CAT 980 GC Wheel Loader

Loader Performance

CAT 980 GC Bucket Type GP Bucket, Pin On GP Bucket, Pin On GP Bucket, Pin On
Edge Type Bolt-On Cutting Edges Bolt-On Cutting Edges Teeth and Segments
Capacity, Rated 7.25 yd3 (5.50 m3) 7.25 yd3 (5.50 m3) 7.50 yd3 (5.80 m3)
Capacity (110% Fill Factor) 8.00 yd3 (6.10 m3) 8.00 yd3 (6.10 m3) 8.25 yd3 (6.40 m3)
Bucket Width 136.5 in (3468 mm) 139.0 in (3533 mm) 136.5 in (3468 mm)
Dump Clearance at Maximum Lift and 45° Discharge 129.0 in (3278 mm) 122.2 in (3105 mm) 127.6 in (3241 mm)
Reach at Maximum Lift and 45° Discharge 58.2 in (1478 mm) 64.4 in (1636 mm) 59.5 in (1511 mm)
Reach at Level Lift Arm and Bucket Level 116.5 in (2961 mm) 125.7 in (3193 mm) 118.5 in (3011 mm)
Digging Depth 4.5 in (114 mm) 4.1 in (104 mm) 4.5 in (114 mm)
Overall Length 378.6 in (9615 mm) 388.7 in (9871 mm) 380.5 in (9665 mm)
Overall Height with Bucket at Maximum Lift 253.1 in (6430 mm) 253.1 in (6430 mm) 255.5 in (6490 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle Radius with Bucket at Carry Position 299.8 in (7619 mm) 304.0 in (7724 mm) 300.5 in (7632 mm)
Static Tipping Load, Straight (With tire deflection) 49226 lb (22328 kg) 48574 lb (22032 kg) 48928 lb (22193 kg)
Static Tipping Load, Straight (No tire deflection) 52191 lb (23673 kg) 51530 lb (23373 kg) 51907 lb (23544 kg)
Static Tipping Load, Articulated (With tire deflection) 42598 lb (19322 kg) 41945 lb (19025 kg) 42312 lb (19192 kg)
Static Tipping Load, Articulated (No tire deflection) 45230 lb (20516 kg) 44569 lb (20216 kg) 44959 lb (20393 kg)
Breakout Force 48898 lbf (217 kN) 48251 lbf (214 kN) 47174 lbf (209 kN)
Operating Weight 64871 lb (29425 kg) 65351 lb (29643 kg) 65038 lb (29501 kg)

CAT 980 GC Wheel Loader Dimensions

Dimensions

1. Height to Axle Centerline 33.9 in (862 mm)
2. Height to Top of Hood 119.8 in (3042 mm)
3. Height to Top of Exhaust Pipe 147.3 in (3742 mm)
4. Height to Top of ROPS 149.9 in (3807 mm)
5. Height to Top of Product Link Antenna 150.1 in (3813 mm)
6. Height to Top of Warning Beacon 160.8 in (4086 mm)
7. Ground Clearance 17.1 in (434 mm)
8. Center Line of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 102.6 in (2606 mm)
9. Center Line of Rear Axle to Hitch 74.8 in (1900 mm)
10. Wheelbase 149.6 in (3800 mm)
11. Overall Length (without Bucket) 318.6 in (8093 mm)
12. Shipping Length (with Bucket level on ground) 381.3 in (9685 mm)
13. Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 25.3 in (642 mm)
14. Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 178.4 in (4532 mm)
15. Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 151.3 in (3843 mm)
16. Dump Clearance at Maximum Lift and 45º Discharge 125.9 in (3199 mm)
17. Reach at Maximum Lift and 45º Discharge 58.8 in (1494 mm)
18. Dump Angle at Maximum Lift & Dump (on stops) 52°
19. Rack Back at Maximum Lift 61°
20. Rack Back at Carry Height 49°
21. Rack Back at Ground 41°
22. Clearance Circle (dia) to Counterweight 529.8 in (13 459 mm)
23. Clearance Circle (dia) to Outside of Tires 531.7 in (13 503 mm)
24. Clearance Circle (dia) to Inside of Tires 290.4 in (7377 mm)
25. Width Over Tires (unloaded) 110.9 in (2819 mm)
25. Width Over Tires (loaded) 111.7 in (2837 mm)
26. Tread Width 87.8 in (2230 mm)

