Caterpillar 980K
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Bucket
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 10.83 ft in (3305 mm) |
| Bucket Capacity - Heaped | 5.5 yd3 (4.2 m3) |
| Bucket Capacity - Struck | 4.78 yd3 (3.66 m3) |
| Bucket Width | 11.59 ft in (3533 mm) |
| Breakout Force | 61425 lb (273 kN) |
Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.45 ft in (442 mm) |
| Length With Bucket On Ground | 31.08 ft in (9480 mm) |
| Width Over Tires | 10.58 ft in (3227 mm) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 12.35 ft in (3765 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 12.17 ft in (3700 mm) |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 14.78 ft in (4505 mm) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 5.08 ft in (1554 mm) |
Engine
| Number Of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Make | 2236 |
| Engine Model | C15 ACERT |
| Net Power | 369 hp (275.2 kw) |
| Gross Power | 355 hp (264 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 1191 lb ft (1615 Nm) |
| Displacement | 762.8 cu in (12.6 L) |
| Bore | 5.1 in (129.6 mm) |
| Stroke | 6.2 in (157.5 mm) |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 369 hp (275.2 kw) |
| Engine Model | Cat? C13 ACERT? |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric | 373 hp (278.2 kw) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric | 373 hp (278.2 kw) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 369 hp (275.2 kw) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 369 hp (275.2 kw) |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 1541 lb ft (2089.4 Nm) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 | 369 hp (275.2 kw) |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 406 hp (302.8 kw) |
| Peak Net Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 1445 lb ft (1959.2 Nm) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric | 373 hp (278.2 kw) |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric | 412 hp (307.3 kw) |
| Power - Iso 14396 | 402 hp (299.8 kw) |
| Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396 | 402 hp (299.8 kw) |
| Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396 (Metric) | 408 hp (304.3 kw) |
Operational
| Operating Weight | 66489.3 lb (30159 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 127 gal (479 L) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 66 gal (250 L) |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 22 gal (83 L) |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 16 gal (62 L) |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 23 gal (87 L) |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 23 gal (87 L) |
| Static Tipping Weight | 50201 lb (22767 kg) |
| Turning Radius | 26.1 ft in (7962 mm) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 degrees |
| Tire Size | 29.5-25 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Powershift |
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 |
| Max Speed - Forward | 22.6 mph (36.3 km/h) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 25.8 mph (41.5 km/h) |
| Standard Torque Converter - Forward 1 | 4.2 mph (6.8 km/h) |
| Standard Torque Converter - Forward 2 | 7.5 mph (12.1 km/h) |
| Standard Torque Converter - Forward 3 | 13.4 mph (21.6 km/h) |
| Standard Torque Converter - Forward 4 | 23.5 mph (37.9 km/h) |
| Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 1 | 4.8 mph (7.8 km/h) |
| Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 2 | 8.6 mph (13.9 km/h) |
| Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 3 | 15.2 mph (24.5 km/h) |
| Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 4 | 26.6 mph (42.9 km/h) |
| Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 1 | 4.3 mph (7 km/h) |
| Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 2 | 8.1 mph (13.1 km/h) |
| Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 3 | 14.3 mph (23.1 km/h) |
| Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 4 | 25.3 mph (40.8 km/h) |
| Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 1 | 4.9 mph (7.9 km/h) |
| Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 2 | 9.2 mph (14.9 km/h) |
| Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 3 | 16.2 mph (26.1 km/h) |
| Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 4 | 24.9 mph (40.1 km/h) |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 68862 lb (31235.3 kg) |
Tires
| Note (1) | Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. |
| Note (2) | Other special tires are available on request. |
| Tires | Choices |
| Choices (1) | 29.5R25 VMT BS L3 Radial; 29.5R25 XHA2 MX L3 Radial; 29.5R25 VSDL BS L5 Radial |
| Choices (2) | 29.5R25 XLDD2 MX L5 Radial; 29.5R25 X MINE D2 MX L5 Radial |
| Note (3) | In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities might exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities. |
Buckets
| Bucket Capacities | 4.00 to 12.20 m3 (5.25 to 16.00 yd3) |
Hydraulic System
| Relief Valve Setting | 3000 psi (20700 kPa) |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 123 gal/min (464 L/min) |
| Raise Time | 6 sec |
| Dump Time | 2.1 sec |
| Lower Time | 3.4 sec |
Axles
| Front | Fixed |
| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees |
Hydraulic System
| Pump Type | Gear |
Axles
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 21.6 in (548.7 mm) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 11.4 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 3.3 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm | 121.5 gal/min |
| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position | 6.4 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise | 1.7 s |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow | 79.3 gal/min |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure | 3000 psi |
Brakes
| Brakes | Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards |
Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force | 53548 lb (24289 kg) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1* | 42464 lb (19261.4 kg) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires** | 45148 lb (20478.8 kg) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 16.6 gal (62.9 L) |
| Crankcase | 9.8 gal (37.1 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 44.9 gal (170 L) |
| Fuel Tank - Standard | 118.1 gal (447.1 L) |
| Transmission | 17.4 gal (65.9 L) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 22.2 gal (84.1 L) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 22.2 gal (84.1 L) |
Sound
| Standards | Standards |
| Pressure Level | The dynamic operator sound pressure level for a standard machine is 72 dB(A) with a cooling fan speed set at 70% of max value. |
| Power Level | The sound power level that is labeled on the machine is 109 LWA. |
Cab
| Rops/Fops | Meets SAE and ISO standards |
