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Cat 982 and 982 XE specifications

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Cat 982 and 982 XE: wheel loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
982	Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 432 hp Operating Weight 78,264 lb
982 XE	Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002 432 hp Operating Weight 78,264 lb

982 and 982 XE specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Cat	982 and 982 XE	2	982 and 982 XE

Engine
Specification	982	982 XE
Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002	432 hp	432 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C13	Cat® C13
Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014	436 hp	436 hp
Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	404 hp	404 hp
Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002	1620 lbf·ft	1620 lbf·ft
Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014	1636 lbf·ft	1636 lbf·ft
Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	1515 lbf·ft	1515 lbf·ft
Displacement	763 in³	763 in³
Emissions	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹	Up to B20¹
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	1,620 lb/ft	1,620 lb/ft
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	1,636 lb/ft	1,636 lb/ft
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	1,515 lb/ft	1,515 lb/ft
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	432 hp	432 hp
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	436 hp	436 hp

Weights
Specification	982	982 XE
Operating Weight	78,264 lb	78,264 lb

Transmission and speeds
Specification	982	982 XE
Forward - 1	3.9 mph	3.9 mph
Forward - 2	7.4 mph	7.3 mph
Forward - 3	13.1 mph	13 mph
Forward - 4	23.3 mph	24.5 mph
Reverse - 1	4.3 mph	4.4 mph
Reverse - 2	8.5 mph	8.4 mph
Reverse - 3	15 mph	17.4 mph

Specification	982
Reverse - 4	24.5 mph

Sound
Specification	982	982 XE
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	72 dB(A)	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008	112 dB(A)	110 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹	72 dB(A)	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²	109 dB(A)	107 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System
Specification	982	982 XE
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)	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
Specification	982	982 XE
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection	46,526 lb	46,526 lb
Breakout Force	59060 lbf	59060 lbf

Specification	982
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection	49,410 lb

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	982	982 XE
Fuel Tank	112.5 gal (US)	112.5 gal (US)
DEF Tank	5.5 gal (US)	5.5 gal (US)
Cooling System	13.7 gal (US)	13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase	9.8 gal (US)	9.8 gal (US)
Transmission	20.3 gal (US)	20.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	24.3 gal (US)	24.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	24.3 gal (US)	24.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	40.4 gal (US)	40.4 gal (US)

Hydraulic System
Specification	982
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm	119 gpm

Specification	982	982 XE
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4,975 psi	4,975 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.1 s	10.1 s

Dimensions Standard Lift
Specification	982	982 XE
Height - Top of Hood	10 ft	10 ft
Height - Top of ROPS	12.5 ft	12.5 ft
Ground Clearance	1.33 ft	1.33 ft
Wheel Base	12.5 ft	12.5 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket	28.25 ft	28.25 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2.58 ft	2.58 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	15.5 ft	15.5 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	12.75 ft	12.75 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	57 °	57 °
Rack Back - Carry Height	48 °	48 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)	11.42 ft	11.42 ft
Tread Width	8.33 ft	8.33 ft

Dimensions High Lift
Specification	982	982 XE
Overall Length - Without Bucket	29.92 ft	29.92 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2.92 ft	2.92 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	16.83 ft	16.58 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	13.33 ft	13.33 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	56 °	56 °
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 °	49 °

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
982 and 982 XE	15

Ratios
Figure	982	982 XE
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.6	5.6
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.26 gal	0.26 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	wheel loader

982 and 982 XE: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	wheel loader	Cat and the 982 line that the 982, 982 XE belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	2

CAT 982m 168 192 Fault Codes (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-02-11)

Used market for the 982 and 982 XE — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Cat wheel loader	110

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
982	55	2015 to 2025	$117,500	$711,000	$200,000	17,102
982 XE	55	2015 to 2025	$117,500	$711,000	$200,000	17,102

982 and 982 XE: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Cat together with the wheel loader 982, 982 XE	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 982 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 982 XE — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Cat 982 and 982 XE — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Cat 982 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Cat — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Cat 982 and 982 XE: Configuration records

