2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 980

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Year 2025
Make Caterpillar
Model Medium Wheel Loaders

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Year 2025
Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model Name Medium Wheel Loaders
Trim Name 980
Generic Type (Primary) Medium
Engine Manufacturer Cat®
Engine Type Model: Cat® C13
Engine Power 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 420 hp| 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 426 hp (metric) | Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 425 hp | Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 431 hp (metric)| Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 393 hp |Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 398 hp (metric)
Engine Torque 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 1612 lbf·ft| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 1627 lbf·ft | Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1539 lbf·ft| Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1515 lb/ft | Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014: 1636 lb/ft | @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002: 1620 lb/ft
Displacement 763 in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. | Biodiesel Capability: Up to B20¹

Highly Efficient, Excellent Performance

The Cat® 980 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies helping to boost operator efficiencies and deliver consistent high bucket fill factors resulting in highly efficient productivity. Long service intervals help to reduce downtime. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation delivering great performance, reliability, durability, and versatility resulting in a machine that is built to meet your needs.

Features may include:

The Cat Payload for Trade option for Cat Advanced Payload allows you to integrate the scale data directly into your business processes. It is type approved by the International Organization of Legal Metrology, while retaining all the features of the standard version of Cat Advanced Payload. Available in Europe, Turkey, Australia, and New Zealand.

Full-flow hydraulic filtration system with additional kidney-loop filtration improves hydraulic system reliability and component life.

The Cat Payload for Trade option for Cat Advanced Payload allows you to integrate the scale data directly into your business processes. It is type approved by the International Organization of Legal Metrology, while retaining all the features of the standard version of Cat Advanced Payload. Available in Europe, Turkey, Australia, and New Zealand.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System allows operator to easily monitor tire pressure from the main machine display helping to improve machine performance, operator ride and operating costs.

VisionLink helps you manage fleet location, hours, and maintenance schedules. It also alerts you for required maintenance and allows you to request service from your local Cat dealer.

Engine

Engine Manufacturer Cat®

Engine Type Model: Cat® C13

Engine Power 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 420 hp| 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 426 hp (metric) | Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 425 hp | Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 431 hp (metric)| Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 393 hp |Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 398 hp (metric)

Engine Torque 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 1612 lbf·ft| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 1627 lbf·ft | Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1539 lbf·ft| Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1515 lb/ft | Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014: 1636 lb/ft | @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002: 1620 lb/ft

Displacement 763 in³

Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. | Biodiesel Capability: Up to B20¹

Drivetrain

Differential, Front Final Drives: 22.2 gal (US)

Differential, Rear Final Drives: 22.2 gal (US)

Gear Ratios (overall) 1st Forward - 1: 4.3 mile/h

Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd Forward - 2: 8.3 mile/h

Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd Forward - 3: 14.6 mile/h

Gear Ratios (overall) 4th Forward - 4: 24.5 mile/h

Gear Ratio (Reverse, Low) Reverse - 1: 4.8 mile/h | Reverse - 2: 9.4 mile/h | Reverse - 3: 16.7 mile/h| Reverse - 4: 24.5 mile/h

Operational

Cycle Time Hydraulic Total: 10.1 s

Operating Conditions Breakout Force: 51008 lbf | Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection: 43432 lb | Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection: 46208 lb

Performance

Noise Level Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 72 dB(A) | Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008: 112 dB(A) | Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹: 72 dB(A) | Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²: 109 dB(A)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pump Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm: 119 gal/min | Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure: 4975 psi

Maximum Pressure Operating: 4975 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions Standard Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum: 12.75 ft | High Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum: 13.33 ft | Standard Rack Back - Maximum Lift: 61° | High Rack Back - Maximum Lift: 48 °

Overall Length Without Bucket: 26.83 ft

Width Tread: 8 ft |Over Tires (Loaded): 10.75 ft | High Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Tread: 8.33 ft

Ground Clearance 1.42 ft

Wheelbase 12.5 ft

Capacities

Features Transmission: 20.3 gal (US)

Volume Bucket: 6.0-15.75 yd³ (4.6-12 m³)

Oil capacity Crankcase: 9.8 gal (US)

Fuel Capacity Tank: 112.5 gal (US)

Cooling System 13.7 gal (US)

Tank Type DEF: 5.5 gal (US)

Hydraulic Capacity Tank: 40.4 gal (US)

Weights

Weight, In Running Order 66877 lb

Features

Features Air Conditioning: The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).

2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 980