986H

Wheel Loader

Engine Operating Specifications

Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT™ Rated Payload 10 tonnes 11 tons
Gross Power – SAE J1995 335 kW 449 hp Rated Payload – High Lift 9.5 tonnes 10.5 tons
Net Power – ISO 9249 305 kW 409 hp Operating Weight 42 225 kg 93,090 lb
Buckets Operating Weight – High Lift 42 943 kg 94,677 lb
Bucket Capacities 5.3-6.1 m3 7-8 yd3
Lower your
cost per ton
with built-in
durability.

Contents
Structures.............................................................4
Power Train ..........................................................6
Hydraulics ............................................................8
Operator Station................................................10
Technology Solutions .......................................12
Safety ..................................................................13
Serviceability .....................................................14
Customer Support .............................................14
Sustainability .....................................................15
System Match Efficiency .................................16
Bucket Ground Engaging Tools ......................17
Specifications ....................................................18
Standard Equipment .........................................24
Optional Equipment...........................................25
Mandatory Attachments..................................25
Notes...................................................................26
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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 986H builds upon this legacy of durability, performance, safety, operator
comfort, serviceability and sustainability.

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Structures
Best built for the toughest conditions.

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.

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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.

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

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 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 three reverse speeds to match
your application.

Cat C15 Acert Engine

Durability and efficiency at the heart of your 986H comes
from the Cat C15 Acert engine. Optimum performance is built
in to this 6 cylinder turbocharged engine.
• Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI™)
controls injection pressure over the entire engine
operating range. This gives the C15 complete control
over injection timing, duration and pressure.
• Extended engine life through Cat components with
proven reliability.
• The Advanced Diesel Engine Management (ADEM™)
A4 electronic control module manages fuel delivery to
optimize performance and provide quick engine response.

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 Power Train
Move material more efficiently with improved power and control.

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.
2 Set Point for Neutralization –
Start of service brake pressure
modulation
3 Full Pedal Travel – Maximum
brake pressure

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Hydraulics
Productivity enabling you to move more and make more.

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.

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Simple, Intuitive Operator Interface
Operators will be productive right away with our
easy-to-use operator interface.
• Comfortable soft detent implement controls.
• Low effort, responsive steering wheel.
• Easy-to-use, in-cab programmable lift kickout
allows the operator to pre set linkage positions
and achieve faster cycle times.

3rd Valve Hydraulic Control

• Provides versatility through the ability to control
a specialized attachment.

Filtration System
Benefit from extended performance and reliability
of your hydraulic system with our advanced
filtration system.
• Implement pump case drain filters.
• Implement system filter.
• Steering pump case drain filters.
• Power train oil filter.

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

Entry and Exit

Enter and exit the cab easily and safely with these
newly designed, ergonomic features.
• Punch stamped tread plates provide excellent footing.
• Spacious cab provides ample space for comfortable
entry and exit.
• Angled access ladder.

Cat Comfort Series III Seat

Enhance comfort and reduce operator fatigue with
Cat Comfort Series III seat.
• High 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 that moves with
the seat.
• Optional heated seat for cold weather applications.

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 Operator Station
Best-in-Class operator comfort and ergonomics.

Environment
Your operator’s productivity is enhanced with
our clean, comfortable cab environment.
• Maintain desired cab temperature with
automatic temperature controls.
• Pressurized cab with filtered air.

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Technology Solutions
Greater productivity through Integrated Electronic Systems.

Optional Rear View Camera

Cat Work Area Vision System (WAVS)
enhances visibility around the job site
through the use of a rear view camera.
A camera mounted at the rear of the
machine provides the input to the monitor
display mounted in the front right corner of
the cab, within the operators field of vision.

Cat Monitoring System

This includes a digital readout for gear
selection and ground speed as well as
gauge displays for:
• Fuel tank level.
• Engine and steering oil pressures.
• Engine coolant temperature.
• Torque converter and hydraulic
oil temperature.
• Engine inlet air temperature.

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 Safety
Making your safety our priority.

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.

Machine Access
• Walkways with non-skid surfaces are designed into the
service areas.
• Windshield cleaning platforms provide safe and
convenient access for the operator.
• Maintain three points of contact at all times through
ground level or platform accessible service areas.
• Angled access ladder and strategically placed grab
handles provide safe access and egress for the operator.

