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Caterpillar 982

Configuration: Build 14B, standard lift, 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE, Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires, standard counterweight, ride control; Cat C13, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V.

24 sourced values · Sources: Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length10,184 mm
BOverall height3,801 mm
CWheelbase3,800 mm
DGround clearance428 mm
EOverall width3,456 mm
FTrack gauge / tread2,540 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight35,510 kg
Published: 35,510 kg
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Doc weight configuration: 875/65R29 VLTS L4, full fluids, operator, std counterweight, ride control, 6.1 m³ GP bucket with BOCE (78,264 lb).

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length10,184 mm
Published: 10,184 mm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Shipping length, bucket level on ground (standard lift). Without bucket 8597 mm.
Overall width3,456 mm
Published: 3,456 mm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Width over tires, unloaded (loaded 3471 mm).
Overall height3,801 mm
Published: 3,801 mm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Height to top of ROPS. To Product Link antenna 3807 mm.
Wheelbase3,800 mm
Published: 3,800 mm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / tread2,540 mm
Published: 2,540 mm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tread width.
Ground clearance428 mm
Published: 428 mm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radiusNot publishedCat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; 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 13 911 mm.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, articulated
Published: Wheeled, articulated
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles2
Published: 2
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; 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 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size875/65R29 (Bridgestone VLTS L4)
Published: 875/65R29 (Bridgestone VLTS L4)
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressureNot publishedCat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)Not publishedCat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)Not publishedCat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelCat C13
Published: Cat C13
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; 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, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014.
Net power301 kW
Published: 301 kW
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
ISO 9249/SAE J1349 at 1,700 rpm (404 hp).
Gross power325 kW
Published: 325 kW
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1995:2014 at 1,700 rpm (436 hp). ISO 14396: 322 kW.
Displacement12.5 L
Published: 12.5 L
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
763 in³.
Rated speed1,700 rpm
Published: 1,700 rpm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Speed for advertised power.

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow449 L/min
Published: 449 L/min
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Implement maximum pump output at 2,250 rpm (119 gal/min).
System / relief pressure≈ 34.3 MPa
Published: 34,300 kPa
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Implement maximum operating pressure (4,975 psi).

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max travel speed37.5 km/h
Published: 37.5 km/h
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Forward 4 (23.3 mph).
Bucket capacity6.1 m³
Published: 6.1 m³
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
General purpose bucket with BOCE (8.0 yd³). Range 4.8-17.2 m³.
Tipping load22,418 kg
Published: 22,418 kg
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Static tipping load, full 40° turn, no tire deflection (49,410 lb). With tire deflection 21 110 kg.
Breakout / digging force262 kN
Published: 262 kN
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dump height / clearance3,362 mm
Published: 3,362 mm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dump clearance at maximum lift and 45° discharge, standard lift.
Lift / hinge-pin height4,741 mm
Published: 4,741 mm
Cat 982 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3865-01 (1-2025), build 14B, N Am/Europe/Japan/China/India/Korea/Türkiye/Chile/Colombia; 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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