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Overview

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 986H builds upon this legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.

Engine

Net Power
409.00 hp
305.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C15 ACERT™
Bore
5.40 in
137.00 mm
Stroke
6.75 in
171.50 mm
Displacement
927.00 in3
15.20 L
Torque Rise
37.00 %
37.00 %
Rated Speed
1,800 rpm
Gross Power – ISO 14396
441.00 hp
329.00 kW
Gross Power – SAE J1995
449.00 hp
335.00 kW
Net Power – SAE J1349
409.00 hp
305.00 kW
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
1711.00 lb/ft
2320.00 N·m

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
96379.00 lb
43717.00 kg
Bucket Capacity Range
5-10.3 m3 (6.5-13.5 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - Standard
770
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
772
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
12.10 t
11.00 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
14.00 t
12.70 t
Rated Payload - Quarry Face
11.00 t
10.00 t

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
5-10.3 m3 (6.5-13.5 yd3)

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward 1
5.00 mph
7.30 km/h
Forward 2
8.00 mph
12.20 km/h
Reverse 1
5.00 mph
7.60 km/h
Reverse 2
8.00 mph
13.60 km/h
Direct Drive – Forward 2
8.00 mph
12.70 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
14.00 mile/h
22.00 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24.00 mile/h
39.00 km/h
Direct Drive – Reverse 2
9.00 mph
14.10 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16.00 mile/h
25.00 km/h

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Rackback
4.50 Seconds
4.50 Seconds
Raise
9.00 Seconds
9.00 Seconds
Dump
3.50 Seconds
3.50 Seconds
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
21.30 Seconds
21.30 Seconds

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Lower
5.20 s
5.20 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Lower Float Down
4.30 Seconds
4.30 Seconds

Hydraulic System – Steering

Steering System – Circuit
Load Sense
Steering System – Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow @ 2,284 rpm
52.00 gal/min
200.00 L/min
Steering Cutoff Pressure
4000.00 psi
27600.00 kPa
Total Steering Angle
70.00 degrees
70.00 degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
159.00 gal
600.00 L
Crankcase
9.00 gal
34.00 L
Transmission
20.00 gal
75.00 L
Differentials and Final Drives – Front
49.00 gal
186.00 L
Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
45.00 gal
170.00 L
Hydraulic System (tank only)
33.00 gal
125.00 L
Axle Oil
94.00 gal
356.00 L
Cooling Systems
24.00 gal
90.00 L
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
87.00 gal (US)
330.00 l

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
123.00 gal/min
470.00 l/min

Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System – Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System Pumps
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt
4050.00 psi
27900.00 kPa
Lift Cylinder – Bore
7.50 in
190.00 mm
Lift Cylinder – Stroke
45.00 in
1138.00 mm
Tilt Cylinder – Bore
6.70 in
170.00 mm
Tilt Cylinder – Stroke
28.40 in
722.00 mm

Brakes

Brakes
SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

Engine

Net Power
409.00 HP
305.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C15 ACERT™
Bore
5.40 in
137.00 mm
Stroke
6.75 in
171.50 mm
Displacement
927.00 in³
15.20 l
Torque Rise
37.00 %
37.00 %
Rated Speed
1,800 rpm
Gross Power - ISO 14396
441.00 HP
329.00 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995
449.00 HP
335.00 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
409.00 HP
305.00 kW

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
96379.00 lb
43717.00 kg

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1
5.00 mile/h
7.30 km/h
Forward - 2
8.00 mile/h
12.20 km/h
Reverse - 1
5.00 mile/h
7.60 km/h
Reverse - 2
8.00 mile/h
13.60 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8.00 mile/h
12.70 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9.00 mile/h
14.10 km/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift Cylinder - Bore
7.50 in
190.00 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
45.00 in
1138.00 mm
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4050.00 psi
27900.00 kPa
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
6.70 in
170.00 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
28.40 in
722.00 mm

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back
4.50 s
4.50 s
Raise
9.00 s
9.00 s
Dump
3.50 s
3.50 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
21.30 s
21.30 s
Lower Float Down
4.30 s
4.30 s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
159.00 gal (US)
600.00 l
Crankcase
9.00 gal (US)
34.00 l
Transmission
20.00 gal (US)
75.00 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
33.00 gal (US)
125.00 l
Axle Oil
94.00 gal (US)
356.00 l
Cooling Systems
24.00 gal (US)
90.00 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
49.00 gal (US)
186.00 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
45.00 gal (US)
170.00 l

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
5-10.3 m3 (6.5-13.5 yd3)

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°

Brakes

Brakes
SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

Hydraulic System - Steering

Maximum Flow at 2,284 rpm
52.00 gal/min
200.00 l/min
Steering Cut Off Pressure
4000.00 psi
27600.00 kPa
Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle
70.00 °
70.00 °
Features

Structures

Power Train

Hydraulics

Operator Station

Technology Solutions

Safety

Serviceability

Customer Support

Sustainability

System Match Efficiency

Bucket Ground Engaging Tools

Sales Features

Structures

Best built for the toughest conditions.

Power Train

Move material more efficiently with improved power and control.

Hydraulics

Productivity enabling you to move more and make more.

Operator Station

Best-in-Class operator comfort and ergonomics.

Technology Solutions

Greater productivity through Integrated Electronic Systems.

Safety

Making your safety our priority.

Serviceability

Enabling high uptime by reducing your service time.

Customer Support

Your Cat dealers know how to keep your mining machines productive.

Sustainability

Stewards of the environment.

System Match Efficiency

Efficient loading/hauling system starts with a perfect match.

Bucket Ground Engaging Tools

Protect your investment.
Standard Equipment
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 115 amp
    • Batteries, dry
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
    • Lighting system (halogen, work lights)
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Air conditioner
    • Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized
    • Cigar lighter, ashtray
    • Controls, lift and tilt function
    • Heater, defroster
    • Horn
    • Instrumentation, gauges: – Coolant temperature – Engine hour meter – 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, retractable
    • Tinted glass
    • Transmission gear indicator
    • Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent front and rear wipers
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
    • Driveline parking brake
    • Engine, C15 ACERT diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Precleaner, engine air intake (above hood)
    • Radiator
    • Torque converter with LUC
    • Transmission, planetary powershift, 4F/3R electronic control
  • OTHER
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Fuel tank
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT™
    • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
    • Mufflers
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
    • Steering, load sensing
Optional Equipment
  • LINKAGE
    • Quick coupler
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Batteries – additional
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • AM/FM/CD radio
    • Rearview camera (WAVS)
    • LED strobe warning beacon
    • Radio ready