30,090 kg378 hpMarket avg. €147k · 46 listed · 26 below market
Asking prices land at €70k – €284k, around 194% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 980 listings currently run from €69,500 to €284,320, with a market average around €146,722. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 46 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 980 is a large wheel loader in the heavy production class, with an operating weight of 30,090 kg and an engine output of 378 hp. It is equipped with a 5 m3 bucket, positioning it for high-volume material handling cycles in demanding environments. As a long-established platform in the Caterpillar line-up, it represents the manufacturer's core offering in this weight and power segment.
Wheel loaders in this class are typically deployed in quarrying, aggregate handling, port operations, and large-scale earthmoving where high cycle efficiency and payload capacity are priorities. The 5 m3 bucket capacity makes the 980 suited to loading trucks, stockpile management, and bulk material transfer. It also sees regular use in waste processing facilities and industrial yards where a durable, high-capacity loader is required year-round.
Inspection of a used 980 should prioritise the condition of the articulation joint and frame, as these carry significant structural load over the machine's working life. The drivetrain, axles, and differential locks warrant close attention, and buyers should request service records to verify scheduled maintenance has been carried out. Tyre wear is a meaningful cost factor in this class and should be assessed carefully before purchase. Hydraulic system condition, including cylinder seals and the condition of the boom and bucket linkage pins, is a key indicator of overall maintenance standards. Where possible, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician and a full machine data download from the onboard monitoring system will provide the most reliable picture of actual operating history.
The Caterpillar 980 is cross-shopped most directly against the Hyundai HL980 and the Liebherr L586. All three occupy the same weight and production class, but buyers typically differentiate them on powertrain preference, dealer support network, and parts availability in their region. The Caterpillar carries the brand recognition and parts infrastructure that many large fleet operators prioritise. The Liebherr L586 is associated with a hydrostatic drive concept that appeals to operators seeking different transmission characteristics, while the Hyundai HL980 competes on a comparable power and capacity specification. Within the 980 market itself, attributes that move a unit within its price band include accumulated hours, service history documentation, configuration choices such as high-lift or standard boom, the presence of attachments, tyre condition and remaining tread depth, and overall mechanical and structural condition.
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