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986 Large Wheel Loader
986 Large Wheel Loader
986 Large Wheel Loader
986 Large Wheel Loader
986 Block Handler Large Wheel Loader
986 Block Handler Large Wheel Loader
986 Block Handler Large Wheel Loader
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986
986
Large Wheel Loaders
Cat® Large Wheel Loaders are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to move more material efficiently and safely at a lower cost per ton. The 986 builds upon this legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
449 hp/335 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Peak Power Speed
1600
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
456 hp/340 kW
Key Features
PROVEN RELIABILITY
LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY
PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
POWERFUL EFFICIENCY
PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY
SAFETY FIRST
SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS
Specifications
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Imperial
Engine 
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
449 hp
335 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Peak Power Speed
1600
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
456 hp
340 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
373 hp
278 kW
Rated Speed
2000
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269
373 hp
278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249
373 hp
278 kW
Bore
5.4 in
137 mm
Stroke
6.75 in
171.5 mm
Displacement
927 in²
15.2 l
Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014
1778 lb/ft
2411 N·m
Torque Rise
16%
Note (1)
Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (2)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight - Standard
97785 lb
44355 kg
Bucket Capacity Range
5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)
Operating Weight - High Lift
104005 lb
47175 kg
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
11 ton (US)
10 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
14 ton (US)
12.7 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)
11 ton (US)
10 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
12.1 ton (US)
11 t
Cat Truck Match - Standard
770/735/740/745
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
772/773
Transmission
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1
5 mile/h
7.3 km/h
Forward - 2
8 mile/h
12.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8 mile/h
12.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
14 mile/h
22 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24 mile/h
39 km/h
Reverse - 1
5 mile/h
7.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
8 mile/h
13.6 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9 mile/h
14.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16 mile/h
25 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4
25.4 mile/h
40.8 km/h
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
123 gpm
470 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4050 psi
27900 kPa
Lift Cylinder - Bore
7.5 in
190 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
45 in
1138 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
6.7 in
170 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
28.4 in
722 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Rack Back
4.5 s
4.5 s
Raise
9 s
9 s
Dump
3.5 s
3.5 s
Lower
5.2 s
5.2 s
Lower Float Down
4.3 s
4.3 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
21.3 s
21.3 s
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
52 gpm
200 L/min
Steering Cut Off Pressure
4000 psi
27600 kPa
Total Steering Angle
70°
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
Axles
Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement
±8.5°
Brakes
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Operator's Cab
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
141 gal (US)
535 l
Fuel Tank - Short Lift
127 gal (US)
481 l
Cooling Systems
26 gal (US)
100 l
Crankcase
9 gal (US)
34 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
6 gal (US)
23 l
Transmission
20 gal (US)
75 l
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front
49 gal (US)
186 l
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear
45 gal (US)
170 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
87 gal (US)
330 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
34 gal (US)
130 l
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
Note (1)
Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (2)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Note (3)
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5)
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
Note (1)
Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (2)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Note (3)
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5)
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft
3270 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle
3.2 ft
978 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
2.3 ft
691 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft
459 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
7.1 ft
2175 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
10.1 ft
3079 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
16.1 ft
4912 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
22.4 ft
6817 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
36.6 ft
11143 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
13.8 ft
4201 mm
Note
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft
3270 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle
3.2 ft
978 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
2.3 ft
691 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft
459 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
7.1 ft
2175 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
10.1 ft
3079 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
16.1 ft
4912 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
22.4 ft
6817 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
36.6 ft
11143 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
13.8 ft
4201 mm
Note
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft
3270 mm
Ground to Center of Rear Axle
3.2 ft
978 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
2.3 ft
691 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft
459 mm
Reach at Maximum Lift
8.0 ft
2437 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
10.1 ft
3079 mm
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.0 ft
4566 mm
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised
20.9 ft
6359 mm
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
36.6 ft
11143 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
13.8 ft
4201 mm
Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft
3270 mm
Ground to Center of Rear Axle
3.2 ft
978 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
2.3 ft
691 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft
459 mm
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.0 ft
4566 mm
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
36.6 ft
11143 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
13.8 ft
4201 mm
Equipment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
