CAT Launched 980L Medium Wheel Loader

CAT Launched 980L Medium Wheel Loader
On January 20, 2017 CAT launched its all new 980L medium wheel loader, which boasts a number of new features over its predecessor. The new medium wheel loader applies proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet our customers’ high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. The new 980L medium wheel loader is more powerful and fuel-efficient than its predecessor, featuring significant drive-train and hydraulic-system refinement, operator safety and convenience enhancements, proven Z-bar linkage, Cat Performance Series buckets, and options such as automatic traction control, enhanced ride control system, and Cat Connect Technologies.
The 980L uses a power-dense and fuel-efficient Cat C13 ACERT engine, which uses a combination of proven electronic, fuel-injection and air-systems to deliver a maximum gross power rating of 303 kW or 412hp – for an operating weight of around 30 tonnes.
The 980L’s updated ACERT engine delivers 5% more engine power compared to the 980H, and the whole machine is designed for maximum fuel efficiency – making it capable of consuming up to 25% less fuel consumption compared with its predecessor.