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    Cat 986K VS Komatsu WA500-6R Wheel Loader

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    Key Highlights Cat 986KKomatsu WA500-6R
    Cat 986K VS Komatsu WA500-6R Wheel Loader
    CAT 986K Price
    Cat 986K

    Price Available Soon

    Komatsu WA500 Weight
    Komatsu WA500-6R

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    Particulars Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R

    Cat 986K vs Komatsu WA500-6R: Which One Should You Buy?

    Both machines are big wheel loaders for mining and large project work. The tables below give you all the numbers. The real question is which one fits your work and your site. The Cat 986K is the bigger and stronger machine. It has more power, a larger bucket, and a bigger fuel tank. It loads more material in each pass, so it suits heavy loading that runs all day. The Komatsu WA500-6R is lighter and turns more easily. It moves better in tight spots and needs simpler fuel and emission care. It is a good choice when the job is big but not the very biggest.

    Before you buy, think about a few simple things. Is there a Cat or Komatsu service centre near your site? How much diesel will the machine use each day? Can you move it easily between sites? Will it be easy to sell after some years? For a big machine like this, running cost and support matter a lot. You can see more machines in the wheel loader range and read our wheel loader buying guide.

    Cat 986K

    Pros:

    • Higher engine power output at 449 HP
    • Features a high-capacity engine with 15.2 L piston displacement
    • Offers a larger fuel tank at 535 L for extended operation
    • Higher payload capacity at 10000 kg
    • Greater tipping load both straight and at full turn
    • Max dump angle of 50° is wider than Komatsu's
    • Equipped with a larger bucket capacity range of 5-10.3 m³

    Cons:

    • Lower top forward and reverse speeds compared to Komatsu
    • Uses U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions standard which may be more stringent than Tier 3

    Komatsu WA500-6R

    Pros:

    • Tier 3 emission standards may be less strict, possibly reducing complexity
    • Higher steering angle at ±40°, potentially offering better maneuverability
    • Wet multiple-disc brakes for both service and parking brakes, unlike Cat's wet disc service and SAHR parking brakes
    • Higher system pressure at 343 bar which could translate to more powerful hydraulic operations
    • Larger engine oil capacity at 45 L

    Cons:

    • Lower engine power output at 357 HP
    • Smaller fuel tank capacity at 473 L compared to Cat's
    • Smaller bucket capacity range of 4.3 – 5.6 m³
    • Max dump angle of 45° is less than Cat's
    • Minimum ground clearance is slightly less than Cat's by 9 mm

    Pros:

    Cons:

    Closing Recommendation

    Pick the Cat 986K when you load heavy material all day, because it has more power and fills more in each pass. Pick the Komatsu WA500-6R when the job is big but the space is tight, because it turns easily and needs simpler fuel and emission care; also check which brand gives you nearby service, spare parts, and trained drivers, since good support keeps the machine working and helps you sell it later. So match the machine to your work: Cat 986K for heavy all-day loading, Komatsu WA500-6R for big jobs in tight spaces.

    Cat 986K Vs Komatsu WA500-6R Wheel Loader Price, Technical Specifications & Features

    Brand Caterpillar Wheel loader L&T Komatsu Wheel loader
    Type Large (>30 Ton) Large (>30 Ton)
    Ex-Showroom Price Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
    Engine Cat 449 HP Komatsu 357 HP
    Bucket 5-10.3 m³ 4.3 – 5.6 m³
    Weight 44818 kg 34470 kg
    Max. Forward Speed 39 km/h 34.9 km/h
    Dump Height 3079 mm 3295 mm
    Tripping Load 22742 kg 21000 kg
    Quick Overview:

    The Cat 986K wheel loader delivers exceptional performance, making this wheel loader ideal for India’s large-scale mining and infrastructure applications.

    The Komatsu WA500-6R wheel loader offers superior performance, making this wheel loader ideal for India’s large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects.

    Cat 986K vs Komatsu WA500-6R: Which One Should You Buy?

