The Caterpillar 982 Wheel Loader (2021-2026) combines high engine power at 404 hp (301 kW) with high weight at 77,162 lb (35 t). The listed bucket capacity is 8.37 yd³ (6.4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2021-2026
Weight: 77,162 lb (35 t)Engine power: 404 hp (301 kW)Bucket capacity: 8.37 yd³ (6.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 8.37 yd³ (6.4 m³)
77,162 lb (35 t)Weight
404 hp (301 kW)Engine power
8.37 yd³ (6.4 m³)Bucket capacity
8.37 yd³ (6.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
58,450 lbf (260 kN)Lifting Force
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,700 rpmEngine speed at max torque
11.3 ft (3.45 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
404 hp (301 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
77,162 lb (35 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
8.37 yd³ (6.4 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
58,450 lbf (260 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.
Transport width
High
11.3 ft (3.45 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.
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 | 982 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2021-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power404 hp (301 kW)
Lifting Force58,450 lbf (260 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,700 rpm
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Maximum discharge height11 ft (3.36 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.11 m)
Transport length33.4 ft (10.2 m)
Transport width11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Outside turning radius49.3 ft (15 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity8.37 yd³ (6.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity8.37 yd³ (6.4 m³)
Weight77,162 lb (35 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke130×157 mm
Displacement3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Emission levelIV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC13
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.5-25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL
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