SPECS / COMPARISON
Kawasaki 95ZIII vs Caterpillar 980G
A detailed comparison of the Kawasaki 95ZIII and the Caterpillar 980G. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kawasaki 95ZIII231.2 kW (310 hp)
Caterpillar 980G240.9 kW (323 hp)
Weight
Kawasaki 95ZIII28304.1 kg (62400 lbs)
Caterpillar 980G29519.8 kg (65080 lbs)
Operating Weight
Kawasaki 95ZIII28304.1 kg (62400 lbs)
Caterpillar 980G29519.8 kg (65080 lbs)
| Specification | Kawasaki 95ZIII Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 980G Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 231.2 kW (310 hp) | 240.9 kW (323 hp) |
| Weight | 28304.1 kg (62400 lbs) | 29519.8 kg (65080 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 20221.1 kg (44580 lbs) | 20307.3 kg (44770 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 36.5 km/h (22.7 mph) | 37.5 km/h (23.3 mph) |
| Engine Model | NTA-855-C 335 | Cat? 3406C DITA |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged & air cooled | — |
| Displacement | 14011.0 cc (855 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 | 231.2 kW (310 hp) | 240.9 kW (323 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 1362.6 N-m (1005 lbs ft) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 405.0 l (107 gal) | 470.1 l (124.2 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 43.2 l (11.4 gal) | 37.9 l (10 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 85.2 l (22.5 gal) | 79.1 l (20.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 410.3 l (108.4 gal) | 208.2 l (55 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 65.1 l (17.2 gal) | 62.1 l (16.4 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 100.3 l (26.5 gal) | 87.1 l (23 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 100.3 l (26.5 gal) | 81.0 l (21.4 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | — |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 36.5 km/h (22.7 mph) | 37.5 km/h (23.3 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 24.3 km/h (15.1 mph) | 42.8 km/h (26.6 mph) |
| Pump type | Gear | — |
| Pump Flow | 189.3 LPM (50 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 7.3 sec | 6 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.5 sec | 3.4 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.7 sec | 2 sec |
| Operating Weight | 28304.1 kg (62400 lbs) | 29519.8 kg (65080 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 20221.1 kg (44580 lbs) | 20307.3 kg (44770 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.9 m³ (6.4 cu yds) | 4.2 m³ (5.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 4.2 m³ (5.5 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Breakout Force | 2425900.7 kg (5348200 lbs) | 21445.8 kg (47280 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Turning Radius | 731.5 cm (288 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 365.8 cm (144 in) | — |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 457.2 cm (180 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 883.9 cm (348 in) | 944.9 cm (372 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Tire Size | L3 (29.5-25-22PR) | — |
| Gross Power | — | 223.7 kW (300 hp) |
| Crankcase | — | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | — | 125.3 l (33.1 gal) |
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