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980L

Medium Wheel Loaders

            The 980L Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to meet your expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and a long service life. This machine provides you increased power, incorporates a new shifting strategy and a lockup clutch torque converter that delivers smoother shifts, faster acceleration and increased travel speed when climbing a grade. This machine delivers the reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.    

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Net Power - ISO 9249 278 kW
Engine Model Cat C13
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric 303 kW
Operating Weight 30090 kg
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OVERVIEW

Setting the Standard in Loader Performance

FEATURES & BENEFITS

RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON

Cat® C13 engine offers increased power.Utilizing rigorous component design and machine validation processes results in unmatched reliability, durability and high uptime. Read more

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

Heavy-duty powershift transmission and axles handle extreme applications.Improved hydraulic hose routing reduces potential hose wear.Full flow hydraulic filtration system... Read more

BUILT TO PERFORM

Engine power increased by approximately 5% improves machine performance and response (compared to H Series).Lock-up clutch torque converter, combined with lock-to-lock sh... Read more

DO MORE WITH LESS FUEL

Up to 25% lower fuel consumption than H Series.*Power dense engine burns less fuel by providing power and torque when needed.Performance Series Buckets feature a longer f... Read more

DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

New best-in-class operator environment provides unmatched comfort, visibility, and efficiency.Intuitive, ergonomic controls keep operators focused on their work.Optional... Read more

SAFELY HOME EVERY DAY

Excellent cab access with wide door and stair-like steps.Floor to ceiling windshield, large mirrors with integrated spot mirrors and rear vision camera provide industry l... Read more

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

One-piece tilting hood with side and rear doors; hydraulic and electrical service centers make access fast and easy.Safe, ground level access to fuel fill and daily maint... Read more

TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE

Monitor, manage and enhance job site operations.Cat LINK Technologies: VisionLink® enables owners to access data wirelessly to monitor machine health, utilization and loc... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 980L

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Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249 278 kW
Engine Model Cat C13
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric 303 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric 278 kW
Displacement 12.5 l
Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm - ISO 14396 2172 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm 2040 N·m
Weights
Operating Weight 30090 kg
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m? general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Buckets
Bucket Capacities 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.5-16.0 yd³)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System 45 l
Crankcase 37 l
Transmission 77 l
Hydraulic Tank 153 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 84 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 84 l
Fuel Tank 426 l
Sound
Note (1) *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** 72 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 75 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 109 LWA***
Note (2) **For machines in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A)
Note (3) ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 78 dB(A)*
Transmission
Forward - 1 6.9 km/h
Forward - 2 13.3 km/h
Forward - 3 23.5 km/h
Forward - 4 39.5 km/h
Reverse - 1 7.8 km/h
Reverse - 2 15.2 km/h
Reverse - 3 26.9 km/h
Reverse - 4 39.5 km/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 933 mm roll radius.
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force 224 kN
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection 19565 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection 20796 kg
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 34300 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm 449 l/min
Implement Pump Type Variable Displacement Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 s
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 3746 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 61 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height 48 degrees
Ground Clearance 453 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 3813 mm
Maximum Width over Tires 3296 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 1900 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 2608 mm
Rack Back at Ground 40 degrees
Overall Length - Without Bucket 8214 mm
Wheel Base 3800 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4539 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires.
Tread Width 2440 mm
Height - Top of Hood 3110 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 3795 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 621 mm
Dimensions - High Lift
Overall Length - Without Bucket 8302 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 radial tires.
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 3746 mm
Maximum Width over Tires 3296 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 678 mm
Height - Top of Hood 3110 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 61 degrees
Rack Back at Ground 39 degrees
Height - Top of ROPS 3813 mm
Wheel Base 3800 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4760 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 1900 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height 48 degrees
Ground Clearance 453 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 2608 mm
Tread Width 2440 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 4010 mm
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range 4.2-12.2 m³ (5.5-16.0 yd³)

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Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 292 kW
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