986 Wheel Loader

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

Engine

Net Power

373.00 HP

278.00 kW

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

98806.00 lb

44818.00 kg

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)

Engine

Engine Model

Cat® C15

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

Gross Power - ISO 14396

449.00 HP

335.00 kW

Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995

456.00 HP

340.00 kW

Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 (DIN)

462.00 HP

340.00 kW

Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396

449.00 HP

335.00 kW

Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN)

455.00 HP

335.00 kW

Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269

373.00 hp

278.00 kW

Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN)

378.00 hp

278.00 kW

Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249

373.00 hp

278.00 kW

Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)

378.00 hp

278.00 kW

Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349

373.00 HP

278.00 kW

Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349 (DIN)

378.00 HP

278.00 kW

Bore

5.40 in

137.00 mm

Stroke

6.75 in

171.50 mm

Displacement

927.00 in²

15.20 l

Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995

1778.00 lb/ft

2411.00 N·m

Torque Rise

16%

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - Standard

97785.00 lb

44355.00 kg

Operating Weight - High Lift

104005.00 lb

47175.00 kg

Rated Payload - Quarry Face

11.00 ton (US)

10.00 t

Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)

14.00 ton (US)

12.70 t

Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)

12.10 ton (US)

11.00 t

Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)

11.00 ton (US)

10.00 t

Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)

14.00 ton (US)

12.70 t

Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)

11.00 ton (US)

10.00 t

Rated Payload - High Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)

12.10 ton (US)

11.00 t

Bucket Capacity Range

5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)

Cat Truck Match - Standard

770/735/740/745

Cat Truck Match - High Lift

772/773

Transmission

Transmission Type

Cat planetary power shift

Forward - 1

5.00 mile/h

7.30 km/h

Forward - 2

8.00 mile/h

12.20 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

Reverse - 1

5.00 mile/h

7.60 km/h

Reverse - 2

8.00 mile/h

13.60 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

Direct Drive - Reverse 4

25.40 mile/h

40.80 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

123.00 gpm

470.00 L/min

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

6.70 in

170.00 mm

Tilt Cylinder - Stroke

28.40 in

722.00 mm

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back

4.50 s

Raise

9.00 s

Dump

3.50 s

Lower

5.20 s

Lower Float Down

4.30 s

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time

21.30 s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

141.00 gal (US)

535.00 l

Fuel Tank - Short Lift

127.00 gal (US)

481.00 l

Cooling Systems

26.00 gal (US)

100.00 l

Crankcase

9.00 gal (US)

34.00 l

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only)

6.00 gal (US)

23.00 l

Transmission

20.00 gal (US)

75.00 l

Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front

49.00 gal (US)

186.00 l

Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear

45.00 gal (US)

170.00 l

Hydraulic System Factory Fill

87.00 gal (US)

330.00 l

Hydraulic System - Tank Only

34.00 gal (US)

130.00 l

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

ISO 3450:2011

Hydraulic System - Steering

ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Circuit

Load Sense

ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

ISO 5010:2007 - Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm

52.00 gal/min

200.00 l/min

ISO 5010:2007 - Steering Cutoff Pressure

4000.00 psi

27600.00 kPa

ISO 5010:2007 - Total Steering Angle

70°

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS

ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

72.00 dB(A)

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

112.00 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)

72.00 dB(A)

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

110.00 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

13.50 ft

4100.00 mm

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

13.30 ft

4060.00 mm

Ground to Top of Hood

10.70 ft

3270.00 mm

Ground to Center of Front Axle

3.20 ft

978.00 mm

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

2.30 ft

691.00 mm

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

1.50 ft

459.00 mm

Reach - Maximum Lift

7.10 ft

2175.00 mm

Clearance at Maximum Lift

10.10 ft

3079.00 mm

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

16.10 ft

4912.00 mm

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

22.40 ft

6817.00 mm

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

10.30 ft

3132.00 mm

Wheel Base

12.50 ft

3810.00 mm

Maximum Overall Length

36.60 ft

11143.00 mm

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

13.80 ft

4201.00 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

13.50 ft

4100.00 mm

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

13.30 ft

4060.00 mm

Ground to Top of Hood

10.70 ft

3270.00 mm

Ground to Center of Front Axle

3.20 ft

978.00 mm

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

2.30 ft

691.00 mm

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

1.50 ft

459.00 mm

Reach - Maximum Lift

7.40 ft

2248.00 mm

Clearance at Maximum Lift

11.60 ft

3538.00 mm

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

17.60 ft

5371.00 mm

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

23.90 ft

7276.00 mm

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

10.30 ft

3132.00 mm

Wheel Base

12.50 ft

3810.00 mm

Maximum Overall Length

38.00 ft

11591.00 mm

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

15.30 ft

4649.00 mm

Note

All dimensions are approximate.
Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.

Engine

Peak Power Speed

1600

Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995

456.00 hp

340.00 kW

Engine Power - ISO 14396

449.00 hp

335.00 kW

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011

373.00 hp

278.00 kW

Rated Speed

2000

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit

Load Sense

Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm

52.00 gpm

200.00 L/min

Steering Cut Off Pressure

4000.00 psi

27600.00 kPa

Total Steering Angle

70°

Service Refill Capacities

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

6.00 gal (US)

23.00 l

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket

Ground to Top of ROPS

13.50 ft

4100.00 mm

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

13.30 ft

4060.00 mm

Ground to Top of Hood

10.70 ft

3270.00 mm

Ground to Center of Rear Axle

3.20 ft

978.00 mm

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

2.30 ft

691.00 mm

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

1.50 ft

459.00 mm

Reach at Maximum Lift

8.00 ft

2437.00 mm

Clearance at Maximum Lift

10.70 ft

3259.00 mm

B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift

15.00 ft

4566.00 mm

Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised

20.90 ft

6359.00 mm

Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper

10.30 ft

3132.00 mm

Wheel Base

12.50 ft

3810.00 mm

Maximum Overall Length

35.00 ft

10671.00 mm

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

12.20 ft

3729.00 mm

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Ground to Top of ROPS

13.50 ft

4100.00 mm

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

13.30 ft

4060.00 mm

Ground to Top of Hood

10.70 ft

3270.00 mm

Ground to Center of Rear Axle

3.20 ft

978.00 mm

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

2.30 ft

691.00 mm

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

1.50 ft

459.00 mm

B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift

15.00 ft

4566.00 mm

Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper

10.30 ft

3132.00 mm

Wheel Base

12.50 ft

3810.00 mm

Maximum Overall Length

35.40 ft

10776.00 mm

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

12.60 ft

3834.00 mm

Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

449.00 hp

335.00 kW

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

456.00 hp

340.00 kW

Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014

1778.00 lb/ft

2411.00 N·m

Note

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. • 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.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

73.00 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

113.00 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**

110.00 dB(A)

Note (1)

* For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.”

Note (2)

** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.

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)

74.00 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

113.00 dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

73.00 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**

110.00 dB(A)

Note (1)

* For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.”

Note (2)

** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.

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.

Engine

Note (1)

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.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

72.00 dB(A)

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

986 Technical Specifications (Global)

Standard Equipment

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
ELECTRICAL
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, single 145 amp
- Batteries, maintenance-free
- Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
- Lighting system (LED, work lights, access and service platform lighting)
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Auxiliary jump start receptacle
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Graphical Information Display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings
- Air conditioner
- Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
- Cat Production Measurement ready
- Cab precleaner
- Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized, integrated rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) radio ready for entertainment, includes antenna, speakers and converter (12-volt 5-amp) and power port
- Controls, lift and tilt function
- Heater, defroster
- Horn, electric
- Instrumentation, gauges:
  – Coolant temperature
  – Fuel level
  – DEF level
  – Hydraulic oil temperature
  – Powertrain oil temperature
- Light, cab, dome
- Lunchbox, beverage holders
- Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), air suspension, six-way adjustable
- Seat belt minder
- Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) System
- UV glass
- Transmission gear indicator
- Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear):
  – Intermittent front and rear wipers
- Lights, directional
POWERTRAIN
- Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
- Case drain screens
- Crankcase guard
- Electro hydraulic parking brake
- Engine, C15 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
- Ground level engine shutdown switch
- Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
- Starting aid, ether, automatic
- Torque converter, Neutralizer
- Transmission, planetary powershift, 4F/3R electronic control
- Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
OTHER
- Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
- Hydraulically driven demand fan
- Couplings, Cat O-ring face seals
- Doors, service access (locking)
- Ecology drains for engine, radiator, hydraulic tank
- Fuel tank, 535 L (141 gal)
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
- Cat® Clean Emission Module
- Oil sampling valves
- Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
- Rear access to cab and service platform
- Steering, load sensing
- Toe kicks
- Vandalism protection caplocks

Optional Equipment

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWERTRAIN
- –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
- Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
- Engine block heater 120V or 240V
- High ambient cooling – software
MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS
- Front and rear roading fenders
- Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
- Cold Weather Starting (extra two batteries)
OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
- Aggregate Handler
- Block Handler
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cat® Detect, object detection system
- Cat Production Measurement
- AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
- Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth
- LED warning strobe
- CB radio ready
- Window pull down visor
- Handrail mounted mirrors