The Caterpillar 980h Wheel Loader (2006-2014) brings together high engine power at 318 hp (237 kW) and high weight at 68,784 lb (31.2 t). Its published bucket capacity is 7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2006-2014
Weight: 68,784 lb (31.2 t)Engine power: 318 hp (237 kW)Bucket capacity: 7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)Travel speed: 25.5 mph (41 km/h)
68,784 lb (31.2 t)Weight
318 hp (237 kW)Engine power
7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)Bucket capacity
25.5 mph (41 km/h)Travel speed
10.7 ft (3.27 m)Transport width
12.4 ft (3.77 m)Transport height
11.3 ft (3.44 m)Maximum discharge height
32.6 ft (9.93 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
318 hp (237 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
68,784 lb (31.2 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.
Bucket capacity
High
7.32 yd³ (5.6 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.
Travel speed
Above average
25.5 mph (41 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.
Transport width
Above average
10.7 ft (3.27 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 above the typical figure.
Transport height
Above average
12.4 ft (3.77 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
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 | 980h |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2006-2014 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power318 hp (237 kW)
Travel speed25.5 mph (41 km/h)
Dimensions
Maximum discharge height11.3 ft (3.44 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Transport length32.6 ft (9.93 m)
Transport width10.7 ft (3.27 m)
Outside turning radius25.8 ft (7.86 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)
Weight68,784 lb (31.2 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC15 Acert
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL

