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Wheel loaders (CAT)

The Cat® 980 wheel loader delivers exceptional performance thanks to easy-to-use standard technologies that improve operator efficiency and increase productivity. Its reliability, durability, and versatility make it the ideal machine for your needs.

Operating weight	30,344 kg
Forward gear - 1	6.9 km/h
Forward gear – 2	13.3 km/h
Forward gear – 3	23.5 km/h
Forward gear 4	39.5 km/h
Reverse gear – 1	7.8 km/h
Reverse gear – 2	15.2 km/h
Reverse gear – 3	26.9 miles per hour
Reverse gear 4	39.5 km/h
With cooling fan speed at 70% of maximum value - Sound pressure level (ISO 6396:2008)	72 dB(A)
With cooling fans at their maximum speed - External sound power level (ISO 6395:2008)	112 dB(A)
With cooling fans at their maximum speed - Sound pressure level (ISO 6396:2008)	72 dB(A)
Pulling force	227 kN
Static equilibrium load limit: maximum steering angle of 40°, without tire deflection	46,208 lb
Static equilibrium load limit: max. steering angle of 40°, with tire deflection	19,706 kg
Cooling circuit	52 l
Carter	37 l
Differential - Gearboxes - Front	84 l
Differential - Gearboxes - Rear	84 l
Fuel tank	426 l
Hydraulic reservoir	153 l
Transmission	77 l
Equipment circuit: maximum operating pressure	34,300 kPa
Equipment circuit - Maximum pump output at 2,250 rpm	449 l/min
Center line of the rear axle to the edge of the counterweight	2661 mm
Center line of the rear axle to the joint	1900 mm
Ground clearance	18 inches
Height - At the top of the exhaust pipe	14.9 feet
Height - At the top of the hood	121.6 inches
Height, at the top of the ROPS	151.5 inches
Hinge height in transport position	27 inches
Hinge height at maximum lift	4775 mm
Dump height of the handling arm at maximum lift	4125 mm
Overall length - Without bucket	8355 mm
Bandwidth	95.5 inches
Wheelbase	3,800 mm
Center line of the rear axle to the edge of the counterweight	2661 mm
Center line of the rear axle to the joint	1900 mm
Ground clearance	1.5 ft
Height - At the top of the exhaust pipe	12.5 ft
Height - At the top of the hood	10.1 ft
Height, at the top of the ROPS	12.7 ft
Hinge height in transport position	27 inches
Hinge height at maximum lift	14.11 ft
Dump height of the handling arm at maximum lift	12.8 ft
Overall length - Without bucket	26.1 ft
Bandwidth	95.5 inches
Wheelbase	12.6 ft
Width excluding tires (loaded)	3260 mm
Width excluding tires (loaded)	3260 mm

Whether you need a loader for landscaping, agriculture, construction, waste management, forestry, or mining applications, Cat® wheel loaders ensure safety, speed, precision, and efficiency for all your material handling and loading tasks.