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Cat 982 .. premium performance in the nine- to 11-tonne class.

Cat rolls out more productive units

01 April 2022

Offering premium performance in the nine- to 11-tonne class, the new Cat 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders are up to 10 per cent more productive and reduce maintenance costs by up to 12 per cent when compared to the previous 980M, 980L and 982M models, says Caterpillar, a major international construction equipment manufacturer.

These wheel loaders include an expanded technology platform to increase machine performance and improve operating efficiency.

“Standard Cat Payload with Assist on all 980 and 982 series loaders provides an accurate weighing of bucket payloads, so operators can load to target the first time every time,” says a spokesman for the company. “This new technology includes low-lift-weigh and manual tip-off functions.

The new Cat Autodig with Auto Set Tires promotes proper loading technique to significantly reduce tyre slip and loading time. It can automate the complete bucket loading cycle to deliver consistently high bucket fill factors for up to 10 per cent more productivity, he says

Standard along with Autodig and Auto Set Tires, the new models introduce Application-Profiles, in which the press of a button sets multiple machine parameters to optimise settings for the application at hand. Customised profiles can be created to fit customer-specific cases. Selectable on-screen Job Aids, along with a streamlined new controls layout, promotes ease of operation to help all operators to be more productive.

Comfort & safety

Access to the new operator’s cab is easy thanks to its wide door, stair-like steps and grabrails for additional stability. The floor-to-ceiling windshield improves forward visibility of the work area, while the standard rear-vision camera along with convex and spot mirrors help to enhance visibility around the machine to improve operating safety.

Work tools

Cat Performance Series buckets balance bucket shape against the machine’s linkage for higher fill factors and better material retention that other bucket designs with the same rated capacity. Cat Work tools are an integral part of the complete machine design and are a significant contributor to the performance and efficiency of Cat wheel loaders, the spokesman concludes.