Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-986h-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 986H
The Caterpillar 986H is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 96,379 lb (43,716.79 kg), and a 409 hp engine.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
96,379lb
43,716.79kg
Engine power
409hp
305kW
Net Power ◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · large wheel loaders
Among 39 large wheel loaders (90,000–150,000 lb), the Caterpillar 986H sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 96,380 lb lighter than 79% (n=39)
- Engine power 409 hp less powerful than 73% (n=37)
01 Engine Specification
| Net Power | 409hp | 305kw |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Speed | 1800rpm | |
| Displacement | 927cu in | 15.2L |
| Torque Rise | 37% | |
| Bore | 5.4in | 137.2mm |
| Stroke | 6.8in | 171.5mm |
| Net Power - Sae J1349 | 409hp | 305kw |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 449hp | 334.9kw |
| Engine Model | Cat C15 ACERT | |
| Gross Power - Iso 14396 | 441hp | 328.9kw |
| Peak Torque - 1,200 Rpm | 1711lb ft | 2319.9Nm |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 96379lb | 43716.8kg |
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03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | Cat planetary power shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward - 1 | 5mph | 8.1km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 8mph | 12.9km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 5mph | 8.1km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 8mph | 12.9km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 3 | 14mph | 22.6km/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 3 | 16mph | 25.8km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 4 | 24mph | 38.7km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 2 | 8mph | 12.9km/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 2 | 9mph | 14.5km/h |
04 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 5-10.3 m3 (6.5-13.5 yd3) |
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05 Axles Specification
| Front | Fixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | Trunnion | |
| Oscillation Angle | 12.5 degrees |
06 Brakes Specification
| Brakes | SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992 |
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07 Operating Specifications Specification
| 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 - Quarry Face | 24250.9lb | 11000kg |
| Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) | 30864.7lb | 14000kg |
| Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) | 26676lb | 12100kg |
08 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Fuel Tank | 159gal | 601.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Crankcase | 9gal | 34.1L |
| Transmission | 20gal | 75.8L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 49gal | 185.5L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 45gal | 170.4L |
| Hydraulic System Factory Fill | 87gal | 329.4L |
| Hydraulic System - Tank Only | 33gal | 125L |
| Cooling Systems | 24gal | 90.9L |
| Axle Oil | 94gal | 355.9L |
09 Hydraulic Cycle Times Specification
| Raise | 9 s | |
|---|---|---|
| Dump | 3.5 s | |
| Lower Float Down | 4.3 s | |
| Rack Back | 4.5 s | |
| Lower | 5.2 s | |
| Total Hydraulic Cycle Time | 21.3 s |
10 Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt Specification
| Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Load Sense | |
|---|---|---|
| Lift/Tilt System - Pump | 2 110 cc variable displacement | |
| Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 4050 psi | |
| Maximum Flow At 2,165 Rpm | 123 gal/min | |
| Tilt Cylinder - Stroke | 28.4in | 721.4mm |
| Lift Cylinder - Bore | 7.5in | 190.5mm |
| Lift Cylinder - Stroke | 45in | 1143mm |
| Tilt Cylinder - Bore | 6.7in | 170.2mm |
11 Hydraulic System - Steering Specification
| Steering System - Circuit | Load Sense | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering System - Pump | Piston, variable displacement | |
| Steering Cut Off Pressure | 4000 psi | |
| Total Steering Angle | 70degrees | |
| Maximum Flow At 2,284 Rpm | 52 gal/min |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.