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797F Mining Truck

Lowest Cost Per Ton in Its Size Class

What makes the Cat® 797F Mining Truck the most productive 363-tonne (400-ton) truck in the market? Is it the best-in-class payload? Superior braking that leads to confident, productive operators? Or a tough, rugged frame that delivers performance and long life no matter the conditions? Today’s 797F delivers all of this—and more. It’s fast, fuel efficient and delivers class-leading productivity, making it the industry benchmark for lower cost per ton in its size class. It hauls more every load, every cycle and every shift. And it delivers a better bottom line to the most important mine in the world: yours.

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Benefits

20% Lower Operating Costs

Thanks to 25%+ lower maintenance costs, 35%+ lower cost of oils and lube, and reduced fuel usage

Up To 10% Lower Fuel Costs

One of the most fuel-efficient trucks in the industry — in a variety of applications

Greater Than 90% Physical Availability

High uptime thanks to lower maintenance ratios, longer component life and high reliability

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  • Body Hoists
    Body Lower Time - Float
    18 s
    Body Power Down- High Idle
    18 s
    Body Raise Time - High Idle
    25 s
    Pump Flow - High Idle
    317 gal/min
    Relief Valve Setting - Raise
    3510 psi
    Type
    Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve.
  • Braking System
    Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area
    20500 in²
    Load Brake
    Rear service brakes
    Note
    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) optional with CMD package
    Parking Brake
    Four-corner, Multi-disc, Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released
    Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area
    30750 in²
    Service Brakes
    Service Brakes: Four-Corner, Wet Disc, Oil Cooled, Hydraulically Actuated
    Standards
    Service and Secondary: ISO 3450:2011
  • Cab
    Air Conditioning
    HFC - 134A refrigerant: 24,300 Btu/h
    FOPS Standards
    FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) meets ISO 3449:2005 Level II criteria and ISO 13459:2012 Level II
    Heater / Defroster
    38900 Btu/h
    Note
    Ambient capabilities down to -30C (-22F) for heater/defroster and up to 50C (122F) for air conditioning.
    ROPS Standards (2)
    ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) meets ISO 3471:2008 criteria and ISO 13459:2012
  • Capacity - HP Body - 100% Fill Factor
    Heaped (SAE 2:1)*
    330 yd³ / 252 m³
    Note (1)
    Consult your local Cat dealer for body recommendations.
    Struck
    225 yd³ / 172 m³
  • Dimensions
    Centerline Front Tire Width
    21.41 ft
    Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width
    20.41 ft
    Dump Clearance
    6.58 ft
    Engine Guard Clearance - Loaded
    3.33 ft
    Front Canopy Height - Empty
    25.33 ft
    Height - Top of ROPS - Empty
    21.4 ft
    Inside Body Depth - Maximum
    11 ft
    Inside Body Length
    32.75 ft
    Inside Body Width
    27.91 ft
    Loaded Ground Clearance
    2.58 ft
    Loading Height - Empty
    23 ft
    Outside Body Width
    32 ft
    Overall Body Length
    48.6 ft
    Overall Canopy Width
    29.91 ft
    Overall Height - Body Raised
    51.5 ft
    Overall Length
    49.5 ft
    Overall Tire Width
    31.25 ft
    Rear Axle - Clearance - Loaded
    3.08 ft
    Rear Axle - Tail
    12.9 ft
    Wheel Base
    23.58 ft
  • Engine
    Bore
    6.9 in
    Displacement
    6469 in³
    Emissions
    U.S. EPA Compliant. Where applicable, the Cat C175-20 engine is compliant with U.S. EPA emission standards.Tier 4 engine option available to meet Tier 4 Final emission standards.
    Engine Model
    Cat® C175-20
    Gross Power - SAE J1995
    4000 hp
    Net Power - SAE J1349
    3795 hp
    Note (1)
    Net Power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
    Note (2)
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final available for applicable markets.
    Note (3)
    High Altitude Low Maintenance Ratio Engine Configuration (4x4) option available.
    Rated Speed
    1750 r/min
    Stroke
    8.7 in
  • Final Drives
    Differential Ratio
    1.276:1
    Note
    Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles.
    Planetary Ratio
    16.67:1
    Total Reduction Ratio
    21.26:1
    Type
    Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles.
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Brake Hoist System - Includes Tank
    489 gal (US)
    Brake/Hoist Tank
    203 gal (US)
    Cooling System
    306 gal (US)
    Crankcase
    103 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
    100 gal (US)
    Differentials
    330 gal (US)
    Front Wheels - Each
    16 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank
    1000 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank (Tier 4)
    1200 gal (US)
    Note (1)
    DEF Tank only available for EPA Tier 4 engine option.
    Steering System - Including Tank
    95 gal (US)
    Steering Tank
    67 gal (US)
    Torque Converter Sump
    80 gal (US)
    Torque Converter/Transmission System - Including Sump
    166 gal (US)
  • Sound
    Sound Standards (2)
    Operator sound pressure level, 78 dB(A), is tested to ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008
  • Steering
    Note
    Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:2009)
    Steering Angle
    40 °
    Steering Standards
    ISO 5010:2019
    Turning Diameter - Front
    122.7 ft
  • Suspension
    Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front
    3.9 in
    Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear
    3.7 in
    Rear axle - Oscillation
    ±3.96 degrees
    Type
    Self-contained nitrogen/oil cylinders, rear strut pin-to-pin mounting, top & bottom double shear clevis attachments
  • Tires
    Note
    Quick Change Rims optional.
    Note (1)
    Caterpillar recommends the customer evaluate all job conditions and consult tire manufacturer for proper tire selection and TKPH (TMPH) capabilities.
    Rims
    44 x 63
    Tires
    59/80 R63
  • Transmission
    Forward - 1
    6.6 mile/h
    Forward - 2
    8.9 mile/h
    Forward - 3
    12 mile/h
    Forward - 4
    16.2 mile/h
    Forward - 5
    21.8 mile/h
    Forward - 6
    29.4 mile/h
    Forward - 7
    39.5 mile/h
    Reverse
    7.4 mile/h
    Top Speed - Loaded
    39.5 mile/h
  • Weight Distributions - Approximate
    Front Axle - Empty
    47.20%
    Front Axle - Loaded
    33.30%
    Note
    Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
    Rear Axle - Empty
    52.80%
    Rear Axle - Loaded
    66.70%
  • Weights - Approximate
    Body Weight
    94799 lb
    Chassis Weight
    474472 lb
    Nominal Rated Payload
    400 ton (US)
    Note (1)
    Consult your tire manufacturer for maximum tire load
    Note (2)
    Chassis weight with full fuel and fluids, standard & mandatory attachments, hoist, body mounting group, rims, and tires.
    Note (4)
    Tier 4 Chassis Weight: 486263 lb (220565 kg)
    Rated Gross Machine Weight
    1375000 lb
ELECTRICAL
  • Alarm, back-up
  • Brushless, alternator, 150 ampere
  • Batteries, 12V (2) 93 amp-hour
  • Converter, 12V electrical
  • Electrical system, 24V, 10, 20 and 25 amp
  • Battery charge receptacle
  • Lighting system:
    – Back-up and hazard lights
    – Directional signals (front, rear LED)
    – Front stair access/Service deck
    – Stop/tail lights (LED)
    – Engine compartment
    – VIMS, blue light (LED)
    – Headlights with lo-hi beam selector
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • Standard cab:
    – