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 new 986K builds upon this legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.
Engine
- Net Power
- 373 HP
- Engine Model
- C15 Cat®
- Emissions
- Tier 4 Final/Stage V, or China Nonroad Stage III and Brazil MAR-1 equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
- Gross Power - ISO 14396
- 449 HP
- Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995
- 456 HP
- Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 (DIN)
- 462 HP
- Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396
- 449 HP
- Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 455 HP
- 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
- Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349
- 373 HP
- Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349 (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%
Operating Specifications
- Operating Weight
- 98806 lb
- Operating Weight - Standard
- 97785 lb
- Operating Weight - High Lift
- 104005 lb
- Rated Payload - Quarry Face
- 11 ton (US)
- Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
- 14 ton (US)
- Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
- 12.1 ton (US)
- Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
- 11 ton (US)
- Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)
- 14 ton (US)
- Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)
- 11 ton (US)
- Rated Payload - High Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)
- 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
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)
Transmission
- Transmission Type
- Cat-Planeten-Lastschaltgetriebe
- 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
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
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 141 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank - Short Lift
- 127 gal (US)
- Cooling Systems
- 26 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 9 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only)
- 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)
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
Hydraulic System - Steering
- ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Circuit
- Load Sense
- ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Pump
- Piston, variable displacement
- ISO 5010:2007 - Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
- 52 gal/min
- ISO 5010:2007 - Steering Cutoff Pressure
- 4000 psi
- ISO 5010:2007 - Total Steering Angle
- 70°
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 cooling fan speed.
- Hearing protection may be neede
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 cooling fan speed.
- Hearing protection may be neede
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.
