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Caterpillar 986K Block Handler Arrangement

The Caterpillar 986K Block Handler Arrangement is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 116,688 lb (52,928.79 kg), and a 373 hp engine.

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Operating weight
116,688lb
52,928.79kg
Engine power
373hp
278.2kW
Net Power

Where it sits in its classpercentile · large wheel loaders

Among 39 large wheel loaders (90,000–150,000 lb), the Caterpillar 986K Block Handler Arrangement sits above the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 116,690 lb heavier than 74% (n=39)
  • Engine power 373 hp less powerful than 89% (n=37)

01 Engine Specification

Net Power 373hp 278.2kw
Displacement 927cu in 15.2L
Torque Rise 16%
Bore 5.4in 137.2mm
Stroke 6.8in 171.5mm
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU StageIV, or China Nonroad Stage III and Brazil MAR-1 and equivalent to U.S.Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA
Engine Model Cat C15 ACERT
Gross Power - Iso 14396 449hp 334.9kw
Peak Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995 1778lb ft 2410.7Nm
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1995 (Din) 462hp 344.6kw
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 14396 449hp 334.9kw
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 14396 (Din) 455hp 339.3kw
Rated Speed - 2,000 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 373hp 278.2kw
Rated Speed - 2,000 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 (Din) 378hp 281.9kw
Rated Speed - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 9249 373hp 278.2kw
Rated Speed - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 9249 (Din) 378hp 281.9kw
Rated Speed - 2,000 Rpm - Sae J1349 373hp 278.2kw
Rated Speed - 2,000 Rpm - Sae J1349 (Din) 378hp 281.9kw
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1995 456hp 340.1kw

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 116688lb 52928.8kg

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
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 25.4mph 40.9km/h

04 Buckets Specification

Bucket Capacities 5.4 m (7 yd)

05 Axles Specification

Front Fixed
Rear Trunnion
Oscillation Angle 12.5 degrees
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement 8.5 degrees

06 Brakes Specification

Brakes ISO 3450:2011

07 Service Refill Capacities Specification

Fuel Tank 116gal 439.2L
Crankcase 9gal 34.1L
Transmission 20gal 75.8L
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 87gal 329.4L
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 34gal 128.8L
Cooling Systems 26gal 98.5L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv Only) 6gal 22.8L
Axle Oil - Differentials And Final Drives - Front 49gal 185.5L
Axle Oil - Differentials And Final Drives - Rear 45gal 170.4L

08 Hydraulic Cycle Times Specification

Raise 8.5 s
Dump 3 s
Lower Float Down 4.3 s
Rack Back 4.5 s
Lower 4.9 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time 15.8 s

09 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 22.4in 569mm
Lift Cylinder - Bore 7.5in 190.5mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke 45in 1143mm
Tilt Cylinder - Bore 6.7in 170.2mm

10 Hydraulic System - Steering Specification

Iso 5010:2007 - Steering System - Circuit Load Sense
Iso 5010:2007 - Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement
Iso 5010:2007 - Total Steering Angle 70 degrees
Iso 5010:2007 - Maximum Flow At 1,400 Rpm 52 gal/min
Iso 5010:2007 - Steering Cutoff Pressure 4000 psi

11 Air Conditioning System Specification

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.

12 Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler And 6.1 M³ (8.0 Yd³) Bucket Specification

Ground To Top Of Rops 13.5ft in 4.2m
Ground To Top Of Exhaust Stacks 13.3ft in 4.1m
Ground To Top Of Hood 10.7ft in 3.3m
Ground To Center Of Rear Axle 3.2ft in 1m
Ground To Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5ft in 0.5m
Reach At Maximum Lift 8ft in 2.5m
Clearance At Maximum Lift 10.7ft in 3.3m
B-Pin Height At Maximum Lift 15ft in 4.6m
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised 20.9ft in 6.4m
Rear Axle Center Line To Bumper 10.3ft in 3.2m
Wheel Base 12.5ft in 3.9m
Maximum Overall Length 35ft in 10.7m
Front Axle Centerline To Bucket Tip 12.2ft in 3.8m

13 Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler And Fork Specification

Ground To Top Of Rops 13.5ft in 4.2m
Ground To Top Of Exhaust Stacks 13.3ft in 4.1m
Ground To Top Of Hood 10.7ft in 3.3m
Ground To Center Of Rear Axle 3.2ft in 1m
Ground To Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5ft in 0.5m
B-Pin Height At Maximum Lift 15ft in 4.6m
Rear Axle Center Line To Bumper 10.3ft in 3.2m
Wheel Base 12.5ft in 3.9m
Maximum Overall Length 35.4ft in 10.8m
Front Axle Centerline To Bucket Tip 12.6ft in 3.9m

14 Operator'S Cab Specification

Rops/Fops ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)

15 Sound Performance - Standard Specification

Note <ul><li>The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.</li><li>Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.</li><li>The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.</li></ul>
Operator Sound Level (Iso 6396) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (Iso 6395) 112 dB(A)

16 Sound Performance - Suppression Specification

Note <ul><li>The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.</li><li>Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.</li><li>The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.</li></ul>
Operator Sound Level (Iso 6396) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (Iso 6395) 110 dB(A)

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.