    Both machines are big wheel loaders for mining and large project work. The tables below give you all the numbers. The real question is which one fits your work and your site. The Cat 986K is the bigger and stronger machine. It has more power, a larger bucket, and a bigger fuel tank. It loads more material in each pass, so it suits heavy loading that runs all day. The Komatsu WA500-6R is lighter and turns more easily. It moves better in tight spots and needs simpler fuel and emission care. It is a good choice when the job is big but not the very biggest.

    Before you buy, think about a few simple things. Is there a Cat or Komatsu service centre near your site? How much diesel will the machine use each day? Can you move it easily between sites? Will it be easy to sell after some years? For a big machine like this, running cost and support matter a lot. You can see more machines in the wheel loader range and read our wheel loader buying guide.

    Cat 986K

    Pros:

    • Higher engine power output at 449 HP
    • Features a high-capacity engine with 15.2 L piston displacement
    • Offers a larger fuel tank at 535 L for extended operation
    • Higher payload capacity at 10000 kg
    • Greater tipping load both straight and at full turn
    • Max dump angle of 50° is wider than Komatsu's
    • Equipped with a larger bucket capacity range of 5-10.3 m³

    Cons:

    • Lower top forward and reverse speeds compared to Komatsu
    • Uses U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions standard which may be more stringent than Tier 3

    Komatsu WA500-6R

    Pros:

    • Tier 3 emission standards may be less strict, possibly reducing complexity
    • Higher steering angle at ±40°, potentially offering better maneuverability
    • Wet multiple-disc brakes for both service and parking brakes, unlike Cat's wet disc service and SAHR parking brakes
    • Higher system pressure at 343 bar which could translate to more powerful hydraulic operations
    • Larger engine oil capacity at 45 L

    Cons:

    • Lower engine power output at 357 HP
    • Smaller fuel tank capacity at 473 L compared to Cat's
    • Smaller bucket capacity range of 4.3 – 5.6 m³
    • Max dump angle of 45° is less than Cat's
    • Minimum ground clearance is slightly less than Cat's by 9 mm

    Pros:

    Cons:

    Closing Recommendation

    Pick the Cat 986K when you load heavy material all day, because it has more power and fills more in each pass. Pick the Komatsu WA500-6R when the job is big but the space is tight, because it turns easily and needs simpler fuel and emission care; also check which brand gives you nearby service, spare parts, and trained drivers, since good support keeps the machine working and helps you sell it later. So match the machine to your work: Cat 986K for heavy all-day loading, Komatsu WA500-6R for big jobs in tight spaces.

    Cat 986K Vs Komatsu WA500-6R Wheel Loader Price, Technical Specifications & Features

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Brand
    Caterpillar Wheel loader L&T Komatsu Wheel loader
    Type
    Large (>30 Ton) Large (>30 Ton)
    Ex-Showroom Price
    Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
    Engine
    Cat 449 HP Komatsu 357 HP
    Bucket
    5-10.3 m³ 4.3 – 5.6 m³
    Weight
    44818 kg 34470 kg
    Fwd. Speed
    39 km/h 34.9 km/h
    Dump Height
    3079 mm 3295 mm
    Tripping Load
    22742 kg 21000 kg
    Quick Overview:

    The Cat 986K wheel loader delivers exceptional performance, making this wheel loader ideal for India’s large-scale mining and infrastructure applications.

    The Komatsu WA500-6R wheel loader offers superior performance, making this wheel loader ideal for India’s large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects.

