The Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and Performance Series Buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 980 GC the right choice for your business.
| Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 393hp |
| ISO 9249:2007 (DIN) | 398 hp (metric) |
| Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 420hp |
| ISO 14396:2002 (DIN) | 426 hp (metric) |
| Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 425hp |
| Engine Model | Cat C13A |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 | 1612ft·lbf |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1627ft·lbf |
| Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1539ft·lbf |
| Bore | 5.12in |
| Stroke | 6.18in |
| Displacement | 763in³ |
| Note (1) | Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards. |
| Note (2) | The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. |
| Note (3) | Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels |
| Operating Weight* | 65610lb |
| Note (1) | *Weight based on a machine configuration with standard ambient cooling, open differential axles, Maxam MS405 L4 tires, standard counterweight, full fluids, operator and 5.5 m³ (7.2 yd³) bucket with BOCE. |
| Bucket Capacities | 4.3 - 5.8 m³ (5.75 - 7.5 yd³) |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing |
| Implement System – Maximum Flow @ 2,250 rpm | 110gal(US)/min |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4090psi |
| Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function | 66gpm |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function | 3000psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position | 5.3s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time – Dump at Maximum Raise | 1.7s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 3.1s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time | 10.1s |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 42441lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 45089lb |
| Breakout Force | 47660lbf |
| 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. |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 74dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 112dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | 74dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 109dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives |
| Note (2) | EU Noise Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 |
| Forward - 1 | 4.1mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.7mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 7.9mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.7mile/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.7mile/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 913 mm (36 in) roll radius. |
| Fuel Tank | 112.5gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 5.6gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 13.7gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 9.8gal (US) |
| Transmission | 20.3gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 22.2gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 22.2gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 40.4gal (US) |
| 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 Warning Potential = 1430), the system con |
| Rack Back at Ground | 292 |
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