SPECS / COMPARISON
Michigan L480 vs Caterpillar 992C
A detailed comparison of the Michigan L480 and the Caterpillar 992C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Michigan L480462.3 kW (620 hp)
Caterpillar 992C514.5 kW (690 hp)
Weight
Michigan L48080412.8 kg (177280 lbs)
Caterpillar 992C85180.0 kg (187790 lbs)
Operating Weight
Michigan L48080412.8 kg (177280 lbs)
Caterpillar 992C85180.0 kg (187790 lbs)
| Specification | Michigan L480 Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 462.3 kW (620 hp) | 514.5 kW (690 hp) |
| Weight | 80412.8 kg (177280 lbs) | 85180.0 kg (187790 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 49695.5 kg (109560 lbs) | 48298.5 kg (106480 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph) | 21.2 km/h (13.2 mph) |
| Engine Model | VTA-28C | 3412 |
| No Of Cylinders | 12 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 28021.9 cc (1710 cu in.) | 27001.0 cc (1647.7 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 2100 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 1300 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 462.3 kW (620 hp) | 514.5 kW (690 hp) |
| Gross Power | 540.6 kW (725 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 3203.8 N-m (2363 lbs ft) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 376.3 l (99.4 gal) | 1136.0 l (300.1 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 27.3 l (7.2 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 61.3 l (16.2 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 248.3 l (65.6 gal) | 541.3 l (143 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 33.3 l (8.8 gal) | — |
| Differential Front Capacity | 29.1 l (7.7 gal) | — |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 29.1 l (7.7 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | — |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 3 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 3 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 20 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph) | 21.2 km/h (13.2 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph) | 23.3 km/h (14.5 mph) |
| Pump type | 3 x (Gear type) | — |
| Pump Flow | 912.3 LPM (241 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 194.8 bar (2825 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 11.4 sec | 12 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 5.8 sec | 4 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 4 sec | 2.5 sec |
| Operating Weight | 80412.8 kg (177280 lbs) | 85180.0 kg (187790 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 49695.5 kg (109560 lbs) | 48298.5 kg (106480 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 9.6 m³ (12.6 cu yds) | 9.6 m³ (12.6 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 8.1 m³ (10.6 cu yds) | 8.2 m³ (10.7 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Breakout Force | 64410.1 kg (142000 lbs) | 66700.7 kg (147050 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Turning Radius | 1036.3 cm (408 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 457.2 cm (180 in) | — |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 640.1 cm (252 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 883.9 cm (348 in) |
| Overall Length | 1280.2 cm (504 in) | 1280.2 cm (504 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | — |
| Width Over Tires | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 41.25 /70-39 (34PR) L-5 | — |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.