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Caterpillar 980M

Series: Caterpillar Wheel Loader

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The Caterpillar 980M belongs to the Caterpillar Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 422.8 hp (281.9 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 12,503.3 cm³. Torque is 2,192.4 Nm. The unladen weight is 30,090 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,810 mm. Ground clearance is 432.8 mm. The tank holds 425.9 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The pump delivers 450.5 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 151.4 litres. The cooling system holds 45.4 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat C13 ACERT. The Caterpillar Wheel Loader series covers 78 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.6 to 1,598.9 hp; the 980M sits in the lower part of that range with 422.8 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the R2900G XTRA below it with 415.7 hp and the R2900G above it with 436 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 16 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat C13 ACERTcorrect
Power422.8 hp (281.9 kW)correct
Torque2,192.4correct
Cylinders6correct
Displacement12,503.3 cm³correct
Coolant capacity45.4 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,810correct
Ground clearance432.8correct
Unladen weight30,090 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears4correct

Working data

Pump flow450.5 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity151.4 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity425.9 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,124.2correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 9.4 kW/t (282 kW / 30.1 t)

Stronger than 95% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 980M have?

The Caterpillar 980M delivers 423 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 980M weigh?

The unladen weight is 30,090 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 980M have?

6 cylinders, 12,503 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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