Operator Environment
• Low interior sound levels.
• Cab mounted LED warning beacon.
• Optional heated seat.
• Optional HID lights provide excellent
workspace visibility.
• Full Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
integrated into cab design.

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Serviceability
Enabling high uptime by reducing your service time.

We can help you succeed by ensuring your 986H

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 emergency
engine shutdown switch, battery disconnect
switch and circuit breakers.

Customer Support
Your Cat dealers know how to keep your mining
machines productive.

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.

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 Sustainability
Stewards of the environment.

Protecting the Environment

Environmental responsibility is designed and built into our 986H’s features.
• Engine Idle Shutdown can help you save fuel by avoiding unnecessary idling.
• Reduce waste to the environment 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 benefiting 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.

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System Match Efficiency
Efficient loading/hauling system starts with a perfect match.

735B 740B 770G 772G 773E/773G

Standard Lift 3 4 4
High Lift 5 6

Efficient Combination
For full truck payloads with minimum loading time, an efficient loading/hauling system starts with a perfect match. Cat wheel loaders
are matched with Cat articulated and off-highway trucks to maximize volume of material moved at the lowest operating cost per ton.

The 986H equipped with the standard linkage is a perfect four pass match for the 770G (38.6 tonnes/42.6 tons). The 986H equipped with
a high lift linkage is capable of loading a 772G (47.7 tonnes/52 tons) in 5 passes and a 773E or 773G (56 tonnes/61.7 tons) in 6 passes.

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 Bucket Ground Engaging Tools
Protect your investment.

Performance Series Buckets

Performance Series Buckets feature an optimized profile maximizing material retention
and minimizing dig time, translating into significant productivity and fuel efficiency
improvements. All 986H buckets are manufactured with the Performance Series design.

Rock Bucket
Applications: Face loading tightly compacted pit materials.

General Purpose Bucket

Applications: Loading loose, stockpiled material.

Quick Coupler
The optional quick coupler allows the operator to quickly switch between multiple work
tools, making the 986H highly versatile.

GET Options
Multiple GET options are available to customize your 986H to your application, such as:
• Sidebar protectors.
• General duty and penetration tips.
• Standard and half arrow segments.

Enhance the productivity of your loader

and protect your investment in buckets
with our Ground Engaging Tools (GET).
Your knowledgeable Cat dealer will work
with you to understand your application
and needs for the GET that is best for you.
For a full list of Cat GET please visit
http://www.cat.com/get.

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986H Wheel Loader Specifications

Engine Transmission
Engine Model Cat C15 ACERT Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift
Emissions Tier 2, Tier 3 equivalent Forward 1 7.3 km/h 5 mph
Rated Speed 1,800 rpm Forward 2 12.2 km/h 8 mph
SAE J1995 at Rated Speed 335 kW 449 hp Direct Drive – Forward 2 12.7 km/h 8 mph
ISO 14396 at Rated Speed 329 kW 441 hp Direct Drive – Forward 3 22 km/h 14 mph
EEC 80/1269 305 kW 409 hp Direct Drive – Forward 4 39 km/h 24 mph
ISO 9249 at Rated Speed 305 kW 409 hp Reverse 1 7.6 km/h 5 mph
(assumes standard ambient fan) Reverse 2 13.6 km/h 8 mph
SAE 1349 at Rated Speed 305 kW 409 hp Direct Drive – Reverse 2 14.1 km/h 9 mph
(assumes standard ambient fan)
Direct Drive – Reverse 3 25 km/h 16 mph
Bore 137 mm 5.4 in
• Travel speeds based on R35/65-33 tires.
Stroke 171.5 mm 6.75 in
Displacement 15.2 L 927 in3 Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt
Peak Torque @ 1,200 rpm 2320 N•m 1,711 lb ft
Lift/Tilt System – Circuit Load Sense
Torque Rise 37%
Lift/Tilt System – Pump 2 × 110 cc variable
Operating Specifications displacement
Max Flow at 2,165 rpm 470 L/min 123 gal/min
Operating Weight 41 400 kg 91,270 lb Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt 27 900 kPa 4,050 psi
Rated Payload – Standard 10 tonnes 11 tons Cylinders – Lift/Tilt Double-acting
Rated Payload – High Lift 9.5 tonnes 10.5 tons Lift Cylinder – Bore 190 mm 7.5 in
Bucket Capacity Range 5.4-6.1 m3 7-8 yd3 Lift Cylinder – Stroke 1138 mm 45 in
Cat Truck Match – Standard 770 Tilt Cylinder – Bore 170 mm 6.7 in
Cat Truck Match – High Lift 772 Tilt Cylinder – Stroke 722 mm 28.4 in

