Caterpillar 980 G ii Wheel Loader Specs (2002-2006)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 980 G ii Wheel Loader (2002-2006) are high engine power at 311 hp (232 kW) and high weight at 66,580 lb (30.2 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2002-2006

Weight: 66,580 lb (30.2 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)
66,580 lb (30.2 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
46,760 lbf (208 kN)Lifting Force
23.2 mph (37.4 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
10.6 ft (3.22 m)Transport width
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

66,580 lb (30.2 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.

Lifting Force

High

46,760 lbf (208 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

Above average

23.2 mph (37.4 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 above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius25.9 ft (7.89 m)
Bucket width11.6 ft (3.53 m)
Maximum discharge height11.4 ft (3.46 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length31.1 ft (9.48 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Transport width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
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 ii
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2002-2006
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power311 hp (232 kW)
Lifting Force46,760 lbf (208 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed23.2 mph (37.4 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width11.6 ft (3.53 m)
Maximum discharge height11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Transport length31.1 ft (9.48 m)
Transport width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Outside turning radius25.9 ft (7.89 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight66,580 lb (30.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement3.86 US gal (14.6 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3406 EATAAC

Setup & fitment

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

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL