For the Caterpillar 980 C Wheel Loader (1987-1994), high engine power at 270 hp (201 kW) is paired with high weight at 57,982 lb (26.3 t). Its published bucket capacity is 5.23 yd³ (4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1987-1994
Weight: 57,982 lb (26.3 t)Engine power: 270 hp (201 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
57,982 lb (26.3 t)Weight
270 hp (201 kW)Engine power
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Bucket capacity
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
11.1 ft (3.37 m)Transport width
13.4 ft (4.09 m)Transport height
28.3 ft (8.62 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
270 hp (201 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
57,982 lb (26.3 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
5.23 yd³ (4 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
High
11.1 ft (3.37 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
13.4 ft (4.09 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.
Transport length
Above average
28.3 ft (8.62 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Transport length is 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 conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 980 C |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1987-1994 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power270 hp (201 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height13.4 ft (4.09 m)
Transport length28.3 ft (8.62 m)
Transport width11.1 ft (3.37 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Weight57,982 lb (26.3 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type7,508,945 lb (3,406 t)
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL
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