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.

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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

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)

05 Axles Specification

Front Fixed
Rear Trunnion
Oscillation Angle 12.5 degrees

06 Brakes Specification

Brakes SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

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

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