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Caterpillar

980K

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
66,489 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
5.49 yd³
Gross Power
355.0 hp
Net Power
369.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight66,489 lb
Fuel Capacity127.0 gal
Tire Size29.5-25
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity66.0 gal
Static Tipping Weight50,201 lb
Operating Voltage24 V
Turning Radius313 in
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity10.0 gal
Rear Axle Oscillation26 °
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 A
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity23.0 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity23.0 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity22.0 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity16.0 gal
Breakout Force53,548 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C13 ACERT
Displacement763 in³
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Gross Power355.0 hp
Net Power369.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
Stroke6 in
Bore5 in
Net Power - ISO 9249369.0 hp
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396402.0 hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - Metric373.0 hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269369.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight68,862 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity123.0 gal/min
Raise Time6.0 s
Lower Time3.4 s
Dump Time2.1 s
Relief Valve Setting3,000 psi
Pump TypeGear
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total11.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down3.3 s
Steering System - Pump TypePiston
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure4,496 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise1.7 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position6.4 s
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow79.3 gal/min
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure3,000 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance18 in
Height - Top of Cab149 in
Wheelbase146 in
Width Over Tires127 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump61 in
Length with Bucket on Ground373 in
Hinge Pin - Max Height178 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward22.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse25.8 mph
Transmission TypePowershift
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4

Brakes & Steering

Brakes & Steering specifications
BrakesMeet OSHA SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPS/FOPSMeets SAE and ISO standards

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
TiresChoices
Note (1)Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Note (2)Other special tires are available on request.
Note (3)In certain applications the loader's productive capabilities might exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-) capabilities.

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped5.49 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck4.80 yd³
Dump Clearance at Max Raise131 in
Breakout Force61,425 lb
Bucket Width139 in
Bucket Capacities5.24 – 16.00 yd³

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System16.6 gal
Transmission17.4 gal
Crankcase9.8 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front22.2 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear22.2 gal
Hydraulic Tank44.9 gal
Fuel Tank - Standard118.1 gal

Axles

Axles specifications
FrontFixed
RearOscillating ?13 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall22 in

Sound

Sound specifications
StandardsStandards

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