SPECS / COMPARISON
Kawasaki 90ZV2 vs Caterpillar 980C
A detailed comparison of the Kawasaki 90ZV2 and the Caterpillar 980C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kawasaki 90ZV2202.1 kW (271 hp)
Caterpillar 980C201.3 kW (270 hp)
| Specification | Kawasaki 90ZV2 Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 980C Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 202.1 kW (271 hp) | 201.3 kW (270 hp) |
| Weight | 23251.1 kg (51260 lbs) | — |
| Tipping Capacity | 18293.4 kg (40330 lbs) | 18488.4 kg (40760 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 33.5 km/h (20.8 mph) | 24.6 km/h (15.3 mph) |
| Engine Model | QSM11 | 3406 |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 10815.5 cc (660 cu in.) | 14600.9 cc (891 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 75 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 2100 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 1400 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 202.1 kW (271 hp) | 201.3 kW (270 hp) |
| Gross Power | 216.3 kW (290 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 1416.8 N-m (1045 lbs ft) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 370.2 l (97.8 gal) | 400.1 l (105.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 36.7 l (9.7 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 260.1 l (68.7 gal) | 208.2 l (55 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) | — |
| Differential Front Capacity | 74.2 l (19.6 gal) | — |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 80.3 l (21.2 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | — |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 33.5 km/h (20.8 mph) | 24.6 km/h (15.3 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 35.1 km/h (21.8 mph) | 39.8 km/h (24.7 mph) |
| Pump type | Gear | — |
| Pump Flow | 143.1 LPM (37.8 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.1 sec | 7.3 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3 sec | 3.4 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.3 sec | 2 sec |
| Operating Weight | 23251.1 kg (51260 lbs) | — |
| Tipping Load | 18293.4 kg (40330 lbs) | 18488.4 kg (40760 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.0 m³ (5.2 cu yds) | 4.0 m³ (5.2 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 3.4 m³ (4.5 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Breakout Force | 21005.8 kg (46310 lbs) | 26707.5 kg (58880 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Turning Radius | 670.6 cm (264 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Overall Length | 883.9 cm (348 in) | 853.4 cm (336 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | — |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Tire Size | L-3 (26.5x25-20PR) | L-4 (26.5-25 20 PR) |
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