    Cat 986K Vs Komatsu WA500-6R Wheel Loader Key Highlights

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Engine Make Cat® C15 ACERT Komatsu SAA6D140E-5
    Max Torque 2411 Nm @ 1200 rpm NA
    Fuel Tank 535 L 473 L
    Hydraulic System 470 L/min 320 L/min
    Min. Ground Clearance 459 mm 450 mm
    Payload 10000 kg NA
    Steering Angle ±35° ±40°
    Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Wheelbase 3810 mm 3780 mm
    Tyres 35/65 R33 29.5-25 tires
    Max. Breakout Force 313 KN 245 kN
    Overall Length 11143 mm 9815 mm
    Warranty 1 Year 1 Yr. / 3000 hr.
    AC Cabin Standard Standard
    GPS Standard Standard

    Cat 986K Vs Komatsu WA500-6R Wheel Loader Key Highlights

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Engine Make
    Cat® C15 ACERT Komatsu SAA6D140E-5
    Max Torque
    2411 Nm @ 1200 rpm NA
    Fuel Tank
    535 L 473 L
    Hydraulic System
    470 L/min 320 L/min
    Min. Ground Clearance
    459 mm 450 mm
    Payload
    10000 kg NA
    Steering Angle
    ±35° ±40°
    Drive Type
    4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Wheelbase
    3810 mm 3780 mm
    Tyres
    35/65 R33 29.5-25 tires
    Max. Breakout Force
    313 KN 245 kN
    Overall Length
    11143 mm 9815 mm
    Warranty
    1 Year 1 Yr. / 3000 hr.
    AC Cabin
    Standard Standard
    GPS
    Standard Standard

    Cat 986K Vs Komatsu WA500-6R Wheel Loader Specifications

    Engine

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Engine Make Cat® C15 ACERT Komatsu SAA6D140E-5
    Engine Type 4-stroke; turbocharged inline 6-cylinder ACERT™ diesel engine Water-cooled; 4-cycle
    Aspiration Tubocharged cooled EGR , Turbocharged; aftercooled
    Emission U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Tier 3
    Max Torque 2411 Nm @ 1200 rpm NA
    Max Power 449 HP (335 kW) @ 1600 rpm 357 HP (266 kW) @ 1900 rpm
    Piston Displacement 15.2 L 15.24 L
    No Of Cylinders 6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
    Battery 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA 2 x 12V / 170 Ah
    Alternator 24V / 145A 24V / 75A

    Power Train

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Transmission Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission Full-Powershift & Contershaft Type
    Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Torque Converter Single-stage torque converter with a lock-up clutch 3-element; 1-stage; 1-phase

    Brakes

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Service Wet disc brakes; meeting ISO 3450:2011 standards Hydraulically actuated; wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels
    Parking Spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) system Wet multiple-disc brake

    Steering System

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Type Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering Articulated Type - Full-Hydraulic Power Steering
    Steering-Angle ±35° ±40°

    Axles And Final Drive

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Front Axle Fixed Fixed - full-floating
    Rear Axle Trunnion Center-pin support & semi-floating
    Oscillating Angle ±12.5° ±12°

    Speed

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Max. Forward Speed 39 km/h 34.9 km/h
    Max. Reverse Speed 40.8 km/h 36.5 km/h

    Hydraulic System

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    System Type Load-Sensing Hydraulic System Closed-Center - Load-Sensing System
    Pump Type 2 × 110 cc variable displacement Double-acting - Piston type
    Maximum Pump Flow 470 L/min 320 L/min
    System Pressure 279 bar 343 bar

    Special Refill Capacities

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Fuel Tank 535 L 473 L
    Hydraulic System 330 L 337 L
    Engine Oil 34 L 45 L
    Cooling System 100 L 120 L
    Rear Axle Oil 170 L 81 L
    Front Axle Oil 186 L 87 L
    Hydraulic Tank 130 L NA
    Transmission Oil 75 L 76 L
    Def Tank 23 L NA

    Dimensions

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Overall Length With Bucket 11143 mm 9815 mm
    Wheel Base 3810 mm 3780 mm
    Height Over Cab 4100 mm 3785 mm
    Height Over Exhaust 4060 mm NA
    Min Grond Clearance 459 mm 450 mm
    Width Over Tyres NA 3190 mm
    Wheel Tread NA 2400 mm
    Tyre Size 35/65 R33 29.5-25 tires

