Caterpillar 986h Wheel Loader Specs (2015-2019)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 986h Wheel Loader (2015-2019) shows high engine power at 441 hp (329 kW) alongside high weight at 96,386 lb (43.7 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 13.5 yd³ (10.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2015-2019

Weight: 96,386 lb (43.7 t)Engine power: 441 hp (329 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 13.5 yd³ (10.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 6.54 yd³ (5 m³)
96,386 lb (43.7 t)Weight
441 hp (329 kW)Engine power
13.5 yd³ (10.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
6.54 yd³ (5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.2 mph (39 km/h)Travel speed
12.5 ft (3.81 m)Bucket width
13.5 ft (4.11 m)Transport height
10.1 ft (3.07 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

441 hp (329 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

96,386 lb (43.7 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.

Maximum bucket capacity

High

13.5 yd³ (10.3 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

High

6.54 yd³ (5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum 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.

Transport height

Above average

13.5 ft (4.11 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

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity13.5 yd³ (10.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.54 yd³ (5 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Bucket width12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Maximum discharge height10.1 ft (3.07 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length36.1 ft (11 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.11 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 986h
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2015-2019
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power441 hp (329 kW)
Travel speed24.2 mph (39 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Maximum discharge height10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Transport height13.5 ft (4.11 m)
Transport length36.1 ft (11 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity13.5 yd³ (10.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.54 yd³ (5 m³)
Weight96,386 lb (43.7 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke137×171.5 mm
Displacement4.02 US gal (15.2 L)
Emission levelTier 3
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC15 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL