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Caterpillar 980G Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 980G ➔

The Caterpillar 980G is a heavy-duty wheel loader designed for construction, mining, and material handling applications. Featuring a robust engine and advanced hydraulic system, the 980G delivers high performance and fuel efficiency. Its durable frame and reinforced components ensure long service life under demanding conditions. The operator cabin offers enhanced visibility and ergonomic controls for improved productivity and safety. Equipped with a large bucket capacity, the Caterpillar 980G efficiently handles bulk materials such as soil, gravel, and aggregates. This wheel loader model supports various attachments, making it versatile for loading, lifting, and transport tasks in industrial environments.

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Axles

Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	22 in (55 cm)
Rear	Trunnion

Bucket

Breakout Force	47,277 lbs (21,445 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	6 cu yd (4 cu m)
Bucket Width	11 ft (3 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Bucket Capacity	8 cu yd (6 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	31 ft (9 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	5 ft (2 m)
Width Over Tires	11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement	891 cu in (14,601 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3406C DITA
Flywheel Power	300 hp (224 kw)
Gross Power	300 hp (224 kw)
Maximum Flywheel Power	300 hp (224 kw)
Net Power	323 hp (241 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	3.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise	6.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	12.2 seconds
Lower Time	3.4 seconds
Raise Time	6 seconds

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force	47,277 lbs (21,445 kg)
Dump Clearance	11 ft (3 m)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	10 gal (38 l)
Fuel Capacity	124 gal (470 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	55 gal (208 l)
Operating Weight	65,638 lbs (29,773 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn	40,005 lbs (18,146 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	44,767 lbs (20,306 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	21 gal (79 l)
Crankcase	10 gal (38 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	23 gal (87 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	21 gal (81 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	124 gal (469 l)
Hydraulic Tank	33 gal (125 l)
Transmission	16 gal (62 l)

Transmission

Forward - 1	4 mph (7 kph)
Forward - 2	8 mph (12 kph)
Forward - 3	14 mph (22 kph)
Forward - 4	23 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	23 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	27 mph (43 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Reverse - 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Reverse - 2	9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 3	15 mph (25 kph)
Reverse - 4	27 mph (43 kph)
Travel Speed	23 mph (37 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

65,078 lbs (29,519 kg)

Caterpillar 980Gs currently for sale

A Caterpillar 980G From MacAllister Machinery – South for $39,900.00 USD

A Caterpillar 980G From Thompson Tractor for $499,500.00 USD

A 2005 Caterpillar 980G From Schmidt Equipment Inc. for $68,900.00 USD

A 2005 Caterpillar 980G From United Construction & Forestry for $72,500.00 USD

A 1998 Caterpillar 980G From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

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