CAT 980K Wheel Loader

Bucket

Dump Clearance At Max Raise 10.83 ft in (3305 mm)
Bucket Capacity – Heaped 5.5 yd3 (4.2 m3)
Bucket Capacity – Struck 4.78 yd3 (3.66 m3)
Bucket Width 11.59 ft in (3533 mm)
Breakout Force 61425 lb (273 kN)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1.45 ft in (442 mm)
Length With Bucket On Ground 31.08 ft in (9480 mm)
Width Over Tires 10.58 ft in (3227 mm)
Height To Top Of Cab 12.35 ft in (3765 mm)
Wheelbase 12.17 ft in (3700 mm)
Hinge Pin – Max Height 14.78 ft in (4505 mm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 5.08 ft in (1554 mm)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 6
Engine Make CAT
Engine Model C15 ACERT
Net Power 369 hp (275.2 kw)
Gross Power 355 hp (264 kw)
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm
Max Torque 1191 lb ft (1615 Nm)
Displacement 762.8 cu in (12.6 L)
Bore 5.1 in (129.6 mm)
Stroke 6.2 in (157.5 mm)
Net Power – Iso 9249 369 hp (275.2 kw)
Engine Model Cat? C13 ACERT?
Maximum Net Power – 1,600 Rpm – Iso 9249 – Metric 373 hp (278.2 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,600 Rpm – Sae J1349 – Metric 373 hp (278.2 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,600 Rpm – Sae J1349 369 hp (275.2 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,600 Rpm – Iso 9249 369 hp (275.2 kw)
Peak Gross Torque – 1,300 Rpm – Sae J1995 1541 lb ft (2089.4 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 Rpm – Eec 80/1269 369 hp (275.2 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,600 Rpm – Sae J1995 406 hp (302.8 kw)
Peak Net Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Sae J1349 1445 lb ft (1959.2 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 Rpm – Eec 80/1269 – Metric 373 hp (278.2 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,600 Rpm – Sae J1995 – Metric 412 hp (307.3 kw)
Power – Iso 14396 402 hp (299.8 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – Iso 14396 402 hp (299.8 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – Iso 14396 (Metric) 408 hp (304.3 kw)

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 66489.3 lb (30159 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity 127 gal (479 L)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 66 gal (250 L)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 10 gal (37.9 L)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 22 gal (83 L)
Transmission Fluid Capacity 16 gal (62 L)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 23 gal (87 L)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 23 gal (87 L)
Static Tipping Weight 50201 lb (22767 kg)
Turning Radius 26.1 ft in (7962 mm)
Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation 26 degrees
Tire Size 29.5-25

Transmission

Transmission Type Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed – Forward 22.6 mph (36.3 km/h)
Max Speed – Reverse 25.8 mph (41.5 km/h)
Standard Torque Converter – Forward 1 4.2 mph (6.8 km/h)
Standard Torque Converter – Forward 2 7.5 mph (12.1 km/h)
Standard Torque Converter – Forward 3 13.4 mph (21.6 km/h)
Standard Torque Converter – Forward 4 23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)
Standard Torque Converter – Reverse 1 4.8 mph (7.8 km/h)
Standard Torque Converter – Reverse 2 8.6 mph (13.9 km/h)
Standard Torque Converter – Reverse 3 15.2 mph (24.5 km/h)
Standard Torque Converter – Reverse 4 26.6 mph (42.9 km/h)
Lockup Torque Converter – Forward 1 4.3 mph (7 km/h)
Lockup Torque Converter – Forward 2 8.1 mph (13.1 km/h)
Lockup Torque Converter – Forward 3 14.3 mph (23.1 km/h)
Lockup Torque Converter – Forward 4 25.3 mph (40.8 km/h)
Lockup Torque Converter – Reverse 1 4.9 mph (7.9 km/h)
Lockup Torque Converter – Reverse 2 9.2 mph (14.9 km/h)
Lockup Torque Converter – Reverse 3 16.2 mph (26.1 km/h)
Lockup Torque Converter – Reverse 4 24.9 mph (40.1 km/h)

Weights

Operating Weight 68862 lb (31235.3 kg)

Tires

Note (1) CAT 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.
Tires Choices
Choices (1) 29.5R25 VMT BS L3 Radial; 29.5R25 XHA2 MX L3 Radial; 29.5R25 VSDL BS L5 Radial
Choices (2) 29.5R25 XLDD2 MX L5 Radial; 29.5R25 X MINE D2 MX L5 Radial
Note (3) In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities might exceed the tires’ tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.

Buckets

Bucket Capacities 4.00 to 12.20 m3 (5.25 to 16.00 yd3)

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting 3000 psi (20700 kPa)
Pump Flow Capacity 123 gal/min (464 L/min)
Raise Time 6 sec
Dump Time 2.1 sec
Lower Time 3.4 sec

Axles

Front Fixed
Rear Oscillating ?13 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Type Gear

Axles

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall 21.6 in (548.7 mm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time – Total 11.4 s
Implement System – Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Lower, Empty, Float Down 3.3 s
Implement System – Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm 121.5 gal/min
Steering System – Pump Type Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Raise From Carry Position 6.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Dump, At Maximum Raise 1.7 s
Implement System – Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow 79.3 gal/min
Implement System – Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure 3000 psi

Brakes

Brakes Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force 53548 lb (24289 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full 37 Degrees Turn – Iso 14397-1* 42464 lb (19261.4 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full 37 Degrees Turn – Rigid Tires** 45148 lb (20478.8 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 16.6 gal (62.9 L)
Crankcase 9.8 gal (37.1 L)
Hydraulic Tank 44.9 gal (170 L)
Fuel Tank – Standard 118.1 gal (447.1 L)
Transmission 17.4 gal (65.9 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Front 22.2 gal (84.1 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 22.2 gal (84.1 L)

Sound

Standards Standards
Pressure Level The dynamic operator sound pressure level for a standard machine is 72 dB(A) with a cooling fan speed set at 70% of max value.
Power Level The sound power level that is labeled on the machine is 109 LWA.

Cab

ROPS/FOPS Meets SAE and ISO standards
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