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Caterpillar 980M Specs

Caterpillar 980M wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 281.9 kW, weight 30091.3 kg, max speed 39.4 km/h.

Manufacturer specifications

SpecificationMetricImperial
TypeWheel Loader
Horsepower281.9 kW378 hp
Weight30091.3 kg66340 lbs
Max Speed39.4 km/h24.5 mph
Engine ModelCat C13 ACERT
EmissionsTier 3/Stage IIIA
No Of Cylinders6
Displacement12503.4 cc763 cu in.
Net Power281.9 kW378 hp
Gross Power311.0 kW417 hp
Peak Torque2192.4 N-m1617 lbs ft
Stroke15.7 cm6.2 in
Bore13.2 cm5.2 in
Fuel Capacity425.9 l112.5 gal
Crankcase37.1 l9.8 gal
Cooling Capacity45.4 l12 gal
Hydraulic System Capacity151.4 l40 gal
Hydraulic Tank151.4 l40 gal
Transmission Oil Capacity76.8 l20.3 gal
Differential Front Capacity83.3 l22 gal
Differential Rear Capacity83.3 l22 gal
No of Forward Gears4
No of Reverse Gears4
BrakesBrakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
Max Speed (Forward)39.4 km/h24.5 mph
Max Speed (Reverse)39.4 km/h24.5 mph
Pump Flow450.5 LPM119 GPM
Relief Pressure343.0 bar4975 psi
Operating Weight30091.3 kg66340 lbs
Breakout Force22842.9 kg50360 lbs
Wheelbase365.8 cm144 in
Cab Height304.8 cm120 in
Overall Length792.5 cm312 in
Ground Clearance30.5 cm12 in
Width Over Tires335.3 cm132 in

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