986K Block Handler Arrangement

986K Large Wheel Loader - Block Handler

986K Block Handler

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 new 986K continues the legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.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.<br>The new 986K continues the legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.

Robust Structures

Your bottom line is improved by highly durable structures that achieve multiple life cycles and withstand the toughest loading conditions.

  • Full box-section rear frame resists torsional shock and twisting forces.
  • Heavy-duty steering cylinder mounts efficiently transmit loads into the frame.
  • Cast axle pivot mounting areas better disperse stress loads for increased structural integrity.

986K Stuctures
986K Power Train

Cat® Planetary Powershift Transmission

Building your success begins with a best-in-class transmission designed specifically for mining applications.

  • Consistent, smooth shifting and efficiency through integrated electronic controls.
  • Heat treated gears and shafts extend component life and maximize reliability.
  • Four forward and four reverse speeds to match your application.

Load Sense Hydraulics

Increase efficiency through our Load Sense Hydraulic System. Load sense hydraulics maximize performance by directing hydraulic fluid flow through implement and steering system only when needed.

  • Lowered fuel consumption.
  • Consistent performance and efficiency with lower system heat.

986K Hydraulics
986K Operator Station

Your operators can work more efficiently and stay comfortable with our customer-inspired cab features.

Integrated electronics provide flexible levels of information to both the site and the operator. This integration creates a smart machine and more informed operator, maximizing the productivity of both.

986K Technology Solutions
986K Machine Access

We are constantly improving our products in an effort to provide a safe work environment for the operator and those who work on your job site.

We can help you succeed by ensuring your 986K has design features to reduce your downtime.

  • Longer service intervals on fluids and filters.
  • Safe and convenient service with ground level or platform access and grouped service points.
  • Centralized, ground level grease points for injecting grease into linkage pin joints.
  • Centralized remote pressure taps for power train components.
  • Ground electrical service center with Jump Start Receptacle, Emergency engine shutdown switch, Battery disconnect switch and Circuit breakers.

986K Serviceability
986K Customer Support

Legendary Cat Dealer Support

A valued partner, your Cat dealer is available whenever you need them.

  • Preventive maintenance programs and guaranteed maintenance contracts.
  • Best-in-class parts availability.
  • Improve your efficiency with operator training.
  • Genuine Cat Remanufactured parts.

Reducing Impact to the Environment

Sustainability is designed and built into our 986K's features.

  • Engine Idle Shutdown can help you save fuel by avoiding unnecessary idling.
  • Reduce waste with our maintenance free or extended maintenance batteries.
  • To assist with maximizing machine life, Caterpillar provides a number of sustainable options such as our Reman and Certified Rebuild programs. In these programs, reused or remanufactured components can deliver cost savings of 40 to 70 percent, which lowers operating cost while reducing impact to the environment.
  • Caterpillar offers retrofit packages to bring new features to older machines, maximizing your resource. And, when you go through the Cat Certified Rebuild program, these retrofit kits are part of the rebuild process.

986K Sustainability
986K Block Handling Features

Counter Weight

The 986K Block Handler delivers stability and durability with an optimized counterweight for block handling applications.

Block Handling Tools

Caterpillar block handling tools are the solution for handling large block and boulders in the demanding environment of quarry applications. Easy to interchange tools complement each other to provide solutions were mostly needed.

986K Block Handling Tools

Features

  • Lift Arms

    Your key to maximum uptime and productivity is our field-proven lift arms.

    • Excellent visibility to the bucket edges and work area through a Z-bar design.
    • High load stresses are absorbed by the solid steel lift arms.
    • Enhance strength in key pin areas through the use of one piece castings.

  • Front Linkage

    To ensure long life and reliability, the linkage pin joints feature a greased pin design with optional auto lube system.

  • Cat C15 Engine

    Durability and efficiency at the heart of your 986K comes from the Cat C15 engine. Optimum performance is built in to this 6 cylinder turbocharged engine.

    • Meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV, or China Nonroad Stage III and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards and equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA.
    • Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI™) gives the C15 complete control over injection timing, duration and pressure.
    • The Advanced Diesel Engine Management (ADEM™) A4 electronic control module manages fuel delivery to optimize performance and provide quick engine response.

