980 GC
980 GC - 2025, N Am, Europe, Japan, China, S Korea, Türkiye, Chile, Colombia
Overview
The Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and Performance Series Buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 980 GC the right choice for your business.
Specifications
Units:
| Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | — |
| Operating Weight* | — |
| Bucket Capacities | 4.3 - 5.8 m³ (5.75 - 7.5 yd³) |
Benefits & Features
Proven Reliability
- Cat C13A engine offers high power density with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, and air systems and meets emission standards.
- High power density and fuel efficiency set our engines apart. Our engines feature Cat electronics, fuel injection, and air-management systems.
- Thorough component choice, design, and machine validation processes result in excellent reliability and uptime.
Heighten Your Productivity
- The proven Cat Z-bar linkage geometry with Performance Series Buckets offer excellent penetration into the pile and material retention, less dig time and high breakout forces. This results in low fuel consumption and maximum production capabilities.
- Caterpillar designed, electronically controlled automatic powershift heavy-duty planetary transmission with manual downshift to 1st gear delivers efficiency, durability, and smooth gear changes.
- The optional ride control system improves smoothness over rough terrain, increasing confidence and efficiency and ensuring excellent material retention.
- Ground engaging tools (GET) to boost your performance, Advansys™ system features stronger adapters; tips with a new shape to better protect the adapter and an integrated retainer and new single bevel edge.
- Increased traction in poor underfoot conditions with the optional limited slip differential (LSD). This traction aid is activated automatically, with no operator intervention required.
- An optional Axle Oil Cooler (AOC) is available for high energy applications.
Experience Superior Fuel Efficiency
- The Engine Idle Management System (EIMS) lowers idle RPM and fuel consumption, while the Engine Idle Shutdown feature turns off the engine after a preset duration.
- Variable speed fan adjusts to meet the varying cooling requirements of the machine resulting in a reduced average fan speed and lowered fuel consumption, noise levels, and radiator plugging.
- Load-sensing hydraulics produce flow and pressure for the implement system upon demand and only in amounts necessary to perform the needed work functions.
January 31, 2026
Specifications
Units:
| Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | — |
| ISO 9249:2007 (DIN) | 398 hp (metric) |
| Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | — |
| ISO 14396:2002 (DIN) | 426 hp (metric) |
| Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | — |
| Engine Model | Cat C13A |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 | — |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | — |
| Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | — |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Displacement | — |
| Note (1) | Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) 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 engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels |
| Operating Weight* | — |
| Note (1) | *Weight based on a machine configuration with standard ambient cooling, open differential axles, Maxam MS405 L4 tires, standard counterweight, full fluids, operator and 5.5 m³ (7.2 yd³) bucket with BOCE. |
| Bucket Capacities | 4.3 - 5.8 m³ (5.75 - 7.5 yd³) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection | — |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection | — |
| Breakout Force | — |
| Note (1) | * 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. |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | — |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | — |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | — |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | — |
| Note (1) | Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives |
| Note (2) | EU Noise Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 |
| Forward - 1 | — |
| Reverse - 1 | — |
| Forward - 2 | — |
| Reverse - 2 | — |
| Forward - 3 | — |
| Reverse - 3 | — |
| Forward - 4 | — |
| Reverse - 4 | — |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 913 mm (36 in) roll radius. |
| Fuel Tank | — |
| DEF Tank | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| Crankcase | — |
| Transmission | — |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | — |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | — |
| Hydraulic Tank | — |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing |
| Implement System – Maximum Flow @ 2,250 rpm | — |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | — |
| Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function | — |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function | — |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position | — |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time – Dump at Maximum Raise | — |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | — |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time | — |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. *If equipped with R134a (Global Warning Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2,145 metric tonnes (2,365 tons). *If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warning Potential = 0.501) the system contains 1476 g of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes. |
| Rack Back at Ground | 292 |
Benefits & Features
Proven Reliability
- Cat C13A engine offers high power density with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, and air systems and meets emission standards.
- High power density and fuel efficiency set our engines apart. Our engines feature Cat electronics, fuel injection, and air-management systems.
- Thorough component choice, design, and machine validation processes result in excellent reliability and uptime.
Heighten Your Productivity
- The proven Cat Z-bar linkage geometry with Performance Series Buckets offer excellent penetration into the pile and material retention, less dig time and high breakout forces. This results in low fuel consumption and maximum production capabilities.
- Caterpillar designed, electronically controlled automatic powershift heavy-duty planetary transmission with manual downshift to 1st gear delivers efficiency, durability, and smooth gear changes.
- The optional ride control system improves smoothness over rough terrain, increasing confidence and efficiency and ensuring excellent material retention.
- Ground engaging tools (GET) to boost your performance, Advansys™ system features stronger adapters; tips with a new shape to better protect the adapter and an integrated retainer and new single bevel edge.
- Increased traction in poor underfoot conditions with the optional limited slip differential (LSD). This traction aid is activated automatically, with no operator intervention required.
- An optional Axle Oil Cooler (AOC) is available for high energy applications.
Experience Superior Fuel Efficiency
- The Engine Idle Management System (EIMS) lowers idle RPM and fuel consumption, while the Engine Idle Shutdown feature turns off the engine after a preset duration.
- Variable speed fan adjusts to meet the varying cooling requirements of the machine resulting in a reduced average fan speed and lowered fuel consumption, noise levels, and radiator plugging.
- Load-sensing hydraulics produce flow and pressure for the implement system upon demand and only in amounts necessary to perform the needed work functions.
