Milton CAT 980H User Manual

Engine

Engine Model Cat®C15 ACERT™
Gross Power – SAE J1995 293 kW 393 hp
Net Power – ISO 9249 260 kW 349 hp

• Caterpillar®engine with ACERT Technology – EPA Tier 3,
EU Stage III Compliant

Buckets

Bucket Capacities 3.8-6.1 m35.0-8.0 yd

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Weights

Operating Weight 30 519 kg 67,294 lb

• For 5.7 m3(7.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE

Operating Specifications

Static Tipping Load, Full Turn 19 496 kg 42,989 lb

• For 5.7 m3(7.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE

980H

Wheel Loader

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980H Wheel Loader

The new standard for midsize wheel loaders.

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.

Serviceability

• Simple, Easy Daily Maintenance

• Minimal Downtime For Service

• Detect Problems Before They Happen

• Complete Customer Support pg. 16

Productivity

• Consistent Level Of Power

• Standard And Optional Features

To Increase Productivity pg. 8

Durability

• Structures Built To Last

• Proven Planetary Transmission

• C15 Engine With ACERT™
Technology

• Integrated Systems pg. 6

Reliability

• Proven Technologies

• Dealer Support You Can Count On

• Unmatched Parts Availability

• Extensive Rebuild Program

• Exceptional Service Capabilities pg. 4

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Owning and Operating Costs

• Proven Fuel Efficiency

• Simple, Convenient Maintenance

• Unsurpassed Parts Availability

• Excellent Resale Value

• Financing Tailored To Your Operation

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Operator Comfort

• Quiet, Comfortable Cab

• Easy Entry And Exit

• Excellent Visibility

• Reduced Operator Effort

• Comfortable Seating pg. 12

Versatility

• Customize The 980H For Your
Operation

• Large Variety Of Cat®Work Tools

• Machine Arrangements For
Specialized Applications pg. 10

• Proven technology that provides
reliability from day one

• Cat design and manufacture of
systems that work together as a unit

• Excellent uptime provided by the
best dealer support network in
the industry

• Unmatched genuine Cat parts
availability

• Outstanding Cat dealer service
capabilities on your job site or
in the dealer shop

Proven Technology. The Cat 980H is
built on the legendary 980 platform.
Many of the systems designed for and
proven on the 980G Series II and
previous models are still in use today
for the 980H. Planetary powershift
transmission, cab, separated cooling
system, integrated braking system,
free wheel stator torque converter,
frames – all contribute to the proven
reliability of the 980H.

ACERT™ Technology. ACERT
Technology has been proving itself in
on-highway trucks since March 2003,
and more recently in field tests of
off-highway equipment. This technology
allows Cat engines to meet durability
and reliability expectations without
sacrificing fuel economy or performance.

Dealer Support. The first priority of
the Caterpillar

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dealer is to keep your
loader up and running when you need
it. The entire global network of 206
independently-owned Cat dealers is
the best in the world at distributing
parts and equipment. They are there
when and where you need them.

Parts Availability. Caterpillar provides
an unsurpassed level of personalized
service for your wheel loader.
With 23 parts distribution centers
in 11 countries, most parts can be
delivered in 24 hours.

All parts supplied by Caterpillar are
manufactured to original equipment
specifications. Retrofit kits are available
to update machines to current technology.
Cat Classic™ Parts for older machines
are specially made to Cat specifications
at a lower cost.

All parts to repair your machine –
batteries, seals, filters, fluids, hydraulics,
engine parts – are designed and
manufactured to work together efficiently
and effectively as a system.

Remanufactured Parts. Cat engines and
major components are designed to be
remanufactured and provide multiple
life cycles. The Cat Reman program
is more extensive than most rebuild
programs. Components are actually
remanufactured in the factory to
original specifications with necessary
product updates.

Strict reuse guidelines and unparalleled
quality control ensure that reman products
provide the reliability and durability
that you expect from Caterpillar.
Reman products are stocked in
distribution centers around the world
and are ready to install to minimize
downtime, maintain productivity and
profitability.

Service Capabilities. Need routine
maintenance or unplanned repair?
Cat field service technicians have the
experience and tools necessary to service
your loader on site. Field service trucks
are fully loaded with state-of-the-art
tools and diagnostic equipment as well
as specifications and schematics for
every Cat machine. Technical experts
at the dealer shop and at Caterpillar
provide assistance to every field
service technician.

When on-site repair isn’t enough,
Cat dealer shops are fully-equipped
to service your loader quickly.

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The Cat®980H midsize loader – ready to work any time, any season.

Reliability

Dealer Support Programs. Caterpillar

dealers support you with a variety of
programs from financing a purchase
to complete after-sale support.

• Purchase/Lease/Rent

• Caterpillar Insurance

• Investment Options

• Cat Equipment Training

• Customer Support Agreements

•S•O•SSMServices

Purchase, Lease or Rent? Your Cat
dealer can help you decide the best
acquisition options for your operation.
They can help you calculate owning
and operating costs and how the available
financing options can contribute to
your bottom line.

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• Strong, solid structures built to last

• Major components designed and
manufactured to provide long
hours of use and to be rebuilt for
additional life

• Cat C15 engine with ACERT
Technology maintains engine
performance, efficiency and
durability while reducing emissions

• Improved hood strength and faster
lift and lower times

• Main ladder integrated into side
of machine to protect steps from
debris build-up

Structures. The 980H retains the same
basic structures as the 980G Series II.
Full box section engine end frame
absorbs shock loads and twisting forces
while supporting the drive line for rigid
component alignment. The frame is
over 90 percent robotically welded
providing deep weld penetration for
maximum durability and fatigue strength.