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 Hydraulic Cycle Time Axles
Rackback 4.5 Seconds Front Fixed
Raise 8.5 Seconds Rear Trunnion
Dump 3 Seconds Oscillation Angle ±12.5°
Lower 4.9 Seconds
Lower Float Down 4.3 Seconds Brakes
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time 15.8 Seconds Brakes SAE J1473 OCT90,
ISO 3450:1992
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic System – Steering
Fuel Tank 600 L 159 gal
Cooling Systems 90 L 24 gal Steering System – Circuit Load Sense
Crankcase 34 L 9 gal Steering System – Pump Piston, variable
displacement
Transmission 75 L 20 gal
Max Flow @ 2,284 rpm 200 L/min 52 gal/min
Axle Oil 356 L 94 gal
Steering Cutoff Pressure 27 600 kPa 4,000 psi
Differentials and Final Drives – Front 186 L 49 gal
Total Steering Angle 70 degrees
Differentials and Final Drives – Rear 170 L 45 gal
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 330 L 87 gal
Hydraulic System (tank only) 125 L 33 gal

Buckets
Bucket Capacities 5.3-6.1 m3 7-8 yd3

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986H Wheel Loader Specifications

Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.

Standard Lift Linkage High Lift Linkage

1 Ground to Top of ROPS 4110 mm 13.5 ft 4110 mm 13.5 ft
2 Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 3940 mm 12.9 ft 3940 mm 12.9 ft
3 Ground to Top of Hood 2991 mm 9.8 ft 2991 mm 9.8 ft
4 Ground to Center of Rear Axle 978 mm 3.2 ft 978 mm 3.2 ft
5 Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 691 mm 2.3 ft 691 mm 2.3 ft
6 Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 459 mm 1.5 ft 459 mm 1.5 ft
7 Reach at Maximum Lift 2022 mm 6.6 ft 1904 mm 6.2 ft
8 Clearance at Maximum Lift 3234 mm 10.6 ft 3738 mm 12.3 ft
9 B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4912 mm 16.1 ft 5371 mm 17.6 ft
10 Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised 6671 mm 21.9 ft 7067 mm 23.2 ft
11 Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper 3132 mm 10.3 ft 3132 mm 10.3 ft
12 Wheel Base 3810 mm 12.5 ft 3810 mm 12.5 ft
13 Maximum Overall Length 10 907 mm 35.8 ft 11 290 mm 37.0 ft
14 Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 3987 mm 13.1 ft 4370 mm 14.3 ft

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Bucket Capacity/Material Density Selection Guide

Standard Lift – 10 tonnes (11 tons) Rated Payload

Material Density Bucket Volume
kg/m 3
lb/yd 3
tonnes/m 3
tons/yd 3
m 3
yd3
1632-1795 2,750-3,025 1.63-1.80 1.38-1.51 6.1 8.0
1740-1914 2,933-3,227 1.74-1.91 1.46-1.61 5.7 7.5
1865-2051 3,143-3,457 1.86-2.05 1.57-1.73 5.4 7.0

High Lift – 9.5 tonnes (10.5 tons) Rated Payload

Material Density Bucket Volume
kg/m 3
lb/yd 3
tonnes/m 3
tons/yd 3
m 3
yd3
1553-1708 2,618-2,879 1.55-1.71 1.31-1.44 6.1 8.0
1659-1822 2,796-3,072 1.66-1.82 1.39-1.54 5.7 7.5
1775-1952 2,992-3,291 1.78-1.95 1.50-1.65 5.4 7.0

Note: Rated Payload is the material weight in the bucket that the loader is designed to carry, excluding the weight of the bucket, GET, and wear material.
Rated Payloads are published at 100%, even though Caterpillar does allow 110%. These values are given in terms of mass. There is no consideration to loose
density weights of various materials since they are so diverse.