Engine Details

Number of Cylinders 6
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model CAT C13A (ACERT)
Displacement 763 cu in (12.5 L)
Bore 5.12 in (130 mm)
Stroke 6.18 in (157 mm)
Gross Power 425 hp (317 kw)
Net Power 393 hp (293 kw)
Power Measured @ 1700 rpm
Peak Torque 1627 lb ft (2206 Nm)
Torque Measured @ 1200 rpm
Lubrication System Gear driven oil pump
Fuel System High-pressure Mechanical Electronic Unit Injector
Air Cleaner Precleaner, engine air intake
Aspiration Turbocharged and Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Emission Standards US EPA Tier 4 Final + EU Stage V

CAT 980 GC Wheel Loader Specs

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 65610 lb (29760 kg)
Bucket Capacities 5.75 to 7.5 yd3 (4.3 to 5.8 m3)
Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator 115 amps
Battery 2x 12 V, CCA 1400
Lighting System 4x halogen work lights, cab mounted (Optional: 4 or 8 LED work lights, cab mounted)
Standard Tire Size 29.5-25
Recommended Tires Triangle 29.5R25 L3 (TB598)
Triangle 29.5-25 28PR L3 (TL612)
Triangle 29.5R25 L4 (TB598S)
Triangle 26.5R25 L5 (TB598S+)
Maxam 29.5R25 L3 (MS302)
Maxam 29.5R25 L4 (MS405 DUMPXTRA)
Maxam 29.5R25 L5 (MS503)
Bridgestone 29.5R25 L3 (VJT)
Bridgestone 29.5-25 28PR L3 (VL2)
Bridgestone 29.5R25 L4 (VSNT)
Bridgestone 29.5-25 L5 (VSDT)

CAT 980 GC Wheel Loader Weight

Operator Environment

ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Operator Seat (Standard) Mechanical suspension operator seat, Cat Comfort (cloth)
Operator Seat (Optional) Air suspended operator seat, heated
HVAC Air conditioning (HVAC) with 10 vents and filter unit located outside of cab
Controls Pilot hydraulic controls, lift and tilt function; 2x single axis levers or joystick
Noise Level (interior) 74 dB(A)
Noise Level (exterior) 112 dB(A)

CAT 980 GC Wheel Loader Transmission Specs

Transmission

Type Powershift transmission (4F/4R), automatic (2-4) with kick-down 2-1 manual
Number of Forward Gears 4
Number of Reverse Gears 4
Max Forward Speed 24.7 mph (39.8 km/h)
Max Reverse Speed 24.7 mph (39.8 km/h)
Service Brakes Full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc brakes with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Parking Brake Electro-hydraulic park brake

CAT 980 GC Wheel Loader Dump Capacity

Hydraulic System

Type Load sensing hydraulics
Pump Type (Implement System) Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Flow Capacity (Implement System) 110 gal/min (415 L/min)
Maximum Operating Pressure (Implement System) 4090 psi (28200 kPa)
Pump Flow Capacity, 3rd Function (Optional) 66 gal/min (250 L/min)
Maximum Operating Pressure (Implement System, 3rd Function) 3000 psi (20700 kPa)

CAT 980 GC Wheel Loader Lift Capacity

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Raise from Carry Position 5.3 sec
Dump at Maximum Raise 1.7 sec
Lower, Empty, Float Down 3.1 sec
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time 10.1 sec

CAT 980 GC Wheel Loader Capacity

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 112.5 gal (426 L)
DEF Tank Capacity 5.6 gal (21 L)
Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter) 9.8 gal (37 L)
Cooling System Capacity 13.7 gal (52 L)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 40.4 gal (153 L)
Transmission Oil Capacity 20.3 gal (77 L)
Front Differential / Final Drives Fluid Capacity 22.2 gal (84 L)
Rear Differential / Final Drives Fluid Capacity 22.2 gal (84 L)
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