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.
Caterpillar
986 Wheel Loader
Overview
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Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Engine Model C15 Cat® Peak Power Speed 1600 Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995 456 hp Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 449 hp Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 373 hp Rated Speed 2000 Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 373 hp Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN) 378 hp Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 373 hp Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) 378 hp Bore 5.4 in Stroke 6.75 in Displacement 927 in² Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 1778 lb/ft 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
Spec Value Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift Forward - 1 5 mile/h Forward - 2 8 mile/h Direct Drive - Forward 2 8 mile/h Direct Drive - Forward 3 14 mile/h Direct Drive - Forward 4 24 mile/h Reverse - 1 5 mile/h Reverse - 2 8 mile/h Direct Drive - Reverse 2 9 mile/h Direct Drive - Reverse 3 16 mile/h Direct Drive - Reverse 4 25.4 mile/h -
Operating Specifications
Spec Value Operating Weight - Standard 97785 lb Operating Weight - High Lift 104005 lb Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) 11 ton (US) Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) 14 ton (US) Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) 11 ton (US) Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) 12.1 ton (US) 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
Spec Value Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Load Sense Lift/Tilt System - Pump 2 × 110 cc variable displacement Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm 123 gal/min Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4050 psi Lift Cylinder - Bore 7.5 in Lift Cylinder - Stroke 45 in Tilt Cylinder - Bore 6.7 in Tilt Cylinder - Stroke 28.4 in -
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Spec Value Rack Back 4.5 s Raise 9 s Dump 3.5 s Lower 5.2 s Lower Float Down 4.3 s Total Hydraulic Cycle Time 21.3 s -
Hydraulic System - Steering
Spec Value Steering System - Circuit Load Sense Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm 52 gal/min Steering Cut Off Pressure 4000 psi Total Steering Angle 70° -
Air Conditioning System
Spec Value 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
Spec Value Front Fixed Rear Trunnion Oscillation Angle ±12.5° Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement ±8.5° -
Brakes
Spec Value Brakes ISO 3450:2011 -
Operator's Cab
Spec Value ROPS/FOPS ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS) -
Service Refill Capacities
Spec Value Fuel Tank 141 gal (US) Fuel Tank - Short Lift 127 gal (US) Cooling Systems 26 gal (US) Crankcase 9 gal (US) Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 6 gal (US) Transmission 20 gal (US) Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front 49 gal (US) Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear 45 gal (US) Hydraulic System Factory Fill 87 gal (US) Hydraulic System - Tank Only 34 gal (US) -
Sound Performance - Standard
Spec Value Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 72 dB(A) Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 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.
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Sound Performance - Suppression
Spec Value Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 72 dB(A) Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 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.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
Spec Value Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.2 ft Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft Reach - Maximum Lift 7.1 ft Clearance at Maximum Lift 10.1 ft B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 16.1 ft Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 22.4 ft Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.3 ft Wheel Base 12.5 ft Maximum Overall Length 36.6 ft Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 13.8 ft Note - All dimensions are approximate.
- Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
Spec Value Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.2 ft Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft Reach - Maximum Lift 7.4 ft Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.6 ft B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 17.6 ft Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 23.9 ft Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.3 ft Wheel Base 12.5 ft Maximum Overall Length 38 ft Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 15.3 ft Note - All dimensions are approximate.
- Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket
Spec Value Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft Ground to Center of Rear Axle 3.2 ft Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft Reach at Maximum Lift 8 ft Clearance at Maximum Lift 10.7 ft B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15 ft Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised 20.9 ft Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper 10.3 ft Wheel Base 12.5 ft Maximum Overall Length 35 ft Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 12.2 ft -
Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork
Spec Value Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft Ground to Center of Rear Axle 3.2 ft Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15 ft Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper 10.3 ft Wheel Base 12.5 ft Maximum Overall Length 35.4 ft Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 12.6 ft
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)
OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
- Aggregate Handler
- Block Handler
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