986

986 Wheel Loader

986

DESCRIPTION

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 986 builds upon this legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.

        
  • The highly responsive Cat C15 engine is built and tested for maximum performance.
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  • Mechanically actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI™) fuel system and ADEM™ A5 electronic control module manage fuel delivery for optimum performance and quick engine response.
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  • Available in aggregate handler configuration with 14-ton payload.
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  • System match efficiency up to 60-ton rigid-frame trucks.

C15 Engine
986 Transmission

        
  • Best-in-class transmission for long life and consistent, smooth shifting; specifically designed for mining applications.
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  • Moves material more efficiently with improved power and control.
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  • Durable construction withstands the toughest loading conditions and multiple life cycles.
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  • Transmission neutralizer pedal extends service brake life and allows full power during stationary loading.
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  • Load sense hydraulics maximize performance, lower heat and fuel consumption.
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  • Advanced filtration system for extended performance and reliability of the hydraulic system.

        
  • Up to 10% more payload per pass, higher efficiency, and improved pass match.
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  • Field-proven lift arms for enhanced strength, uptime, and excellent visibility.
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  • Load-sensing hydraulic steering with 35-degree articulation for precise positioning.
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  • Maximum responsiveness with Steering and Integrated Control (STIC™), combining directional, gear, and steering controls in a single joystick.
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  • Most advanced payload weight measuring system available.
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  • Performance Buckets for superior digging, higher bucket fill factors, and reduced dig times.
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  • Cat Advansys™ ground engaging tools (GET) protect components and reduce operating costs.
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  • Excellent visibility to the bucket edges and work area.
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  • Convenient, responsive, electro-hydraulic controls increase operator productivity.

986 Load Sense Hydraulics
986 Truck Loading

        
  • Best-in-class efficiency while truck loading.
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  • Torque converter with lock-up clutch improves travel speed, cycle times.
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  • Engine Idle Shutdown saves fuel from unnecessary idling. Move up to 10% more material per gallon of fuel.
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  • Consistent performance and efficiency with lower system heat.

        
  • Developed to monitor, manage, and enhance your jobsite operations.
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  • Payload provides accurate weighing* of the materials you are loading and hauling. Payload data is displayed in real-time to improve productivity and reduce overloading.
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  • Detect enhances awareness of the environment around working equipment and provides alerts to help keep people and assets safe on the jobsite.
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  • VisionLink® wirelessly connects you to your equipment, giving you access to essential information you need to know to run your business.
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  • Gain valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing.
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  • Optional Advanced Productivity subscription provides comprehensive actionable information to help you manage and improve the productivity and profitability of your operations.
        *Not legal for trade

986 Technology Solutions
988 GC Stairway

        
  • Standard stairway lighting.
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  • Left- and right-hand stairs with 45-degree angle.
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  • Rear vision camera system.
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  • Large front and side windows.
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  • Pressurized cabin with filtered and reduced sound levels.

        
  • Up to 10% lower maintenance costs.
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  • Advanced filtration system for extended performance.
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  • Extended service intervals for fluids and filters.
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  • Ground level or platform access to transmission control valves.
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  • Grouped service points.
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  • Centralized, ground level grease points and remote pressure taps.
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  • Ground electrical service center.
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  • Reduced waste with maintenance-free or extended-maintenance batteries.
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  • Swing-out engine compartment service doors.
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  • Tire pressure monitoring to enhance tire life.
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  • Longer life, rebuildability, and high resale value.
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  • Electro-hydraulic controls.

986 Serviceability
986 Operator Station

        
  • Best-in-class operator comfort and ergonomics.
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  • Integrated steering and transmission controls.
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  • Convenient, automatic, inside-the-cab implement kickouts.
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  • Easy-to-use soft detent controls.
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  • Comfort Series III seats with extra thick, contoured cushions.
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  • Air suspension system.
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  • Easy-to-reach levers and controls with six-way adjustment.
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  • Seat-mounted implement pod with STIC steering.
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  • Ergonomic switch placement and displays with large backlit switches and LED indicators.
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  • Two-position rocker switch activates the electro-hydraulic parking brake.
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  • Automatic cab temperature controls.
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  • Precise machine control by load-sensing hydraulic steering system.
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  • Fold-up STIC steer/armrest.

Block Handler

        
  • Delivers stability and durability with an optimized counterweight for block handling applications.
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  • An additional hydraulic valve with the Quick Coupler allows the operator to switch work tools and immediately lock the work tool.
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  • Larger tilt and lift cylinders on the linkage help improve load control and ensure safe and long lasting operation.
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  • Ride control acts as a shock absorber, providing the operator with a smoother ride over rough terrain.
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  • Linkage layout designed to maximize lift capability in block handling application.
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  • High load stresses are absorbed by solid steel lift arms.
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  • Enhanced strength in key pin areas through the use of one-piece castings.
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  • Stress released lift arms increase durability and lengthen time to repair.

986 Block Handler Large Wheel Loader
  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, single 145 amp
    • Batteries, dry
    • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
    • Lighting system (halogen, work lights, access and service platform lighting)
    • Starting and charging system, 24V
    • Starter emergency start receptacle
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Graphical Information Display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings
    • Air conditioner
    • Rear vision camera system
    • Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized, integrated rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) radio ready for entertainment, includes antenna, speakers and converter (12-volt 5-amp) and power port
    • Controls, lift and tilt function
    • Heater, defroster
    • Horn, electric
    • Instrumentation, gauges:
      – Coolant temperature
      – Fuel level
      – DEF level
      – Hydraulic oil temperature
      – Power train oil temperature
    • Light, cab, dome
    • Lunchbox, beverage holders
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), air suspension, six-way adjustable
    • Seat belt minder
    • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • STIC Control System
    • UV glass
    • Transmission gear indicator
    • Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear):
      – Intermittent front and rear wipers
    • Lights, directional
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Cat Production Measurement ready
    • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
    • Case drain screens
    • Crankcase guard
    • Electro hydraulic parking brake
    • Engine, C15 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
    • Starting aid, ether, automatic
    • Torque converter, Neutralizer
    • Transmission, planetary powershift, 4F/3R electronic control
    • Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
  • OTHER
    • Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
    • Hydraulically driven demand fan
    • Couplings, Cat O-ring face seals
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, hydraulic tank
    • Fuel tank, 535 L (141 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT™
    • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
    • Cat Clean Emission Module
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
    • Rear access to cab and service platform
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Toe kicks
    • Vandalism protection caplocks

Optional Equipment

  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • POWER TRAIN
    • –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
    • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
    • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
    • High ambient cooling – software
    • Cat Production Measurement
  • MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS
    • Front and rear roading fenders
    • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
    • Cold Weather Starting (extra two batteries)
  • OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
    • Aggregate Handler
    • Block Handler
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cab powered precleaner
    • Cat Detect Vision
    • AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
    • Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth
    • LED warning strobe
    • CB radio ready
    • Window pull down visor
    • Handrail mounted mirrors

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
986 Wheel Loader
Name:
986
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine

Engine Model
C15 Cat®
Peak Power Speed
1600
Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995
456 hp / 340 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
449 hp / 335 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
373 hp / 278 kW
Rated Speed
2000
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269
373 hp / 278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN)
378 hp / 278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249
373 hp / 278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)
378 hp / 278 kW
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.5 mm
Displacement
927 in² / 15.2 l
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
1778 lb/ft / 2411 N·m
Torque Rise
16%
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to China Nonroad Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1
5 mile/h / 7.3 km/h
Forward - 2
8 mile/h / 12.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8 mile/h / 12.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
14 mile/h / 22 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24 mile/h / 39 km/h
Reverse - 1
5 mile/h / 7.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
8 mile/h / 13.6 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9 mile/h / 14.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16 mile/h / 25 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4
25.4 mile/h / 40.8 km/h

