
SPECS / WHEEL LOADERS
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
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 281.9 kW | 378 hp |
| Weight | 30091.3 kg | 66340 lbs |
| Max Speed | 39.4 km/h | 24.5 mph |
| Engine Model | Cat C13 ACERT | |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA | |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | |
| Displacement | 12503.4 cc | 763 cu in. |
| Net Power | 281.9 kW | 378 hp |
| Gross Power | 311.0 kW | 417 hp |
| Peak Torque | 2192.4 N-m | 1617 lbs ft |
| Stroke | 15.7 cm | 6.2 in |
| Bore | 13.2 cm | 5.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 425.9 l | 112.5 gal |
| Crankcase | 37.1 l | 9.8 gal |
| Cooling Capacity | 45.4 l | 12 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 151.4 l | 40 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank | 151.4 l | 40 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 76.8 l | 20.3 gal |
| Differential Front Capacity | 83.3 l | 22 gal |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 83.3 l | 22 gal |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Brakes | Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 39.4 km/h | 24.5 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 39.4 km/h | 24.5 mph |
| Pump Flow | 450.5 LPM | 119 GPM |
| Relief Pressure | 343.0 bar | 4975 psi |
| Operating Weight | 30091.3 kg | 66340 lbs |
| Breakout Force | 22842.9 kg | 50360 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Cab Height | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Overall Length | 792.5 cm | 312 in |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm | 12 in |
| Width Over Tires | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
