Built for the Grind, Engineered to Deliver.

Medium Wheel Loaders 982

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Key Specs

Engine Power - 1,800 rpm ISO 14396:2002
406 hp
303 kW
Operating Weight
78264 lb
35510 kg
Engine Power - 1,800 rpm ISO 14396:2002
412 hp (metric)
412 hp (metric)

Overview

Built for the Grind, Engineered to Deliver.

The Cat® 982 Wheel Loader is built to push harder, load faster, and keep crews productive across the toughest jobsites. Its smart systems make operation smooth and intuitive, while its rugged design handles everything from heavy construction to mining and industrial work. With fewer service stops and strong dealer support, the 982 keeps your operation running strong—and your profits on track.

Benefits

Excellent Productivity

Instantly access training videos and feature guides with on-board QR code*.  Autodig with Auto Set Tires delivers high fill rates and less tire wear.  Versatile configurations, including remote control, for any task.

* 982 (14C) compared to 982 (14B)

Efficient Operation

Upgraded Remote Services and in-cab alerts keep the machine up-to-date and reduce troubleshooting time.  Tire monitoring ensures smooth, cost-effective operation.  Updated Cat Advanced Payload improves jobsite efficiency. 

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 982

Engine Power - 1,800 rpm ISO 14396:2002 406 hp 303 kW
Engine Power - 1,800 rpm ISO 14396:2002 412 hp (metric) 412 hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Gross Power - 1,800 rpm SAE J1995:2014 412 hp 307 kW
Gross Power - 1,800 rpm SAE J1995:2014 417 hp (metric) 417 hp (metric)
Net Power - 1,800 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 378 hp 282 kW
Net Power - 1,800 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 383 hp (metric) 383 hp (metric)
Engine Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 14396:2002 1602 lbf·ft 2172 N·m
Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm SAE J1995:2014 1617 lbf·ft 2192 kW
Net Torque - 1,000 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1527 lbf·ft 2070 N·m
Displacement 763 in³ 12.5 l
Emissions Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III.
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 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 (2) ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% 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. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% 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. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1515 lb/ft 2054 N·m
Note (3) Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% 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. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% 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. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer.
Gross Torque @ 1,300 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 1617 lb/ft 2192 N·m
Operating Weight 78264 lb 35510 kg
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS 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 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS 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 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Forward - 1 3.9 mile/h 6.2 km/h
Forward - 2 7.4 mile/h 11.9 km/h
Forward - 3 13.1 mile/h 21.1 km/h
Forward - 4 23.3 mile/h 37.5 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.3 mile/h 7 km/h
Reverse - 2 8.5 mile/h 13.6 km/h
Reverse - 3 15 mile/h 24.1 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 914 mm (36 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 914 mm (36 in) roll radius.
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 75 dB(A) 75 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² 109 dB(A) 109 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 46526 lb 21110 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 49410 lb 22418 kg
Breakout Force 59060 lbf 262 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
Cooling System 13.2 gal (US) 50 l
Crankcase 9.8 gal (US) 37 l
Transmission 20.3 gal (US) 77 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 24.3 gal (US) 92 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 24.3 gal (US) 92 l
Hydraulic Tank 40.4 gal (US) 153 l
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm 119 gpm 449 L/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4975 psi 34300 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 s 10.1 s
Height - Top of Hood 10 ft 3036 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 12.5 ft 3801 mm
Ground Clearance 1.33 ft 428 mm
Wheel Base 12.5 ft 3800 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 28.25 ft 8597 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.58 ft 791 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.5 ft 4741 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 12.75 ft 3902 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 57 ° 57 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 48 ° 48 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 11.42 ft 3471 mm
Tread Width 8.33 ft 2540 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires.
Height - Top of Hood 10 ft 3036 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 12.5 ft 3801 mm
Ground Clearance 1.33 ft 428 mm
Wheel Base 12.5 ft 3800 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 29.92 ft 9104 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.92 ft 896 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 16.83 ft 5150 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.33 ft 4069 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 56 ° 56 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 ° 49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 11.42 ft 3471 mm
Tread Width 8.33 ft 2540 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires.

982 Standard Equipment

NOTE

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

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
  • EH implement controls, parking brake
  • Steering, joystick
  • Seat, cloth, air suspension
  • Touchscreen display
  • Keypad, programmable buttons
  • Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
  • Sun visor, front, retractable
  • Windows, front, safety laminated rounded glass

POWERTRAIN

  • Cat® C13 engine
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
  • Engine, air precleaner
  • Axles, open differentials
  • Transmission, planetary, automatic powershift
  • Torque converter with lock-up
  • Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
  • Integrated Braking System (IBS)
  • Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
  • Brake pedal neutralizer with decel function

ELECTRICAL

  • Starting and charging system, 24V
  • Starter, electric, heavy duty
  • Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front tower lights, 2 rearview lights

HYDRAULICS

  • Implement system, load sensing with 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

982 Optional Equipment

NOTE

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

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Door, remote opening system
  • Footrest
  • Implement joystick (2V, 3V only)
  • Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
  • Entertainment radio (DAB+)
  • CB radio ready
  • Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
  • Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
  • Mirrors, heated
  • Sun visor, rear, retractable
  • Windows, front, heavy-duty
  • Full cab window guard

POWERTRAIN

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

ELECTRICAL

  • Cold start, 120V or 240V
  • Lights: LED
  • Lights: roading with turn signals

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
  • Rear cab access
  • Fast fill fuel tank
  • Single Life Cutting Edge GET
  • Toolbox

SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS

  • Aggregate handler
  • Waste and industrial
  • Forestry

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  • Rear Object Detection for Wheel Loaders

    Rear Object Detection for wheel loaders is a two-part system providing enhanced blind spot awareness. Radar provides visual and audible alerts when objects enter a safety proximity zone, while a camera allows the operator to see what's behind the machine when reversing.

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  • Cat® Inspect

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  • Cat® Remote Flash

    Remote Flash sends an alert from your Cat dealer, prompting you to update the software on your machine. To minimize downtime, updates can be deployed while on the jobsite without having to wait for a dealer technician to arrive. Remote flash decreases maintenance time and keeps your asset running with maximum efficiency.

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    Remote Troubleshoot allows your Cat dealer to run testing while the machine is operating. Once the problem is identified, a technician can fix it with the correct parts and tools the first time, saving time and money. Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency.

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Remote Troubleshoot allows your Cat dealer to run testing while the machine is operating. Once the problem is identified, a technician can fix it with the correct parts and tools the first time, saving time and money. Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency.

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