The Caterpillar 980h hl Wheel Loader (2006-2014) stands out for high engine power at 318 hp (237 kW), while high weight comes in at 70,327 lb (31.9 t). Its published bucket capacity is 7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2006-2014
Weight: 70,327 lb (31.9 t)Engine power: 318 hp (237 kW)Bucket capacity: 7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)
70,327 lb (31.9 t)Weight
318 hp (237 kW)Engine power
7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)Bucket capacity
7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
10.7 ft (3.27 m)Transport width
12.4 ft (3.77 m)Transport height
YesAir conditioning
NoDiesel particulate filter
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
318 hp (237 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
70,327 lb (31.9 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
7.32 yd³ (5.6 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.
Transport width
Above average
10.7 ft (3.27 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.
Minimum bucket capacity
High
7.32 yd³ (5.6 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
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 | 980h hl |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2006-2014 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power318 hp (237 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Transport width10.7 ft (3.27 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)
Weight70,327 lb (31.9 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC15 Acert
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
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