980
980 Wheel Loader
The Cat® 980 Wheel Loader is built to dominate demanding jobs with strength, smarts, and staying power. Its advanced systems help operators load faster with precision, while its durable design and extended service intervals keep it running shift after shift. Whether you're moving heavy rock, working in the pit, or powering through tough terrain, the 980 is ready to deliver—every time.
980
The Cat® 980 Wheel Loader is built to dominate demanding jobs with strength, smarts, and staying power. Its advanced systems help operators load faster with precision, while its durable design and extended service intervals keep it running shift after shift. Whether you're moving heavy rock, working in the pit, or powering through tough terrain, the 980 is ready to deliver—every time.
- Specifications
- Standard / Optional Features
- Long Name -980 Wheel Loader
- Name -980
- Brand -Cat
- Status -Current
- Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 - 420 hp / 313 kW
- Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 - 426 hp (metric)
- Engine Model - Cat® C13
- Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014 - 425 hp / 317 kW
- Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014 - 431 hp (metric)
- Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 - 393 hp / 293 kW
- Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 - 398 hp (metric)
- Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 - 1612 lbf·ft / 2185 N·m
- Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 - 1627 lbf·ft / 2206 kW
- Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 - 1539 lbf·ft / 2086 N·m
- Displacement - 763 in³ / 12.5 l
- Emissions - Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
- Biodiesel Capability - Up to B20¹
- Note (1) - The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
- Note (2) - ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels**up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ***100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" (SEBU6250) for details. *While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).
- Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 - 1612 lb/ft / 2185 N·m
- Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 - 1539 lb/ft / 2086 N·m
- Note (3) - Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
- Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 - 1627 lb/ft / 2206 N·m
- Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 - 425 hp / 317 kW
- Displacement - 12.5 L
- Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 - 429 hp / 313 kW
- Operating Weight - 66877 lb / 30344 kg
- Note - Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
- Forward - 1 - 4.3 mile/h / 6.9 km/h
- Forward - 2 - 8.3 mile/h / 13.3 km/h
- Forward - 3 - 14.6 mile/h / 23.5 km/h
- Forward - 4 - 24.5 mile/h / 39.5 km/h
- Reverse - 1 - 4.8 mile/h / 7.8 km/h
- Reverse - 2 - 9.4 mile/h / 15.2 km/h
- Reverse - 3 - 16.7 mile/h / 26.9 km/h
- Reverse - 4 - 24.5 mile/h / 39.5 km/h
- Note - Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
- Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 - 72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
- Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 - 112 dB(A) / 112 dB(A)
- Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ - 72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
- Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² - 109 dB(A) / 109 dB(A)
- Note (1) - ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
- Note (2) - ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
- Air Conditioning - The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons).
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection - 43432 lb / 19706 kg
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection - 46208 lb / 20965 kg
- Breakout Force - 51008 lbf / 227 kN
- Note (1) - For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.”
- Note (2) - Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Fuel Tank - 112.5 gal (US) / 426 l
- DEF Tank - 5.5 gal (US) / 21 l
- Cooling System - 13.7 gal (US) / 52 l
- Crankcase - 9.8 gal (US) / 37 l
- Transmission - 20.3 gal (US) / 77 l
- Differential - Final Drives - Front - 22.2 gal (US) / 84 l
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear - 22.2 gal (US) / 84 l
- Hydraulic Tank - 40.4 gal (US) / 153 l
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm - 119 gpm / 449 L/min
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure - 4975 psi / 34300 kPa
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total - 10.1 s / 10.1 s
- Height - Top of Hood - 10.08 ft / 3064 mm
- Height - Top of ROPS - 12.58 ft / 3829 mm
- Ground Clearance - 1.42 ft / 456 mm
- Wheel Base - 12.5 ft / 3800 mm
- Overall Length - Without Bucket - 26.83 ft / 8155 mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height - 2 ft / 632 mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 14.92 ft / 4554 mm
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift - 12.67 ft / 3881 mm
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift - 61 ° / 61 °
- Rack Back - Carry Height - 48 ° / 48 °
- Width over Tires (Loaded) - 10.75 ft / 3260 mm
- Tread Width - 8 ft / 2440 mm
- Note - All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
- Rack Back - Carry Height - 50 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift - 61 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground - 40 degrees
- Height - Top of Hood - 10.08 ft / 3064 mm
- Height - Top of ROPS - 12.58 ft / 3829 mm
- Ground Clearance - 1.42 ft / 456 mm
- Wheel Base - 12.5 ft / 3800 mm
- Overall Length - Without Bucket - 27.42 ft / 8355 mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height - 2.17 ft / 682 mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15.58 ft / 4775 mm
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift - 13.5 ft / 4125 mm
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift - 61 ° / 61 °
- Rack Back - Carry Height - 50 ° / 50 °
- Width over Tires (Loaded) - 10.75 ft / 3260 mm
- Tread Width - 8 ft / 2440 mm
- Note - All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
- Rack Back - Carry Height - 50 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground - 40 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift - 61 degrees
Standard Equipment
- note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- operator environment
- Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
- Door, remote opening system
- EH implement controls, parking brake
- Steering, joystick
- Seat, cloth, air suspension
- Touchscreen display
- Keypad, programmable buttons
- Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
- Sun visor, front and rear retractable
- Windows, front, safety laminated rounded glass
- powertrain
- Cat® C13 engine
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
- Engine, air precleaner
- Axles, open differentials
- Transmission, planetary, automatic powershift
- Torque converter with lock-up
- Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
- Integrated Braking System (IBS)
- Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
- Brake pedal neutralizer with decel function
- electrical
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearview lights
- hydraulics
- Implement system, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
- Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
- Ride control, dual accumulators
- Oil sampling valves, Cat XT hoses
- linkage
- Standard lift, Z-bar
- Kickouts: lift and tilt
- monitoring system
- Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
- Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings and messages)
- Maintenance reminders
- onboard technologies
- Autodig with auto set tires
- Operator ID and machine security
- Application profiles
- Job aids
- Controls help and eOMM (Not available in all languages)
- Cat Payload
- Key Features Inform
- Bucket Carry Display Widget
- Remote Flash
- safety
- Seat belt reminder
- 2-point seat belt
- Rear vision camera
- Window cleaning platform, front
Optional Equipment
- note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- operator environment
- Footrest
- HMU steering wheel
- Implement joystick (2V, 3V only)
- Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
- Entertainment radio (DAB+)
- CB radio ready
- Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
- Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
- Mirrors, heated
- Windows, front, heavy duty
- Full cab window guard
- powertrain
- Turbine, air precleaner
- Radiator, high debris
- Cooling fan, reversible
- Axles, limited slip differential(s)
- Axles, ecology drains, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
- Axles, oil cooler
- Heafy-duty transmission
- electrical
- Cold start, 120V or 240V
- Lights: LED
- hydraulics
- 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
- Quick coupler control
- linkage
- High lift, Z-bar
- monitoring system
- Tire pressure monitor
- onboard technologies
- Cat Advanced Payload
- Cat Payload for Trade (Available in Europe and Australia. Country certifications vary. Contact your Cat dealer for more information.)
- Cat Payload Printer with E-ticket
- safety
- 4-point seat belt (kit)
- Rear vision camera, dedicated
- Surround vision, dedicated
- Window cleaning platform, front
- Collision warning system
- Collision mitigation system
- Reverse strobe lights (Not compatible with roading arrangements)
- Warning beacon
- Secondary steering system, electrical (Standard where mandated)
- Wheel chocks
- Remote control
- additional equipment
- Cat Autolube system
- Fenders, extensions or roading
- Guards: powertrain, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
- Biodegradable hydraulic oil
- High-speed oil change system
- Rear cab access
- Single Life Cutting Edge GET
- Toolbox
- special configurations
- Aggregate handler
- Waste and industrial
- Forestry
- Steel mill
- Block handler
