980 GC Wheel Loader
The Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and Performance Series Buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 980 GC the right choice for your business.
Proven Reliability
- Cat C13A engine offers high power density with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, and air systems and meets emission standards.
- High power density and fuel efficiency set our engines apart. Our engines feature Cat electronics, fuel injection, and air-management systems.
- Thorough component choice, design, and machine validation processes result in excellent reliability and uptime.
Heighten Your Productivity
- The proven Cat Z-bar linkage geometry with Performance Series Buckets offer excellent penetration into the pile and material retention, less dig time and high breakout forces. This results in low fuel consumption and maximum production capabilities.
- Caterpillar designed, electronically controlled automatic powershift heavy-duty planetary transmission with manual downshift to 1st gear delivers efficiency, durability, and smooth gear changes.
- The optional ride control system improves smoothness over rough terrain, increasing confidence and efficiency and ensuring excellent material retention.
- Ground engaging tools (GET) to boost your performance, Advansys™ system features stronger adapters; tips with a new shape to better protect the adapter and an integrated retainer and new single bevel edge.
- Increased traction in poor underfoot conditions with the optional limited slip differential (LSD). This traction aid is activated automatically, with no operator intervention required.
- An optional Axle Oil Cooler (AOC) is available for high energy applications.
Experience Superior Fuel Efficiency
- The Engine Idle Management System (EIMS) lowers idle RPM and fuel consumption, while the Engine Idle Shutdown feature turns off the engine after a preset duration.
- Variable speed fan adjusts to meet the varying cooling requirements of the machine resulting in a reduced average fan speed and lowered fuel consumption, noise levels, and radiator plugging.
- Load-sensing hydraulics produce flow and pressure for the implement system upon demand and only in amounts necessary to perform the needed work functions.
Intuitive, Comfortable Operator Environment
- The spacious cab features easy, intuitive controls, simple user interface and clear visibility to the job site which provides a comfortable working environment for efficient operation.
- A comfortable cloth covered suspension (mechanical) seat is standard, an optional air suspended high-back seat is available.
- Pilot-operated hydraulic implement controls deliver comfortable, low-effort operation. Two single-axis levers or one joystick are available. Both arrangements are equipped with remote transmission kick-down switches (Tier 4 machines only).
- Unmatched viewing area with a wide, flat, and distortion-free front windshield.
- Glass stretches to the floor of the cab for excellent visibility to the bucket and front tires.
- Sliding side windows on both sides allow natural ventilation and easy communication to ground staff.
- The cab roof has channels which direct rain off the corners of the cab, keeping windows clear.
- Air conditioning and heating systems are standard. Ten louvered vents allow the operator to direct the air flow to remain productive and efficient all shift long.
- Optional windshield guard to protect glass from impacts.
Safety Features
- Ladders are standard on both sides of the machine; the main cab access features a 15-degree angle to easily access the operator environment.
- Steps are equipped with hand and/or guardrails to safely access the cab and maintenance points of the machine.
- The main cab door opens to the front and provides wide access to the operator environment.
- An optional front window cleaning platform is available for enhanced access to the windshield. Front and back wipers ensure that a clear view is maintained.
- External rearview mirrors with integrated spot mirrors are standard.
- A rear vision camera is standard to enhance visibility behind the machine. Optional rreversing strobes are available for enhanced awareness on the jobsite visibility.
Reduce Your Maintenance Costs
- One-piece tilting hood makes engine compartment access and serviceability fast and easy.
- Daily maintenance is simplified with grouped service points and sight gauges.
- Electrical service center, along with additional key serviceability features, helps make servicing and in-field component exchange quick, easy, and efficient.
- A rear swing-up grill gives easy cleaning access to the swing-out cooling cores.
- Hinged wheel guards are easy to remove/re-install providing wide access to all maintenance points and to the engine compartment.
- Optional power train bottom guard protects the machine against damage to reduce downtime.
- Optional Cat Autolube system provides an integrated lube system with monitoring function. One-button control, including fault flash function.
- Caterpillar design and manufacturing techniques assure outstanding service life.
Cat Payload
- On-the-go weighing* for precise load targets with proven accuracy, flexible installation, and easy calibration and setup.
- Brings payload weighing to the cab so operators can work more productively and deliver consistently accurate loads.
- Increases productivity, weighing while lifting with no interruptions in loading cycle.
- Enhances safety by ensuring that trucks are not overloaded.
- Improves efficiency with less rework; save time, labor, fuel, and costs.
*Not legal for trade
