2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 982 XE

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2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 982 XE

Premium Performance with Superior Efficiency

The Cat ® 982 XE Wheel Loader delivers excellent fuel efficiency, premium performance with simple-to-use standard technologies to boost operator efficiencies, and maintains low maintenance costs. 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.

BenefitsEfficient Productivity

The Cat Continuously Variable Transmission delivers advanced rimpull control and improved speed-range selection.* This machine brings lower fuel burn for increased efficiency.** Deep system integration of the transmission, engine system, hydraulic system and cooling system results in significantly high performance and fuel efficiency.

* 982 XE (14B) compared to the 982 XE (14A)

** 982 XE (14B) compared to 982 (14A)

Assisted Operation

Save time and money with long service intervals, in-cab maintenance reminders, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and expanded Remote Services capability.

Built In Safety

Spacious cab layout with floor to ceiling windshield, left footrest for added stability, along with a 4-point seat belt kit with retractors help you to work more safely.

Features may include:

Achieve Great Productivity
  • Continuously variable transmission delivers smooth, fast acceleration and speed on grade.
  • Great 2-pass match for larger on-highway trucks in rehandling applications.
  • Strong performer in bank excavation and face loading in well shot rock applications.
Reliability You Can Count On
  • Cat C13 engine offers high power density with a combination of proven electronics, fuel, and air systems.
  • Equipped with automatic Cat regeneration system, Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump.
  • Features an electric fuel priming pump, fuel-water separator, and secondary fuel filter.
Safety Features
  • Rear-vision camera enhances visibility behind the machine, helping you work more safely.
  • 4-point seat belt kit includes retractors on the lap belts, improving operator comfort and freedom of movement.
  • Computerized monitoring system includes several warning indicators.
Built For Long-Term Production
  • Purpose-built heavy-duty frames, transmission, axles, final drives, and low-profile tires assure long service life.
  • Cat Continuously Variable transmission features durable, long-lasting components.
  • Full-flow hydraulic filtration system with additional kidney-loop filtration improves hydraulic system reliability and component life.
Work In Comfort
  • Easily adjustable seat and suspension for outstanding operator comfort. It comes in two trim levels and can be equipped with a 4-point harness (kit).
  • Spacious cab with significant leg room and adjustable seat controls for added comfort and efficiency.
  • Left footrest allows for added operator comfort, safety and machine stability when working in uneven, bumpy operations.

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Highlights

  • Exeter, Rhode Island
  • 2025
  • Caterpillar
  • Medium Wheel Loaders 982 XE
  • Available
  • Standard Lift Tread: 8.33 ft | Standard Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Tread: 8.33 ft
  • Standard Lift Top of Hood: 10 ft | Standard Lift Top of ROPS: 12.5 ft | Standard Lift Hinge Pin at Carry: 2.58 ft | Standard Lift Hinge Pin at Maximum: 15.5 ft | Standard Lift Rack Back - Carry: 48 ° | High Lift Top of Hood: 10 ft | High Lift Top of ROPS: 12.5 ft | High Lift Hinge Pin at Carry: 2.92 ft | High Lift Hinge Pin at Maximum: 16.58 ft | High Lift Rack Back - Carry: 49 °

Specifications

  • 2025
  • Caterpillar
  • Medium Wheel Loaders
  • 982 XE
  • Medium
  • Cat® C13
  • 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 432 hp | 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 438 hp (metric) | Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 436 hp | 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 442 hp (metric) | 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 404 hp | 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 409 hp (metric) | Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014: 436 hp | @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002: 432 hp
  • 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 1620 lbf·ft | Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 1636 lbf·ft | Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1515 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
  • 763 in³
  • Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
  • Final Drives: 24.3 gal (US)
  • Final Drives: 24.3 gal (US)
  • Forward - 1: 3.9 mile/h
  • Forward - 2: 7.3 mile/h
  • Forward - 3: 13 mile/h
  • Forward - 4: 24.5 mile/h
  • Reverse - 1: 4.4 mile/h | Reverse - 2: 8.4 mile/h | Reverse - 3: 17.4 mile/h
  • Hydraulic Total: 10.1 s
  • Breakout Force: 59060 lbf | Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection: 46526 lb | Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection: 49410 lb
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008: 70 dB(A) | Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008: 110 dB(A) | Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹: 70 dB(A) | Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²: 107 dB(A)
  • Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm: 119 gal/min
  • Operating: 4975 psi
  • Standard Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum: 12.75 ft | High Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum: 13.33 ft | Standard Rack Back - Maximum Lift: 57 ° | High Rack Back - Maximum Lift: 56 °
  • Standard Lift Top of Hood: 10 ft | Standard Lift Top of ROPS: 12.5 ft | Standard Lift Hinge Pin at Carry: 2.58 ft | Standard Lift Hinge Pin at Maximum: 15.5 ft | Standard Lift Rack Back - Carry: 48 ° | High Lift Top of Hood: 10 ft | High Lift Top of ROPS: 12.5 ft | High Lift Hinge Pin at Carry: 2.92 ft | High Lift Hinge Pin at Maximum: 16.58 ft | High Lift Rack Back - Carry: 49 °
  • Standard Lift Without Bucket: 28.25 ft | High Lift Without Bucket: 29.92 ft
  • Standard Lift Tread: 8.33 ft | Standard Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Tread: 8.33 ft
  • Standard Lift: 1.33 ft | High Lift: 1.33 ft
  • Standard Lift: 12.5 ft | High Lift: 12.5 ft
  • Transmission: 20.3 gal (US)
  • Bucket: 6.0-15.75 yd³ (4.6-12 m³)
  • Crankcase: 9.8 gal (US)
  • Tank: 112.5 gal (US)
  • 13.7 gal (US)
  • DEF: 5.5 gal (US)
  • Tank: 40.4 gal (US)
  • 78264 lb