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HD Hyundai HL980A

Configuration: Standard Z-bar linkage, 5.6 m³ (7.3 yd³) general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges, 29.5 R25 L3 ★★ tires; Tier 4 Final

24 sourced values · Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length9,610 mm
BOverall height3,865 mm
CWheelbase3,700 mm
DGround clearance495 mm
EOverall width3,190 mm
FTrack gauge / tread2,440 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight31,352 kg
Published: 31,352 kg
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Overview (69,120 lb); HL980A XT 31,500 kg. The bucket table gives 30,800 kg for the 5.6 m³ bolt-on edge bucket.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length9,610 mm
Published: 9,610 mm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
H, shipping length with bucket level on ground (31' 6"). G, length without bucket, is 8,175 mm.
Overall width3,190 mm
Published: 3,190 mm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
R, width over tires (unloaded). R1 'overall width (with bucket)' is printed as 2,740 mm, but the bucket table gives a 3,450 mm bucket width.
Overall height3,865 mm
Published: 3,865 mm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
B, height to top of cab.
Wheelbase3,700 mm
Published: 3,700 mm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
F.
Track gauge / tread2,440 mm
Published: 2,440 mm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
S, tread width.
Ground clearance495 mm
Published: 495 mm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
E.
Turning radiusNot publishedHD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radius not published. P, clearance circle (diameter), is 13,615 mm; loader clearance circle with bucket at carry is 15,270 mm.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, articulated
Published: Wheeled, articulated
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles2
Published: 2
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)4
Published: 4
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size29.5 R25 L3 ★★
Published: 29.5 R25 L3 ★★
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard; 29.5-25 28PR L5, 29.5 R25 XHA ★ and 29.5 R25 L4 ★ optional.

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressureNot publishedHD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published on the spec sheet.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)Not publishedHD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published on the spec sheet.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)Not publishedHD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published on the spec sheet.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelCummins X12
Published: Cummins X12
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net power≈ 262 kW
Published: 351 hp
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net power, 262 kW at 2,000 rpm.
Gross power≈ 265 kW
Published: 355 hp
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Gross power, 265 kW at 2,000 rpm.
Displacement11.8 L
Published: 11.8 L
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
720 in³.
Rated speed2,000 rpm
Published: 2,000 rpm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow462 L/min
Published: 462 L/min
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loader hydraulics, variable-displacement piston pump (a separate 242 lpm pump is listed at 210 bar).
System / relief pressure≈ 28 MPa
Published: 280 bar
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
System pressure (4,061 psi).

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max travel speed36.5 km/h
Published: 36.5 km/h
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Forward, 4th gear, 4-speed transmission (22.7 mph).
Bucket capacity5.6 m³
Published: 5.6 m³
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Heaped (7.3 yd³); struck 4.8 m³.
Tipping load21,271 kg
Published: 21,271 kg
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Overview, full turn (46,895 lb); straight 24,446 kg. The bucket table gives 23,100 kg straight and 20,100 kg articulated (no tire deflection) for the 5.6 m³ bucket, so the two tables disagree.
Breakout / digging force≈ 242 kN
Published: 24,670 kgf
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Bucket breakout, printed as '24,670 kg (54,390 lb)'.
Dump height / clearance3,300 mm
Published: 3,300 mm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dump clearance at max lift and 45° discharge, 5.6 m³ bolt-on edge bucket. The general dimension L is also 3,300 mm.
Lift / hinge-pin height4,615 mm
Published: 4,615 mm
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America HL980A wheel loader specification sheet (HL980A 8/2023 PS v1; PDF dated 2024-03); linked from https://na.hd-hyundaice.com/equipment/z-bar-xt-wheel-loaders/hl980a. Retrieved 2026-10-25
J, hinge-pin height at maximum lift.

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