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - Standard
97785 lb / 44355 kg
Operating Weight - High Lift
104005 lb / 47175 kg
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
11 ton (US) / 10 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
14 ton (US) / 12.7 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)
11 ton (US) / 10 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
12.1 ton (US) / 11 t
Bucket Capacity Range
5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)
Cat Truck Match - Standard
770/735/740/745
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
772/773

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
123 gal/min / 470 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4050 psi / 27900 kPa
Lift Cylinder - Bore
7.5 in / 190 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
45 in / 1138 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
28.4 in / 722 mm

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back
4.5 s / 4.5 s
Raise
9 s / 9 s
Dump
3.5 s / 3.5 s
Lower
5.2 s / 5.2 s
Lower Float Down
4.3 s / 4.3 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
21.3 s / 21.3 s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
52 gal/min / 200 l/min
Steering Cut Off Pressure
4000 psi / 27600 kPa
Total Steering Angle
70°

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
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement
±8.5°

Brakes

Brakes
ISO 3450:2011

Operator's Cab

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

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
141 gal (US) / 535 l
Fuel Tank - Short Lift
127 gal (US) / 481 l
Cooling Systems
26 gal (US) / 100 l
Crankcase
9 gal (US) / 34 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
6 gal (US) / 23 l
Transmission
20 gal (US) / 75 l
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front
49 gal (US) / 186 l
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear
45 gal (US) / 170 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
87 gal (US) / 330 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
34 gal (US) / 130 l

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
112 dB(A) / 112 dB(A)
Note
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
110 dB(A) / 110 dB(A)
Note
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft / 4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft / 4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft / 3270 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle
3.2 ft / 978 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
2.3 ft / 691 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft / 459 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
7.1 ft / 2175 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
10.1 ft / 3079 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
16.1 ft / 4912 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
22.4 ft / 6817 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.3 ft / 3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft / 3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
36.6 ft / 11143 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
13.8 ft / 4201 mm
Note
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft / 4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft / 4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft / 3270 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle
3.2 ft / 978 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
2.3 ft / 691 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft / 459 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
7.4 ft / 2248 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.6 ft / 3538 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
17.6 ft / 5371 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
23.9 ft / 7276 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.3 ft / 3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft / 3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
38 ft / 11591 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
15.3 ft / 4649 mm
Note
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket

Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft / 4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft / 4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft / 3270 mm
Ground to Center of Rear Axle
3.2 ft / 978 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
2.3 ft / 691 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft / 459 mm
Reach at Maximum Lift
8 ft / 2437 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
10.7 ft / 3259 mm
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15 ft / 4566 mm
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised
20.9 ft / 6359 mm
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
10.3 ft / 3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft / 3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
35 ft / 10671 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
12.2 ft / 3729 mm

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft / 4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft / 4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft / 3270 mm
Ground to Center of Rear Axle
3.2 ft / 978 mm
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance
2.3 ft / 691 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft / 459 mm
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15 ft / 4566 mm
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
10.3 ft / 3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft / 3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
35.4 ft / 10776 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
12.6 ft / 3834 mm

