Caterpillar 982m Wheel Loader Specs (2019-2026)

For the Caterpillar 982m Wheel Loader (2019-2026), high engine power at 373 hp (278 kW) is paired with high weight at 78,396 lb (35.6 t). The listed bucket capacity is 15.7 yd³ (12 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2019-2026

Weight: 78,396 lb (35.6 t)Engine power: 373 hp (278 kW)Bucket capacity: 15.7 yd³ (12 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 15.7 yd³ (12 m³)
78,396 lb (35.6 t)Weight
373 hp (278 kW)Engine power
15.7 yd³ (12 m³)Bucket capacity
15.7 yd³ (12 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
58,450 lbf (260 kN)Lifting Force
23.3 mph (37.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,505 lb-ft (2,040 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

373 hp (278 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

78,396 lb (35.6 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

15.7 yd³ (12 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

23.3 mph (37.5 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

1,505 lb-ft (2,040 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

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length28.1 ft (8.58 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.79 m)
Transport width11.5 ft (3.5 m)
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 982m
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power373 hp (278 kW)
Lifting Force58,450 lbf (260 kN)
Maximum torque1,505 lb-ft (2,040 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,000 rpm
Travel speed23.3 mph (37.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Transport height12.4 ft (3.79 m)
Transport length28.1 ft (8.58 m)
Transport width11.5 ft (3.5 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity15.7 yd³ (12 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity15.7 yd³ (12 m³)
Weight78,396 lb (35.6 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Emission levelTier 3/ IIIA
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC13 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres875 /6 5R 2 9

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo