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Mining
Iron ore, coal and overburden. Heavy bucket cycles in 12-hour shifts.
01Wheel Loaders · SDLG H-line
L980Hi
7.5 t flagship loader for iron-ore and large-scale mining.
The L980Hi sits in SDLG's current wheel loaders lineup, engineered for Indian quarries, mines, infrastructure and ports — where uptime decides margin. 7500 kg payload,backed by SDLG's nationwide service network.
- 01 · Payload
- 7500kg
- 02 · Operating weight
- 25600kg
- 03 · Bucket capacity
- 4.5 m³ GP; 3.2 / 3.5 m³ HD; 6.5 / 7.0 m³ LM
- 04 · Engine power & torque
- 267 hp; 1300 Nm
02Engineering data
Full specifications. No asterisks.
Numbers measured at SDLG factory test conditions. Real-world output varies by site, fuel quality and operator skill — your dealer can walk you through expected fleet economics.
01 — Engine & power
1 parameters
- Engine power & torque
- 267 hp; 1300 Nm
02 — Capacity & forces
3 parameters
- Payload
- 7500 kg
- Bucket capacity
- 4.5 m³ GP; 3.2 / 3.5 m³ HD; 6.5 / 7.0 m³ LM
- Static tipping load
- 16900 kg straight; 15200 kg full turn
03 — Hydraulics & drive
1 parameters
- Breakout force
- ≥216 kN
04 — Dimensions & geometry
2 parameters
- Dump clearance
- 3650 mm
- Tyre size / type
- 26.5 × 25 L3
05 — Other parameters
3 parameters
- Operating weight
- 25600 kg
- Transmission / axle
- HTE 220 automatic; F4/R4; AL45 front / AL42 rear
- Cabin / safety / tech
- ROPS/FOPS; auto climate AC; MP3/USB/Aux/Bluetooth; beacon; reverse camera; GPS
03Why this machine
Six things every operator notices in the first hundred hours.
The L980Hiis engineered around two metrics that decide a machine's life: cost-per-tonne and time-between-failures. Everything below is a deliberate trade-off in favour of both.
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Proven engine block
Tier-3 diesel delivers rated kW — proven over millions of duty hours in Indian sites.
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Heavy-duty powershift
Fixed-shaft powershift transmission engineered to hold up under 14-hour shifts on hard faces and abrasive aggregate.
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Reinforced drive axles
Front and rear axles with wet disc brakes — sized for the L-series operating weight in sustained mining cycles.
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Operator-first cab
Pressurised, low-vibration cabin with air-suspension seat, digital cluster and panoramic visibility.
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High breakout force
High-pressure hydraulics dig through compacted aggregate without losing cycle time. Tuned bucket geometry per duty cycle.
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Easy-access service
Tilt-up bonnet, ground-level fluid checks. Designed to reduce downtime in remote mining and port sites.
04Where it earns
Proven duty cycles across India.
The L980Hi slots into fleets from PMGSY rural roads to NHAI highway packages and large port stockyards. These four duty cycles drive most deployments.
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Quarry & aggregates
Granite and basalt loading. High breakout force on hard, blasted faces.
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Port logistics
Bulk handling at coastal terminals. Light-material buckets for high-throughput stockyards.
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Material handling
Cement plants, steel yards and RMC sites. Long working hours, low cost-per-tonne.
EMI from₹1,68,000/ 60 moFlexible financing available
06 — L980Hi catalogue
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07Same family
Other models in the wheel loaders range.
Pick the payload that matches your duty cycle — your dealer can line up a side-by-side demo within seven days.
Nationwide network
08Local support
Dealers and service across India.
Service vans, genuine parts and trained technicians — staged across India for guaranteed response.