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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) |

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 |

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) |

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) |

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 |

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) |

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 |

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) |