SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 982M vs Kawasaki 115ZIII
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 982M and the Kawasaki 115ZIII. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 982M296.8 kW (398 hp)
Kawasaki 115ZIII305.7 kW (410 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 982M35561.6 kg (78400 lbs)
Kawasaki 115ZIII41821.2 kg (92200 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 982M35561.6 kg (78400 lbs)
Kawasaki 115ZIII41821.2 kg (92200 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 115ZIII Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 296.8 kW (398 hp) | 305.7 kW (410 hp) |
| Weight | 35561.6 kg (78400 lbs) | 41821.2 kg (92200 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 21.1 km/h (13.1 mph) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat C13 ACERT | KT19-C |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA | — |
| Displacement | 12503.4 cc (763 cu in.) | 18845.2 cc (1150 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 296.8 kW (398 hp) | 305.7 kW (410 hp) |
| Stroke | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) | — |
| Bore | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 425.9 l (112.5 gal) | 620.1 l (163.8 gal) |
| Crankcase | 37.1 l (9.8 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 53.0 l (14 gal) | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 181.7 l (48 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 76.8 l (20.3 gal) | 80.3 l (21.2 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 92.0 l (24.3 gal) | 180.2 l (47.6 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 92.0 l (24.3 gal) | 180.2 l (47.6 gal) |
| Brakes | Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 21.1 km/h (13.1 mph) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 24.1 km/h (15 mph) | 21.7 km/h (13.5 mph) |
| Operating Weight | 35561.6 kg (78400 lbs) | 41821.2 kg (92200 lbs) |
| Breakout Force | 26512.5 kg (58450 lbs) | 34400.4 kg (75840 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 62060.5 kg (136820 lbs) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 75 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 2000 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 1762.6 N-m (1300 lbs ft) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 59.1 l (15.6 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 450.1 l (118.9 gal) |
| Transmission Type | — | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | — | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | — | 3 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 26 ° |
| Pump type | — | Gear |
| Pump Flow | — | 205.2 LPM (54.2 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 8.7 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 4.4 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | — | 2.1 sec |
| Tipping Load | — | 62060.5 kg (136820 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | — | 6.3 m³ (8.3 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 5.3 m³ (6.9 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | — | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Turning Radius | — | 823.0 cm (324 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 518.2 cm (204 in) |
| Cab Height | — | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 1066.8 cm (420 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Tire Size | — | L-4 (35/65-33-24PR) |
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