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Ship a Caterpillar 980K wheel loader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 980K measures 32 ft 4 in long, 10 ft 9 in wide and 12 ft 6 in high at 68,862 lbs (9.86 m × 3.28 m × 3.81 m, 31,235 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 32 ft 4 in · 9.86 mW 10 ft 9 in · 3.28 mH 12 ft 6 in · 3.81 mAtt. 11 ft 7 inWt 68,862 lbs · 31,235 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 11 ft 7 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 980K need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 12 ft 6 in tall the machine sits at 14 ft 0 in on an RGN deck and 17 ft 6 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 980K need oversize permits?

Yes. 11 ft 7 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Caterpillar 980K be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 980K for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 980K?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this wheel loader ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts none expected
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Make: 2236
Engine Model: C15 ACERT
Net Power: 369 hp
Gross Power: 355 hp
Power Measured @: 1800 rpm
Max Torque: 1191 lb ft
Displacement: 762.8 cu in

Operational

Operating Weight: 66489.3 lb
Fuel Capacity: 127 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 66 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity: 10 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity: 22 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity: 16 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity: 23 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity: 23 gal

Transmission

Transmission Type: Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears: 4
Number Of Reverse Gears: 4
Max Speed - Forward: 22.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse: 25.8 mph
Standard Torque Converter - Forward 1: 4.2 mph
Standard Torque Converter - Forward 2: 7.5 mph
Standard Torque Converter - Forward 3: 13.4 mph

Weights

Operating Weight: 68862 lb

Tires

Note (1): Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Note (2): Other special tires are available on request.
Tires: Choices
Choices (1): 29.5R25 VMT BS L3 Radial; 29.5R25 XHA2 MX L3 Radial; 29.5R25 VSDL BS L5 Radial
Choices (2): 29.5R25 XLDD2 MX L5 Radial; 29.5R25 X MINE D2 MX L5 Radial
Note (3): In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities might exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.

Buckets

Bucket Capacities: 4.00 to 12.20 m3 (5.25 to 16.00 yd3)

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting: 3000 psi
Pump Flow Capacity: 123 gal/min
Raise Time: 6 sec
Dump Time: 2.1 sec
Lower Time: 3.4 sec
Pump Type: Gear
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total: 11.4 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure: 4496 psi

Axles

Front: Fixed
Rear: Oscillating ?13 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall: 21.6 in

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.