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| Key Highlights | Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
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| Particulars | Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
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Comparing the Liebherr L580 Wheel Loader and the Cat 980L Wheel Loader, we find key differences in engine power, technology, and features. The Liebherr L580 is praised for fuel efficiency and payload capacity, while the Cat 980L offers robust performance with its higher horsepower and advanced emission standards.
In choosing between the two, consider the specific needs of your operations. If you prioritize fuel efficiency and a slightly higher payload, the Liebherr L580 may be the better choice. However, if power output and advanced technology features such as a standard GPS system are more critical to your operations, the Cat 980L may be more suitable.
| Brand | Liebherr Wheel loader | Caterpillar Wheel loader |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Medium (15-30 Ton) | Medium (15-30 Ton) |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Engine | John Deere 298 HP | Cat 412 HP |
| Bucket | 5.2 m³ | 4.2-12.2 m³ |
| Weight | 26950 kg | 30090 kg |
| Max. Forward Speed | 40 km/h | 39.5 km/h |
| Dump Height | 3300 mm | 3273 mm |
| Tripping Load | 18950 kg | 19565 kg |
| Quick Overview: | Robust and fuel-efficient, the Liebherr L580 Wheel Loader meets India’s high-load material handling needs with advanced technology. |
Designed for heavy-duty tasks, the Cat 980L Wheel Loader meets the rigorous demands of India’s construction and industrial sectors. |
Comparing the Liebherr L580 Wheel Loader and the Cat 980L Wheel Loader, we find key differences in engine power, technology, and features. The Liebherr L580 is praised for fuel efficiency and payload capacity, while the Cat 980L offers robust performance with its higher horsepower and advanced emission standards.
In choosing between the two, consider the specific needs of your operations. If you prioritize fuel efficiency and a slightly higher payload, the Liebherr L580 may be the better choice. However, if power output and advanced technology features such as a standard GPS system are more critical to your operations, the Cat 980L may be more suitable.
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Liebherr Wheel loader | Caterpillar Wheel loader |
| Type | |
| Medium (15-30 Ton) | Medium (15-30 Ton) |
| Ex-Showroom Price | |
| Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Engine | |
| John Deere 298 HP | Cat 412 HP |
| Bucket | |
| 5.2 m³ | 4.2-12.2 m³ |
| Weight | |
| 26950 kg | 30090 kg |
| Fwd. Speed | |
| 40 km/h | 39.5 km/h |
| Dump Height | |
| 3300 mm | 3273 mm |
| Tripping Load | |
| 18950 kg | 19565 kg |
| Quick Overview: | |
Robust and fuel-efficient, the Liebherr L580 Wheel Loader meets India’s high-load material handling needs with advanced technology. |
Designed for heavy-duty tasks, the Cat 980L Wheel Loader meets the rigorous demands of India’s construction and industrial sectors. |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Engine Make | John Deere 6090HFL75 | Cat® C13 ACERT |
| Max Torque | 1228 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 2040 Nm @ 1000 rpm |
| Fuel Tank | 450 L | 426 L |
| Hydraulic System | 290 L/min | 449 L/min |
| Min. Ground Clearance | 465 mm | 453 mm |
| Payload | 8640 kg | NA |
| Steering Angle | ±38° | ±40° |
| Drive Type | 4-wheel drive (4WD) | 4-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Wheelbase | 3970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Tyres | 26.5R25 L3 | 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 |
| Max. Breakout Force | 220 kN | 226 kN |
| Overall Length | 9545 mm | 9493 mm |
| Warranty | 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | Standard | Standard |
| GPS | Optional | Standard |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| John Deere 6090HFL75 | Cat® C13 ACERT |
| Max Torque | |
| 1228 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 2040 Nm @ 1000 rpm |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 450 L | 426 L |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 290 L/min | 449 L/min |
| Min. Ground Clearance | |
| 465 mm | 453 mm |
| Payload | |
| 8640 kg | NA |
| Steering Angle | |
| ±38° | ±40° |
| Drive Type | |
