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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.

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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

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
335 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Peak Power Speed
1600
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
340 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
278 kW
Rated Speed
2000
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269
278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249
278 kW
Bore
137 mm
Stroke
171.5 mm
Displacement
15.2 l
Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014
2411 N·m
Torque Rise
16%
Note (1)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wheel Base
3810 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm

Weights

Operating Weight - Standard
44355 kg

Operating Specifications

Bucket Capacity Range
5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)
Operating Weight - High Lift
47175 kg
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
10 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
12.7 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)
10 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
11 t
Cat Truck Match - Standard
770/735/740/745
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
772/773

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1
7.3 km/h
Forward - 2
12.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
12.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
22 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
39 km/h
Reverse - 1
7.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
13.6 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
14.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
25 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4
40.8 km/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
27900 kPa
Lift Cylinder - Bore
190 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
1138 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
170 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
722 mm

Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
470 L/min

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Rack Back
4.5 s
Dump
3.5 s
Lower Float Down
4.3 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
21.3 s

Body Hoist

Raise
9 s
Lower
5.2 s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
200 L/min
Total Steering Angle
70°

Hydraulic System – Steering

Steering Cut Off Pressure
27600 kPa

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°

Standards

Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
535 l
Fuel Tank - Short Lift
481 l
Cooling Systems
100 l
Crankcase
34 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
23 l
Transmission
75 l
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front
186 l
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear
170 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
330 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
130 l

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
110 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
74 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
110 dB(A)

Dimensions – Standard Lift (Approximate)

Ground to Top of ROPS
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
3270 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
459 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
3079 mm
Maximum Overall Length
11143 mm
Ground to Top of ROPS
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
3270 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
459 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
3538 mm
Maximum Overall Length
11591 mm
Ground to Top of ROPS
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
3270 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
459 mm
Reach at Maximum Lift
2437 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
3259 mm
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4566 mm
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised
6359 mm
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
3132 mm
Maximum Overall Length
10671 mm
Ground to Top of ROPS
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
3270 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
459 mm
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4566 mm
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
3132 mm
Maximum Overall Length
10776 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift - Approximate

Ground to Center of Front Axle
978 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
2175 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
4912 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
6817 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
3132 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
4201 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle
978 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
2248 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
5371 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
7276 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
3132 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
4649 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
3729 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
3834 mm

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
691 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
691 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
691 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
691 mm

Turning Circle

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

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

Ground to Center of Rear Axle
978 mm
Ground to Center of Rear Axle
978 mm

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