The Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and Performance Series Buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 980 GC the right choice for your business.
Net Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
282KW
Engine Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
303KW
Gross Power @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
307KW
Overview
The Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and Performance Series Buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 980 GC the right choice for your business.
Specifications
Engine
- Net Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011282kW
- Engine Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396:2002303kW
- Gross Power @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995:2014307kW
- Engine Torque @ 1,300 rpm - ISO 14396:20022172N·m
- Gross Torque @ 1,300 rpm - SAE J1995:20142192ft·lbf
- Net Torque @ 1,000 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:20112070N·m
- Bore130mm
- Stroke157mm
- Displacement12.5l
Attachments
COMPATIBLE WITH
1830 mm (72 in)
Move heavy loads on the job site. A heavy-duty fork for heavy-duty work.
2134mm (84 in)
Move heavy loads on the job site. A heavy-duty fork for heavy-duty work.
General Purpose Bucket 5.4m³ (7.00yd³)Performance Series
Spend 50% less dig time, and retain up to 15% more payload with a Performance Series General Purpose bucket. The best all around choice for stockpiling, excavating and bank loading.
General Purpose Bucket 5.7m³ (7.50yd³)Performance Series
Spend 50% less dig time, and retain up to 15% more payload with a Performance Series General Purpose bucket. The best all around choice for stockpiling, excavating and bank loading.
VisionLink™
VisionLink™ is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.
Cat Payload for Next Generation Wheel Loaders
Cat® Payload technologies provide on-the-go weighing to help operators hit exact targets, everytime and avoid overloading, underloading or misloading materials.
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