Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 980 xe Wheel Loader (2021-2026) are high engine power at 393 hp (293 kW) and high weight at 66,337 lb (30.1 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2021-2026
Weight: 66,337 lb (30.1 t)Engine power: 393 hp (293 kW)Bucket capacity: 7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)
66,337 lb (30.1 t)Weight
393 hp (293 kW)Engine power
7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)Bucket capacity
7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
53,505 lbf (238 kN)Lifting Force
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,700 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,515 lb-ft (2,054 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
393 hp (293 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
66,337 lb (30.1 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
7.46 yd³ (5.7 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
53,505 lbf (238 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
24.5 mph (39.5 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.
Maximum torque
High
1,515 lb-ft (2,054 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
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 | 980 xe |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2021-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power393 hp (293 kW)
Lifting Force53,505 lbf (238 kN)
Maximum torque1,515 lb-ft (2,054 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,700 rpm
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Maximum discharge height10.7 ft (3.27 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.11 m)
Transport length31.1 ft (9.49 m)
Transport width10.7 ft (3.27 m)
Outside turning radius24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity7.46 yd³ (5.7 m³)
Weight66,337 lb (30.1 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke130×157 mm
Displacement3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Emission levelTier 4
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC13
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.5 R25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesXE
Steering modeKL
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