  • Transmission Neutralizer Pedal

    • Extends service brake life by neutralizing transmission as service brakes are applied.
    • Allows full power to implement system while the machine is stationary during truck loading.

  • Set Point for Neutralization – Start of service brake pressure modulation

  • Full Pedal Travel – Maximum brake pressure

  • Electro Hydraulic Controls

    Operators increase productivity with our responsive implements feature.

    • Operate comfortably through electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder stops.
    • Handle easy-to-use soft detent controls.
    • Conveniently set automatic implement kickouts from inside the cab.

  • Steering System

    Confident loader operation starts with precise machine control enabled by the 986K's load sensing hydraulic steering system.

    • Increase efficiency with our variable displacement piston pumps.
    • Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 35 degrees of steering articulation.
    • Enhance operator comfort with integrated steering and transmission control functions.

  • Filtration System

    Benefit from extended performance and reliability of your hydraulic system with our advanced filtration system.

    • Hydraulic oil cooler return filter.
    • Pilot filter.
    • Return and case drain screens inside hydraulic tank.
    • Axle oil cooler screens if equipped.

  • Entry and Exit

    Enter and exit the cab easily and safely with these newly designed, ergonomic features.

    • Fold up STIC™ steer/armrest.
    • Reduced access stairway angles.
    • Standard stairway lighting.

  • Cat Comfort Series III Seat

    Enhance comfort and helps reduce operator fatigue with Cat Comfort Series III seat.

    • Mid back design and extra thick, contoured cushions.
    • Air suspension system.
    • Easy-to-reach seat levers and controls for six way adjustments.
    • Seat-mounted implement pod and STIC steer that moves with the seat.
    • 76 mm (3 in) wide retractable seat belt.
    • Optional 4-point seat belt.

  • Control Panel

    Ergonomic placement of switches and information display keep your operators comfortable all day every day.

    • Large backlit membrane switches feature LED activation indicators.
    • Switches feature ISO symbols for quick function identification.
    • Two position rocker switch activates the electro hydraulic park brake.

  • Environment

    Your operator's productivity is enhanced with our clean, comfortable cab environment.

    • Experience reduced vibrations from isolated cab mounts and seat air suspension.
    • Maintain desired cab temperature with automatic temperature controls.
    • Pressurized cab with filtered air.
    • Reduced operator sound levels.
    • Convenient floor storage tray/lunch box.

  • Information Display

    We have worked hard to help our customers and operators perform at their best through our newly upgraded touch screen information display.

    • Intuitive operation and easy navigation with our enhanced user interface.
    • Decrease service time by keeping operators informed about machine systems.

  • Cat production measurement system

    Brings payload weighing to the cab, enabling operators to weight loads on-the-go during loading operations. Loads are weighed as the bucket is raised during the lift cycle – eliminating the need to interrupt the load cycle, improving loading efficiency.

    • Operators can view load weights on the information display.
    • Instant feedback gives operators the confidence to work more effectively.
    • Operators can track recorded weights and cycles using the display.

  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    Tire pressure monitoring is a fully integrated feature which allows operators to monitor inflation of tires. Available through the Information Display, the operator can quickly see the current pressure settings and temperature of each tire.

  • Product Link™ Cat Elite

    Take the guesswork out of asset management with Product Link remote monitoring.

    • Advanced Productivity App (Available as Subscription) helps to optimize worksite operations with detailed payload, cycle, fuel report and remote truck/material list management.
    • Remote access to information through the easy-to-use VisionLink® interface.
    • Maximize uptime by staying informed on machine systems and diagnostic codes.
    • Track machine with utilization, fuel usage, and payload summaries.
    • Stay up to date on machine location, service meter hours, and reporting status.

  • Machine Access

    • Machines equipped with left and right hand stairs with 45 degree angle enhance safety for operators getting on and off the 986K.
    • Continuous walkway with non-skid surfaces are designed into the service areas.
    • Maintain three points of contact at all times through ground level or platform accessible service areas.