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986H Wheel Loader Specifications

Operating Specifications – Standard Lift

Tires: 35/65-33 Part Number: 359-4566

Bucket Type Rock

Ground Engaging Tools Teeth & Segment
Cutting Edge Type Spade
Bucket Part No. 369-2020 369-2030 369-2040
Struck Capacity m3 4.4 4.8 5.1
yd3 5.8 6.2 6.7
Heaped Capacity (rated) m3 5.4 5.7 6.1
yd3 7.0 7.5 8.0
Width mm 3772 3772 3772
ft 12.4 12.4 12.4
Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45° Discharge (edge) mm 3420 3374 3328
ft 11.2 11.1 10.9
Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45° Discharge (with teeth) mm 3280 3234 3188
ft 10.8 10.6 10.5
Reach at Lift and 45° Discharge (edge) mm 1858 1904 1950
ft 6.1 6.2 6.4
Reach at Lift and 45° Discharge (with teeth) mm 1976 2022 2068
ft 6.5 6.6 6.8
Reach with Lift Arms Horizontal and Bucket Level mm 3657 3722 3787
ft 12.0 12.2 12.4
Digging Depth mm 160 160 160
in 6.3 6.3 6.3
Overall Length mm 10 842 10 907 10 972
ft 35.6 35.8 36.0
Overall Height with Bucket at Full Raise mm 6609 6671 6734
ft 21.7 21.9 22.1
Loader Clearance Turning Radius (SAE carry with teeth) mm 17 215 17 248 17 281
ft 56.5 56.6 56.7
Full Dump Angle deg –50.2 –50.2 –50.2
Static Tipping Load Straight (no tire squash) kg 29 147 28 969 28 791
lb 64,259 63,866 63,472
Static Tipping Load Straight (with tire squash) kg 27 698 27 509 27 319
lb 61,064 60,647 60,228
Static Tipping Load – Full Turn (articluated 35°) (no tire squash) kg 25 845 25 673 25 501
lb 56,979 56,600 56,220
Static Tipping Load – Full Turn (articluated 35°) (with tire squash) kg 23 846 23 661 23 476
lb 52,571 52,164 51,756
Breakout Force kN 356 341 328
lb-f 79,945 76,722 73,722
Operating Weight kg 42 011 42 118 42 225
lb 92,618 92,855 93,090
Weight Distribution at SAE Carry (unloaded) – Front kg 20 493 20 689 20 885
lb 45,178 45,612 46,044
Weight Distribution at SAE Carry (unloaded) – Rear kg 21 518 21 429 21 340
lb 47,439 47,242 47,046
Weight Distribution at SAE Carry (loaded) – Front kg 37 109 37 340 37 571
lb 81,811 82,320 82,830
Weight Distribution at SAE Carry (loaded) – Rear kg 14 902 14 778 14 654
lb 32,853 32,580 32,307

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Operating Specifications – High Lift
Tires: 35/65-33 Part Number: 359-4566