The non-engine end frame provides a
solid base for the front axle, lift arms
and tilt cylinders. The fabricated
four-plate loader tower resists shock
loads and loading stresses.

Lift arms are solid steel, providing
superior strength, excellent dump
clearance and reach while maintaining
visibility to the bucket. The cast steel
cross tube is heat treated for maximum
resistance to torsion and impact loads.
Z-bar linkage generates exceptional
breakout forces and good rack back
angle for better bucket loading and
material retention.

The spread hitch design of the 980H
articulation joint reduces stress loads
on the hitch pin and roller bearings
for long service life.

New Hood. A new hood has been
designed for the 980H. Two layers
thick, the new hood provides improved
durability while maintaining visibility
to the ground. The reinforced hood is
more resistant to wind and mud build-up.
The actuation system has also been
improved. Electrohydraulically activated
twin lift cylinders significantly reduce
lift and lower time.

New Ladder. The ladder on the 980H is
integrated into the side of the machine.
The self-cleaning steps are protected
from debris build-up. A five-degree
incline allows easy entry and exit to
the cab.

Powershift Transmission. The 980H is
equipped with a transmission that has
proven itself for over 40 years. And the
addition of the Electronic Clutch Pressure
Control (ECPC) system adds a new
level of durability to the transmission.

ECPC modulates clutch engagement
individually to allow smoother speed
and directional shifts and provide longer
component life than the transmission in
the 980G Series II.

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Durability built in, not added on.

Durability

Engine. ACERT Technology combines

proven systems with innovative new
technologies to precisely deliver fuel
to the combustion chamber. It maintains
engine performance, efficiency and
durability while dramatically reducing
emissions.

The C15 engine used in the 980H has
a strong track record of reliability,
durability and power density in both
off-highway equipment and on-highway
trucks. In fact, millions of reliable road
miles have garnered it the J.D. Power &
Associates award for customer reliability.
The robust design of the C15 required
very few modifications to accommodate
the higher cylinder pressures associated
with ACERT Technology.

Although ACERT Technology itself
is new, much of the componentry is
the same as used in previous engines.
Electronic controllers are the brains
of ACERT Technology. The advanced
electronic controllers used in Cat engines
were first introduced in the early 1990s
and have a proven track record of
performance and reliability.

The C15 engine features the Cat
Mechanically Actuated Electronic
Unit Injection (MEUI) fuel system.
The MEUI fuel system is a highly
evolved system with proven reliability
and durability in the field.

Integrated Systems. The Caterpillar
Monitoring System (CMS) tracks critical
machine systems to alert the operator to
potential need for service. Three levels
of warning allow the operator to assess
the situation more accurately. CMS is tied
to the engine, transmission, hydraulics
and brakes – connecting all major
systems allows the loader to work as
a fully integrated system – from the
linkage to the engine.

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• Transmission features that optimize
machine performance

• Engine maintains a consistent level
of productivity

• Standard and optional features that
increase productivity

Autoshift. Choose between manual
or automatic shift modes in the cab.
This flexible feature increases operator
efficiency and optimizes machine
performance.

Variable Shift Control (VSC). Match
transmission shifting patterns to machine
applications requirements. Variable
Shift Control improves shift quality and
fuel efficiency in certain applications by
allowing the transmission to upshift at
lower engine RPMs.

Engine Idle Management System (EIMS).

Four idle control settings help maximize
fuel efficiency and provide flexibility
in managing idle speeds based on
application requirements.

Hibernate Mode allows idle speed
to drop after a preset time to provide
lower fuel consumption, reduced
sound and emissions.

Work Mode provides flexibility in
working engine idle speeds.

Warm Up Mode is designed to keep
the machine consistently warm in cold
conditions.

Low Voltage Mode prevents battery
drain due to high electrical loads from
attachments.

Constant Net Horsepower. The engine
automatically compensates for parasitic
loads, like the fan and air conditioner,
to maintain a consistent level of
productivity.

Command Control Steering. Reduce
steering movements by a factor of 14
with Command Control Steering as
compared to conventional steering.
A conventional steering wheel requires
two to three 360° turns to complete
one turn of the loader – the Command
Control wheel moves ±70° with only
26 N (6 lb) steering pressure to complete
a turn – reducing operator fatigue.

Ride Control. The optional Ride Control
System improves ride, performance and
load retention when traveling over rough
terrain. Operators gain confidence moving
at higher speeds in load and carry
operations decreasing cycle time
and increasing productivity.

Payload Control System. Scales, designed
specifically for Cat machines, are built
into the lift arms to allow on-the-go
weighing of material in the bucket.
Operators load trucks more accurately
and efficiently. Loading trucks right the
first time equates to quicker cycles for
the operator, increased efficiency at the
scale house and more productivity for
your operation.

Payload Control is available as a
factory-installed option. A printer
is also available for printing driver
tickets and a variety of reports.

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Move more material.

Productivity

980H with On-Demand Fan and Electronic Engine

Horsepower

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Fan S

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Autolube. The optional Caterpillar
Autolube System provides precise,
automatic lubrication of pins and
bushings – during loader operation.
Automatic lubrication reduces time
spent on daily maintenance and downtime
for unplanned repairs due to inadequate
greasing – improving productivity.

Aggregate Autodig. Well-received by
both experienced and novice operators,
the optional Aggregate Autodig is
available to automate the loading process.
Operators get consistently full payloads
without touching the controls.

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