Caterpillar 980 XE

Name: Caterpillar 980 XE
Brand: Caterpillar

Configuration: Standard lift, 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose pin-on bucket with BOCE, 29.5R25 (Bridgestone VSNT L4) radial tires, standard counterweight, ride control (doc weight configuration); continuously variable transmission; Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V.

24 sourced values · Sources: Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	9,673 mm
B	Overall height	3,829 mm
C	Wheelbase	3,800 mm
D	Ground clearance	456 mm
E	Overall width	3,240 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	2,440 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	30,344 kg	Published: 30,344 kg Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Doc weight configuration with 5.4 m³ GP bucket with BOCE (66,877 lb).

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	9,673 mm	Published: 9,673 mm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Overall length with 5.4 m³ GP BOCE bucket level on ground (bucket table). Without bucket 8155 mm.
Overall width	3,240 mm	Published: 3,240 mm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Width over tires, unloaded (loaded 3260 mm). Bucket width 3447 mm.
Overall height	3,829 mm	Published: 3,829 mm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Height to top of ROPS.
Wheelbase	3,800 mm	Published: 3,800 mm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / tread	2,440 mm	Published: 2,440 mm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Tread width.
Ground clearance	456 mm	Published: 456 mm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radius	Not published	Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published as a radius. Clearance circle diameter to outside of tires 13 700 mm.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, articulated	Published: Wheeled, articulated Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles	2	Published: 2 Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front fixed, rear oscillating, open differentials.
Wheels (count)	4	Published: 4 Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	29.5R25 (Bridgestone VSNT L4)	Published: 29.5R25 (Bridgestone VSNT L4) Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	Not published	Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	Not published	Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	Not published	Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Cat C13	Published: Cat C13 Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014.
Net power	293 kW	Published: 293 kW Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 ISO 9249/SAE J1349 at 1,700 rpm (393 hp).
Gross power	317 kW	Published: 317 kW Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 SAE J1995:2014 at 1,700 rpm (425 hp). ISO 14396: 313 kW.
Displacement	12.5 L	Published: 12.5 L Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 763 in³.
Rated speed	1,700 rpm	Published: 1,700 rpm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Speed for advertised power.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	457 L/min	Published: 457 L/min Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Implement system maximum pump output at 1,400 rpm (121 gal/min), single variable displacement piston pump.
System / relief pressure	≈ 34.3 MPa	Published: 34,300 kPa Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Implement maximum operating pressure (4,975 psi).

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	39.5 km/h	Published: 39.5 km/h Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Forward 4 (24.5 mph).
Bucket capacity	5.4 m³	Published: 5.4 m³ Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 General purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges (7.1 yd³). Range 4.0-14.5 m³.
Tipping load	20,965 kg	Published: 20,965 kg Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Static tipping load, full turn, no tire deflection (46,208 lb). With tire deflection 19 706 kg.
Breakout / digging force	227 kN	Published: 227 kN Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 51,008 lbf.
Dump height / clearance	3,287 mm	Published: 3,287 mm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dump clearance at maximum lift and 45° discharge, 5.4 m³ GP BOCE bucket.
Lift / hinge-pin height	4,554 mm	Published: 4,554 mm Cat 980 XE Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ4430-00 (11-2025); Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Hinge pin height at maximum lift (standard lift).

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