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986K Wheel Loader

986K Wheel Loader

Move material safely and efficiently

More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility

  • UP TO 10% BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY

    Equipped with a combination of proven components and technologies, meeting expectations for excellent productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability, and service life

  • UP TO 10% LOWER MAINTENANCE COST

    Make regular maintenance more convenient with grouped service points

  • UP TO 20% REDUCED FUEL CONSUMPTION

    Move more using less fuel with best in class efficiency while in moderate production truck loading mode

  • UP TO 19% LESS CO2 EMISSIONS

    The 986K emits up to 19% less CO2 than the previous 988K.

Engine

Bore 5.4 in
Displacement 927 in²
Emissions Tier 4 Final/Stage V, or China Nonroad Stage III and Brazil MAR-1 equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
Engine Model C15 Cat®
Gross Power - ISO 14396 449 HP
Net Power 373 HP
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 449 HP
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) 455 HP
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 456 HP
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 (DIN) 462 HP
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 1778 lb/ft
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
Stroke 6.75 in
Torque Rise 16%

Operating Specifications

Bucket Capacity Range 5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 772/773
Cat Truck Match - Standard 770/735/740/745
Operating Weight 98806 lb
Operating Weight - High Lift 104005 lb
Operating Weight - Standard 97785 lb
Rated Payload - High Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance) 12.1 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) 11 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) 12.1 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) 14 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face 11 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) 11 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance) 14 ton (US)

Buckets

Bucket Capacities 5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)

Transmission

Direct Drive - Forward 2 8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 14 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4 24 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 16 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 25.4 mile/h
Forward - 1 5 mile/h
Forward - 2 8 mile/h
Reverse - 1 5 mile/h
Reverse - 2 8 mile/h
Transmission Type Cat-Planeten-Lastschaltgetriebe

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift Cylinder - Bore 7.5 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke 45 in
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
Tilt Cylinder - Bore 6.7 in
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke 28.4 in

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Dump 3.5 s
Lower 5.2 s
Lower Float Down 4.3 s
Rack Back 4.5 s
Raise 9 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time 21.3 s

Service Refill Capacities

Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front 49 gal (US)
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear 45 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)
Fuel Tank 141 gal (US)
Fuel Tank - Short Lift 127 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 34 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 87 gal (US)
Transmission 20 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
Oscillation Angle ±12.5°
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement ±8.5°
Rear Trunnion

Brakes

Brakes ISO 3450:2011

Hydraulic System - Steering

ISO 5010:2007 - Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm 52 gal/min
ISO 5010:2007 - Steering Cutoff Pressure 4000 psi
ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Circuit Load Sense
ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement
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

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 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.
  • 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.
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 72 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Suppression

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 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.
  • 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.
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 72 dB(A)

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 16.1 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift 10.1 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 13.8 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
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft
Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 22.4 ft
Maximum Overall Length 36.6 ft
Note
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Reach - Maximum Lift 7.1 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.3 ft
Wheel Base 12.5 ft

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 17.6 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.6 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 15.3 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
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft
Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 23.9 ft
Maximum Overall Length 38 ft
Note
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Reach - Maximum Lift 7.4 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.3 ft
Wheel Base 12.5 ft

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