    Performance

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Bucket Capacity 5-10.3 m³ 4.3 – 5.6 m³
    Bucket Width 3812 mm 3400 mm
    Payload 10000 kg NA
    Tipping Load Straight 26834 kg 24300 kg
    Tipping Load Full Turn 22742 kg 21000 kg
    Max. Breakout Force 313 KN 245 kN
    Operating Weight 44818 kg 33150 - 34470 kg
    Max Dump Angle 50° 45°
    Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height NA NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Carry NA NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level NA NA
    Dumping Height, Fully Raised 3079 mm 3295 mm
    Dumping Reach, Fully Raised 2175 mm 1500 mm
    Max. Hinge Pin Height 4912 mm 4755 mm
    Max. Digging Depth 155 mm 135 mm
    Turning Radius Over Tyres 8710 mm NA
    Turning Radius Over Bucket NA NA

    Cat 986K Vs Komatsu WA500-6R Wheel Loader Specifications

    Engine

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Engine Make
    Cat® C15 ACERT Komatsu SAA6D140E-5
    Engine Type
    4-stroke; turbocharged inline 6-cylinder ACERT™ diesel engine Water-cooled; 4-cycle
    Aspiration
    Tubocharged cooled EGR , Turbocharged; aftercooled
    Emission
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Tier 3
    Max Torque
    2411 Nm @ 1200 rpm NA
    Max Power
    449 HP (335 kW) @ 1600 rpm 357 HP (266 kW) @ 1900 rpm
    Piston Displacement
    15.2 L 15.24 L
    No Of Cylinders
    6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
    Battery
    2 x 12V / 1400 CCA 2 x 12V / 170 Ah
    Alternator
    24V / 145A 24V / 75A

    Power Train

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Transmission
    Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission Full-Powershift & Contershaft Type
    Drive Type
    4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Torque Converter
    Single-stage torque converter with a lock-up clutch 3-element; 1-stage; 1-phase

    Brakes

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Service
    Wet disc brakes; meeting ISO 3450:2011 standards Hydraulically actuated; wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels
    Parking
    Spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) system Wet multiple-disc brake

    Steering System

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Type
    Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering Articulated Type - Full-Hydraulic Power Steering
    Steering-Angle
    ±35° ±40°

    Speed

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Max. Forward Speed
    39 km/h 34.9 km/h
    Max. Reverse Speed
    40.8 km/h 36.5 km/h

    Axles And Final Drive

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Front Axle
    Fixed Fixed - full-floating
    Rear Axle
    Trunnion Center-pin support & semi-floating
    Oscillating Angle
    ±12.5° ±12°

    Hydraulics System

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    System Type
    Load-Sensing Hydraulic System Closed-Center - Load-Sensing System
    Pump Type
    2 × 110 cc variable displacement Double-acting - Piston type
    Maximum Pump Flow
    470 L/min 320 L/min
    System Pressure
    279 bar 343 bar

    Tyres

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Size
    Not Available Not Available

    Special Refill Cpacities

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Fuel Tank
    535 L 473 L
    Hydraulic System
    330 L 337 L
    Engine Oil
    34 L 45 L
    Cooling System
    100 L 120 L
    Rear Axle Oil
    170 L 81 L
    Front Axle Oil
    186 L 87 L
    Hydraulic Tank
    130 L NA
    Transmission Oil
    75 L 76 L
    Def Tank
    23 L NA

    Dimensions

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Overall Length With Bucket
    11143 mm 9815 mm
    Wheel Base
    3810 mm 3780 mm
    Height Over Cab
    4100 mm 3785 mm
    Height Over Exhaust
    4060 mm NA
    Min Grond Clearance
    459 mm 450 mm
    Width Over Tyres
    NA 3190 mm
    Wheel Tread
    NA 2400 mm
    Tyre Size
    35/65 R33 29.5-25 tires

