980F Caterpillar 980F Specifications & Technical Data (1993—2026)

The Caterpillar 980F is a wheel loader that has been manufactured since 1993. It has a weight of 27.69 tons and a transport length…

The Caterpillar 980F is a wheel loader that has been manufactured since 1993. It has a weight of 27.69 tons and a transport length of 8.98 meters. The bucket capacity is 5.3 cubic meters, with a bucket width of 3.36 meters. The maximum discharge height is 3.17 meters. It has a travel speed of 34.6 km/h and a transport width of 3.36 meters. The transport height is 3.9 meters. The lifting force is 227 kN. The bucket capacity ranges from a minimum of 3.8 cubic meters to a maximum of 5.3 cubic meters.

Technical specs - 980F Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight
27.69 t
Bucket width
3.36 m
Bucket capacity
5.3 m³
Bucket capacity min.
3.8 m³
Bucket capacity max.
5.3 m³
Transport length
8.98 m
Transport width
3.36 m
Transport height
3.9 m
Travel speed
34.6 km/h
Max. discharge height
3.17 m
Lifting force
227 kN

More technical details, like: standard tyres, steering mode, turning radius outside, model series, engine manuf., engine type, engine power, dimension lxwxh, displacement, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders...

More technical details, like: standard tyres, steering mode, turning radius outside, model series, engine manuf., engine type, engine power, dimension lxwxh, displacement, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with ROPS cabin, std. shovel and teeth

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Swing loader
No
telescopic
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Caterpillar 980F FAQ

When was the Caterpillar 980F manufactured?

The Caterpillar 980F was first produced in 1993.

How much does the Caterpillar 980F weigh?

The Caterpillar 980F weighs 27.69 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Caterpillar 980F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 980F has a transport length of 8.98 meters, a transport width of 3.36 meters, and a transport height of 3.9 meters.

What is the travel speed of the Caterpillar 980F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 980F wheel loader has a travel speed of 34.6 km/h.

What are the power ratings of the Caterpillar 980F wheel loader?

The source data does not provide power rating information for the Caterpillar 980F wheel loader.

What is the maximum discharge height of the Caterpillar 980F?

The Caterpillar 980F has a maximum discharge height of 3.17 meters.

What are the bucket specifications of the Caterpillar 980F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 980F wheel loader has a bucket capacity ranging from 3.8 to 5.3 cubic meters and a bucket width of 3.36 meters.

How much is a Caterpillar 980F Wheel loader (1993u20132025) worth?

The residual value of the Caterpillar 980F depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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