The Caterpillar 980f Wheel Loader (1993-2026) stands out for high weight at 61,046 lb (27.7 t), while high bucket capacity comes in at 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1993-2026
Weight: 61,046 lb (27.7 t)Bucket capacity: 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
61,046 lb (27.7 t)Weight
6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Bucket capacity
6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
51,032 lbf (227 kN)Lifting Force
21.5 mph (34.6 km/h)Travel speed
11 ft (3.36 m)Transport width
11 ft (3.36 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Weight
High
61,046 lb (27.7 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
6.93 yd³ (5.3 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
51,032 lbf (227 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
Average
21.5 mph (34.6 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport width
High
11 ft (3.36 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.
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 conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 980f |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1993-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Lifting Force51,032 lbf (227 kN)
Travel speed21.5 mph (34.6 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width11 ft (3.36 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport length29.5 ft (8.98 m)
Transport width11 ft (3.36 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight61,046 lb (27.7 t)
Swing loaderNo
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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