Large Wheel Loaders
Cat 986K
Operating Weight
44.8t
Power
335kW (449hp)
Reach
2,175mm

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 986K builds upon this legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.
Specifications
Operating Weight
44.8t
Power
335kW (449hp)
Reach
2,175mm
Payload
11t
Bucket Capacity
10.3m³
Specifications
Air Conditioning System
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.
Axles
Front
Fixed
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement
±8.5°
Rear
Trunnion
Brakes
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
5371mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
3538mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
4649mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle
978mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
691mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
459mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
4060mm
Ground to Top of Hood
3270mm
Ground to Top of ROPS
4100mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
7276mm
Maximum Overall Length
11591mm
Note
<ul><li>All dimensions are approximate.</li><li>Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.</li></ul>
Reach - Maximum Lift
2248mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
3132mm
Wheel Base
3810mm
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
4912mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
3079mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
4201mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle
978mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
691mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
459mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
4060mm
Ground to Top of Hood
3270mm
Ground to Top of ROPS
4100mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
6817mm
Maximum Overall Length
11143mm
Note
<ul><li>All dimensions are approximate.</li><li>Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.</li></ul>
Reach - Maximum Lift
2175mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
3132mm
Wheel Base
3810mm
Engine
Bore
137mm
Displacement
15.2l
Emissions
Tier 4 Final/Stage V, or China Nonroad Stage III and Brazil MAR-1 equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
Engine Model
C15 Cat®
Gross Power - ISO 14396
335kW
Net Power
278kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396
335kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN)
335kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995
340kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 (DIN)
340kW
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
2411N·m
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269
278kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN)
278kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249
278kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)
278kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349
278kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349 (DIN)
278kW
Stroke
171.5mm
Torque Rise
16%
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Dump
3.5s
Lower
5.2s
Lower Float Down
4.3s
Rack Back
4.5s
Raise
9s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
21.3s
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Lift Cylinder - Bore
190mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
1138mm
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
470l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
27900kPa
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
170mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
722mm
Hydraulic System - Steering
ISO 5010:2007 - Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
200l/min
ISO 5010:2007 - Steering Cutoff Pressure
27600kPa
ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
ISO 5010:2007 - Total Steering Angle
70°
Operating Specifications
Bucket Capacity Range
5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
772/773
Cat Truck Match - Standard
770/735/740/745
Operating Weight
44818kg
Operating Weight - High Lift
47175kg
Operating Weight - Standard
44355kg
Rated Payload - High Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)
11t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)
10t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
11t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
12.7t
Rated Payload - Quarry Face
10t
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
10t
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)
12.7t
Operator's Cab
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)
Service Refill Capacities
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front
186l
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear
170l
Cooling Systems
100l
Crankcase
34l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only)
23l
Fuel Tank
535l
Fuel Tank - Short Lift
481l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
130l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
330l
Transmission
75l
Sound Performance - Standard
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
112dB(A)
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)
72dB(A)
Sound Performance - Suppression
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
110dB(A)
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)
72dB(A)
Transmission
Direct Drive - Forward 2
12.7km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
22km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
39km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
14.1km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
25km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4
40.8km/h
Forward - 1
7.3km/h
Forward - 2
12.2km/h
Reverse - 1
7.6km/h
Reverse - 2
13.6km/h
Transmission Type
Cat-Planeten-Lastschaltgetriebe
GALLERY

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