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.
Engine
- Peak Power Speed
- 1600
- Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995
- 456 HP
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 449 HP
- Net Power - SAE J1349
- 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
- Engine Model
- C15 Cat®
Transmission
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 equiv
Axles
- Front
- Fixed
- Rear
- Trunnion
- Oscillation Angle
- ±12.5°
- Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement
- ±8.5°
Brakes
- Brakes
- ISO 3450:2011
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 141 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 9 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank - Short Lift
- 127 gal (US)
- Cooling Systems
- 26 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)
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 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 coo
Sound Performance - Suppression
- 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 coo
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
- 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.
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
- 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.
Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork
- Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
- 12.6 ft
