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Ship a Caterpillar 982 wheel loader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 982 measures 33 ft 5 in long, 11 ft 5 in wide and 12 ft 6 in high at 78,264 lbs (10.19 m × 3.48 m × 3.81 m, 35,500 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 33 ft 5 in · 10.19 mW 11 ft 5 in · 3.48 mH 12 ft 6 in · 3.81 mWt 78,264 lbs · 35,500 kg

Verified against the manufacturer's published specifications (source, 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 5 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 982 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 982 need oversize permits?

Yes. 11 ft 5 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 982 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 982 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 982?

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 (Caterpillar's published specifications, source, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 432 hp
Engine Model: Cat® C13
Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 436 hp
Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 404 hp
Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 1620 lbf·ft
Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 1636 lbf·ft
Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1515 lbf·ft
Displacement: 763 in³

Weights

Operating Weight: 78264 lb

Transmission

Forward - 1: 3.9 mile/h
Forward - 2: 7.4 mile/h
Forward - 3: 13.1 mile/h
Forward - 4: 23.3 mile/h
Reverse - 1: 4.3 mile/h
Reverse - 2: 8.5 mile/h
Reverse - 3: 15 mile/h
Reverse - 4: 24.5 mile/h

Sound

Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008: 72 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008: 112 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹: 72 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²: 109 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning: The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons).

Operating Specifications

Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection: 46526 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection: 49410 lb
Breakout Force: 59060 lbf

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank: 112.5 gal (US)
DEF Tank: 5.5 gal (US)
Cooling System: 13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase: 9.8 gal (US)
Transmission: 20.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front: 24.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear: 24.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank: 40.4 gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm: 119 gpm
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure: 4975 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total: 10.1 s

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