980G - SeriesII
980G - SeriesII
980G - SeriesII
Series II
Wheel Loader
232 kW/311 hp
238 kW/319 hp
3.8 to 5.7 m3
30 200 kg
Engine
Electronic Transmission
Designed for durability, the Caterpillar
power shift transmission features a full
match, high capacity torque converter
and heavy-duty planetary drives.
Variable Shift Control allows the
operator to match the shift pattern
to the application, improving operator
comfort and fuel efficiency.
The Integrated Braking System
integrates a downshifting and
neutralizer logic into the left-hand brake
pedal. Free Wheel Stator torque
converter increases efficiency thus
lowered oil temperatures and improved
fuel economy. pg. 5 and 16
Operator Station
New features
2
Axles
Large, heavy-duty axles protect internal
components from the harsh environment and offer excellent serviceability.
The design meets the demands of Ride
Control and autoshift that often result in
higher speed load and carry applications.
An external axle oll cooler is available
for use in high energy applications.
pg. 6
Structures
Articulated frame design features
a durable box-section engine frame
and rigid four-plate loader tower.
Over 90 percent robotically welded,
frame joints feature welds with deep
plate penetration and excellent fusion
for maximum durability and fatigue
strength. pg. 7
Environmental Machine
Availability of Cat biodegradable
hydraulic oil, combined with easy
serviceability help you meet or exceed
worldwide regulations and protect
the environment. Axle ecology drains
(optional), avoiding oil spillage.
pg. 13
Serviceability
The 980G Series II offers unmatched
serviceability with ground level access
to all routine daily maintenance points.
Lockable, ground-level service doors
prevent tampering with service areas.
pg. 18
Preventive Maintenance
Electronic Transmission
Caterpillar power train makes dependable performance a standard feature.
1
2
3
4
A
B
C
6
8
7
5
1 Clutch packs
2 Ring gear
3 Planet gears
4 Sun gear
Integrated Braking System.
It integrates a downshifting and
neutralizer logic into the left-hand brake
pedal. This system translates into
increased performance/productivity for
the operator thanks to the optimized
transmission neutralizer, the automatic
downshifting and downhill retarding
feature. The Integrated Braking System
also lowers the owning and operating
costs thanks to reduced axle oil
temperatures, which can extend the
brake life.
A Downshift logic only
B Brake application initiated
C Self-adjusting transmission
neutralization
Axles
Large, heavy-duty axles protect internal components from the harsh environment and offer
excellent serviceability.
4
2
5
6
1 Final drives
2 Axle shafts
3 Differential
4 Oil-cooled disc
5 Hydraulic piston
6 Increased brake oil flow
External port. An external port
(patented) provides access to
measure brake disc wear without
disassembling the axle. The original
brake measurement is recorded in
the machine controls at the factory
to allow precise wear calculation
and schedule appropriate service.
Structures
Built with strength to handle severe loads and durability to provide years of service.
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2
1
Hydraulics
Well balanced hydraulics deliver precise, low-effort control and trouble-free operation.
Operator Controls
Low-effort controls ease machine operation for increased comfort and efficiency.
Operator Station
The ultimate in wheel loader operator comfort and efficiency.
17
17
2
7
16
1
8
12
12
8
3
9
19
4
5
11
10
10
10
14 15
18
13
3.31 m
Dump
Clearance
4 Pass
3 Pass
2 Pass
10
14
18
22
26
30
34
38
Truck Payload
Under
Utilized
12
Optimum
Maximum
Load
42
Metric Ton
Environmental Machine
Caterpillar cares about the environment and continues to develop innovative solutions.
Machine Features
An on-demand fan (standard on all
980G Series II), which automatically
regulates the fan speed depending on
the cooling requirements.
Additional sound insulation around
the engine.
Oil sampling valves and pressure test
ports for service diagnostics.
These features result in reduced
operating cost, quieter machine, and
easier service.
Environmental Fluids
Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze
with anti-foaming and anti-corrosion
properties provides extended service
intervals (up to 6000 hours) requiring
less frequent fluid renewals and
disposals. This is a standard feature.
Cat Bio Hydo (HEES) is formulated
from a fully saturated Hydraulic
Environmental Ester Synthetic base
stock and selected additives.
It has excellent high-pressure and
high-temperature characteristics.
Provided a special water separator
filter has been installed and depending
on regular SOS analysis, Cat Bio
Hydo (HEES) service intervals
can be extended up to 6000 hours.
It is fully compatible with our
hydraulic components and allows
operation over a broad temperature
range. Cat Bio Hydo (HEES) is
fully decomposed by soil or water
microorganisms. This is available
as an attachment.
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A
7
7
3
2
C
D
7
7
14
1 Penetration
Use in densely compacted material
such as clay.
