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CAT 986H VS CAT 994K Comparison

CAT 986H

CAT 986H

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CAT 986H

CAT 986H

16L

CAT 994K

CAT 994K

1798L

Engine

Model
Caterpillar
Cat 3516E HD
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke V16 turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
1397 HP
Net Power
305 HP
1296 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
1739 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
78000 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
16 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Quad turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS II
Max Torque
2320 Nm
9000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Planetary powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power shift
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Limited slip

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
2000 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
2000 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
310 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed planetary heavy-duty
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction

Speed

Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
22 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
24 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
9000 mm
15200 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
6600 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
6700 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
6700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
6800 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
6000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
900 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
6500 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
4200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
10500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
12000 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
59/80 R63

Performance

Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
19 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
6500 mm
Payload
12700 kg
54400 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
150000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
120000 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
1000 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
8700 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
2000 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
8700 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
150 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
5
19
Bucket Width
3500
6500

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Advanced digital touchscreen display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Premium air-suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
75 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24V V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
250 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
3000 Hours
4000 Hours

CAT 986H

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Pros

  • Large 409 hp engine with ~2320 Nm torque provides strong performance in heavy-duty loading and material handling tasks
  • Bucket range up to ~10.3 m³ makes it suitable for quarry, mining, and bulk material applications.
  • High operating weight (~43.7 t) ensures stability and durability under tough conditions.

CAT 994K

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Pros

  • Massive Power & Capacity
  • Extremely High Productivity
  • Durability & Long Life