Intuitive, Comfortable Operator Environment
- The spacious cab features easy, intuitive controls, simple user interface and clear visibility to the job site which provides a comfortable working environment for efficient operation.
- A comfortable cloth covered suspension (mechanical) seat is standard, an optional air suspended high-back seat is available.
- Pilot-operated hydraulic implement controls deliver comfortable, low-effort operation. Two single-axis levers or one joystick are available. Both arrangements are equipped with remote transmission kick-down switches (Tier 4 machines only).
- Unmatched viewing area with a wide, flat, and distortion-free front windshield.
- Glass stretches to the floor of the cab for excellent visibility to the bucket and front tires.
- Sliding side windows on both sides allow natural ventilation and easy communication to ground staff.
- The cab roof has channels which direct rain off the corners of the cab, keeping windows clear.
- Air conditioning and heating systems are standard. Ten louvered vents allow the operator to direct the air flow to remain productive and efficient all shift long.
- Optional windshield guard to protect glass from impacts.
Safety Features
- Ladders are standard on both sides of the machine; the main cab access features a 15-degree angle to easily access the operator environment.
- Steps are equipped with hand and/or guardrails to safely access the cab and maintenance points of the machine.
- The main cab door opens to the front and provides wide access to the operator environment.
- An optional front window cleaning platform is available for enhanced access to the windshield. Front and back wipers ensure that a clear view is maintained.
- External rearview mirrors with integrated spot mirrors are standard.
- A rear vision camera is standard to enhance visibility behind the machine. Optional reversing strobes are available for enhanced awareness on the jobsite visibility.
Reduce Your Maintenance Costs
- One-piece tilting hood makes engine compartment access and serviceability fast and easy.
- Daily maintenance is simplified with grouped service points and sight gauges.
- Electrical service center, along with additional key serviceability features, helps make servicing and in-field component exchange quick, easy, and efficient.
- A rear swing-up grill gives easy cleaning access to the swing-out cooling cores.
- Hinged wheel guards are easy to remove/re-install providing wide access to all maintenance points and to the engine compartment.
- Optional power train bottom guard protects the machine against damage to reduce downtime.
- Optional Cat Autolube system provides an integrated lube system with monitoring function. One-button control, including fault flash function.
- Caterpillar design and manufacturing techniques assure outstanding service life.
Cat Payload
- On-the-go weighing* for precise load targets with proven accuracy, flexible installation, and easy calibration and setup.
- Brings payload weighing to the cab so operators can work more productively and deliver consistently accurate loads.
- Increases productivity, weighing while lifting with no interruptions in loading cycle.
- Enhances safety by ensuring that trucks are not overloaded.
- Improves efficiency with less rework; save time, labor, fuel, and costs.
*Not legal for trade
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Standard Equipment
- NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Air conditioning (HVAC) with 10 vents and filter unit located outside of cab
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed
- Camera, rearview
- Computerized monitoring system
- Mirrors, rearview external
- Pilot hydraulic controls, lift and tilt function; two (2) single axis levers or joystick
- 12V power port (10A)
- Radio ready
- ROPS/FOPS structure
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), mechanical suspension
- Steering column, adjustable angle
- Switch, transmission neutralizer (adjustable) lockout
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- Wipers/washers (front and rear)
- POWER TRAIN
- Axles, Open/Open differentials
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc
- Cat C13A engine
- EIMS (Engine Idle Management System)
- AIS (Auto Idle Shutdown)
- Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
- Filter, fuel primary/secondary
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Radiator, unit core (9 fpi) with ATAAC
- Torque converter
- Transmission, powershift (4F/4R), automatic (2-4) with kick-down 2-1 manual
- LINKAGE
- Lift and bucket return-to-dig kickouts (electro-magnetic), mechanical adjustment
- Z-bar, cast tilt lever
- HYDRAULICS
- Dedicated brake and fan pump
- Dedicated load sensing steering pump
- Load sensing implement system pilot operated
- S O S ℠ oil sampling valves
- ELECTRICAL
- Alarm, back-up variable/main disconnect switch
- Alternator (115-amp, brush type)
- Batteries, maintenance free (2 x 1,400 CCA)
- Ignition key; start/stop
- Lighting system: 4 halogen work lights, cab mounted
- Lights: LED taillights
- Roading lights with high/low beam and F and R turn signals
- Starter, electric (heavy duty)
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Hood, engine enclosure tilting
- Radial or bias ply tires
- Variable backup alarm (3dB above ambient noise)
- Product Link™ ready
Optional Equipment
- NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- CB radio ready
- Radio: DAB+/AM/FM/BT
- Seat, high-back, air suspended
- Seat, air suspended, heated
- Steering, secondary, electrical (standard where mandated)
- POWER TRAIN
- Axles, limited slip differential(s)
- Axles, oil cooler
- Fan, reversing automatic and manual control
- LINKAGE
- Quick coupler control
- HYDRAULICS
- Ride control
- 3rd function with additional dedicated single axis lever
- ELECTRICAL
- Lighting system: 8 halogen work lights, cab mounted
- Lighting system: 4 or 8 LED work lights, cab mounted
- Lights: warning beacon
- ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Autolube system
- Camera, front view
- Cat Payload
- Cold weather starting
- Fender rear extensions or roading
- Tires, choice of L3, L4 or L5
- Power train guard
- Precleaner, strata tubes with screen
- Reverse Stobes
- Tilt cylinder guard
- Toolbox
- Windshield guard