Caterpillar 986k Wheel Loader Specs (2019-2026)

Key specifications for the Caterpillar 986k Wheel Loader (2019-2026) include high engine power at 373 hp (278 kW) together with high weight at 116,691 lb (52.9 t). Its published bucket capacity is 7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2019-2026

Weight: 116,691 lb (52.9 t)Engine power: 373 hp (278 kW)Bucket capacity: 7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)
116,691 lb (52.9 t)Weight
373 hp (278 kW)Engine power
7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)Bucket capacity
7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.2 mph (39 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,778 lb-ft (2,411 Nm)Maximum torque
12.5 ft (3.81 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

373 hp (278 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

116,691 lb (52.9 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.2 mph (39 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

High

1,778 lb-ft (2,411 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.

Transport height

Above average

13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Bucket width12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Maximum discharge height10.7 ft (3.26 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length35 ft (10.7 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 986k
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power373 hp (278 kW)
Maximum torque1,778 lb-ft (2,411 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed24.2 mph (39 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Maximum discharge height10.7 ft (3.26 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Transport length35 ft (10.7 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity7.06 yd³ (5.4 m³)
Weight116,691 lb (52.9 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke137×171.5 mm
Displacement4.02 US gal (15.2 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC15 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres35/65-33

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo