CAT 986K Wheel Loader

Dimensions (Standard Lift Linkage)

Ground To Top Of ROPS 13.5 ft in (4.2 m)
Ground To Top Of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft in (4.1 m)
Ground To Top Of Hood 10.7 ft in (3.3 m)
Ground To Center Of Front Axle 3.2 ft in (1 m)
Ground To Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft in (0.8 m)
Ground To Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft in (0.5 m)
Reach – Maximum Lift 7.1 ft in (2.2 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift 10.1 ft in (3.1 m)
B-Pin Height – Maximum Lift 16.1 ft in (5 m)
Maximum Overall Height – Bucket Raised 22.4 ft in (6.9 m)
Rear Axle – Centerline To Bumper 10.3 ft in (3.2 m)
Wheelbase 12.5 ft in (3.9 m)
Maximum Overall Length 36.6 ft in (11.2 m)
Front Axle Centerline To Bucket Tip 13.8 ft in (4.3 m)

All dimensions are approximate. Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m (8.0 yd) rock bucket.

CAT 986K Wheel Loader Dimensions

Dimensions (High Lift Linkage)

Ground To Top Of ROPS 13.5 ft in (4.2 m)
Ground To Top Of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft in (4.1 m)
Ground To Top Of Hood 10.7 ft in (3.3 m)
Ground To Center Of Front Axle 3.2 ft in (1 m)
Ground To Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft in (0.8 m)
Ground To Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft in (0.5 m)
Reach – Maximum Lift 7.4 ft in (2.3 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift 11.6 ft in (3.6 m)
B-Pin Height – Maximum Lift 17.6 ft in (5.4 m)
Maximum Overall Height – Bucket Raised 23.9 ft in (7.3 m)
Rear Axle – Centerline To Bumper 10.3 ft in (3.2 m)
Wheelbase 12.5 ft in (3.9 m)
Maximum Overall Length 38 ft in (11.6 m)
Front Axle Centerline To Bucket Tip 15.3 ft in (4.7 m)

CAT 986K Wheel Loader Bucket Capacity

Bucket

Bucket Capacity Range 6.5-13.5 yd3 (5 – 10.3 m3)
Rated Payload – Quarry Face 22000 lb (9979 kg)
Rated Payload – Loose Material (Standard) 28000 lb (12701 kg)
Rated Payload – Loose Material (High Lift) 24200 lb (10977 kg)
Rated Payload – Standard (Quarry Face) 22000 lb (9979 kg)
Rated Payload – Standard (Loose Material) 28000 lb (12701 kg)
Rated Payload – High Lift (Quarry Face) 22000 lb (9979 kg)
Rated Payload – High Lift (Loose Material) 24200 lb (10977 kg)
Operating Weight – Standard 97785 lb (44355 kg)
Operating Weight – High Lift 104005 lb (47176 kg)

Engine Details

Number of Cylinders 6
Engine Model Cat C15 ACERT
Displacement 927.6 cu in (15.2 L)
Bore 5.40 in (137.2 mm)
Stroke 6.75 in (171.4 mm)
Gross Power 449 hp (334.9 kw)
Net Power 373 hp (278.2 kw)
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Peak Torque 1778 lb ft (2410.7 Nm)
Power Measured @ 1200 rpm
Torque Rise 16 %
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Emission Standards US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IV, or China Nonroad StageIII and Brazil MAR-1

Transmission

Type Planetary Power Shift Transmission
Forward – 1 5 mph (8.1 km/h)
Forward – 2 8 mph (12.9 km/h)
Reverse – 1 5 mph (8.1 km/h)
Reverse – 2 8 mph (12.9 km/h)
Direct Drive – Forward 3 14 mph (22.6 km/h)
Direct Drive – Reverse 3 16 mph (25.8 km/h)
Direct Drive – Forward 4 24 mph (38.7 km/h)
Direct Drive – Forward 2 8 mph (12.9 km/h)
Direct Drive – Reverse 2 9 mph (14.5 km/h)
Direct Drive – Reverse 4 25.4 mph (40.9 km/h)

Axles and Brakes

Front Fixed
Rear Trunnion
Oscillation Angle ±12.5°
Oscillation Angle – Chain Arrangement ±8.5°
Service Brakes ISO 3450:2011

CAT 986K Wheel Loader Specs

Operational Specs

Cat Truck Match (Standard) Cat 770 / 735 / 740 / 745
Cat Truck Match (High Lift) Cat 772 / 773
Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator 145 amps
Standard Tire Size 35/65-33 L5

Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System – Circuit Load Sense Hydraulics
Lift/Tilt System – Pump 2x 110 cc variable displacement pumps
Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt 4050 psi (27924 kPa)
Maximum Flow @ 2165 rpm 123 gal/min (465.6 L/min)
Tilt Cylinder – Bore 6.7 in (170.2 mm)
Tilt Cylinder – Stroke 28.4 in (721.4 mm)
Lift Cylinder – Bore 7.5 in (190.5 mm)
Lift Cylinder – Stroke 45 in (1143 mm)
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time 21.3 s
Raise 9 s
Dump 3.5 s
Lower Float Down 4.3 s
Rack Back 4.5 s
Lower 5.2 s

Hydraulic System – Steering

Steering System – Circuit Load Sense Hydraulics
Steering System – Pump Piston, variable displacement pump
Total Steering Angle 70°
Maximum Flow @ 1400 rpm 52 gal/min (196.8 L/min)
Steering Cutoff Pressure 4000 psi (27579 kPa)

Operator Cab

ROPS Meet ISO 3471:2008
FOPS Meet ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Air Conditioning Fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430) / 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes
Operator Sound Level (Standard / Suppression) 72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (Standard / Suppression) 112 dB(A) / 110 dB(A)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Standard) 141 gal (533.8 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Short Lift) 127 gal (480.8 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 9 gal (34.1 L)
Cooling System Capacity 26 gal (98.5 L)
Transmission Oil Capacity 20 gal (75.8 L)
Hydraulic System Capacity 87 gal (329.4 L)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 34 gal (128.8 L)
Front Differentials And Final Drives 49 gal (185.5 L)
Rear Differentials And Final Drives 45 gal (170.4 L)
DEF Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only) 6 gal (22.8 L)
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