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Caterpillar 980C Specs
Caterpillar 980C wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 201.3 kW, tipping capacity 18488.4 kg, max speed 24.6 km/h.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 201.3 kW | 270 hp |
| Tipping Capacity | 18488.4 kg | 40760 lbs |
| Max Speed | 24.6 km/h | 15.3 mph |
| Engine Model | 3406 | |
| Displacement | 14600.9 cc | 891 cu in. |
| Net Power | 201.3 kW | 270 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 400.1 l | 105.7 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 208.2 l | 55 gal |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 24.6 km/h | 15.3 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 39.8 km/h | 24.7 mph |
| Raise Lift Arms | 7.3 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.4 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2 sec | |
| Tipping Load | 18488.4 kg | 40760 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.0 m³ | 5.2 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Breakout Force | 26707.5 kg | 58880 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm | 48 in |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Cab Height | 396.2 cm | 156 in |
| Overall Length | 853.4 cm | 336 in |
| Tire Size | L-4 | 26.5-25 20 PR |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
