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FeatureCaterpillar 986KWheel loaderCaterpillar 972M XEWheel loader
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower278.1 kW231.9 kW
Weight44819.4 kg—
Max Speed12.9 km/h21.7 km/h
Engine ModelCat C15 ACERTCat? C9.3 ACERT?
EmissionsTier 4 Final/Stage IV—
Displacement15190.8 cc9307.9 cc
Net Power278.1 kW231.9 kW
Torque Rise16 %—
Stroke17.3 cm—
Bore13.7 cm—
Fuel Capacity533.7 l313.1 l
Crankcase34.1 l24.6 l
Transmission Oil Capacity75.7 l60.2 l
Transmission TypePower shift—
BrakesISO 3450:2011Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards
Max Speed (Forward)12.9 km/h21.7 km/h
Max Speed (Reverse)12.9 km/h27.5 km/h
Operating Weight44819.4 kg—
Wheelbase365.8 cm—
Cooling Capacity—71.9 l
Hydraulic Tank—124.9 l
Differential Front Capacity—57.2 l
Differential Rear Capacity—57.2 l
Breakout Force—19994.3 kg
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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