  • Visibility

    • Am Schutzgeländer montierte Außenrückspiegel gewährleisten bessere Sicht und damit sicheren Betrieb.
    • Cat Vision und das optionale Cat Detect mit Radargeräten vermitteln dem Fahrer einen besseren Überblick über das Umfeld der Maschine.
    • Halogen-, Xenon- oder LED-Scheinwerfer sorgen für ausgezeichnete Sichtverhältnisse im Arbeitsbereich.
    • An der Fahrerkabine montierte LED-Warnleuchten.

  • Operator Environment

    • Reduced vibrations to the operator with isolated cab mounts and seat mounted implement and steering controls.
    • Low interior sound levels.
    • Pressurized cab with filtered air.
    • Standard 76 mm (3 in) seat belts on the operator seat.

  • Quick Coupler Activation

    The Block Handler includes an additional hydraulic valve with the Quick Coupler, allowing the operator to switch work tools and immediately lock the work tool during load and carry applications.

  • Application Specific Tilt and Lift Cylinders

    The 986K Block Handler comes equipped with larger tilt cylinders on the linkage that help improve load control and ensure safe and long lasting operation.

  • Ride Control

    Ride control works by using an accumulator to dampen the linkage motion, acting as a shock absorber. It provides the operator with a smoother ride over rough terrain, enabling a more comfortable ride at higher speeds.

  • Block Handler Front Linkage

    The 986K Block Handler linkage is designed specifically for block handling applications. The linkage layout maximizes machine stability by keeping the payload close to the front tires and pin locations are designed to optimize performance with a quick coupler and fork.

  • Optimized Z-bar Linkage

    • Linkage layout designed to maximize lift capability in block handling application.
    • High load stresses are absorbed by solid steel lift arms.
    • Enhanced strength in key pin areas through the use of one piece castings.
    • Stress released lift arms increase durability and lengthen time to repair.

  • Block Handling Quick Coupler

    Can be used on block handling arrangements that have a hydraulic system equipped with a third valve. This quick coupler is designed for optimal utilization of lifting and break-out forces equipped with Caterpillar cylinder, safety valves, pressure and isolation valves, safety covers and lock-indicators. It has enhanced visibility and has been optimized for handling large rocks and blocks.

  • Forks

    Heavy-duty pallet forks are engineered to handle weight and load stress when maneuvering and placing blocks in quarry operations. Dual tine forks are designed to allow blocks to be placed close to the machine for greater balance and safe handling.

  • Rock Buckets

    Heavy-duty bucket which offers superior durability, protection and performance in rock and overburden operations in block quarries. It includes large size teeth and segments. Its (high wear resistant) metal shell and bottom offer maximum strength, durability and wear life.

  • 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)
    • Aggregate Handler
    • Wheel chocks
  • 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:
986K Large Wheel Loader - Block Handler
Name:
986K Block Handler Arrangement
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine

Net Power
373 HP / 278 kW

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
116688 lb / 52929 kg

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
5.4 m³ (7 yd³)

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C15 ™
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V, or China Nonroad Stage III and Brazil MAR-1 and equivalent to U.S. Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA
Gross Power - ISO 14396
449 HP / 335 kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995
456 HP / 340 kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 (DIN)
462 HP / 340 kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396
449 HP / 335 kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN)
455 HP / 335 kW
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
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349
373 HP / 278 kW
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349 (DIN)
378 HP / 278 kW
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.5 mm
Displacement
927 in³ / 15.2 l
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
1778 lb/ft / 2411 N·m
Torque Rise
16%

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat-Planeten-Lastschaltgetriebe
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

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
22.4 in / 568 mm

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back
4.5 s / 4.5 s
Raise
8.5 s / 8.5 s
Dump
3 s / 3 s
Lower
4.9 s / 4.9 s
Lower Float Down
4.3 s / 4.3 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
15.8 s / 15.8 s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
116 gal (US) / 438 l
Cooling Systems
26 gal (US) / 100 l
Crankcase
9 gal (US) / 34 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only)
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

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

Hydraulic System - Steering

ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Circuit
Load Sense
ISO 5010:2007 - Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
ISO 5010:2007 - Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
52 gal/min / 200 l/min
ISO 5010:2007 - Steering Cutoff Pressure
4000 psi / 27600 kPa
ISO 5010:2007 - Total Steering Angle
70°

Operator's Cab

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

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) - 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