CAT 980K Wheel Loader Specs, Weight & Dimensions

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Loader Performance

CAT 980K Bucket Type	Rock, Pin On	HD Rock, Pin On	Light Material, Pin On
Edge Type	Teeth and Segments	Teeth and Segments	Bolt-On Edges
Bucket Capacity, Rated	5.86 yd3 (4.48 m3)	7.07 yd3 (5.41 m3)	10.73 yd3 (8.20 m3)
Bucket Capacity, Struck	4.48 yd3 (3.43 m3)	6.33 yd3 (4.84 m3)	8.46 yd3 (6.47 m3)
Bucket Width	137.9 in (3504 mm)	143.5 in (3645 mm)	145.2 in (3688 mm)
Dump Clearance at Maximum Lift and 45° Discharge	120.1 in (3051 mm)	115.7 in (2941 mm)	114.8 in (2917 mm)
Reach at Maximum Lift and 45° Discharge	70.0 in (1788 mm)	77.4 in (1965 mm)	66.9 in (1700 mm)
Reach at Level Lift Arm and Bucket Level	131.9 in (3359 mm)	140.2 in (3561 mm)	134.3 in (3411 mm)
Digging Depth	4.1 in (106 mm)	3.0 in (77 mm)	4.3 in (108 mm)
Overall Length	324.4 in (9843 mm)	330.0 in (10,051 mm)	389.1 in (9883 mm)
Overall Height with Bucket at Maximum Lift	244.1 in (6204 mm)	251.2 in (6378 mm)	257.3 in (6536 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle with Bucket at Carry Position	631.7 in (16093 mm)	643.3 in (16340 mm)	639.1 in (16234 mm)
Static Tipping Load, Straight (ISO)	48238 lb (21886 kg)	45601 lb (20690 kg)	45887 lb (20819 kg)
Static Tipping Load, Straight (Rigid Tire)	51270 lb (23262 kg)	48644 lb (22070 kg)	49012 lb (22238 kg)
Static Tipping Load, Articulated (ISO)	42469 lb (19269 kg)	39871 lb (18090 kg)	40318 lb (18293 kg)
Static Tipping Load, Articulated (Rigid Tire)	45172 lb (20495 kg)	42589 lb (19323 kg)	43125 lb (19567 kg)
Breakout Force	49824 lbf (221 kN)	46121 lbf (205 kN)	41956 lbf (186 kN)
Operating Weight	70819 lb (32132 kg)	72504 lb (32897 kg)	70156 lb (31831 kg)

1. Height to Top of ROPS	150.0 in (3809 mm)
2. Height to Top of Exhaust Pipe	147.1 in (3737 mm)
3. Height to Top of Hood	122.4 in (3109 mm)
4. Ground Clearance with 29.5R25	18.1 in (460 mm)
5. B-Pin Height, Standard	178.7 in (4539 mm)
5. B-Pin Height, High-Lift	187.4 in (4760 mm)
6. Center Line of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight	98.8 in (2510 mm)
7. Wheelbase	145.7 in (3700 mm)
8. B-Pin Height @ Carry, Standard	26.5 in (673 mm)
9. Center Line of Rear Axle to Hitch	72.8 in (1850 mm)
10. Rack Back @ Maximum Lift	61°
11. Dump Angle @ Maximum Lift	52°
12. Rack Back @ Carry	49°
13. Rack Back @ Ground	41°
14. Height to Center Line of Axle	34.8 in (885 mm)
15. Lift Arm Clearance	149.4 in (3795 mm)
15. Lift Arm Clearance @ High Lift	159.1 in (4041 mm)
16. Clearance Circle to Outside of Tires	282.8 in (7183 mm)
17. Clearance Circle to Inside of Tires	152.6 in (3875 mm)
18. Width Over Tires	130.2 in (3307 mm)
19. Clearance Circle to Outside Edge of Counterweight	281.9 in (7160 mm)

All dimensions are approximate and based on L4 Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 Radial tires.

Number of Cylinders	6
Engine Make	Caterpillar
Engine Model	CAT C13 ACERT
Displacement	762.8 cu in (12.6 L)
Bore	5.1 in (130 mm)
Stroke	6.2 in (157 mm)
Gross Power	406 hp (303 kw)
Net Power	369 hp (274 kw)
Power Measured @	1600 rpm
Peak Torque	1541 lb ft (2089 Nm)
Torque Measured @	1300 rpm
Fuel System	High-pressure Mechanical Electronic Unit Injector (MEUI-C)
Lubrication System	Gear driven oil pump
Cooling System	Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
Air Cleaner	Precleaner, engine air intake
Aftertreatment	Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Aspiration	Turbocharged and Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Emission Standards	US EPA Tier 4 Interim + EU Stage IIIB

Operating Weight	68862 lb (31244 kg)
Bucket Capacities	5.25 to 16.0 yd3 (4.0 to 12.2 m3)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator	150 amps
Battery	4x 12 V, CCA 1000
Lighting System	4x halogen work lights; 2x halogen roading lights (with signals); 2x halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
Standard Tire Size	29.5-25
Recommended Tires	29.5R25 VMT BS L3 Radial 29.5R25 XHA2 MX L3 Radial 29.5R25 XLDD1 MX L4 Radial 29.5R25 VSNT BS L4 Radial 29.5R25 VSDL BS L5 Radial 29.5R25 XLDD2 MX L5 Radial 29.5R25 X MINE D2 MX L5 Radial

ROPS	SAE J1040 APR88 and ISO 3471:1994
FOPS	SAE J231 JAN81 and ISO:1992 Level II
Operator Seat	Air suspension seat with 6-way adjustable Cat Optimized Seating System
Seat Belt	Retractable seat belt, 2 in (51 mm) wide
HVAC	Air conditioner, heater, and defroster (auto temp and fan)
Noise Level (interior)	72 dB(A)
Noise Level (exterior)	109 dB(A)

Transmission Type	Powershift transmission with torque converter
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Max Forward Speed	22.6 mph (42.8 km/h)
Max Reverse Speed	24.9 mph (40.0 km/h)

Front Axle	Fixed
Rear Axle Oscillating	±13°
Axle Oil Cooler	Optional
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall	21.6 in (548 mm)
Service Brakes	Full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Parking Brake	Electro-hydraulic park brake
Brakes Standards	Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Type	Load sensing hydraulics
Implement System Pump Type	Gear
Pump Flow Capacity	121.5 gal/min (460 L/min)
Pump Flow Capacity, 3rd Function (Optional)	79.3 gal/min (300 L/min)
Maximum Operating Pressure (Implement System)	4496 psi (31000 kPa)
Maximum Operating Pressure (Implement System, 3rd Function)	3000 psi (20700 kPa)
Steering System Pump Type	Piston

Fuel Tank Capacity	118.1 gal (447 L)
Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter)	9.8 gal (37 L)
Cooling System Capacity	16.6 gal (63 L)
Hydraulic System Capacity (w/ tank)	73.9 gal (280 L)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	44.9 gal (170 L)
Transmission Oil Capacity	17.4 gal (66 L)
Front Axle/Differential Fluid Capacity	22.2 gal (84 L)
Rear Axle/Differential Fluid Capacity	22.2 gal (84 L)
Central Lubrication System	1.06 gal (4 L)