Medium Wheel Loaders
Cat 980
Operating Weight
30,090 kg
Power
317kW (425hp)
Reach
950mm

The 980M Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to help meet your expectations for productivity and fuel efficiency. Deep system integration provides you with a machine that has reduced emissions, improved performance and improved fuel economy without interrupting machine performance making it seamless to you. This machine delivers the reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.
Specifications
Operating Weight
30,090 kg
Power
317kW (425hp)
Reach
950mm
Height
4,112mm
Bucket Capacity
12.2m³
Specifications
Engine
Displacement
12.5 L
Engine Model
Cat C13
Note (1)
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 4 Final, and Japan 2014 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 aftertreatment.
Weights
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 m? (7.1 yd?) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Operating Weight
30344kg
Transmission
Forward - 1
6.9km/h
Forward - 2
13.3km/h
Forward - 3
23.5km/h
Forward - 4
39.5km/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
7.8km/h
Reverse - 2
15.2km/h
Reverse - 3
26.9km/h
Reverse - 4
39.5km/h
Sound
Note (1)
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
Note (2)
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
109
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
78
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72dB(A)
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
227kN
Note (1)
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.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
46208lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
19706kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
52l
Crankcase
37l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
84l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
84l
Fuel Tank
426l
Hydraulic Tank
153l
Transmission
77l
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
34300kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
449l/min
Dimensions
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.
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2661mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1900mm
Ground Clearance
456mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3764mm
Height - Top of Hood
3064mm
Height - Top of ROPS
3829mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
682mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4775mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
4125mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8355mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
Tread Width
2440mm
Wheel Base
3800mm
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3260mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2661mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1900mm
Ground Clearance
1.5ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
12.5ft
Height - Top of Hood
10.1ft
Height - Top of ROPS
12.7ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
682mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
14.11ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
12.8ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.1ft
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
Tread Width
2440mm
Wheel Base
12.6ft
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3260mm
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³
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