Caterpillar Wheel Loader 986 | 44.5 ton

Description

Caterpillar Wheel Loader 986 | 44.5 ton

The Caterpillar 986K is a large wheel loader specifically designed to bridge the gap between the Cat 982 and the 988 models.
It is frequently marketed as a high-efficiency 44–45 ton machine, ideal for loading articulated and rigid-frame trucks in quarry and aggregate applications.
Below are the key technical specifications for the Cat 986K:

Engine Performance

Engine Model: Cat® C151.
Net Power (ISO 9249): 373 hp (278 kW).
Gross Power (ISO 14396): 449 hp (335 kW).
Displacement: 15.2 L (927 in3).
Peak Torque (@ 1,200 rpm):6 2,411 N·m (1,778 lb-ft).

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight (Standard): 44,355 kg (approx. 44.4 tons).
Operating Weight (Standard, with bucket): 44,818 kg (approx.8 44.9 tons).
Bucket Capacity Range: 5.0–10.3 9$m^3$ (6.5–13.5 10 yd3).
Rated Payload (Quarry Face): 10.0 tonnes (11 tons).
Rated Payload (Loose Material): 12.7 tonnes (14 tons).
Transmission: Cat Planetary Powershift (4 forward/3 reverse).
Top Forward Speed: 39 km/h (24.2 mph).

Dimensions & Reach

Feature Standard Lift High Lift.
Dump Clearance (at max lift) 3,079 mm (10.1 ft) 3,538 mm (11.6 ft).
B-Pin Height (at max lift) 4,912 mm (16.1 ft) 5,371 mm (17.6 ft).
Wheel Base 3,810 mm (12.5 ft) 3,810 mm (12.5 ft).
Overall Length 11,143 mm (36.6 ft) 11,591 mm (38.0 ft).

Key Features

STIC™ Steering: Replaces the steering wheel with a single-joystick system that combines steering, gear selection, and direction into one control.
Cat Production Measurement: An integrated payload weighing system that allows operators to view the bucket weight in real-time.
Truck Match: * Standard Lift: Optimized for 4-pass loading of the Cat 770G or 740/745 trucks.
High Lift: Optimized for 5-pass loading of the Cat 772G or 6-pass loading of the 773G.
Note: The 986K is designed to be a “true replacement” for the legacy 988F, offering a lower cost-per-ton and easier transportability than the current 988K.
Would you like me to compare these specs with a similar model, like the Cat 988K or the Cat 982, to see which fits your site better?