982

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002	432 hp
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
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	1,620 lb/ft
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	1,515 lb/ft
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	1,636 lb/ft
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	436 hp
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	432 hp
Transmission and speeds
Forward - 1	3.9 mph
Forward - 2	7.4 mph
Forward - 3	13.1 mph
Forward - 4	23.3 mph
Reverse - 1	4.3 mph
Reverse - 2	8.5 mph
Reverse - 3	15 mph
Reverse - 4	24.5 mph
Sound
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	46,526 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection	49,410 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	13.7 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	112.5 gal (US)
Crankcase	9.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank	5.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	40.4 gal (US)
Transmission	20.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	24.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	24.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.1 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4,975 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm	119 gpm
Dimensions Standard Lift
Width over Tires (Loaded)	11.42 ft
Additional specifications
Overall Length - Without Bucket	29.92 ft
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 °
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	56 °
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2.92 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	16.83 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	13.33 ft
Ground Clearance	1.33 ft
Tread Width	8.33 ft
Wheel Base	12.5 ft
Height - Top of Hood	10 ft
Height - Top of ROPS	12.5 ft
Engine Model	Cat® C13
Displacement	763 in³
Emissions	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards
Operating Weight	78,264 lb
Breakout Force	59060 lbf
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	72 dB(A)

Source

982 XE

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002	432 hp
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
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	1,620 lb/ft
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	1,515 lb/ft
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	1,636 lb/ft
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	436 hp
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	432 hp
Transmission and speeds
Forward - 1	3.9 mph
Forward - 2	7.3 mph
Forward - 3	13 mph
Forward - 4	24.5 mph
Reverse - 1	4.4 mph
Reverse - 2	8.4 mph
Reverse - 3	17.4 mph
Sound
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008	110 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²	107 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	46,526 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	13.7 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	112.5 gal (US)
Crankcase	9.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank	5.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	40.4 gal (US)
Transmission	20.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	24.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	24.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.1 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4,975 psi
Dimensions Standard Lift
Width over Tires (Loaded)	11.42 ft
Additional specifications
Overall Length - Without Bucket	29.92 ft
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 °
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	56 °
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2.92 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	16.58 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	13.33 ft
Ground Clearance	1.33 ft
Tread Width	8.33 ft
Wheel Base	12.5 ft
Height - Top of Hood	10 ft
Height - Top of ROPS	12.5 ft
Engine Model	Cat® C13
Displacement	763 in³
Emissions	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Operating Weight	78,264 lb
Breakout Force	59060 lbf
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	70 dB(A)

Source

Compare Cat 982, 982 XE

Engine
Specification	982	982 XE
Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002	432 hp	432 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C13	Cat® C13
Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014	436 hp	436 hp
Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	404 hp	404 hp
Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002	1620 lbf·ft	1620 lbf·ft
Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014	1636 lbf·ft	1636 lbf·ft
Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	1515 lbf·ft	1515 lbf·ft
Displacement	763 in³	763 in³
Emissions	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹	Up to B20¹
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	1,620 lb/ft	1,620 lb/ft
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	1,636 lb/ft	1,636 lb/ft
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	1,515 lb/ft	1,515 lb/ft
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002	432 hp	432 hp
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014	436 hp	436 hp

Weights
Specification	982	982 XE
Operating Weight	78,264 lb	78,264 lb

Transmission and speeds
Specification	982	982 XE
Forward - 1	3.9 mph	3.9 mph
Forward - 2	7.4 mph	7.3 mph
Forward - 3	13.1 mph	13 mph
Forward - 4	23.3 mph	24.5 mph
Reverse - 1	4.3 mph	4.4 mph
Reverse - 2	8.5 mph	8.4 mph
Reverse - 3	15 mph	17.4 mph

Sound
Specification	982	982 XE
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	72 dB(A)	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008	112 dB(A)	110 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹	72 dB(A)	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²	109 dB(A)	107 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System
Specification	982	982 XE
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)	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
Specification	982	982 XE
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection	46,526 lb	46,526 lb
Breakout Force	59060 lbf	59060 lbf

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	982	982 XE
Fuel Tank	112.5 gal (US)	112.5 gal (US)
DEF Tank	5.5 gal (US)	5.5 gal (US)
Cooling System	13.7 gal (US)	13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase	9.8 gal (US)	9.8 gal (US)
Transmission	20.3 gal (US)	20.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	24.3 gal (US)	24.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	24.3 gal (US)	24.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	40.4 gal (US)	40.4 gal (US)

Hydraulic System
Specification	982	982 XE
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4,975 psi	4,975 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.1 s	10.1 s

Dimensions Standard Lift
Specification	982	982 XE
Height - Top of Hood	10 ft	10 ft
Height - Top of ROPS	12.5 ft	12.5 ft
Ground Clearance	1.33 ft	1.33 ft
Wheel Base	12.5 ft	12.5 ft
Width over Tires (Loaded)	11.42 ft	11.42 ft
Tread Width	8.33 ft	8.33 ft

Dimensions High Lift
Specification	982	982 XE
Overall Length - Without Bucket	29.92 ft	29.92 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2.92 ft	2.92 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	16.83 ft	16.58 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	13.33 ft	13.33 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	56 °	56 °
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 °	49 °

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