CATERPILLAR 980C WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 980C is a heavy-duty wheel loader engineered for efficient material handling, equipped with a robust 270 hp (201 kW) 3406 engine with an 891 cu in displacement. Its bucket features a 5.3 cubic yard (4 m³) heaped capacity and a width of 11.1 ft (3 m), delivering a breakout force of 58,880 lbs (26,708 kg). The loader offers a dump clearance of 10.5 ft (3 m) at maximum raise, with a reach of 4.4 ft (1 m) at max lift and dump. The machine's dimensions include a height to the top of the cab at 12.6 ft (4 m) and an overall length with the bucket on the ground of 28.3 ft (9 m). The hydraulic system supports rapid cycle times with a dump time of 2 seconds, a lower time of 3.4 seconds, and a raise time of 7.3 seconds. Operating specifications include a fuel capacity of 105.7 gallons (397 liters) and hydraulic fluid capacity of 55 gallons (208 liters). The wheel loader's static tipping weight stands at 40,763.5 lbs (18,490 kg), featuring 26.5-25 20 PR L-4 tires for terrain adaptability. Transmission offers four forward and four reverse gears, enabling a maximum forward speed of 15.3 mph (24 kph) and a maximum reverse speed of 24.7 mph (39 kph). This configuration provides a balanced combination of power, reach, and maneuverability suited for versatile loading tasks in demanding construction and mining environments.