Caterpillar 980 F ii Wheel Loader Specs (1991-1996)

The Caterpillar 980 F ii Wheel Loader (1991-1996) stands out for high engine power at 282 hp (210 kW), while high weight comes in at 61,729 lb (28 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1991-1996

Weight: 61,729 lb (28 t)Engine power: 282 hp (210 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
61,729 lb (28 t)Weight
282 hp (210 kW)Engine power
7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
11.1 ft (3.37 m)Transport width
12.8 ft (3.9 m)Transport height
30.4 ft (9.27 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

282 hp (210 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

61,729 lb (28 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

7.06 yd³ (5.4 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

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

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.

Maximum bucket capacity7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length30.4 ft (9.27 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport width11.1 ft (3.37 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 980 F ii
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1991-1996
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power282 hp (210 kW)

Dimensions

Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport length30.4 ft (9.27 m)
Transport width11.1 ft (3.37 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight61,729 lb (28 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3406 C-DIT

Setup & fitment

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

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL