30,090 kg378 hpMarket avg. €141k · 28 listed · 13 below market
Asking prices land at €74k – €255k, around 183% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 980 listings currently run from €73,800 to €255,000, with a market average around €141,125. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 28 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 980 is a heavy-duty wheel loader with an operating weight of 30,090 kg and an engine output of 378 hp. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 5 m3, placing it firmly in the large wheel loader segment. The machine is designed for high-productivity loading and material-handling applications where substantial payload capacity and machine durability are required.
Large wheel loaders of this class are commonly deployed in quarrying, mining support, bulk material handling, and heavy construction earthworks. They are well suited to loading haul trucks, stockpile management, and site clearance where high cycle rates and substantial bucket fill volumes are operationally critical. Port and aggregate operations also regularly utilise machines in this weight and capacity bracket.
Prospective buyers should commission a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering the powertrain, hydraulic system, axles, and articulation joint, as these are the primary wear areas on heavy wheel loaders. Bucket, cutting edge, and linkage wear should be assessed carefully given the high material volumes these machines typically handle. A review of service history and oil sample analysis records will help establish maintenance compliance and support an informed valuation within the established price range.
The Caterpillar 980 trades across a wide price band in the European used market, ranging from EUR 75,000 to EUR 300,000, with a market average of EUR 165,964. This spread reflects meaningful variation in age, condition, and configuration across available inventory. Buyers evaluating this model will also encounter the Hyundai HL980 and Liebherr L586 as direct competitive alternatives within the same machine class.
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