SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 986K vs Michigan L270
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 986K and the Michigan L270. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 986K278.1 kW (373 hp)
Michigan L270268.5 kW (360 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 986K44819.4 kg (98810 lbs)
Michigan L27041308.6 kg (91070 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 986K44819.4 kg (98810 lbs)
Michigan L27041308.6 kg (91070 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 986K Wheel Loaders | Michigan L270 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 278.1 kW (373 hp) | 268.5 kW (360 hp) |
| Weight | 44819.4 kg (98810 lbs) | 41308.6 kg (91070 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 12.9 km/h (8 mph) | 34.6 km/h (21.5 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat C15 ACERT | KT-19-C |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Final/Stage IV | — |
| Displacement | 15190.8 cc (927 cu in.) | 18845.2 cc (1150 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 278.1 kW (373 hp) | 268.5 kW (360 hp) |
| Torque Rise | 16 % | — |
| Stroke | 17.3 cm (6.8 in) | — |
| Bore | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 533.7 l (141 gal) | 711.7 l (188 gal) |
| Crankcase | 34.1 l (9 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 75.7 l (20 gal) | 72.3 l (19.1 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| Brakes | ISO 3450:2011 | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 12.9 km/h (8 mph) | 34.6 km/h (21.5 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 12.9 km/h (8 mph) | 34.6 km/h (21.5 mph) |
| Operating Weight | 44819.4 kg (98810 lbs) | 41308.6 kg (91070 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 25709.6 kg (56680 lbs) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 100 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 2100 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1500 RPM |
| Gross Power | — | 298.3 kW (400 hp) |
| Peak Torque | — | 1830.1 N-m (1349.8 lbs ft) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 41.6 l (11 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 98.4 l (26 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 454.2 l (120 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 60.6 l (16 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 60.6 l (16 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | — | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | — | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 24 ° |
| Pump type | — | Gear |
| Pump Flow | — | 677.6 LPM (179 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 189.6 bar (2750 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 8.6 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 5 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | — | 3 sec |
| Tipping Load | — | 25709.6 kg (56680 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | — | 5.4 m³ (7 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 4.5 m³ (5.9 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Breakout Force | — | 36287.4 kg (80000 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | — | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Turning Radius | — | 853.4 cm (336 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Cab Height | — | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 1036.3 cm (408 in) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Tire Size | — | 29.5-29 (28 PR) L-4 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.