Medium Wheel Loaders
Cat 982
Operating Weight
35,563 kg
Power
325kW (436hp)
Reach
1,481mm

The Cat 982 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple to-use technologies as a standard offering, boosting operator efficiencies and delivering increased productivity. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.
Specifications
Operating Weight
35,563 kg
Power
325kW (436hp)
Reach
1,481mm
Height
4,085mm
Bucket Capacity
12.0m³
Specifications
Engine
Engine Model
Cat C13
Engine Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
303kW
Engine Torque @ 1,300 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
2172N·m
Gross Power @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
307kW
Gross Torque @ 1,300 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
2192N·m
Net Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
282kW
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
2054N·m
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 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 m? (8.0 yd?) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Operating Weight
35510kg
Transmission
Forward - 1
6.2km/h
Forward - 2
11.9km/h
Forward - 3
21.1km/h
Forward - 4
37.5km/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 914 mm (36 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
7km/h
Reverse - 2
13.6km/h
Reverse - 3
24.1km/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
262kN
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
49410lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
21110kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
52l
Crankcase
37l
DEF Tank
21l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
92l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
92l
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 6.1 m3 (8.0 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires.
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2843mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1900mm
Ground Clearance
428mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3736mm
Height - Top of Hood
3036mm
Height - Top of ROPS
3801mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
896mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
5150mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
4069mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
9104mm
Tread Width
2540mm
Wheel Base
3800mm
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3471mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2729mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1900mm
Ground Clearance
1.4ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
12.4ft
Height - Top of Hood
10ft
Height - Top of ROPS
12.6ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
791mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.6ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
12.9ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
28.3ft
Tread Width
2540mm
Wheel Base
12.6ft
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3471mm
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
4.8-17.2 m³ 6.25-22.5 yd³
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