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 |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 986H wheel loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 986H wheel loader has an operating weight of 96,379 lb (43,716.8 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 986H wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 986H wheel loader is powered by a Cat C15 ACERT engine producing 409 hp (305 kW).
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.