SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 980G vs Hitachi LX300-7A
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 980G and the Hitachi LX300-7A. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 980G240.9 kW (323 hp)
Hitachi LX300-7A243.1 kW (326 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 980G29519.8 kg (65080 lbs)
Hitachi LX300-7A29701.2 kg (65480 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 980G29519.8 kg (65080 lbs)
Hitachi LX300-7A29701.2 kg (65480 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 980G Wheel Loaders | Hitachi LX300-7A Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 240.9 kW (323 hp) | 243.1 kW (326 hp) |
| Weight | 29519.8 kg (65080 lbs) | 29701.2 kg (65480 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 20307.3 kg (44770 lbs) | 20638.4 kg (45500 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 37.5 km/h (23.3 mph) | 33.6 km/h (20.9 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat? 3406C DITA | CC-6WG1X |
| Displacement | 14600.9 cc (891 cu in.) | 15682.5 cc (957 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 240.9 kW (323 hp) | 243.1 kW (326 hp) |
| Gross Power | 223.7 kW (300 hp) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 470.1 l (124.2 gal) | 450.1 l (118.9 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 37.9 l (10 gal) | 34.1 l (9 gal) |
| Crankcase | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 79.1 l (20.9 gal) | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 208.2 l (55 gal) | 260.1 l (68.7 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 125.3 l (33.1 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 62.1 l (16.4 gal) | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 87.1 l (23 gal) | 85.2 l (22.5 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 81.0 l (21.4 gal) | 87.1 l (23 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.5 km/h (23.3 mph) | 33.6 km/h (20.9 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 42.8 km/h (26.6 mph) | 34.6 km/h (21.5 mph) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.4 sec | 3.5 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2 sec | 1.7 sec |
| Operating Weight | 29519.8 kg (65080 lbs) | 29701.2 kg (65480 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 20307.3 kg (44770 lbs) | 20638.4 kg (45500 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.2 m³ (5.5 cu yds) | 5.0 m³ (6.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Breakout Force | 21445.8 kg (47280 lbs) | 24167.4 kg (53280 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 152.4 cm (60 in) | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 944.9 cm (372 in) | 944.9 cm (372 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharger & intercooler |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 50 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 1800 RPM |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 24 ° |
| Pump type | — | gear type |
| Pump Flow | — | 154.1 LPM (40.7 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 206.0 bar (2987.8 psi) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 4.3 m³ (5.6 cu yds) |
| Turning Radius | — | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Wheelbase | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Tire Size | — | L3 (26.5-25-24PR) |
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