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980 XE
988 XE Wheel Loader

Engine

Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 393 HP - 393 HP
Engine Model Cat C13 Cat® C18 ™ Cat C13
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. - The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Note (1) Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 214 emission standards. - Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 1627 lb/ft - 1627 lb/ft
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1612 lb/ft - 1612 lb/ft
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1539 lb/ft - 1539 lb/ft
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 420 HP - 429 HP
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 425 HP - 425 HP
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 (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h - 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 (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h
Net Power - SAE J1349 - 538 HP -
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - 580 HP -
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 - 588 HP -
Rated Speed - 1,700 rpm -
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm -
Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 -
Bore - 5.7 in -
Stroke - 7.2 in -
Displacement - 1105 in³ 12.5 L
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - 2230 ft·lbf -
Torque Rise - 58% -

Weights

Operating Weight 66877 lb - 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 differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound s - 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 differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound s

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range 4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³ - 4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³

Transmission

Forward - 1 4.4 mile/h - 4.3 mile/h
Forward - 2 8.4 mile/h - 8.3 mile/h
Forward - 3 14.9 mile/h - 14.6 mile/h
Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h - 24.5 mile/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius. - Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1 5 mile/h - 4.8 mile/h
Reverse - 2 9.6 mile/h - 9.4 mile/h
Reverse - 3 18.3 mile/h - 16.7 mile/h
Transmission Type - Cat switched reluctance electric drive -
Forward 1 (virtual) - 4.3 mile/h -
Forward 2 (virtual) - 7 mile/h -
Forward 3 (virtual) - 13.8 mile/h -
Forward 4 (virtual) - 20 mile/h -
Reverse 1 (virtual) - 4.3 mile/h -
Reverse 2 (virtual) - 7 mile/h -
Reverse 3 (virtual) - 17.5 mile/h -
Reverse - 4 - - 24.5 mile/h

Sound

Note (1) For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. - ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the �EU Directives.�
Note (2) European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. - ***European Union Directive �2000/14/EC� as amended by �2005/88/EC.�
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level* 110 - 109
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 70 dB(A) - 72 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 107 dB(A) - 112 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 75 - 78
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 70 dB(A) - 72 dB(A)

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 CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes. 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 CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force 51008 lbf - 51008 lb
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under Weight. - For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.�
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. - Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 20965 kg - 20965 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 43432 lb - 43432 lb
Operating Weight - 116362 lb -
Operating Weight - Standard - 116362 lb -
Operating Weight - High Lift - 119618 lb -
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) - 12.5 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) - 16 ton (US) -
Bucket Capacity Range - 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) -

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 13.7 gal (US) - 13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase 9.8 gal (US) - 9.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank 5.5 gal (US) - 5.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 24.3 gal (US) 49 gal (US) 22.2 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 24.3 gal (US) 49 gal (US) 22.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 112.5 gal (US) 147 gal (US) 112.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 40.4 gal (US) - 40.4 gal (US)
Transmission 20.3 gal (US) 16 gal (US) 20.3 gal (US)
Cooling System - Jacket Water - 30 gal (US) -
Cooling Systems - Power Train - 8 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase - 16 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 8.7 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering - 126 gal (US) -
Note - All nonroad Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – The machine has the flexibility to run on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD with 15 ppm of sulfur or less). – Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternati -

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4975 psi - 4975 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 seconds - -
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm - - 119 gal/min

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. - 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.

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 8.9 ft - 8.9 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 6.3 ft - 6.3 ft
Ground Clearance 1.5 ft - 1.5 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 12.5 ft - 12.5 ft
Height - Top of Hood 10.1 ft - 10.1 ft
Height - Top of ROPS 12.7 ft - 12.7 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2.2 ft - 2.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.7 ft - 15.7 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.6 ft - 13.6 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket 27.5 ft - 27.5 ft
Tread Width 8 ft - 8 ft
Wheel Base 12.6 ft - 12.6 ft
Width over Tires (Loaded) 10.9 ft - 10.9 ft
Rack Back at Ground - - 40 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height - - 50 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift - - 61 degrees

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 8.7 ft - 2661 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 6.3 ft - 6.3 ft
Ground Clearance 456 mm - 456 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 3764 mm - 3764 mm
Height - Top of Hood 3064 mm - 3064 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 3829 mm - 3829 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2 ft - 2.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4554 mm - 4554 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 3881 mm - 3881 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 8155 mm - 8155 mm
Tread Width 8 ft - 8 ft
Wheel Base 3800 mm - 3800 mm
Width over Tires (Loaded) 10.9 ft - 10.9 ft
Rack Back at Ground - - 40 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height - - 50 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift - - 61 degrees

Sustainability

Recyclability 98% 96% -

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit - EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing -
Lift/Tilt System - Pump - Variable displacement piston -
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm - 153 gal/min -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4757 psi -
Lift Cylinder - Bore - 8.7 in -
Lift Cylinder - Stroke - 41.3 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Bore - 8.7 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - 27 in -

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back - 4.5 s -
Raise - 8 s -
Dump - 2.2 s -
Lower Float Down - 3.5 s -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - 18.2 s -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit - Pilot, load sensing -
Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement -
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm - 71.3 gal/min -
Steering Cut Off Pressure - 4351 psi -
Total Steering Angle - 86° -
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle - 3.4 s -
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle - 5.6 s -

Axles

Front - Fixed -
Rear - Trunnion -
Oscillation Angle - 13° -

Brakes

Brakes - ISO 3450:2011 -

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS - ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards -

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 109 dB(A) -

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 110 dB(A) -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 14.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.9 ft -
Ground to Bumper Clearance - 3.1 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 14 ft -
Wheel Base - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 39.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.9 ft -
Ground to Center of Axles - 3.2 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 11.9 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 18 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 24.5 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 6.5 ft -
Note - Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height. -

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 14.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.9 ft -
Ground to Bumper Clearance - 3.1 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 15.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 40.7 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.9 ft -
Ground to Center of Axles - 3.2 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 13.3 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 19.3 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 25.8 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 6.8 ft -
Note - Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height. -

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.9 ft -
Ground to Bumper Clearance - 3.1 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip - 16.5 ft -
Wheel Base - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 41.9 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.9 ft -
Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft -
Fork Height with Level Arms - 8.1 ft -
Fork Top Clamp Opening - 13.1 ft -
Fork Height at Maximum Lift - 17.2 ft -
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 16.1 ft -
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift - -39.4 ° -

Buckets

Bucket Capacities - 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) -
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