Caterpillar 980m 527 Wheel Loader Specs (2014-2021)

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For the Caterpillar 980m 527 Wheel Loader (2014-2021), high engine power at 420 hp (313 kW) is paired with high weight at 66,337 lb (30.1 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 16 yd³ (12.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2014-2021

Weight: 66,337 lb (30.1 t)Engine power: 420 hp (313 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 16 yd³ (12.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
66,337 lb (30.1 t)Weight
420 hp (313 kW)Engine power
16 yd³ (12.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
53,505 lbf (238 kN)Lifting Force
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,100 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,515 lb-ft (2,054 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

420 hp (313 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.

Maximum bucket capacity

High

16 yd³ (12.2 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

5.49 yd³ (4.2 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

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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity16 yd³ (12.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Bucket width11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Maximum discharge height10.7 ft (3.27 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length31.1 ft (9.49 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.11 m)
Transport width10.7 ft (3.27 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 980m 527
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2014-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power420 hp (313 kW)
Lifting Force53,505 lbf (238 kN)
Maximum torque1,515 lb-ft (2,054 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,100 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

Maximum bucket capacity16 yd³ (12.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 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 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

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