CAT 797B Haul Truck

Dump System

Payload Capacity 837757 lb (380000 kg)
Body Weight Range 84000 – 140000 lb (38000 – 63000 kg)
Capacity, Struck 246-290 yd3 (188-213 m3)
Capacity, Heaped (SAE 2:1) 314-350 yd3 (240-267 m3)
Body Type Flat Floor Body or Mine Specific Design (MSD) Body
Body Plate High-strength steel
Body Raise Time (High Idle) 25 sec
Body Lower Time (High Idle) 18.5 sec
Body Power Down (High Idle) 17.3 sec
Body Raise Time (Low Idle) 25 sec
Body Lower Time (Low Idle) 18.5 sec
Body Power Down (Low Idle) 18.1 sec

CAT 797B Haul Truck Dimensions

Dimensions

1. Height to Top of ROPS (Full) 250 in (6351 mm)
1. Height to Top of ROPS (Empty) 258 in (6549 mm)
2. Overall Body Length 569 in (14483 mm)
3. Inside Body Length 391 in (9941 mm)
4. Overall Length 572 in (14530 mm)
5. Wheelbase 283 in (7200 mm)
6. Rear Axle to Tail 158 in (4016 mm)
7. Ground Clearance (Full) 34 in (869 mm)
7. Ground Clearance (Empty) 42 in (1059 mm)
8. Dump Clearance 74 in (1885 mm)
9. Loading Height (Empty) 278 in (7083 mm)
10. Inside Body Depth (Max) 132 in (3350 mm)
11. Overall Height (Body Raised) 602 in (15292 mm)
12. Operating Width 360 in (9154 mm)
13. Centerline Front Tire Width 256 in (6512 mm)
14. Engine Guard Clearance (Full) 36 in (919 mm)
14. Engine Guard Clearance (Empty) 44 in (1122 mm)
15. Outside Body Width 336 in (8524 mm)
16. Inside Body Width 315 in (8000 mm)
17. Front Canopy Height 299 in (7584 mm)
18. Rear Axle Clearance (Full) 37 in (951 mm)
18. Rear Axle Clearance (Empty) 41 in (1046 mm)
19. Centerline Rear Dual Tire Width 245 in (6233 mm)
20. Overall Tire Width (Full) 384 in (9761 mm)

CAT 797B Haul Truck Weight

Weight Distributions

CAT 797B Empty Loaded
Front Axle 43.5% 33.3%
Rear Axle 56.5% 66.7%
Total Weight 537243 lb (243690 kg) 1375000 lb (623690 kg)

Engine Details

Number of Cylinders 24 (2x 12)
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model Cat 3524B EUI (2x 3512B HD)
Displacement 7143 cu in (117.1 L)
Bore 6.7 in (170 mm)
Stroke 8.5 in (215 mm)
Gross Power 3550 hp (2648 kw)
Net Power 3370 hp (2513 kw)
Power Measured @ 1750 rpm
Torque Rise 22%
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection (EUI)
Fuel Consumption, Light Load (empty return / low grade) 31 – 53 gal (120 – 200 L/h)
Fuel Consumption, Moderate Load (mixed cycle / haul + return) 53 – 79 gal (200 – 300 L/h)
Fuel Consumption, Full Load (tough terrain / heavy haul + incline) 79 – 119 gal (300 – 450 L/h)
Air Cleaner Dry-type air cleaners and pre-cleaner
Aspiration 2x Twin turbocharged and aftercooled
Emission Standards US EPA Tier 1 + EU Stage I

Electric Specs

Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator 2x 75 amps
Battery 2x 12 V, 93 Ah
Starter 24 V (Optional – Engine Prelube, Air Start)

CAT 797B Haul Truck Specs

Operational Specs

Gross Machine Operating Weight 1375000 lb (623690 kg)
Nominal Payload Capacity (NRP) 837757 lb (380000 kg)
Body Weight (BW) 84000 – 140000 lb (38000 – 63000 kg)
Chassis Weight (CW) 473600 lb (214820 kg)
Steering Angle 39°
Front Turning Radius 130.9 ft (39.9 m)
Turning Circle Clearance Diameter 132.8 ft (40.5 m)
Number fo Tires 6
Rims Center Mounted Rims (6) (44 x 63) (Used for 59/80R63 Tires)
Tire Size 59/80R63

CAT 797B Cab Interior

Operator Environment

Cab Option Standard Cab / Deluxe Cab / Deluxe Cold Weather Cab
Operator Seat Air Suspension Trainer Seat
Passenger / Trainer Seat Air Suspension with Storage Compartments
Noise Level (Interior) 76 dB(A)
HVAC Heating/Air Conditioning (Electronically controlled 4-speed fan and 11 vents deliver temperature controlled air circulation
Display Option VIMS features a high resolution display and easy-to-use operator input keypad for vital machine status information
ROPS / FOPS SAE J1040 APR88, SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3471-1994, ISO 3449-1992 Level II

CAT 797B Haul Truck Transmission Specs

Transmission

Type Cat 7-speed automatic planetary powershift transmission, electronically controlled
Number of Gears 7F / 1 R
Max Forward Speed 42 mph (67.6 km/h)
Max Reverse Speed 8 mph (12.9 km/h)
Torque Converter Lock-up torque converter. Engages at approximately 4 mph (6 km/h)
Service Brakes Forced oil-cooled/variable capacity disc brakes with electro-hydraulic controls. Sealed and individually serviceable
Parking Brake Spring-applied, hydraulically released; toggle switch activated. Uses same disc brakes as service brakes
Secondary Brakes Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Brake System Standards J-ISO 3450 JAN88, ISO 3450-1996
Front Brake Surface Area 20500 in2 (132258 cm2)
Rear Brake Surface Area 30750 in2 (198387 cm2)
Retarder Automatic Retarder Control standard. Applied to all wheels (40/60 split, front and rear). Hand operated lever provides modulated engagement of service brakes for retarding
Traction System Traction Control System standard

Axles and Final Drives

Type of Final Drives Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles
Rear Axle Four-bar linkage connects the rear axle to the frame with maintenance free pins
Differential Ratio 1.265:1
Planetary Ratio 16.67:1
Total Reduction Ratio 21.09:1
Suspension System Uses oil-over-nitrogen struts to dissipate haul road and loading impacts
Suspension Cylinders Four independent self-contained, oil pneumatic, variable rebound suspension cylinders are designed to absorb shocks in the most severe applications

CAT 797B Payload Capacity

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow (High Idle) 323 gal/min (1225 L/min)
Pump Flow (Low Idle) 290 gal/min (1099 L/min)
Relief Valve Setting (Raise) 3450 psi (23787 kPa)
Hydraulic Cylinders Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders, mounted outside main frame

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 1800 gal (6814 L)
Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter) 110 gal (417 L)
Cooling System Capacity 315 gal (1194 L)
Torque Converter/Transmission System (Includes Sump) 166 gal (629 L)
Torque Converter / Transmission Sump 50 gal (190 L)
Steering System Capacity (w/ tank) 114 gal (432 L)
Steering Hydraulic Tank Capacity 62 gal (235 L)
Brake/Hoist Hydraulic System Capacity (w/ tank) 486 gal (1842 L)
Brake/Hoist Hydraulic Tank Capacity 263 gal (996 L)
Differentials Fluid Capacity 185 gal (701 L)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity (Each) 49 gal (185 L)
Front Wheel Fluid Capacity (Each) 16 gal (61 L)
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