    Performance

    Cat 986K Komatsu WA500-6R
    Bucket Capacity
    5-10.3 m³ 4.3 – 5.6 m³
    Bucket Width
    3812 mm 3400 mm
    Payload
    10000 kg NA
    Tipping Load Straight
    26834 kg 24300 kg
    Tipping Load Full Turn
    22742 kg 21000 kg
    Max. Breakout Force
    313 KN 245 kN
    Operating Weight
    44818 kg 33150 - 34470 kg
    Max Dump Angle
    50° 45°
    Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height
    NA NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Carry
    NA NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level
    NA NA
    Dumping Height, Fully Raised
    3079 mm 3295 mm
    Dumping Reach, Fully Raised
    2175 mm 1500 mm
    Max. Hinge Pin Height
    4912 mm 4755 mm
    Max. Digging Depth
    155 mm 135 mm
    Turning Radius Over Tyres
    8710 mm NA
    Turning Radius Over Bucket
    NA NA

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    Frequently Asked Question

    Ans.

    The Cat 986K uses more diesel. It is a bigger, stronger machine, so it burns more fuel each hour. But it also loads more material in each pass. If you keep it busy all day, the extra fuel is worth it. The Komatsu WA500-6R is smaller and uses less fuel. If your loading work is not the very heaviest, the Komatsu can save you money each month.

    Ans.

    The Komatsu WA500-6R is a little easier to sell. It is lighter, uses less fuel, and suits more sites, so more buyers look for it. The Cat 986K is a strong machine and holds its value well, but only big mining and project buyers need a machine this large. If you may want to sell fast one day, the Komatsu suits more buyers.

    Ans.

    Yes, for both. Cat and Komatsu both have large dealer and service networks in India. Before you buy, call the nearest dealer and ask how fast they send parts and how far the service man travels. For a big machine, one day of waiting for a part costs you a lot. So pick the brand that has the closer, faster dealer for your area.

    Ans.

    The Komatsu WA500-6R is easier to move. It weighs less and turns in a smaller space. So it is simpler to load on a trailer and simpler to work in tight yards. The Cat 986K is heavier and needs a bigger trailer and more room. If your work stays on one large site, the Cat is fine. If you shift the machine often, the Komatsu is easier.

    Ans.

    Yes, mostly for owners who are not on the site all day. On your phone you can see where the machine is, how many hours it has run, and when it needs service. This helps fleet owners and EPC companies who run many machines. It also helps you plan service before a breakdown. If you watch the machine yourself every day, you will use it less.

    Ans.

    Yes. Banks, finance companies, and the brand dealers all give loans and lease plans for big machines like these. How much you pay each month depends on your down payment and your past loan record. For a costly machine, many contractors take a lease so the payment is easier. Ask two or three lenders first and compare before you decide.

    Cat 986K Vs Komatsu WA500-6R - Compare Price & Availability Across 600+ Locations in India

    Compare Cat 986K Vs Komatsu WA500-6R price and availability across all major cities in India including Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Guwahati, and 600+ more locations.

    Maharashtra
    26 cities
    • Mumbai

    • Pune

    • Nagpur

    • Navi Mumbai

    • Thane

    • Nashik

    • Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)

    • Solapur

    • Kolhapur

    • Amravati

    • Chandrapur

    • Yavatmal

    • Latur

    • Dhule

    • Ahmednagar

    • Jalgaon

    • Raigad

    • Beed

    • Wardha

    • Palghar

    • Sangli

    • Ratnagiri

    • Satara

    • Nanded

    • Akola

    • Buldhana

    Gujarat
    21 cities
    • Ahmedabad

    • Gandhinagar

    • Surat

    • Vadodara

    • Rajkot

    • Bhavnagar

    • Jamnagar

    • Mundra

    • Kutch

    • Vapi

    • Anand

    • Mehsana

    • Morbi

    • Surendranagar

    • Amreli

    • Bharuch

    • Navsari

    • Dahej

    • Alang

    • Dholera

    • Gandhidham

    Goa
    5 cities
    • Panaji

    • Vasco da Gama

    • Margao

    • Calangute

    • Mormugao

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