CAT 980G Wheel Loader

Loader Performance

Static Tipping Load 44291 lb (20090 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full Turn 39926 lb (18110 kg)
Breakout Force 54404 lbf (242 kN)
Standard Bucket Capacity 6.0 yd3 (4.6 m3)
Standard Bucket Capacity, Struck 5.1 yd3 (3.9 m3)
Standard Bucket Width 135.7 in (3447 mm)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise 130.2 in (3306 mm)
Bucket Pin at Maximum Lift (Standard) 177.4 in (4505 mm)
Bucket Pin at Maximum Lift (High Lift Option) 186.1 in (4727 mm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 58.7 in (1491 mm)
Digging Depth 5.7 in (145 mm)

CAT 980G Wheel Loader Bucket Capacity

Dimensions

Length w/ Bucket on Ground* 365.9 in (9294 mm)
Width Over Bucket 135.7 in (3447 mm)
Width Over Tires 125.7 in (3192 mm)
Height to Top of Cab 147.8 in (3753 mm)
Wheelbase 145.7 in (3700 mm)
Ground Clearance 18.4 in (467 mm)

* Bolt-on Cutting Edge GP Bucket 6 yd3 (4.6 m3)

Tire Size

Tire Type Tire Size
Standard 29.5-R25 XHA 1 STAR L-3
Rock 26.5-R25 L-3, 29.5-25 22PR L-3, 26.5-25 20PR L-3
Traction Rock 29.5-R25 GP2B L-2/L-3, 29.5-R25 RL2+, 26.5-R25 L-2/3
Extra Deep Tread 29.5-R25 XLDD2 1 STAR L-5, 29.5-R25 XMINE D2, 29.5-25 22PR L-5, 26.5-25 20PR L-5

Engine Details

Number of Cylinders 6
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model CAT 3406C DITA
Displacement 893 cu in (14.64 L)
Bore 5.4 in (137 mm)
Stroke 6.5 in (165 mm)
Gross Power 321 hp (239 kw)
Net Power 300 hp (224 kw)
Power Measured @ 2100 rpm
Peak Torque 1230 lb ft (1668 Nm)
Torque Measured @ 1000 rpm
Torque Rise 46%
Fuel System Direct injection with individual adjustment-free injection pumps and valves
Lubrication System Pressure lubrication with full-flow, filtered oil and heat exchanger oil cooler
Air Cleaner Dry-type air cleaner with primary and secondary elements with automatic dust ejector and service indicator
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled

CAT 980G Wheel Loader Specs

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 65078 lb (29519 kg)
Static Tipping Load 44291 lb (20090 kg)
Bucket Capacity 5.0 – 7.5 yd3 (3.8 – 5.7 m3)
Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator 70 amps
Battery 2x 12 V, 100 Ah, CCA 750, RC: 165 min, 31 BCI
Starter 24 V, 11 teeth, 11.4 hp (8.5 kw)
Operator Station Cab with ROPS (ISO 3471:1994) + FOPS (ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II)
Controls (Standard) 2 lever control. Lift circuit 4 positions: raise, hold, lower and float
Controls (Optional) 3 lever control
Steering Full hydraulic load sensing steering
Noise Level (interior) 75 dB(A)
Noise Level (exterior) 107 dB(A)
Standard Tire Size 29.5-R25

Transmission

Type Power shift transmission with Variable Shift Control
Number of Gears 4F / 4R
Max Forward Speed 23.3 mph (37.4 km/h)
Max Reverse Speed 26.6 mph (42.8 km/h)
Service Brakes Four wheel, hydraulic, oil cooled, multiple-disc brakes, completely enclosed, self adjusting with modulated engagement
Neutralizer Lockout Transmission neutralizer lockout switch lets the operator shut the neutralizer off, allowing the left pedal to work as a brake only
Parking Brake Spring applied, oil-released, dry drum brake, mounted on transmission output shaft for manual operation
Final Drives Planetary reduction at each wheel

CAT 980G Wheel Loader Weight

Axles

Front Axle Fixed
Rear Axle Trunnion
Rear Axle Oscillating ±13°
Maximum Single – Wheel Rise and Fall 21.7 in (550 mm)

Hydraulic System

Type Electro-hydraulic completely enclosed system provide low-effort, finger-tip bucket/work tool control
Pump Type Positive-displacement hydraulic pumps
Pump Flow (Implement) 126.8 gal/min (480 L/min)
Relief Valve Setting (Implement) 3002 psi (20700 kPa)
Pump Flow (Pilot) 5.6 gal/min (21 L/min)
Relief Valve Setting (Pilot) 500 psi (3450 kPa)

Hydraulic Circle Time

Raise Time 6.8 sec
Dump Time 2.0 sec
Lower, Empty, Float Down Time 3.4 sec
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time 12.2 sec

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 124 gal (470 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 10.4 gal (38 L)
Cooling System Capacity 20.9 gal (79 L)
Transmission Oil Capacity 16.4 gal (62 L)
Front Differential + Final Drives 23 gal (87 L)
Rear Differential + Final Drives 21.4 gal (81 L)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 33 gal (125 L)
Hydraulic System Capacity (w/ tank) 55 gal (208 L)
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