986 Wheel Loader

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.

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Units: US Metric
Engine
Engine Model
C15 Cat®
Peak Power Speed
1600
Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995
456 HP
340 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396
449 HP
335 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
373 HP
278 kW
Rated Speed
2000
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269
373 HP
278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN)
378 HP
278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249
373 HP
278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)
378 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
1778 lb/ft
2411 N·m
Torque Rise
16%
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to China Nonroad Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA
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
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight - Standard
97785 lb
44355 kg
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
Bucket Capacity Range
5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)
Cat Truck Match - Standard
770/735/740/745
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
772/773
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
2 Ă— 110 cc variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
123 gal/min
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 gal/min
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 (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.
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 - Standard
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)
Note
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • 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.
  • The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Sound Performance - Suppression
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
Note
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • 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.
  • The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
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.
  • Specs 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
7.4 ft
2248 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.6 ft
3538 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
17.6 ft
5371 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
23.9 ft
7276 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
38 ft
11591 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
15.3 ft
4649 mm
Note
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs 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 ft
2437 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
10.7 ft
3259 mm
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15 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
35 ft
10671 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
12.2 ft
3729 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 ft
4566 mm
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
35.4 ft
10776 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
12.6 ft
3834 mm
Standard Equipment
NOTE
ELECTRICAL
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
POWER TRAIN
OTHER