Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 980G

The Caterpillar 980G is a 29.8 t-class wheel loader with a 323 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight

Dimensions reference

Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height

02Operating Weight65638.3 lb29773 kg

03Selected published values57

Published highlights

Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 10.74 ft / 3271 mm
Breakout Force: 47277 lb / 47277 -
Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 5.5 yd3 / 4.21 m3
Bucket Width: 11.31 ft / 3447 mm

Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 980G include published bucket capacity of 5.5 yd3 / 4.21 m3, published breakout force of 47277 lb, published operating weight of 65638.3 lb / 29773 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes

Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (10.74 ft / 3271 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (47277 lb / 47277 -) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (5.5 yd3 / 4.21 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

02Specifications

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Bucket

Dump Clearance At Max Raise10.74 ft3271 mm

Breakout Force47277 lb47277 -

Bucket Capacity - Heaped5.5 yd34.21 m3

Bucket Width11.31 ft3447 mm

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.54 ft467 mm

Length With Bucket On Ground31.06 ft9465 mm

Width Over Tires10.67 ft3250 mm

Height To Top Of Cab12.31 ft3750 mm

Reach At Max Lift And Dump5.07 ft1545 mm

Engine

Engine Make22362236

Engine Model3406DITA3406DITA

Net Power323 hp240.9 kw

Gross Power300 hp223.8 kw

Displacement891 cu in14.7 L

Flywheel Power300 hp223.8 kw

Maximum Flywheel Power300 hp223.8 kw

Operational

Operating Weight65638.3 lb29773 kg

Fuel Capacity124.2 gal470 L

Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity55 gal208 L

Engine Oil Fluid Capacity10 gal37.9 L

Static Tipping Weight44767.1 lb20306 kg

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears44

Number Of Reverse Gears44

Max Speed - Forward23.3 mph37.4 km/h

Max Speed - Reverse26.6 mph42.8 km/h

Travel Speed23.2 mph37.4 km/h

Forward - 14.4 mph7.1 km/h

Forward - 27.7 mph12.3 km/h

Forward - 313.5 mph21.6 km/h

Forward - 423.3 mph37.5 km/h

Reverse - 15 mph8 km/h

Reverse - 28.7 mph14.1 km/h

Reverse - 315.3 mph24.7 km/h

Reverse - 426.6 mph42.8 km/h

Weights

Operating Weight65078 lb29518.9 kg

Buckets

Maximum Bucket Capacity7.5 yd35.8 m3

Hydraulic System

Raise Time6 sec6 sec

Dump Time2 sec2 sec

Lower Time3.4 sec3.4 sec

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total12.2 s12.2 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down3.4 s3.4 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise6.8 s6.8 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump2 s2 s

Axles

FrontFixedFixed

RearTrunnionTrunnion

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall21.7 in550 mm

Operating Specifications

Static Tipping Load - Full Turn40005 lb18146 kg

Dump Clearance10.8 ft3.3 m

Breakout Force47277 lb21444.5 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System20.9 gal79.1 L

Crankcase10.1 gal38.1 L

Hydraulic Tank33.1 gal125 L

Hydraulic System - Including Tank55 gal208.1 L

Fuel Tank - Standard124 gal469.4 L

Transmission16.4 gal62.1 L

Differential - Final Drives - Front23 gal87 L

Differential - Final Drives - Rear21.4 gal81.1 L

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