Gives maximum penetration.
Self-sharpening.
2 Short
Use in high-impact and pry-out
work such as rock.
Extremely strong.
3 Long
Use in most general applications
where breakage is not a problem.
4 Heavy Duty Long
Use in general loading and
excavation work.
Has extended wear life and
greater strength.
Penetration
Strength
GET system
selection guide
Cutting edges
(bolt-on
or weld-on)
Flushmount
adapters
Bottom-strap
adapters
Two-strap
adapters
Penetration ability
Impact resistance
Wear life/Abrasion protection
Smooth floor maintenance
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Turbine
Output Shaft
Impeller
Stator
Efficiency %
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.
05
0.
1
0.
15
0.
2
0.
25
0.
3
0.
35
0.
4
0.
45
0.
5
0.
55
0.
6
0.
65
0.
7
0.
75
0.
8
0.
85
0.
9
0.
95
16
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Serviceability
Keep machines up and running with easy-to-perform daily maintenance.
Preventive Maintenance
By anticipating potential problems and avoiding unscheduled repairs, your equipment is
always up and ready to run.
Electronic Monitoring System (EMS-III).
It monitors all key controls and functions.
The system alerts the operator of
immediate or impending problems with
engine oil pressure, axle oil pressure,
parking brake, electrical system,
low fuel level, engine inlet manifolds
temperature, brake oil temperature,
hydraulic oil level, hydraulic filter and
primary and secondary (if equipped)
steering. In the service mode,
the digital panel displays operating
parameters, diagnostic codes and
out-of-range gauge readings. It also
calibrates the electronic lift and tilt
controls as well as the electronic
transmission controls.
More than 90 fault codes are already
visible on the EMS-III screen in the cab.
They are documented in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual of the machine
allowing you to identify directly where
the potential defect has occurred.
1 ET software
2 Communications Adapter
3 Diagnostic Connector
4 Electronic Control Modul (ECM)
Caterpillar Product Link system
attachment. It includes a transceiver
module (on-board the machine), office
application PC software, and a satellite
communications network to track
machine hours, location, and warnings
(PL-201). Product Link simplifies
maintenance scheduling, fleet management, unauthorised machine usage or
movement, and product problem event
tracking and diagnosis (PL-201).
Available in two versions, there is a
Product Link system for most customers
needs. See your Caterpillar dealer
for details.
2
3
4
Electronic Technician (ET).
Caterpillar Electronic Technician is
a software program which allows the
service technician to find and identify
a problem on a machine and to analyze
how to fix it quickly. ET provides him
with the capability to access the
Electronic Control Modules from
a personal computer.
The Electronic Technician is used for:
Viewing active and non active
diagnostic codes and clearing them
after repair.
Displaying the status of all
parameters such as engine speed,
gear engaged, control levers position,
control switch position, etc.
Performing diagnostic test and
calibrations of electro-hydraulic
components.
Viewing current configuration and
changing parameter settings.
Flashing new Caterpillar software in
the Electronic Control Modules.
Recording all parameters during
machine operation.
A customer version of ET is also
available for your fleet of Caterpillar
equipment. Contact your Caterpillar
dealer for more detailed information.
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Engine
Transmission
Features
Caterpillar exclusive Advanced
Diesel Engine Module (ADEM III)
electronic fuel system control module
is fully integrated with other
electronic control modules on the
machine for improved performance
Caterpillar state-of-the-art
electronically controlled,
Dimensions
mechanically actuated unit injection
Bore
137 mm
fuel system
Stroke
165 mm
air-to-air aftercooler
Displacement
14.6 liters
electronically controlled continuously
variable temperature-sensing onExhaust emissions
demand fan is integrated with
The 3406E meets the following
electronic engine control module
emission requirements:
four valves per cylinder, valves and
EU directive 97/68/EC Stage II
unit injection system are camshaftactuated
two-piece articulated pistons with
forged steel crowns and aluminium
alloy skirts are oil cooled through
dual cooling jets
induction-hardened, forged crankshaft
one-piece cylinder head design with
1623 Nm
four alloy-steel valves per cylinder
deep-skirted cast cylinder block
1500
tapered connecting rods
1400
direct-electric 24-volt starting and
1300
charging system
1200
1100
km/h
7.1
12.6
22.0
37.4
7.5
13.1
23.0
42.8
Features
single control for both speed and
direction
separate control to lock in neutral
single-stage, single-phase torque
converter
automatic shift capability
F-37 high energy friction material
provides extended clutch life
externally mounted controls with
quick disconnects for easy diagnostic
checks
high contact ratio gears are precision
ground for quieter operation
thumb operated upshift/downshift
rocker switch
transmission can be recalibrated using
Electronic Technician (ET) service
tool
Variable Shift Control controlling the
selected shift pattern
Engine Torque
(Nm)
1000
900
}
220
200
180
160
140
800
20
238 kW maximum
232 kW at 2000 rpm
Engine Power
(kW)
Working
Range
Axles
Brakes
Final Drives
Features
maximum single-wheel rise and fall:
550 mm
conventional differential is standard
free-floating axle shafts can be
removed independently from wheels
and planetary final drives
optional limited slip differentials
front and rear
Features
planetary reduction at each wheel
torque developed at the wheel, less
stress on the axle shafts
planetary units can be removed
independently from the wheels
and brakes
Hydraulic System
System is completely sealed. Innovative low-effort controls.
