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980H: 2007 update

Performance you can feel with the capability to work in the most demanding applications. Unmatched operator comfort and efficiency in a world class cab. Revolutionary electronics and hydraulics for low-effort operation. Increased productivity with lower owning and operating costs.
Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249 349 hp
Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC 353 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995 393 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 349 hp
Peak Torque (Net) @ 1,200 RPM 1244 ft-lb
Bore 5.4 in
Stroke 6.75 in
Displacement 928 in3
Weights
Operating Weight 67294 lb
Buckets
Bucket Capacities 3.8-6.1 m³ 5.0-8.0 yd³
Max Bucket Capacity 8 yd3
Bucket Width 11.59 ft
Capacity - Reference bucket 5.49 yd3
Type - Reference bucket GP with teeth
Breakout force of Reference bucket 61372.83 lb
Operating Specifications
Dump Clearance 10843.14 ft
Static Tipping Load, Full Turn 42989 lb
Breakout Force 44775 lb
Transmission
Forward 1 4.1 mph
Forward 2 7.3 mph
Forward 3 12.9 mph
Forward 4 22.6 mph
Reverse 1 4.7 mph
Reverse 2 8.4 mph
Reverse 3 14.7 mph
Reverse 4 25.8 mph
Hydraulic System
Bucket/Work Tool System - Relief Valve Settin 3000 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise 6 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump 2.1 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Do 3.4 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 11.5 Seconds
Pilot System - Pump Output 122.58 gal/min
Brakes
Brakes Meets required standards.
Axles
Front Fixed front
Rear Oscillating +/- 13°
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall 21.7 in
Tires
Tires Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.
Cab
ROPS/FOPS Meets SAE and ISO standards.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank - Standard 127 gal
Cooling System 22 gal
Crankcase 17 gal
Transmission 16 gal
Differentials and Final Drives - Front 23 gal
Differentials and Final Drives - Rear 23 gal
Hydraulic System (Including Tank) 66 gal
Hydraulic Tank 33 gal
Dimensions
Height to top of ROPS 12.35 ft
Height to top of exhaust pipe 12.19 ft
Height to top of hood 8.91 ft
Ground clearance 1.45 ft
B-pin height - standard 14.78 ft
Center line rear axle to edge of counterweigh 8.18 ft
Wheelbase 12.14 ft
Center line rear axle to hitch 6.07 ft
Electrical
Alarm, back-up
Alternator (80-amp, brushless)
Batteries, maintenance-free (4) 1000 CCA
Lighting system, halogen (6 total)
Main disconnect switch
Starter, electric, heavy-duty
Starting and charging system (24-volt)
Starting receptacle for emergency start
Operator Environment
Air conditioner/HVAC system
Bucket/Work Tool function lockout
Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed
ROPS/FOPS, radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers, converter (12-volt, 10-amp) and power port
Cigar lighter and ashtray
Coat hooks (2) with straps
Command Control Steering
Controls, bucket/work tool electro-hydraulic
Heater and defroster
Horns, electric (steering wheel mounted)
Computerized Monitoring System
Instrumentation, Gauges:
Instrumentation, Warning Indicators:
Lunchbox and beverage holders
Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
Seatbelt, retractable, 51 mm (2 in) wide
Steering column, adjustable, tilt and telescope
Wet-arm, wipers/washers (front and rear)
Intermittent front wiper
Window, sliding (left and right side)
Power Train
Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc
with Integrated Braking System (IBS) and brake wear indicator pin
Engine, Cat C15 with ACERT Technology and ATAAC
Fan, radiator, hydraulically driven, variable speed
(temperature sensing)
Filters, fuel/engine air, primary/secondary
Fuel priming pump (electric)
Fuel/water separator
Muffler, sound suppressed
Precleaner, engine air intake
Radiator, Next Generation Modular (NGMR)
Starting aid (ether)
Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
Torque converter (free wheel stator)
Transmission, automatic planetary power shift (4F/4R)
Variable Shift Control (VSC)
Other
Automatic bucket positioner, in-cab adjustable
Counterweight
Couplings, Caterpillar O-ring face seals
Doors, service access (locking)
Ecology drains for engine, transmission and hydraulics
Fenders, steel front with mud flaps/rear with extensions
Guard, power train and crankcase
Hitch, drawbar with pin
Hood, non-metallic power tilting
Hoses, Cat XT
Hydraulic oil cooler (swing-out)
Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic (in-cab adjustable)
Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
Oil sampling valves
Product Link ready
Remote diagnostic pressure taps
Sight Gauges:
Engine coolant
Hydraulic oil level
Transmission oil level
Steering, load sensing
Vandalism protection caplocks
Tires, Rims and Wheels
A tire must be selected from the mandatory attachments section. Base machine price includes a tire allowance.
Antifreeze
Premixed 50% concentration of Extended Life Coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F).
Aggregate Autodig
Alternator, 95-amp
Autolube
Axle ecology drain
Axle oil cooler ready
Axle oil cooler
Buckets and work tools
Bucket Ground Engaging Tools (GET) - see Cat dealer for details
Camera, rear vision (custom product)
CB radio ready (20-amp)
Cooling package, high ambient 50°C (122°F)
Differentials, limited slip (front or rear), No-SPIN (rear axle only)
Fan, auto-reversing
Fast fill system, fuel
Fenders, roading
Fenders, narrow
Guard, front window
Guard, front window, forestry
Guard, front window, waste
Heater, engine coolant
High lift arrangement, two- and three-valve
Hydraulic arrangement, three-valve
Joystick control
Lights, directional
Lights, high intensity discharge (HID)
Light, warning beacon
Machine Security System
Mirrors, heated, external
Mirrors, rearview, interior
Payload Control System
Payload Control System printer
Platform, window cleaning
Precleaner, turbine
Precleaner, turbine/trash
Radio, AM/FM Weatherband (CD)
Ride Control System, two- and three-valve
Rubber-mounted cab glass
Seat, heated
Seatbelt, 76 mm (3 in) wide
Steering, secondary
Sun visor, front
Transmission, extreme service
Special Machine Arrangements
8-yd Aggregate Loader
Aggregate Yard Loader
Forest Machine
Industrial Loader Arrangement
Steel Mill Arrangement
Aggregate Autodig
Alternator, 95-amp
Autolube
Axle ecology drain
Axle oil cooler ready
Axle oil cooler
Buckets and work tools
Bucket Ground Engaging Tools (GET) - see Cat dealer for details
Camera, rear vision (custom product)
CB radio ready (20-amp)
Cooling package, high ambient 50°C (122°F)
Differentials, limited slip (front or rear), No-SPIN (rear axle only)
Fan, auto-reversing
Fast fill system, fuel
Fenders, roading
Fenders, narrow
Guard, front window
Guard, front window, forestry
Guard, front window, waste
Heater, engine coolant
High lift arrangement, two- and three-valve
Hydraulic arrangement, three-valve
Joystick control
Lights, directional
Lights, high intensity discharge (HID)
Light, warning beacon
Machine Security System
Mirrors, heated, external
Mirrors, rearview, interior
Payload Control System
Payload Control System printer
Platform, window cleaning
Precleaner, turbine
Precleaner, turbine/trash
Radio, AM/FM Weatherband (CD)
Ride Control System, two- and three-valve
Rubber-mounted cab glass
Seat, heated
Seatbelt, 76 mm (3 in) wide
Steering, secondary
Sun visor, front
Transmission, extreme service
Special Machine Arrangements
8-yd Aggregate Loader
Aggregate Yard Loader
Forest Machine
Industrial Loader Arrangement
Steel Mill Arrangement