| 4-wheel drive (4WD) | 4-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Wheelbase | |
| 3970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Tyres | |
| 26.5R25 L3 | 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 |
| Max. Breakout Force | |
| 220 kN | 226 kN |
| Overall Length | |
| 9545 mm | 9493 mm |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | |
| Standard | Standard |
| GPS | |
| Optional | Standard |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Engine Make | John Deere 6090HFL75 | Cat® C13 ACERT |
| Engine Type | Water-cooled; turbo charged; intercooled; Electronic Common Rail high-pressure injection | 4-stroke; turbocharged; inline 6-cylinder diesel engine with ACERT™ technology |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Tubocharged |
| Emission | Stage II | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV |
| Max Torque | 1228 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 2040 Nm @ 1000 rpm |
| Max Power | 298 HP (219 kW) @ 2000 rpm | 412 HP (303 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | 9.0 L | 12.5 L |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 Cylinders | 6 Cylinders |
| Battery | 24V / 180Ah | 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA |
| Alternator | 24V / 100A | 24V / 145A |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission |
| Drive Type | 4-wheel drive (4WD) | 4-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Torque Converter | NA | Single-stage torque converter with lock-up clutch |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Service | Self-locking of the hydrostatic driveline (acting on all four wheels) and additional pumpaccumulator brake system with wet multi- disc brakes (two seperate brake circuits) | Wet; multi-disc; hydraulic-actuated; oil-cooled brakes on both axles. |
| Parking | Electro-hydraulically actuated spring-loaded disc brake system on the transmission | Spring-applied; hydraulically released; external caliper disc brake. |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Type | Load-sensing articulated steering | Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering |
| Steering-Angle | ±38° | ±40° |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Front Axle | Fixed | Fixed |
| Rear Axle | Centre pivot & oscillating | Oscillating |
| Oscillating Angle | ±13° | ±13° |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Max. Forward Speed | 40 km/h | 39.5 km/h |
| Max. Reverse Speed | NA | 39.5 km/h |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| System Type | Load-sensing | Load-Sensing Hydraulic System |
| Pump Type | Swash plate type variable flow pump | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 290 L/min | 449 L/min |
| System Pressure | 380 bar | 343 bar |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Fuel Tank | 450 L | 426 L |
| Hydraulic System | 280 L | NA |
| Engine Oil | 34 L | 37 L |
| Cooling System | 55 L | 45 L |
| Rear Axle Oil | 58 L | 84 L |
| Front Axle Oil | 58 L | 84 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 160 L | 153 L |
| Transmission Oil | 12.5 L | 77 L |
| Def Tank | 20 L | NA |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Overall Length With Bucket | 9545 mm | 9493 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Height Over Cab | 3590 mm | 3813 mm |
| Height Over Exhaust | 3315 mm | 3746 mm |
| Min Grond Clearance | 465 mm | 453 mm |
| Width Over Tyres | 2960 mm | 3296 mm |
| Wheel Tread | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
| Tyre Size | 26.5R25 L3 | 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L | |
| Bucket Capacity | 5.2 m³ | 4.2-12.2 m³ |
| Bucket Width | 3300 mm | 3447 mm |
| Payload | 8640 kg | NA |
| Tipping Load Straight | 21650 kg | 22639 kg |
| Tipping Load Full Turn | 18950 kg | 19565 kg |
| Max. Breakout Force | 220 kN | 226 kN |
| Operating Weight | 26950 kg | 30090 kg |
| Max Dump Angle | NA | 52° |
| Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height | NA | 61° |
| Bucket Roll Back At Carry | NA | 48° |
| Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level | NA | 40° |
| Dumping Height, Fully Raised | 3300 mm | 3273 mm |
| Dumping Reach, Fully Raised | 1330 mm | 1481 mm |
| Max. Hinge Pin Height | 4580 mm | 4539 mm |
| Max. Digging Depth | 100 mm | 103 mm |
| Turning Radius Over Tyres | 7300 mm | NA |
| Turning Radius Over Bucket | 8075 mm | NA |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| John Deere 6090HFL75 | Cat® C13 ACERT |
