWA*** |
| Note (2) | **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112.0 dB(A) 112.0 dB(A) |
| 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.? |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 78 dB(A)* 78 dB(A)* |
| Operating Weight | 66337.0 lb 30090.0 kg |
| 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. |
| Bucket Capacities | 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.5-16.0 yd³) 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.5-16.0 yd³) |
| Forward - 1 | 4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 8.3 mile/h 13.3 km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.6 mile/h 23.5 km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.8 mile/h 7.8 km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.4 mile/h 15.2 km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.7 mile/h 26.9 km/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h |
| 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. |
| Breakout Force | 50357.0 lbf 224.0 kN |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 43133.0 lb 19565.0 kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 45847.0 lb 20796.0 kg |
| 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. |
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4975.0 psi 34300.0 kPa |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm | 118.6 gal/min 449.0 l/min |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston Variable Displacement Piston |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 s 10.1 s |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 12.29 ft 3746.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 61 degrees 61 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 48 degrees 48 degrees |
| Ground Clearance | 1.49 ft 453.0 mm |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 12.51 ft 3813.0 mm |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 10.81 ft 3296.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 6.23 ft 1900.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.56 ft 2608.0 mm |
| Rack Back at Ground | 40 degrees 40 degrees |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.95 ft 8214.0 mm |
| Wheel Base | 12.47 ft 3800.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.89 ft 4539.0 mm |
| 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. |
| Tread Width | 8.0 ft 2440.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Hood | 10.2 ft 3110.0 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.45 ft 3795.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.04 ft 621.0 mm |
| Bucket Range | 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.5-16.0 yd³) 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.5-16.0 yd³) |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 27.24 ft 8302.0 mm |
| 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. |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 12.29 ft 3746.0 mm |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 10.81 ft 3296.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.22 ft 678.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Hood | 10.2 ft 3110.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 61 degrees 61 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees 39 degrees |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 12.51 ft 3813.0 mm |
| Wheel Base | 12.47 ft 3800.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.62 ft 4760.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 6.23 ft 1900.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 48 degrees 48 degrees |
| Ground Clearance | 1.49 ft 453.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.56 ft 2608.0 mm |
| Tread Width | 8.0 ft 2440.0 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.16 ft 4010.0 mm |
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Cat Payload for Wheel Loaders is an onboard system that provides on-the-go weighing to assist operators with hitting precise load targets. Track daily productivity from the cab with quick access to truck target weights, loads and cycle counts, material movement, and daily totals.
Cat Payload for Wheel Loaders is an onboard system that provides on-the-go weighing to assist operators with hitting precise load targets. Track daily productivity from the cab with quick access to truck target weights, loads and cycle counts, material movement, and daily totals.