Implement system (standard), 2-section vane pump
Output at 2100 rpm and 6900 kPa
with SAE 10W oil at 66C
Relief valve setting
Cylinders, double acting: lift, bore and stroke
Cylinder, double acting: tilt, bore and stroke
Pilot system, gear-type pump
Output at 2000 rpm and 4310 kPa
Main valve setting
464 lpm
20 700 kPa
196.9 x 864 mm
159 x 582 mm
38 lpm
3450 kPa
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Cab
Linkage Controls
Features
center-point frame articulation
front and rear wheels track
hydraulic power with flow-amplified
system
steering-wheel operated pilot valve
controls flow to steering cylinders
full-flow filtering
adjustable steering column
Controls
two lever control (standard)
three lever control (optional)
470
90
38
70
87
87
250
125
Sound Levels/Dynamics
Operator sound
Standard sound suppression*
Exterior sound
Standard sound suppression**
Tires
dB(A)
75
111
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Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.
Dimensions vary with bucket or tires. Refer to operation specifications chart
on page 24-25 or to Supplemental Specifications chart on this page.
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980G
2493 mm
1850 mm
457 mm
36
850 mm
2660 mm
2332 mm
3764 mm
46
3390 mm
3768 mm
45
467 mm
3700 mm
Supplemental Specifications
Tread type
Dimension
Width over tires (mm)
Change in all vertical dimensions (mm)
Weight variation (kg)
Change in static tipping load (kg)
full articulation
Tread type
Dimension
Width over tires (mm)
Change in all vertical dimensions (mm)
Weight variation (kg)
Change in static tipping load (kg)
full articulation
XHA
L3
29.5 x 25
3192
Used as reference
0
XLDD2
L5
29.5 x 25
3247
+23
+868
XMNED2
L5
29.5 x 25
3202
+39
+1156
22PRL3
L3
29.5 x 25
3225
+11
-323
22PRL5
L5
29.5 x 25
3245
+46
+951
+685
+913
-255
+751
XHA
L3
26.5 x 25
3041
-57
-675
GP2B
L2/3
26.5 x 25
3049
-55
-675
GP2B
L2/3
29.5 x 25
3215
+1
-82
20PRL3
L3
26.5 x 25
3059
-53
-805
20PRL5
L5
26.5 x 25
3071
+3
+55
-57
-55
-65
-53
+3
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Operation Specifications
Bolt-on
Cutting Edge
Tips and
Segments
(no GET)
Bolt-on
Cutting Edge
Tips and
Segments
(no GET)
Bolt-on
Cutting Edge
Tips and
Segments
(no GET)
m3
4.6
4.5
(4.2)
4.9
(4.7)
5.4
5.4
(5)
Struck capacity
m3
3.9
3.8
(3.7)
4.2
4.2
(4.0)
4.6
4.5
(4.4)
Width
mm
3447
3533
(3405)
3447
3533
(3405)
3447
3533
(3405)
mm
3458
3246
(3461)
3333
3188
(3402)
3282
3137
(3350)
mm
1341
1455
(1258)
1410
1525
(1327)
1472
1587
(1389)
mm
2782
2964
(2674)
2873
3054
(2765)
2953
3134
(2845)
Digging depth
mm
143
169
(108)
143
169
(108)
143
169
(108)
Overall length 4
mm
9163
9445
(9153)
9354
9535
(9244)
9435
9616
(9325)
mm
5990
5990
(5990)
6063
6064
(6063)
6133
6133
(6133)
mm
7836
7933
(7781)
7861
7958
(7805)
7883
7981
(7826)
Bucket weight
kg
2603
2677
(2204)
2709
2778
(2305)
2797
2870
(2397)
kg
21195
21037
(21764)
20854
20777
(21432)
20569
20485
(21139)
kg
19109
18949
(19671)
18790
18711
(19362)
18522
18436
(19085)
Breakout force 2
kN
248
249
(270)
230
233
(250)
216
219
(234)
Operating weight 1
kg
30216
30290
(29817)
30322
30391
(29918)
30409
30483
(30010)
Static tipping load and operating weight shown are based on average machine configuration with
sound-suppression cab and ROPS, secondary steering, air conditioning, ride control, 29.5-R25, L-3, tires,
full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants, lights, directional signals with CE plates and operator.
