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.
Equipped with a combination of proven components and technologies, meeting expectations for excellent productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability, and service life
Make regular maintenance more convenient with grouped service points
Move more using less fuel with best in class efficiency while in moderate production truck loading mode
The 986 emits up to 19% less CO2 than the previous 988K.
| Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 | 449 hp |
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| Engine Model | Cat® C15 |
| Peak Power Speed | 1600 |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 456 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 - ISO 9249 | 373 hp |
| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Stroke | 6.75 in |
| Displacement | 927 in² |
| Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014 | 1778 lb/ft |
| 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. |
| Operating Weight - Standard | 97785 lb |
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| Bucket Capacity Range | 5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³) |
| 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) |
| Cat Truck Match - Standard | 770/735/740/745 |
| Cat Truck Match - High Lift | 772/773 |
| Transmission Type | Cat planetary power shift |
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| 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 |
| Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Load Sense |
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| Lift/Tilt System - Pump | 2 × 110 cc variable displacement |
| Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm | 123 gpm |
| 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 |
| Rack Back | 4.5 s |
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| Raise | 9 s |
| Dump | 3.5 s |
| Lower | 5.2 s |
| Lower Float Down | 4.3 s |
| Total Hydraulic Cycle Time | 21.3 s |
| Steering System - Circuit | Load Sense |
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| Steering System - Pump | Piston, variable displacement |
| Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm | 52 gpm |
| Steering Cut Off Pressure | 4000 psi |
| Total Steering Angle | 70° |
| 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). |
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| Front | Fixed |
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| Rear | Trunnion |
| Oscillation Angle | ±12.5° |
| Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement | ±8.5° |
| Brakes | ISOÂ 3450:2011 |
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| ROPS/FOPS | ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS) |
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| Fuel Tank | 141 gal (US) |
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| 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) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 73 dB(A) |
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| 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) |
| 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. |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 74 dB(A) |
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| 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) |
| 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. |
| Ground to Top of ROPS | 13.5 ft |
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| 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 | <ul><li>All dimensions are approximate.</li><li>Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.</li></ul> |
| Ground to Top of ROPS | 13.5 ft |
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| 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 | <ul><li>All dimensions are approximate.</li><li>Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.</li></ul> |
| Ground to Top of ROPS | 13.5 ft |
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| 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 |
| Ground to Top of ROPS | 13.5 ft |
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| 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 |
