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
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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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