For buckets with adapters, tips and segments, value is measured 100 mm behind the tip of the segment,
with bucket hinge pin as pivot point, in accordance with SAE J732C.
All buckets shown can be used on the high lift arrangement. High lift column shows changes in
specifications from standard lift to high lift. Add or subtract as indicated to or from specifications
given for appropriate bucket to calculate high lift specifications.
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Rock Buckets
High Lift 3
Bolt-on
Cutting Edge
Adapters, Segments
and Long Tips
Adapters, Segments
and Long Tips
5.7
5.6
(5.4)
4.2
(4.2)
4.5
4.8
(4.8)
5.1
same
4.9
4.9
(4.7)
3.5
(3.5)
3.7
4.0
4.3
same
3447
3533
(3405)
3492
(3492)
3492
3645
(3645)
3645
same
3249
3104
(3318)
3132
(3376)
3163
2890
(3107)
2890
+221
1511
1626
(1428)
1753
(1526)
1786
1791
(1572)
1791
+2
3003
3185
(2896)
3244
(2916)
3252
34629
(3154)
3462
+159
143
169
(108)
102
(102)
137
154
(154)
189
+99
9485
9666
(9376)
9724
(9396)
9734
9925
(9642)
9925
+201
6204
6204
(6204)
6362
(6362)
6362
6245
(6245)
6245
+221
7896
7995
(7836)
7885
(7860)
7935
7982
(7899)
7982
+72
3052
3125
(2652)
2873
(2649)
3202
3500
(3200)
3907
same
20163
20079
(20733)
20742
(21045)
20299
19902
(20112)
19052
-1528
18127
18042
(18692)
18673
(18976)
18234
17855
(18080)
17045
-1410
208
210
(225)
220
(222)
203
189
(191)
177
same
30664
30738
(20265)
30486
(30262)
30815
31113
(30813)
31520
+195
Material Density
115%
100% 95%
2600
2400
2200
kg/m3
2000
kg/m3
1800
Rock 3.8
1600
Rock 3.8
1400
Rock 4.2
2600
Rock 4.2
2400
2200
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
1200
High Lift
m3
1000
Standard
m3
Material Density
Note: In accordance with SAE J818, these data consider the bucket load to be equal to half of the static tipping load at full turn.
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Standard Equipment
Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for specifics.
Electrical
70-amp alternator
Batteries (two 12-volt, maintenance free,
CCA: 900 BCI, 475 DIN)
Ignition key start/stop switch
Main disconnect switch
Light directional signals**
Starter, electric, heavy duty (24-volt)
Voltage converter (12-volt, 5 amp)
Diagnostic connector
Working halogen lighting system,
including six lights:
Two forward floodlights on
the front frame
Two forward floodlights on the cab
Two rearward floodlights on
the counterweight
Operator Environment
Air conditioning (R134a refrigerant)**
Adjustable steering column
Caterpillar Contour Series seat, 6-way
adjustable, with air suspension
Electro-hydraulic implement controls,
lift and tilt
Programmable and cushioned lift/tilt
kickouts
Hydraulic lift and tilt lock switch
Cab, pressurized with sound suppression
and rollover protective structure (ROPS)
Cab dome lights*
Heater and defroster*
Horn, electric
Cigar lighter and ashtray
Coat hooks (2)
Cup and thermos holders
Mirrors, rearview, outside mounted
Radio ready cab*
Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm wide
Tinted glass
Sun visor
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Optional Equipment
Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for specifics.
Electrical
Auxiliary halogen lighting package
including
Two additional forward floodlights
on the cab
Two rearward floodlights
on the cab
Back up alarm
Warning lighting system, rotating
beacon
Starting Aid
Ether starting aid
Heater, engine coolant, 220 V
Operator Environment
Rearview mirrors, interior
Sliding window on right-hand side
Drive Train
Axle oil cooler
Free wheel stater torque converter
Differential Limited Slip, front axle
Differential No SPIN, rear axle
Wet disc parking brake
Hydraulic
Hydraulic arrangement, third valve
Preventive Maintenance
Automatic central lubrication system
(factory installed)
Extended Life Coolant antifreeze
(-35 to -50C)
Cat Turbine PreCleaner
Product Link
Remote diagnostic pressure taps for
hydraulic and transmission systems
Environmental Attachments
Cat Bio Hydo (HEES), biodegradable
hydraulic synthetic ester based oil
Ecology drain, axle
Aggregate Autodig
Designed to automatically load
aggregate materials. Automates and
optimizes the bucket and lift arms
loading cycle in order to enhance
machine and operator efficiency.
Available with Command Control
steering versions only.
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