Caterpillar 980f Wheel Loader Specs (1993-2026)

The Caterpillar 980f Wheel Loader (1993-2026) stands out for high weight at 61,046 lb (27.7 t), while high bucket capacity comes in at 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1993-2026

Weight: 61,046 lb (27.7 t)Bucket capacity: 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
61,046 lb (27.7 t)Weight
6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Bucket capacity
6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
51,032 lbf (227 kN)Lifting Force
21.5 mph (34.6 km/h)Travel speed
11 ft (3.36 m)Transport width
11 ft (3.36 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Weight

High

61,046 lb (27.7 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.

Bucket capacity

High

6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Lifting Force

High

51,032 lbf (227 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

21.5 mph (34.6 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

High

11 ft (3.36 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 well above the typical figure.

Transport height

Above average

12.8 ft (3.9 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.

Bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Bucket width11 ft (3.36 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.17 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length29.5 ft (8.98 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport width11 ft (3.36 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 980f
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1993-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Lifting Force51,032 lbf (227 kN)
Travel speed21.5 mph (34.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width11 ft (3.36 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport length29.5 ft (8.98 m)
Transport width11 ft (3.36 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight61,046 lb (27.7 t)
Swing loaderNo

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo