Comparison · Wheel loader
Caterpillar 980 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H is about 6% heavier than the Caterpillar 980 (32,150 vs 30,335 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
The Caterpillar 980 has about 5% more engine power (293 kW (393 hp) vs 279 kW (374 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Volvo Construction Equipment in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 30,335 kg (66,900 lb) | 32,150 kg (70,900 lb) |
| Engine power | 293 kW (393 hp) | 279 kW (374 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 293 kW (393 hp) at 1,700 rpm | 279 kW (374 hp) at 1,300–1,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 227 kN (51,008 lbf) | 245 kN (55,080 lbf) |
| Static tipping load, full 40° turn | 19,700 kg (43,432 lb); 20,960 kg without tyre deflection | — |
| Max. travel speed | 39.4 km/h (24.5 mph) | — |
| Hydraulic cycle time (total) | 10.1 s | — |
| Engine model | Cat C13, 12.5 L | — |
| Gross power (SAE J1995) | 317 kW (425 hp) | — |
| Net torque | 2,087 N·m (1,539 lbf·ft) at 1,100 rpm | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | — |
| Overall length without bucket | 8.18 m (26 ft 10 in) | — |
| Height to top of ROPS | 3.83 m (12 ft 7 in) | — |
| Width over tyres (loaded) | 3.28 m (10 ft 9 in) | — |
| Standard tyres | 29.5R25 L4 radial | — |
| Fuel tank | 426 L (112.5 US gal) | — |
| DEF tank | 21 L (5.5 US gal) | — |
| Hydraulic tank | 153 L (40.4 US gal) | — |
| Max. torque | — | 2,265 N·m (1,670 lbf·ft) |
| Bucket capacity | — | 4.3–16 m³; log grapples 1.8–4 m² |
| Static tipping load, full turn | — | 21,000 kg (46,300 lb) |
| Engine | — | Volvo D13J, 13 L |
| Transmission | — | All-Volvo powertrain with OptiShift (lock-up) and Reverse By Braking |
| Tyres | — | 29.5 R25, 875/65 R29 |
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| Full 980 review | Full L220H review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.