SEE HOW 986 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Large Wheel Loaders
986
986
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Engine Model
C15 Cat®
Peak Power Speed
1600
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
449 hp / 335 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
373 hp / 278 kW
Rated Speed
2000
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.5 mm
Displacement
927 in² / 15.2 l
Torque Rise
16%
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to China Nonroad Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1
5 mile/h / 7.3 km/h
Forward - 2
8 mile/h / 12.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8 mile/h / 12.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
14 mile/h / 22 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24 mile/h / 39 km/h
Reverse - 1
5 mile/h / 7.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
8 mile/h / 13.6 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9 mile/h / 14.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16 mile/h / 25 km/h
Bucket Capacity Range
5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³)
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
772/773
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Load Sense
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4050 psi / 27900 kPa
Rack Back
4.5 s / 4.5 s
Raise
9 s / 9 s
Dump
3.5 s / 3.5 s
Lower Float Down
4.3 s / 4.3 s
Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle
70°
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.
Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
±12.5°
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)
Fuel Tank
141 gal (US) / 535 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
6 gal (US) / 23 l
Transmission
20 gal (US) / 75 l
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft / 4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft / 4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft / 3270 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft / 459 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
7.4 ft / 2248 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
10.7 ft / 3259 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
17.6 ft / 5371 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
23.9 ft / 7276 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.3 ft / 3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft / 3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
35.4 ft / 10776 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
12.6 ft / 3834 mm
Large Wheel Loaders
988 GC
988 GC Large Wheel Loader
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Peak Power Speed
1600
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
449 hp / 335 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
373 hp / 278 kW
Rated Speed
2000
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.5 mm
Displacement
927 in³ / 15.2 l
Torque Rise
16%
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1
5 mile/h / 7.3 km/h
Forward - 2
8 mile/h / 12.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8 mile/h / 12.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
14 mile/h / 22 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24 mile/h / 39 km/h
Reverse - 1
5 mile/h / 7.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
8 mile/h / 13.6 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9 mile/h / 14.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16 mile/h / 25 km/h
Bucket Capacity Range
6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
772/773/775
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
EH - Load Sense
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4598 psi / 31700 kPa
Rack Back
3.8 s / 3.8 s
Raise
7.5 s / 7.5 s
Dump
3 s / 3 s
Lower Float Down
4.6 s / 4.6 s
Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle
70°
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.
Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
+/-12.5°
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Fuel Tank
141 gal (US) / 535 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
5.5 gal (US) / 21 l
Transmission
20 gal (US) / 75 l
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.5 ft / 4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.3 ft / 4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.7 ft / 3270 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.5 ft / 459 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
7.7 ft / 2342 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
12 ft / 3732 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
18.7 ft / 5755 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
25 ft / 7582 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.3 ft / 3132 mm
Wheel Base
12.5 ft / 3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
39.5 ft / 12042 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
15.7 ft / 4773 mm
Large Wheel Loaders
988
988 Large Wheel Loader
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Engine Model
Cat® C18 ™
Peak Power Speed
1500/rpm
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
580 hp / 432 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
538 hp / 401 kW
Rated Speed
1700/min
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Displacement
1105 in³ / 18.1 l
Torque Rise
58 % / 58 %
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards, Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, and U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II
Transmission Type
Cat planetary powershift
Forward - 1
4 mile/h / 6.5 km/h
Forward - 2
7.2 mile/h / 11.6 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2
7.8 mile/h / 12.5 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
13.9 mile/h / 22.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24.4 mile/h / 39.3 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.7 mile/h / 7.5 km/h
Reverse - 2
8.3 mile/h / 13.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
8.9 mile/h / 14.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
15.8 mile/h / 25.5 km/h
Bucket Capacity Range
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
773~775
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4757 psi / 32800 kPa
Rack Back
4.5 s / 4.5 s
Raise
8 s / 8 s
Dump
2.2 s / 2.2 s
Lower Float Down
3.5 s / 3.5 s
Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle
86 °
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.
Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
13 °
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Fuel Tank
188 gal (US) / 712 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
8.7 gal (US) / 33 l
Transmission
31.7 gal (US) / 120 l
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.8 ft / 4202 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
14.8 ft / 4521 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.9 ft / 3334 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.9 ft / 568 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
6.8 ft / 2062 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.3 ft / 4043 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
19.3 ft / 5887 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
25.8 ft / 7849 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.5 ft / 3187 mm
Wheel Base
14.9 ft / 4550 mm
Maximum Overall Length
40.7 ft / 12398 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
15.3 ft / 4661 mm