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986 Wheel Loader
938M Small Wheel Loader

Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 449 hp - -
Engine Model Cat® C15 Cat C7.1 ACERT** -
Peak Power Speed 1600 - -
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 456 hp - -
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 373 hp - -
Rated Speed 2000 - -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 373 hp - -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 373 hp - -
Bore 5.4 in - -
Stroke 6.75 in - -
Displacement 927 in² - -
Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014 1778 lb/ft - -
Torque Rise 16% - -
Note Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. • Net power advertised is the power avai - -
Maximum Gross Power - 188 hp -
Displacement (Standard Power Mode: Speed Range 1-3*) - 427 in³ -
Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 1600 r/min -
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 183 hp -
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 642 ft·lbf -
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 176 mhp -
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 649 ft·lbf -
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 188 hp -
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 172 mhp -
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 627 ft·lbf -
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 186 mhp -
Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 1800 r/min -
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 664 ft·lbf -
Displacement (Performance Power Mode: Speed Range 1-4) - 427 in³ -
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 190 mhp -
Note (1) - Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard and denote power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, emission components and fan at specified speed. -
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 170 hp -
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 173 hp -
Note (2) - *Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology. -
Note (3) - **The Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V off-highway emission standards. -
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 170 hp -
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 628 ft·lbf -
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 184 hp -
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 650 ft·lbf -

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - Standard 97785 lb - -
Bucket Capacity Range 5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³) - -
Operating Weight - High Lift 104005 lb - -
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) 11 ton (US) - -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) 14 ton (US) - -
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) 11 ton (US) - -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) 12.1 ton (US) - -
Cat Truck Match - Standard 770/735/740/745 - -
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 772/773 - -

Transmission

Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift - -
Forward - 1 5 mile/h - -
Forward - 2 8 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 2 8 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 3 14 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 4 24 mile/h - -
Reverse - 1 5 mile/h - -
Reverse - 2 8 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 9 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 16 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 25.4 mile/h - -
Forward and Reverse - Range 3 - 17 mile/h -
Forward and Reverse - Range 4 - 25 mile/h -
Note - *Creeper control allows maximum speed range adjustability from 1 km/h (0.6 mph) to 13 km/h (8 mph) in Range 1 through the secondary display, when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph). -
Forward and Reverse - Range 1* - 1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph) -
Forward and Reverse - Range 2 - 8 mile/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 - -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4050 psi - -
Lift Cylinder - Bore 7.5 in - -
Lift Cylinder - Stroke 45 in - -
Tilt Cylinder - Bore 6.7 in - -
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke 28.4 in - -

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back 4.5 s - -
Raise 9 s - -
Dump 3.5 s - -
Lower 5.2 s - -
Lower Float Down 4.3 s - -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time 21.3 s - -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit Load Sense - -
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement - -
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm 52 gal/min - -
Steering Cut Off Pressure 4000 psi - -
Total Steering Angle 70° - -

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system co The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes. -

Axles

Front Fixed Fixed; Locking differential (standard) -
Rear Trunnion Oscillating ±11 degrees; Open differential (standard); Limited slip differential (optional) -
Oscillation Angle ±12.5° - -
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement ±8.5° - -

Brakes

Brakes ISO 3450:2011 - -

Operator's Cab

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

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 141 gal (US) 51.5 gal (US) -
Fuel Tank - Short Lift 127 gal (US) - -
Cooling Systems 26 gal (US) - -
Crankcase 9 gal (US) - -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 6 gal (US) - -
Transmission 20 gal (US) - -
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front 49 gal (US) - -
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear 45 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 87 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 34 gal (US) - -
Transmission - Gear Box - 2.9 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase - 5.3 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Including Tank - 44.9 gal (US) -
Rear Axles - 9.2 gal (US) -
Front Axles - 9.2 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank - 5 gal (US) -
Note - DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. -
Hydraulic Tank - 23.8 gal (US) -
Cooling System - 7.9 gal (US) -

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) - -
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.” - -
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. - -
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (5) 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. - -

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 74 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A) - -
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 73 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) - -
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.” - -
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. - -
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (5) 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. - -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.2 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft - -
Reach - Maximum Lift 7.1 ft - -
Clearance at Maximum Lift 10.1 ft - -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 16.1 ft - -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 22.4 ft - -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.3 ft - -
Wheel Base 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length 36.6 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 13.8 ft - -
Note
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.2 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft - -
Reach - Maximum Lift 7.4 ft - -
Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.6 ft - -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 17.6 ft - -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 23.9 ft - -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.3 ft - -
Wheel Base 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length 38 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 15.3 ft - -
Note
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket

Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle 3.2 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft - -
Reach at Maximum Lift 8 ft - -
Clearance at Maximum Lift 10.7 ft - -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15 ft - -
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised 20.9 ft - -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper 10.3 ft - -
Wheel Base 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length 35 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 12.2 ft - -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle 3.2 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.3 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft - -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15 ft - -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper 10.3 ft - -
Wheel Base 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length 35.4 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 12.6 ft - -

Weights

Operating Weight - 35778 lb -

Buckets

Bucket Capacities - 2.5-5.0 m3 (3.2-6.5 yd3) -
Bucket Capacities - Light Material - 3.1-5.0 m³ (4.0-6.5 yd³) -
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose - 2.5-3.2 m³ (3.2-4.2 yd³) -

Cab

ROPS - ISO 3471:2008 -
FOPS - ISO 3449:2008 Level II -
Note (3) - *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. -
Note (1) - Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. -
Note (2) - The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, are:
– Standard cab: 68 ±3 dB(A)
– Deluxe cab: 66 ±2 dB(A)
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Sustainability

Recyclability - 94% -

Sound

Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) - 101 dB(A) -
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) - 72 dB(A) -
Note (1) - European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” -

Loader Hydraulic System

Note (1) - *3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the secondary display, when equipped. -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift - 5.5 s -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time - 9.7 s -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4351 psi -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time - 10.6 s -
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump - 4061 psi -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure - 4061 psi -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height - 1.7 s -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height - 1.5 s -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift - 6.2 s -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level - 2.7 s -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow* - 42 gal/min -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure - 4351 psi -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level - 2.7 s -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 50 gal/min -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow* - 50 gal/min -

Steering

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump - 3500 psi -
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction - 40° -
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump - 34 gal/min -
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left - 3.3 turns -
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine) - 42506 ft·lbf -
Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn) - 31398 ft·lbf -
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - At 1,800 rpm: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed - 2.3 s -

Tires

Note (1) - Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details. -
Standard Size - 20.5 R25, radial (L-3) -
Note (2) - In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities. -
Other Choices Include - 20.5 R25, radial (L-2); 20.5 R25, radial (L-5); 20.5-25 12PR (L-2); 20.5-25 12PR (L-3); 20.5-25 16PR (L-5); 23.5 R25, radial (L-3); 650/65 R25 radial (L-3); Skidder/Agriculture; Solid Tires -
Note (3) - Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. -
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