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Caterpillar 980K Specs
Caterpillar 980K wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 275.2 kW, weight 31234.3 kg, tipping capacity 22770.3 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 275.2 kW | 369 hp |
| Weight | 31234.3 kg | 68860 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 22770.3 kg | 50200 lbs |
| Max Speed | 36.4 km/h | 22.6 mph |
| Engine Model | Cat? C13 ACERT? | |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | |
| Displacement | 12500.1 cc | 762.8 cu in. |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps | |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | |
| Rated Speed | 1800 RPM | |
| Net Power | 275.2 kW | 369 hp |
| Gross Power | 264.7 kW | 355 hp |
| Peak Torque | 1614.8 N-m | 1191 lbs ft |
| Stroke | 15.7 cm | 6.2 in |
| Bore | 13.0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 480.7 l | 127 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 37.9 l | 10 gal |
| Crankcase | 37.1 l | 9.8 gal |
| Cooling Capacity | 83.3 l | 22 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 249.8 l | 66 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank | 170.0 l | 44.9 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.6 l | 16 gal |
| Differential Front Capacity | 84.0 l | 22.2 gal |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 84.0 l | 22.2 gal |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Brakes | Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 36.4 km/h | 22.6 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 41.5 km/h | 25.8 mph |
| Pump type | Gear | |
| Pump Flow | 465.6 LPM | 123 GPM |
| Relief Pressure | 206.8 bar | 3000 psi |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.4 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2.1 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 31234.3 kg | 68860 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 22770.3 kg | 50200 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.2 m³ | 5.5 cu yds |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 3.7 m³ | 4.8 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Breakout Force | 24289.9 kg | 53550 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 152.4 cm | 60 in |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Turning Radius | 792.5 cm | 312 in |
| Wheelbase | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 457.2 cm | 180 in |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Overall Length | 944.9 cm | 372 in |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm | 12 in |
| Width Over Tires | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Tire Size | 29.5-25 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
