- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 10.83 ft / 3305 mm
- Breakout Force: 61425 lb / 273 kN
- Bucket Width: 11.59 ft / 3533 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 5.5 yd3 / 4.2 m3
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 980H
The Caterpillar 980H is a wheel loader of about 30.2 t, built around the C15 ACERT engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight66489.3 lb30159 kg
03Selected published values98
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 980H include published bucket capacity of 5.5 yd3 / 4.2 m3, published breakout force of 61425 lb / 273 kN, published operating weight of 66489.3 lb / 30159 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (10.83 ft / 3305 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (61425 lb / 273 kN) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (11.59 ft / 3533 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise10.83 ft3305 mm
Breakout Force61425 lb273 kN
Bucket Width11.59 ft3533 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped5.5 yd34.2 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck4.78 yd33.66 m3
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.45 ft441.96 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground31.08 ft9480 mm
Width Over Tires10.58 ft3227 mm
Height To Top Of Cab12.35 ft3765 mm
Wheelbase12.17 ft3700 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height14.78 ft4505 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump5.08 ft1554 mm
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe146.28 in3715.52 mm
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch72.84 in1850.14 mm
Centerline Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight8.18 ft2.5 m
B-Pin Height - Standard14.78 ft4.51 m
Height - Top Of Hood106.92 in2715.77 mm
Height - Top Of Rops12.35 ft3.77 m
Wheel Base12.14 ft3.71 m
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC15 ACERTC15 ACERT
Net Power318 hp237 kw
Gross Power355 hp264 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Max Torque1191 lb ft1615 Nm
Displacement928 cu in15.3 L
Bore5.4 in137.2 mm
Stroke6.8 in171.5 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249349 hp260.3 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349349 hp260.3 kw
Net Power - 80/1269/Eec353 hp263.3 kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995393 hp293.1 kw
Peak Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Net1244 lb ft1686.7 Nm
Operational
Operating Weight66489.3 lb30159 kg
Fuel Capacity127 gal479 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity66 gal250 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity10 gal37.9 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity22 gal83 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity16 gal62 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity23 gal87 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity23 gal87 L
Static Tipping Weight50201 lb22767 kg
Turning Radius26.1 ft7962 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation26 degrees26 degrees
Tire Size29.5-2529.5-25
Transmission
Transmission TypePowershiftPowershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward22.6 mph36.3 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse25.8 mph41.5 km/h
Forward - 14.1 mph6.6 km/h
Forward - 27.3 mph11.8 km/h
Forward - 312.9 mph20.8 km/h
Forward - 422.6 mph36.4 km/h
Reverse - 14.7 mph7.6 km/h
Reverse - 28.4 mph13.6 km/h
Reverse - 314.7 mph23.7 km/h
Reverse - 425.8 mph41.6 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight67294 lb30524.1 kg
Tires
TiresChoose from a variety of tires to match your application.Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.
Buckets
Maximum Bucket Capacity8 yd36.2 m3
Bucket Capacities3.8-6.1 m? 5.0-8.0 yd?3.8-6.1 m? 5.0-8.0 yd?
Bucket Width11.6 ft3.6 m
Capacity - Reference Bucket5.5 yd34.2 m3
Type - Reference BucketGP with teethGP with teeth
Breakout Force - Reference Bucket61372.9 lb27838.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting3000 psi20700 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity123 gal/min464 L/min
Raise Time6 sec6 sec
Dump Time2.1 sec2.1 sec
Lower Time3.4 sec3.4 sec
Pump TypeGearGear
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total11.5 s11.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down3.4 s3.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise6 s6 s
Pilot System - Pump Output122.58 gal/min122.58 gal/min
Bucket/Work Tool System - Relief Valve Setting3000 psi3000 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump2.1 s2.1 s
Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output123 gal/min123 gal/min
Axles
FrontFixed frontFixed front
RearOscillating +/- 13?Oscillating +/- 13?
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall21.7 in551.2 mm
Brakes
BrakesMeets required standards.Meets required standards.
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn42989 lb19499.5 kg
Dump Clearance10843.2 ft3305 m
Breakout Force44775 lb20309.6 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System22 gal83.3 L
Crankcase17 gal64.4 L
Hydraulic Tank33 gal125 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank66 gal249.9 L
Fuel Tank - Standard127 gal480.8 L
Transmission16 gal60.6 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front23 gal87.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear23 gal87.1 L
Cab
Rops/FopsMeets SAE and ISO standards.Meets SAE and ISO standards.
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