| Engine Type | |
| Water-cooled; turbo charged; intercooled; Electronic Common Rail high-pressure injection | 4-stroke; turbocharged; inline 6-cylinder diesel engine with ACERT™ technology |
| Aspiration | |
| Turbocharged | Tubocharged |
| Emission | |
| Stage II | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV |
| Max Torque | |
| 1228 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 2040 Nm @ 1000 rpm |
| Max Power | |
| 298 HP (219 kW) @ 2000 rpm | 412 HP (303 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | |
| 9.0 L | 12.5 L |
| No Of Cylinders | |
| 6 Cylinders | 6 Cylinders |
| Battery | |
| 24V / 180Ah | 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA |
| Alternator | |
| 24V / 100A | 24V / 145A |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Transmission | |
| Hydrostatic | Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission |
| Drive Type | |
| 4-wheel drive (4WD) | 4-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Torque Converter | |
| NA | Single-stage torque converter with lock-up clutch |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Self-locking of the hydrostatic driveline (acting on all four wheels) and additional pumpaccumulator brake system with wet multi- disc brakes (two seperate brake circuits) | Wet; multi-disc; hydraulic-actuated; oil-cooled brakes on both axles. |
| Parking | |
| Electro-hydraulically actuated spring-loaded disc brake system on the transmission | Spring-applied; hydraulically released; external caliper disc brake. |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Load-sensing articulated steering | Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering |
| Steering-Angle | |
| ±38° | ±40° |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Max. Forward Speed | |
| 40 km/h | 39.5 km/h |
| Max. Reverse Speed | |
| NA | 39.5 km/h |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Front Axle | |
| Fixed | Fixed |
| Rear Axle | |
| Centre pivot & oscillating | Oscillating |
| Oscillating Angle | |
| ±13° | ±13° |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| System Type | |
| Load-sensing | Load-Sensing Hydraulic System |
| Pump Type | |
| Swash plate type variable flow pump | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Maximum Pump Flow | |
| 290 L/min | 449 L/min |
| System Pressure | |
| 380 bar | 343 bar |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Size | |
| Not Available | Not Available |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | |
| 450 L | 426 L |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 280 L | NA |
| Engine Oil | |
| 34 L | 37 L |
| Cooling System | |
| 55 L | 45 L |
| Rear Axle Oil | |
| 58 L | 84 L |
| Front Axle Oil | |
| 58 L | 84 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 160 L | 153 L |
| Transmission Oil | |
| 12.5 L | 77 L |
| Def Tank | |
| 20 L | NA |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Overall Length With Bucket | |
| 9545 mm | 9493 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 3970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Height Over Cab | |
| 3590 mm | 3813 mm |
| Height Over Exhaust | |
| 3315 mm | 3746 mm |
| Min Grond Clearance | |
| 465 mm | 453 mm |
| Width Over Tyres | |
| 2960 mm | 3296 mm |
| Wheel Tread | |
| 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
| Tyre Size | |
| 26.5R25 L3 | 29.5R25 XLDD1 L4 |
| Liebherr L580 | Cat 980L |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | |
| 5.2 m³ | 4.2-12.2 m³ |
| Bucket Width | |
| 3300 mm | 3447 mm |
| Payload | |
| 8640 kg | NA |
| Tipping Load Straight | |
| 21650 kg | 22639 kg |
| Tipping Load Full Turn | |
| 18950 kg | 19565 kg |
| Max. Breakout Force | |
| 220 kN | 226 kN |
| Operating Weight | |
| 26950 kg | 30090 kg |
| Max Dump Angle | |
| NA | 52° |
| Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height | |
| NA | 61° |
| Bucket Roll Back At Carry | |
| NA | 48° |
| Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level | |
| NA | 40° |
| Dumping Height, Fully Raised | |
| 3300 mm | 3273 mm |
| Dumping Reach, Fully Raised | |
| 1330 mm | 1481 mm |
| Max. Hinge Pin Height | |
| 4580 mm | 4539 mm |
| Max. Digging Depth | |
| 100 mm | 103 mm |
| Turning Radius Over Tyres | |
| 7300 mm | NA |
| Turning Radius Over Bucket | |
| 8075 mm | NA |
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