982

Medium Wheel Loaders 982

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Key Specs

Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002
322 kW; 432 hp | 438 hp (metric)
322 kW; 432 hp | 438 hp (metric)
Operating Weight
78264 lb
35510 kg
Engine Model
Cat® C13
Cat® C13

Overview

Delivering All-Purpose Performance

The Cat® 982 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies helping to boost operator efficiencies and deliver consistent high bucket fill factors resulting in highly efficient productivity. Long service intervals help to reduce downtime. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation delivering great performance, reliability, durability, and versatility resulting in a machine that is built to meet your needs.

Benefits

Excellent Productivity

Improved neutralizer delivers smooth engagement and disengagement with IBS pedal and updated on-board job-aids* help to deliver great machine performance.

* 982 (14B) compared to the 982 (14A)

Efficient Operation

Save time and money with long service intervals, in-cab maintenance reminders, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and expanded Remote Services capability.

Built In Safety

Spacious cab layout with floor to ceiling windshield, left footrest for added stability, along with a 4-point seat belt kit with retractors help you to work more safely.

Product Specifications for 982

Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 322 kW; 432 hp | 438 hp (metric) 322 kW; 432 hp | 438 hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014 325 kW; 436 hp | 442 hp (metric) 325 kW; 436 hp | 442 hp (metric)
Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 301 kW; 404 hp | 409 hp (metric) 301 kW; 404 hp | 409 hp (metric)
Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 1620 lbf·ft 2197 N·m
Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 1636 lbf·ft 2218 N·m
Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1515 lbf·ft 2054 N·m
Displacement 763 in³ 12.5 l
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Note (1) The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Note (2) ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 436 hp 325 kW
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 432 hp 322 kW
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1515 lb/ft 2054 N·m
Note (3) Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 1636 lb/ft 2218 N·m
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1620 lb/ft 2197 N·m
Operating Weight 78264 lb 35510 kg
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Forward - 1 3.9 mile/h 6.2 km/h
Forward - 2 7.4 mile/h 11.9 km/h
Forward - 3 13.1 mile/h 21.1 km/h
Forward - 4 23.3 mile/h 37.5 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.3 mile/h 7 km/h
Reverse - 2 8.5 mile/h 13.6 km/h
Reverse - 3 15 mile/h 24.1 km/h
Reverse - 4 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 914 mm (36 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 914 mm (36 in) roll radius.
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Note (1) ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives. ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
Note (2) ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 46526 lb 21110 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 49410 lb 22418 kg
Breakout Force 59060 lbf 262 kN
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.” For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.”
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Fuel Tank 112.5 gal (US) 426 l
DEF Tank 5.5 gal (US) 21 l
Cooling System 13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Crankcase 9.8 gal (US) 37 l
Transmission 20.3 gal (US) 77 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 24.3 gal (US) 92 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 24.3 gal (US) 92 l
Hydraulic Tank 40.4 gal (US) 153 l
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm 119 gal/min 449 l/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4975 psi 34300 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 s 10.1 s
Height - Top of Hood 10 ft 3036 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 12.5 ft 3801 mm
Ground Clearance 1.33 ft 428 mm
Wheel Base 12.5 ft 3800 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 28.25 ft 8597 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.58 ft 791 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.5 ft 4741 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 12.75 ft 3902 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 57 ° 57 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 48 ° 48 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 11.42 ft 3471 mm
Tread Width 8.33 ft 2540 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires.
Height - Top of Hood 10 ft 3036 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 12.5 ft 3801 mm
Ground Clearance 1.33 ft 428 mm
Wheel Base 12.5 ft 3800 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 29.92 ft 9104 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.92 ft 896 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 16.83 ft 5150 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.33 ft 4069 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 56 ° 56 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 ° 49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 11.42 ft 3471 mm
Tread Width 8.33 ft 2540 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m³ (8 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires.

982 Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Operator Environment

  • Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
  • Door, remote opening system
  • EH implement controls, parking brake
  • Steering, joystick
  • Seat belt, monitored
  • Seat, cloth, air suspension
  • Touchscreen display
  • Keypad, programmable buttons
  • Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
  • Sun visor, front, retractable
  • Sun visor, rear, retractable
  • Windows, front, safety laminated rounded glass

ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Payload scale
  • Autodig with Auto Set Tires
  • Operator ID & machine security
  • Application Profiles
  • Job Aids
  • Controls Help and eOMM (not available in all languages)
  • Key Features Inform
  • Bucket Carry Display Widget
  • Remote Flash

POWERTRAIN

  • Cat C13 engine
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
  • Engine, air precleaner
  • Axles, open differentials
  • Axles, ecology drains, AOC ready
  • Transmission, planetary, automatic powershift
  • Torque converter with lock-up
  • Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
  • Integrated Braking System (IBS)
  • Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
  • Brake pedal neutralizer with decel function

HYDRAULICS

  • Implement system, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
  • Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
  • Ride control, dual accumulators
  • Oil sampling valves, Cat XT™ hoses

ELECTRICAL

  • Starting and charging system, 24V
  • Starter, electric, heavy duty
  • Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearview lights

MONITORING SYSTEM

  • Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
  • Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
  • Maintenance reminders

LINKAGE

  • Standard lift, Z-bar
  • Kickouts: lift and tilt

SAFETY

  • Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
  • Window cleaning platform, front

982 Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Operator Environment

  • Footrest
  • Implement joystick (2V, 3V only)
  • Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
  • Entertainment radio (DAB+)
  • CB radio ready
  • Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
  • Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/ cooled
  • Mirrors, heated
  • Windows, front, heavy duty, or full guards

ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Advanced Payload
  • Cat Payload Printer with E-ticket

POWERTRAIN

  • Turbine, air precleaner
  • Radiator, high debris
  • Cooling fan, reversible
  • Axles, limited slip differential(s)
  • Axles, extreme temperature seals
  • Axles, oil cooler

HYDRAULICS

  • 3rd auxiliary function with ride control
  • Quick coupler control

ELECTRICAL

  • Cold start, 120V or 240V
  • Lights: LED

MONITORING SYSTEM

  • Tire pressure monitor

LINKAGE

  • High lift, Z-bar

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Cat Autolube system
  • Fenders, roading
  • Guards: powertrain, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
  • Biodegradable hydraulic oil
  • High-speed oil change system
  • Rear cab access
  • Fast fill fuel tank
  • Toolbox

SAFETY

  • Cat Detect rear radar system
  • Dedicated rearview screen
  • Multiview (360°) vision system
  • 4-point seat belt retractor
  • Reversing strobe lights (not compatible with roading arrangements)
  • Seat belt monitoring beacon
  • Secondary steering system, electrical (Standard where mandated)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Warning beacon

SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS

  • Aggregate handler
  • Waste and scrap
  • Forestry

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