Bucket Type Rock

Ground Engaging Tools Teeth & Segment
Cutting Edge Type Spade
Bucket Part No. 369-2020 369-2030 369-2040
Struck Capacity m3 4.4 4.8 5.1
yd3 5.8 6.2 6.7
Heaped Capacity (rated) m3 5.4 5.7 6.1
yd3 7.0 7.5 8.0
Width mm 3772 3772 3772
ft 12.4 12.4 12.4
Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45° Discharge (edge) mm 3879 3833 3787
ft 12.7 12.6 12.4
Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45° Discharge (with teeth) mm 3738 3693 3647
ft 12.3 12.1 12.0
Reach at Lift and 45° Discharge (edge) mm 1798 1840 1882
ft 5.9 6.0 6.2
Reach at Lift and 45° Discharge (with teeth) mm 1904 1946 1988
ft 6.2 6.4 6.5
Reach with Lift Arms Horizontal and Bucket Level mm 4021 4086 4151
ft 13.2 13.4 13.6
Digging Depth mm 208 208 208
in 8.2 8.2 8.2
Overall Length mm 11 290 11 355 11 420
ft 37.0 37.3 37.5
Overall Height with Bucket at Full Raise mm 7067 7130 7193
ft 23.2 23.4 23.6
Loader Clearance Turning Radius (SAE carry with teeth) mm 17 612 17 648 17 684
ft 57.8 57.9 58.0
Full Dump Angle deg –49.9 –49.9 –49.9
Static Tipping Load Straight (no tire squash) kg 24 759 24 595 24 431
lb 54,584 54,223 53,862
Static Tipping Load Straight (with tire squash) kg 23 632 23 458 23 284
lb 52,100 51,716 51,332
Static Tipping Load – Full Turn (articluated 35°) (no tire squash) kg 21 845 21 686 21 527
lb 48,159 47,809 47,458
Static Tipping Load – Full Turn (articluated 35°) (with tire squash) kg 20 251 20 081 19 911
lb 44,646 44,271 43,896
Breakout Force kN 355 341 328
lb-f 79,869 76,650 73,652
Operating Weight kg 42 836 42 943 43 050
lb 94,437 94,673 94,909
Weight Distribution at SAE Carry (unloaded) – Front kg 22 262 22 471 22 680
lb 49,079 49,541 50,002
Weight Distribution at SAE Carry (unloaded) – Rear kg 20 574 20 472 20 370
lb 45,358 45,132 44,907
Weight Distribution at SAE Carry (loaded) – Front kg 38 451 38 691 38 931
lb 84,769 85,299 85,828
Weight Distribution at SAE Carry (loaded) – Rear kg 13 457 13 324 13 191
lb 29,668 29,375 29,081

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986H Standard Equipment

Standard Equipment
Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
ELECTRICAL POWER TRAIN
• Alarm, back-up • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
• Alternator, 115 amp • Driveline parking brake
• Batteries, dry • Engine, C15 ACERT diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
• Battery disconnect switch • Fuel priming pump (electric)
• Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V • Ground level engine shutoff
• Lighting system (halogen, work lights) • Precleaner, engine air intake (above hood)
• Radiator
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT • Torque converter with LUC
• Air conditioner • Transmission, planetary powershift, 4F/3R electronic control
• Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized
• Cigar lighter, ashtray OTHER
• Controls, lift and tilt function • Doors, service access (locking)
• Heater, defroster • Fuel tank
• Horn • Hitch, drawbar with pin
• Instrumentation, gauges • Hoses, Cat XT™
– Coolant temperature • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
– Engine hour meter • Mufflers
– Hydraulic oil temperature • Oil sampling valves
– Power train oil temperature • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant
• Light, cab, dome with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
• Lunchbox, beverage holders • Steering, load sensing
• Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
• Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), air suspension, six-way adjustable
• Seat belt, retractable
• Tinted glass
• Transmission gear indicator
• Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
– Intermittent front and rear wipers

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 986H Optional Equipment and Mandatory Attachments

Optional Equipment
With approximate changes in operating weights. Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for specifics.
LINKAGE OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
• Quick coupler • AM/FM/CD radio
• Rearview camera (WAVS)
ELECTRICAL • LED strobe warning beacon
• Batteries – additional • Radio ready

Mandatory Attachments
Select one from each group. Mandatory and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for specifics.
LINKAGE LIGHTING
• Autolube • Standard lighting (4 floods)
• Manual grease pins • Deluxe lighting (9 floods)
• Standard linkage • HID lighting (4 floods, 4 HIDs)
• High lift linkage
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
ELECTRICAL • Standard seat
• No Product Link™ • Heated seat
• Product Link (Satellite)
HYDRAULICS
• Product Link (Cellular)
• Ride Control
STEERING • No Ride Control
• Standard steering • Two function hydraulic system (standard lift/tilt)
• Secondary steering • Three function hydraulic system (one auxiliary function)

POWER TRAIN FUEL SYSTEM

• Axle oil cooler • Cold weather starting package
• Standard axles • Conventional fuel arrangement

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986H Wheel Loader

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