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Caterpillar 980H Wheel Loader

Performance you can feel with the capability to work in the most demanding applications. Unmatched operator comfort and efficiency in a world class cab. Revolutionary electronics and hydraulics for low-effort operation. Increased productivity with lower owning and operating costs.


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Overview &
Specifications		Features
& Benefits		Standard
Equipment		Optional
Equipment		Work Tools &
Attachments		 

Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249349 hp / 260 kW
Engine ModelCat® C15 ACERT™
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC353 hp / 263 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995393 hp / 293 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349349 hp / 260 kW
Peak Torque (Net) @ 1,200 RPM1244 ft-lb / 1619 N·m
Bore5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke6.75 in / 171.5 mm
Displacement928 in3 / 15.2 L

Weights
Operating Weight67294 lb / 30519 kg

Transmission
Forward 14.1 mph / 6.6 km/h
Forward 27.3 mph / 11.8 km/h
Forward 312.9 mph / 20.7 km/h
Forward 422.6 mph / 36.3 km/h
Reverse 14.7 mph / 7.6 km/h
Reverse 28.4 mph / 13.5 km/h
Reverse 314.7 mph / 23.6 km/h
Reverse 425.8 mph / 41.5 km/h

Axles
FrontFixed front
RearOscillating +/- 13°
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall21.7 in / 550 mm

Hydraulic System
Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output123 gal/min / 464 L/min
Bucket/Work Tool System - Relief Valve Setting3000 psi / 20700 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise6 Seconds / 6 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump2.1 Seconds / 2.1 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down3.4 Seconds / 3.4 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total11.5 Seconds / 11.5 Seconds
Pilot System - Pump Output122.58 gal/min / 464 L/min

Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank - Standard127 gal / 479 L
Cooling System22 gal / 83 L
Crankcase17 gal / 64 L
Transmission16 gal / 62 L
Differentials and Final Drives - Front23 gal / 87 L
Differentials and Final Drives - Rear23 gal / 87 L
Hydraulic System (Including Tank)66 gal / 250 L
Hydraulic Tank33 gal / 125 L

Buckets
Bucket Capacities3.8-6.1 m³ 5.0-8.0 yd³
Max Bucket Capacity8 yd3 / 6.1 m3
Bucket Width11.59 ft / 3533 mm
Capacity - Reference bucket5.49 yd3 / 4.2 m3
Type - Reference bucketGP with teeth
Breakout force of Reference bucket61372.83 lb / 273 kN

Operating Specifications
Dump Clearance10843.14 ft / 3.305 m
Static Tipping Load, Full Turn42989 lb / 19496 kg
Breakout Force44775 lb / 199 kN

Dimensions
Height to top of ROPS12.35 ft / 3765 mm
Height to top of exhaust pipe12.19 ft / 3716 mm
Height to top of hood8.91 ft / 2716 mm
Ground clearance1.45 ft / 442 mm
B-pin height - standard14.78 ft / 4505 mm
Center line rear axle to edge of counterweight8.18 ft / 2493 mm
Wheelbase12.14 ft / 3700 mm
Center line rear axle to hitch6.07 ft / 1850 mm

 
INDIANA'S LEADING EQUIPMENT DEALER

MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228