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Overview

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 986H builds upon this legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C15 ACERT™
Net Power
409.00 hp
305.00 kW
Bore
5.40 in
137.00 mm
Displacement
927.00 in3
15.20 L
EEC 80/1269
409.00 hp
305.00 kW
Emissions
Tier 2
Gross Power - SAE J1995
449.00 hp
335.00 kW
ISO 14396 at Rated Speed
441.00 HP
329.00 kW
ISO 9249 at Rated Speed (assumes standard ambient fan)
409.00 HP
305.00 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249
409.00 hp
305.00 kW
Peak Torque @ 1,200 rpm
1711.00 lb ft
2320.00 N·m
Rated Speed
1800.00 RPM
1800.00 RPM
SAE 1349 at Rated Speed (Standard Ambient Fan)
409.00 HP
305.00 kW
SAE J1995 at Rated Speed
449.00 HP
335.00 kW
Stroke
6.75 in
171.50 mm
Torque Rise
37.00 %
37.00 %

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
106768.00 lb
48429.00 kg

Hydraulic System - Steering

Maximum Flow @ 2,284 rpm
52.00 gal/min
200.00 L/min
Steering Cutoff Pressure
4000.00 psi
27600.00 kPa
Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle
70.00 Degrees
70.00 Degrees

Axles

Front
Fixed
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°
Rear
Trunnion

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Dump
3.00 Seconds
3.00 Seconds
Lower
4.90 Seconds
4.90 Seconds
Lower Float Down
4.30 Seconds
4.30 Seconds
Rackback
4.50 Seconds
4.50 Seconds
Raise
8.50 Seconds
8.50 Seconds
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
15.80 Seconds
15.80 Seconds

Transmission

Direct Drive - Forward 2
8.00 mph
12.70 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
14.00 mph
22.00 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24.00 mph
39.00 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9.00 mph
14.10 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16.00 mph
25.00 km/h
Forward 1
5.00 mph
7.30 km/h
Forward 2
8.00 mph
12.20 km/h
Note
Travel speeds based on R35/65-33 tires.
Reverse 1
5.00 mph
7.60 km/h
Reverse 2
8.00 mph
13.60 km/h
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift

Brakes

Brakes
SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift Cylinder - Bore
7.50 in
190.00 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
45.00 in
1138.00 mm
Lift/Tilt System Pumps
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
123.00 gal/min
470.00 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4050.00 psi
27900.00 kPa
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
7.50 in
190.00 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
22.40 in
568.00 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Axle Oil
94.00 gal
356.00 L
Cooling Systems
24.00 gal
90.00 L
Crankcase
9.00 gal
34.00 L
Differentials and Final Drives - Front
49.00 gal
186.00 L
Differentials and Final Drives - Rear
45.00 gal
170.00 L
Fuel Tank
127.00 gal
481.00 L
Hydraulic System (tank only)
33.00 gal
125.00 L
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
87.00 gal
330.00 L
Transmission
20.00 gal
75.00 L

Engine

Net Power
409.00 HP
305.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C15 ACERT™
Net Power - ISO 9249
409.00 HP
305.00 kW
Bore
5.40 in
137.00 mm
Stroke
6.75 in
171.50 mm
Displacement
927.00 in³
15.20 l
Torque Rise
37.00 %
37.00 %
EEC 80/1269
409.00 HP
305.00 kW
Emissions
Tier 2
Gross Power - SAE J1995
449.00 HP
335.00 kW
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
1711.00 lb/ft
2320.00 N·m
Rated Speed
1800.00 r/min
1800.00 r/min

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
106768.00 lb
48429.00 kg

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1
5.00 mile/h
7.30 km/h
Forward - 2
8.00 mile/h
12.20 km/h
Reverse - 1
5.00 mile/h
7.60 km/h
Reverse - 2
8.00 mile/h
13.60 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8.00 mile/h
12.70 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
14.00 mile/h
22.00 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24.00 mile/h
39.00 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9.00 mile/h
14.10 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16.00 mile/h
25.00 km/h
Note
Travel speeds based on R35/65-33 tires.

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Pump
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
123.00 gal/min
470.00 l/min
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4050.00 psi
27900.00 kPa
Lift Cylinder - Bore
7.50 in
190.00 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
45.00 in
1138.00 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
7.50 in
190.00 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
22.40 in
568.00 mm

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back
4.50 s
4.50 s
Raise
8.50 s
8.50 s
Dump
3.00 s
3.00 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
15.80 s
15.80 s
Lower
4.90 s
4.90 s
Lower Float Down
4.30 s
4.30 s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,284 rpm
52.00 gal/min
200.00 l/min
Steering Cut Off Pressure
4000.00 psi
27600.00 kPa
Total Steering Angle
70.00 °
70.00 °

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
127.00 gal (US)
481.00 l
Crankcase
9.00 gal (US)
34.00 l
Transmission
20.00 gal (US)
75.00 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
49.00 gal (US)
186.00 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
45.00 gal (US)
170.00 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
33.00 gal (US)
125.00 l
Axle Oil
94.00 gal (US)
356.00 l
Cooling Systems
24.00 gal (US)
90.00 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
87.00 gal (US)
330.00 l

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°

Brakes

Brakes
SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992
Features

Structures

Power Train

Hydraulics

Operator Station

Technology Solutions

Safety

Serviceability

Customer Support

Sustainability

Designed for Block Handling

Sales Features

Structures

Best built for the toughest conditions.

Power Train

Move material more efficiently with improved power and control.

Hydraulics

Productivity enabling you to move more and make more.

Operator Station

Best-in-Class operator comfort and ergonomics.

Technology Solutions

Greater productivity through Integrated Electronic Systems.

Safety

Making your safety our priority.

Serviceability

Enabling high uptime by reducing your service time.

Customer Support

Your Cat dealers know how to keep your mining machines productive.

Sustainability

Stewards of the environment.

Designed for Block Handling

Unique features for block handling applications.
Standard Equipment
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 115 amp
    • Batteries, dry
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
    • Lighting system (halogen, work lights)
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Air conditioner
    • Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized
    • Cigar lighter, ashtray
    • Controls, lift and tilt function
    • Heater, defroster
    • Horn
    • Instrumentation, gauges: - Coolant temperature - Engine hour meter - Hydraulic oil temperature - Power train oil temperature
    • Light, cab, dome
    • Lunchbox, beverage holders
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), air suspension, six-way adjustable
    • Seat belt, retractable
    • Tinted glass
    • Transmission gear indicator
    • Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear): - Intermittent front and rear wipers
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
    • Driveline parking brake
    • Engine, C15 ACERT diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Precleaner, engine air intake (above hood)
    • Radiator
    • Torque converter with LUC
    • Transmission, planetary powershift, 4F/3R electronic control
  • OTHER
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Fuel tank
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
    • Mufflers
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F)
    • Steering, load sensing
Optional Equipment
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Batteries - additional
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • AM/FM/CD radio
    • Rearview camera (WAVS)
    • LED strobe warning beacon
    • Radio ready