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The Cat® 980 XE Wheel Loader delivers increased fuel efficiency, premium performance with simple-to-use standard technologies to boost operator efficiencies, and lower maintenance costs. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.

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Weights

Operating Weight
66877 lb
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open diffe

Dimensions - High Lift

Height - Top of Hood
10.1 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
12.7 ft
Ground Clearance
1.5 ft
Wheel Base
12.6 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
27.5 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.7 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.6 ft
Tread Width
8 ft

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Height - Top of Hood
3064 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3829 ft
Ground Clearance
456 ft
Wheel Base
3800 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8155 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4554 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3881 ft
Tread Width
8 ft

Operating Specifications

Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
43432 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
20965 lb
Breakout Force
51008 lbf
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4975 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1 seconds s

Service Refill Capacities

DEF Tank
5.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
24.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
24.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
40.4 gal (US)
Cooling System
13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase
9.8 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
112.5 gal (US)
Transmission
20.3 gal (US)

Transmission

Forward - 3
14.9 mile/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h
Reverse - 3
18.3 mile/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Forward - 1
4.4 mile/h
Forward - 2
8.4 mile/h
Reverse - 1
5 mile/h
Reverse - 2
9.6 mile/h

Sound

Note (1)
For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.

Engine

Note (1)
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 214 emission standards.
Note (2)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fa
Engine Model
Cat C13

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a

Shipping

UPC
425

Dimensions

Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.