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.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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

