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.

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

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

Additional information

Engine Model

C15 Cat®

Engine - Peak Power Speed

1600

Engine - Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995

340 kW ( 456 HP )

Engine Power - ISO 14396

335 kW ( 449 HP )

Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349

278 kW ( 373 HP )

Engine - Rated Speed

2000

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

278 kW ( 373 HP )

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

278 kW ( 378 HP )

Engine - Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249

278 kW ( 373 HP )

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

278 kW ( 378 HP )

Engine - Bore

137 mm ( 5.4 in )

Engine - Stroke

171.5 mm ( 6.75 in )

Engine - Displacement

15.2 l ( 927 in² )

Engine - Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995

2411 N·m ( 1778 lb/ft )

Engine - Torque Rise

16%

Engine - 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 Type

Cat planetary power shift

Transmission - Forward - 1

7.3 km/h ( 5 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 2

12.2 km/h ( 8 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 2

12.7 km/h ( 8 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 3

22 km/h ( 14 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 4

39 km/h ( 24 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse - 1

7.6 km/h ( 5 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse - 2

13.6 km/h ( 8 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 2

14.1 km/h ( 9 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 3

25 km/h ( 16 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 4

40.8 km/h ( 25.4 mile/h )

Operating Specifications - Operating Weight - Standard

44355 kg ( 97785 lb )

Operating Specifications - Operating Weight - High Lift

47175 kg ( 104005 lb )

Operating Specifications - Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)

10 t ( 11 ton (US) )

Operating Specifications - Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)

12.7 t ( 14 ton (US) )

Operating Specifications - Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)

10 t ( 11 ton (US) )

Operating Specifications - Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)

11 t ( 12.1 ton (US) )

Operating Specifications - Bucket Capacity Range

5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)

Operating Specifications - Cat Truck Match - Standard

770/735/740/745

Operating Specifications - Cat Truck Match - High Lift

772/773

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift/Tilt System - Circuit

Load Sense

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift/Tilt System - Pump

2 × 110 cc variable displacement

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm

470 l/min ( 123 gal/min )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt

27900 kPa ( 4050 psi )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift Cylinder - Bore

190 mm ( 7.5 in )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift Cylinder - Stroke

1138 mm ( 45 in )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Tilt Cylinder - Bore

170 mm ( 6.7 in )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Tilt Cylinder - Stroke

722 mm ( 28.4 in )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Rack Back

4.5 s ( 4.5 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Raise

9 s ( 9 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Dump

3.5 s ( 3.5 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Lower

5.2 s ( 5.2 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Lower Float Down

4.3 s ( 4.3 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Total Hydraulic Cycle Time

21.3 s ( 21.3 s )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering System - Circuit

Load Sense

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Hydraulic System - Steering - Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm

200 l/min ( 52 gal/min )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering Cut Off Pressure

27600 kPa ( 4000 psi )

Hydraulic System - Steering - 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 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.

Axles - Front

Fixed

Axles - Rear

Trunnion

Axles - Oscillation Angle

±12.5°

Axles - Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement

±8.5°

Brakes

ISO 3450:2011

Operator's Cab - ROPS/FOPS

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

Service Refill Capacities - Fuel Tank

535 l ( 141 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Fuel Tank - Short Lift

481 l ( 127 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Cooling Systems

100 l ( 26 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Crankcase

34 l ( 9 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

23 l ( 6 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Transmission

75 l ( 20 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front

186 l ( 49 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear

170 l ( 45 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Hydraulic System Factory Fill

330 l ( 87 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Hydraulic System - Tank Only

130 l ( 34 gal (US) )

Sound Performance - Standard - Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

72 dB(A) ( 72 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Standard - Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

112 dB(A) ( 112 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Standard - Note

<ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul>

Sound Performance - Suppression - Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

72 dB(A) ( 72 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Suppression - Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

110 dB(A) ( 110 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Suppression - Note

<ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul>

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Ground to Top of ROPS

4100 mm ( 13.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4060 mm ( 13.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Ground to Top of Hood

3270 mm ( 10.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Ground to Center of Front Axle

978 mm ( 3.2 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

691 mm ( 2.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

459 mm ( 1.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Reach - Maximum Lift

2175 mm ( 7.1 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Clearance at Maximum Lift

3079 mm ( 10.1 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

4912 mm ( 16.1 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

6817 mm ( 22.4 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3132 mm ( 10.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Wheel Base

3810 mm ( 12.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Maximum Overall Length

11143 mm ( 36.6 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

4201 mm ( 13.8 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - Note

<ul><li>All dimensions are approximate.</li><li>Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.</li></ul>

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Ground to Top of ROPS

4100 mm ( 13.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4060 mm ( 13.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Ground to Top of Hood

3270 mm ( 10.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Ground to Center of Front Axle

978 mm ( 3.2 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

691 mm ( 2.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

459 mm ( 1.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Reach - Maximum Lift

2248 mm ( 7.4 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Clearance at Maximum Lift

3538 mm ( 11.6 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

5371 mm ( 17.6 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

7276 mm ( 23.9 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3132 mm ( 10.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Wheel Base

3810 mm ( 12.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Maximum Overall Length

11591 mm ( 38 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

4649 mm ( 15.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - Note

<ul><li>All dimensions are approximate.</li><li>Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.</li></ul>

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Ground to Top of ROPS

4100 mm ( 13.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4060 mm ( 13.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Ground to Top of Hood

3270 mm ( 10.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Ground to Center of Rear Axle

978 mm ( 3.2 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

691 mm ( 2.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

459 mm ( 1.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Reach at Maximum Lift

2437 mm ( 8.0 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Clearance at Maximum Lift

3259 mm ( 10.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift

4566 mm ( 15.0 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised

6359 mm ( 20.9 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper

3132 mm ( 10.3 ft )

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

3810 mm ( 12.5 ft )

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

10671 mm ( 35.0 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket - Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

3729 mm ( 12.2 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Ground to Top of ROPS

4100 mm ( 13.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4060 mm ( 13.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Ground to Top of Hood

3270 mm ( 10.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Ground to Center of Rear Axle

978 mm ( 3.2 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

691 mm ( 2.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

459 mm ( 1.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift

4566 mm ( 15.0 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper

3132 mm ( 10.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Wheel Base

3810 mm ( 12.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Maximum Overall Length

10776 mm ( 35.4 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork - Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

3834 mm ( 12.6 ft )

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