Caterpillar 980 G hl ii Wheel Loader Specs (2002-2006)

For the Caterpillar 980 G hl ii Wheel Loader (2002-2006), high engine power at 311 hp (232 kW) is paired with high weight at 67,241 lb (30.5 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2002-2006

Weight: 67,241 lb (30.5 t)Engine power: 311 hp (232 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
67,241 lb (30.5 t)Weight
311 hp (232 kW)Engine power
7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
10.5 ft (3.19 m)Transport width
12.4 ft (3.77 m)Transport height
31.3 ft (9.55 m)Transport length
YesAir conditioning
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

311 hp (232 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

67,241 lb (30.5 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

High

7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

High

4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Transport height

Above average

12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length31.3 ft (9.55 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 980 G hl ii
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2002-2006
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power311 hp (232 kW)

Dimensions

Transport height12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Transport length31.3 ft (9.55 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.19 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight67,241 lb (30.5 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3406 EEUI

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesHL
Steering modeKL