Caterpillar 980K Wheel Loader

Axles

Front Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall 22 in (55 cm)
Rear Oscillating ?13 degrees

Brakes

Brakes Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Bucket

Breakout Force 61,425 lbs (27,862 kg)
Bucket Capacities 5-16 cu yd (4-12 cu m)
Bucket Capacity – heaped 6 cu yd (4 cu m)
Bucket Capacity – struck 5 cu yd (4 cu m)
Bucket Width 12 ft (4 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise 11 ft (3 m)

Cab

ROPS/FOPS Meets SAE and ISO standards

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 2 ft (0 m)
Height – Top of Cab 12 ft (4 m)
Hinge Pin – Max Height 15 ft (5 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground 31 ft (9 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 5 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase 12 ft (4 m)
Width Over Tires 11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Bore 5 in (13 cm)
Displacement 763 cu in (12,500 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C13 ACERT
Gross Power 355 hp (265 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – ISO 14396 402 hp (300 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 rpm – EEC 80/1269 369 hp (275 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 rpm – EEC 80/1269 – Metric 373 hp (278 kw)
Net Power 369 hp (275 kw)
Net Power – ISO 9249 369 hp (275 kw)
Number of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm
Stroke 6 in (16 cm)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time 2.1 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Dump, at Maximum Raise 1.7 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Lower, Empty, Float Down 3.3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Raise from Carry Position 6.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Total 11.4 seconds
Implement System – Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi
Implement System – Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow 79 gpm (300 lpm)
Implement System – Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure 3000 psi
Lower Time 3.4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity 123 gpm (466 lpm)
Pump Type Gear
Raise Time 6 seconds
Relief Valve Setting 3000 psi
Steering System – Pump Type Piston

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 80 amps
Breakout Force 53,548 lbs (24,289 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 22 gal (83 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 10 gal (38 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 23 gal (87 l)
Fuel Capacity 127 gal (481 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 66 gal (250 l)
Operating Voltage 24 volts
Operating Weight 66,489 lbs (30,159 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation 26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 23 gal (87 l)
Static Tipping Weight 50,201 lbs (22,771 kg)
Tire Size 29.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity 16 gal (61 l)
Turning Radius 26 ft (8 m)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 17 gal (63 l)
Crankcase 10 gal (37 l)
Differential – Final Drives – Front 22 gal (84 l)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 22 gal (84 l)
Fuel Tank – Standard 118 gal (447 l)
Hydraulic Tank 45 gal (170 l)
Transmission 17 gal (66 l)

Sound

Standards Standards

Tires

Note (1) Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Note (2) Other special tires are available on request.
Note (3) In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities might exceed the tires’ tonnes-km/h (ton-) capabilities.
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Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 23 mph (36 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 26 mph (42 kph)
Number of Forward Gears 4
Number of Reverse Gears 4
Transmission Type Powershift

Weights

Operating Weight 68,862 lbs (31,235 kg)
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