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Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 982M ➔

The Caterpillar 982M is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling, quarry, aggregate, and industrial loading applications. Part of Caterpillar's M Series, the 982M features a powerful diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a reinforced frame built for demanding cycle work. It is commonly used for loading trucks, stockpiling, and moving bulk materials. The machine includes a spacious operator cab, advanced controls, and integrated technology options for productivity and machine monitoring. The Caterpillar 982M wheel loader is recognized for its balance of lifting capacity, breakout force, and fuel-efficient operation in heavy-duty environments.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	45,016.00 lbs ft (61,032.69 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	6 - 15.75 (4.6 - 12) Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	6.0 - 15.8 (4.6 - 12.1) Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine	C13 ACERT Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power	398 (297) Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	398 (297) Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C13 Starting 2021 Model Year
Full-Turn Tip Load	49,368.00 lbs (22,392.98 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height	11.1 (3.4) Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	5.1 (1.6) Starting 2016 Model Year
Net Power	386.00 hp (287.84 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	74,495.00 lbs (33,790.41 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	78,402 (35,563) Starting 2016 Model Year
Tip Load	54,640 (24,784) Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	23.3 / 24.9 mph Starting 2021 Model Year

Bucket

Dump Clearance at Max Raise

11.00 ft (3.35 m)

Engine

Net Power

392.00 hp (292.32 kw)

Operating Specifications

Rated Bucket Capacity

6.00-15.80 cu yd (4.59-12.08 cu m)

Weights

Operating Weight

78,382.00 lbs (35,553.52 kg)

Caterpillar 982Ms currently for sale

A 2019 Caterpillar 982M From Brandt Tractor LTD for $263,456.00 USD

A Caterpillar 982M From MacAllister Machinery – South for $245,000.00 USD

A 2017 Caterpillar 982M From Ziegler CAT for $239,900.00 USD

A 2020 Caterpillar 982M From Fabick Cat for $345,000.00 USD

A 2019 Caterpillar 982M From Fabick Cat for $320,000.00 USD

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