- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 980G ➔
The Caterpillar 980G Wheel Loader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty tasks. With a robust bucket breakout force of 47,277 lbs and a bucket capacity of up to 7.5 cu yd, this loader can handle a variety of materials with ease. Its Cat 3406C DITA engine with a net power of 323 hp ensures efficient performance, while its hydraulic system allows for quick and precise movements. The 980G offers reliable operation and impressive operating weight, making it a top choice for construction and mining projects.
General Specifications
Axles
Front | Fixed
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Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall | 22 in (55 cm)
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Rear | Trunnion
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Bucket
Breakout Force | 47,277 lbs (21,445 kg)
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Bucket Capacity - heaped | 6 cu yd (4 cu m)
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Bucket Width | 11 ft (3 m)
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Dump Clearance at Max Raise | 11 ft (3 m)
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Maximum Bucket Capacity | 8 cu yd (6 cu m)
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Dimensions
Ground Clearance | 2 ft (0 m)
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Height - Top of Cab | 12 ft (4 m)
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Length with Bucket on Ground | 31 ft (9 m)
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Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 5 ft (2 m)
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Width Over Tires | 11 ft (3 m)
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Engine
Displacement | 891 cu in (14,601 cu cm)
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Engine Model | Cat 3406C DITA
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Flywheel Power | 300 hp (224 kw)
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Gross Power | 300 hp (224 kw)
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Maximum Flywheel Power | 300 hp (224 kw)
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Net Power | 323 hp (241 kw)
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Hydraulic System
Dump Time | 2 seconds
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 2 seconds
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 3.4 seconds
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise | 6.8 seconds
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 12.2 seconds
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Lower Time | 3.4 seconds
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Raise Time | 6 seconds
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Operating Specifications
Breakout Force | 47,277 lbs (21,445 kg)
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Dump Clearance | 11 ft (3 m)
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Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 10 gal (38 l)
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Fuel Capacity | 124 gal (470 l)
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Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 55 gal (208 l)
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Operating Weight | 65,638 lbs (29,773 kg)
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Static Tipping Load - Full Turn | 40,005 lbs (18,146 kg)
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Static Tipping Weight | 44,767 lbs (20,306 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System | 21 gal (79 l)
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Crankcase | 10 gal (38 l)
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Differential - Final Drives - Front | 23 gal (87 l)
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Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 21 gal (81 l)
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Fuel Tank - Standard | 124 gal (469 l)
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Hydraulic Tank | 33 gal (125 l)
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Transmission | 16 gal (62 l)
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Transmission
Forward - 1 | 4 mph (7 kph)
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Forward - 2 | 8 mph (12 kph)
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Forward - 3 | 14 mph (22 kph)
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Forward - 4 | 23 mph (37 kph)
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Max Speed - Forward | 23 mph (37 kph)
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Max Speed - Reverse | 27 mph (43 kph)
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Number of Forward Gears | 4
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Number of Reverse Gears | 4
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Reverse - 1 | 5 mph (8 kph)
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Reverse - 2 | 9 mph (14 kph)
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Reverse - 3 | 15 mph (25 kph)
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Reverse - 4 | 27 mph (43 kph)
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Travel Speed | 23 mph (37 kph)
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Weights
Operating Weight | 65,078 lbs (29,519 kg)
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