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

Engine

Net Power
373.00 hp
278.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C15 ACERT™
Bore
5.40 in
137.00 mm
Stroke
6.75 in
171.50 mm
Displacement
927.00 in3
15.20 L
Torque Rise
16%
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV, China Nonroad Stage III, and Brazil MAR-1
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 Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995
1778.00 lb-ft
2411.00 N·m

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
98806.00 lb
44818.00 kg
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
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
12.10 ton (US)
11.00 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
14.00 ton (US)
12.70 t
Rated Payload - Quarry Face
11.00 ton (US)
10.00 t

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
5-10.3 m3 (6.5-13.5 yd3)

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat Planetary Power Shift
Forward 1
5.00 mph
7.30 km/h
Forward 2
8.00 mph
12.20 km/h
Reverse 1
5.00 mph
7.60 km/h
Reverse 2
8.00 mph
13.60 km/h
Direct Drive – Forward 2
8.00 mph
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 mph
14.10 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16.00 mile/h
25.00 km/h

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Rackback
4.50 Seconds
4.50 Seconds
Raise
9.00 Seconds
9.00 Seconds
Dump
3.50 Seconds
3.50 Seconds
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
21.30 Seconds
21.30 Seconds

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Lower
5.20 s
5.20 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Lower Float Down
4.30 Seconds
4.30 Seconds

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°

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
141.00 gal
535.00 L
Crankcase
9.00 gal
34.00 L
Transmission
20.00 gal
75.00 L
Axle Oil: Differentials and Final Drives – Front
49.00 gal
186.00 L
Axle Oil: Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
45.00 gal
170.00 L
Hydraulic System (tank only)
34.00 gal
130.00 L
Fuel Tank - Short Lift
127.00 gal (US)
481.00 l
Cooling Systems
26.00 gal
100.00 L
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
87.00 gal (US)
330.00 l

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
123.00 gal/min
470.00 l/min

Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System – Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System Pumps
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
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

Brakes

Brakes
ISO 3450:2011

Engine

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

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight – Standard
97785.00 lb
44355.00 kg
Operating Weight – High Lift
104005.00 lb
47175.00 kg
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

Transmission

Direct Drive - Reverse 4
25.40 mile/h
40.80 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only)
6.00 gal (US)
23.00 l

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

Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement
±8.5°

Operator's Cab

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

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.
  • Specs 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.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
72.00 dB(A)
72.00 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
112.00 dB(A)
112.00 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
70.00 dB(A)
70.00 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
110.00 dB(A)
110.00 dB(A)

Engine

Net Power
373.00 HP
278.00 kW
Engine Model
C15 Cat®
Bore
5.40 in
137.00 mm
Stroke
6.75 in
171.50 mm
Displacement
927.00 in²
15.20 l
Emissions
Tier 4 Final/Stage V, or China Nonroad Stage III and Brazil MAR-1 equivalent to Tier 3 and 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 Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
1778.00 lb/ft
2411.00 N·m
Torque Rise
16%

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
98806.00 lb
44818.00 kg

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat-Planeten-Lastschaltgetriebe
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 - Reverse 2
9.00 mile/h
14.10 km/h

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 - Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4050.00 psi
27900.00 kPa
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
4.50 s
Raise
9.00 s
9.00 s
Dump
3.50 s
3.50 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
21.30 s
21.30 s
Lower Float Down
4.30 s
4.30 s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
141.00 gal (US)
535.00 l
Crankcase
9.00 gal (US)
34.00 l
Transmission
20.00 gal (US)
75.00 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
34.00 gal (US)
130.00 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
Cooling Systems
26.00 gal (US)
100.00 l

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°

Brakes

Brakes
ISO 3450:2011

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.

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - High Lift
104005.00 lb
47175.00 kg
Operating Weight - Standard
97785.00 lb
44355.00 kg

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
72.00 dB(A)
72.00 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
112.00 dB(A)
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)
72.00 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
110.00 dB(A)
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.
Features

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

PROVEN RELIABILITY

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

SAFETY FIRST

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ATTACHMENTS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT MATCH

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

Reducing impact to the environment.

Bucket Ground Engaging Tools

Protect your investment.

System Match Efficiency

Efficient loading/hauling system starts with a perfect match.
Standard Equipment
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, single 145 amp
    • Batteries, dry
    • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
    • Lighting system (halogen, work lights, access and service platform lighting)
    • Starting and charging system, 24V
    • Starter emergency start receptacle
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Graphical Information Display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings
    • Air conditioner
    • Rear vision camera system
    • 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
      – 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 minder
    • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • STIC Control System
    • UV glass
    • Transmission gear indicator
    • Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear):
      – Intermittent front and rear wipers
    • Lights, directional
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Cat Production Measurement ready
    • 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 shutoff
    • 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.
  • POWER TRAIN
    • –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
    • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
    • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
    • High ambient cooling – software
    • Cat Production Measurement
  • MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS
    • Front and rear roading fenders
    • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
    • Cold Weather Starting (extra two batteries)
    • Aggregate Handler
    • Wheel chocks
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cab powered precleaner
    • Cat Detect Vision
    • AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
    • Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth
    • LED warning strobe
    • CB radio ready
    • Window pull down visor
    • Handrail mounted mirrors