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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.

Engine

Engine Model

C15 Cat®

Peak Power Speed

1600

Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995

456HP

Engine Power - ISO 14396

449HP

Net Power - SAE J1349

373HP

Rated Speed

2000

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

373HP

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

378HP

Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249

373HP

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

378HP

Bore

5.4in

Stroke

6.75in

Displacement

927in²

Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995

1778lb/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

Transmission Type

Cat planetary power shift

Forward - 1

5mile/h

Forward - 2

8mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 2

8mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 3

14mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 4

24mile/h

Reverse - 1

5mile/h

Reverse - 2

8mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 2

9mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 3

16mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 4

25.4mile/h

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - Standard

97785lb

Operating Weight - High Lift

104005lb

Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)

11ton (US)

Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)

14ton (US)

Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)

11ton (US)

Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)

12.1ton (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

123gal/min

Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt

4050psi

Lift Cylinder - Bore

7.5in

Lift Cylinder - Stroke

45in

Tilt Cylinder - Bore

6.7in

Tilt Cylinder - Stroke

28.4in

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back

4.5s

Raise

9s

Dump

3.5s

Lower

5.2s

Lower Float Down

4.3s

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time

21.3s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit

Load Sense

Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm

52gal/min

Steering Cut Off Pressure

4000psi

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

Rear

Trunnion

Oscillation Angle

±12.5°

Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement

±8.5°

Brakes

Brakes

ISO 3450:2011

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

141gal (US)

Fuel Tank - Short Lift

127gal (US)

Cooling Systems

26gal (US)

Crankcase

9gal (US)

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

6gal (US)

Transmission

20gal (US)

Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front

49gal (US)

Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear

45gal (US)

Hydraulic System Factory Fill

87gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Tank Only

34gal (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)

72dB(A)

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

112dB(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 neede

Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

72dB(A)

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

110dB(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 neede

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS

13.5ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

13.3ft

Ground to Top of Hood

10.7ft

Ground to Center of Front Axle

3.2ft

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

2.3ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

1.5ft

Reach - Maximum Lift

7.1ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

10.1ft

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

16.1ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

22.4ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

10.3ft

Wheel Base

12.5ft

Maximum Overall Length

36.6ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

13.8ft

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

13.5ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

13.3ft

Ground to Top of Hood

10.7ft

Ground to Center of Front Axle

3.2ft

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

2.3ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

1.5ft

Reach - Maximum Lift

7.4ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

11.6ft

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

17.6ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

23.9ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

10.3ft

Wheel Base

12.5ft

Maximum Overall Length

38ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

15.3ft

Note

  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs 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 Top of ROPS

13.5ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

13.3ft

Ground to Top of Hood

10.7ft

Ground to Center of Rear Axle

3.2ft

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

2.3ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

1.5ft

Reach at Maximum Lift

8ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

10.7ft

B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift

15ft

Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised

20.9ft

Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper

10.3ft

Wheel Base

12.5ft

Maximum Overall Length

35ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

12.2ft

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Ground to Top of ROPS

13.5ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

13.3ft

Ground to Top of Hood

10.7ft

Ground to Center of Rear Axle

3.2ft

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance

2.3ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

1.5ft

B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift

15ft

Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper

10.3ft

Wheel Base

12.5ft

Maximum Overall Length

35.4ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

12.6ft

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

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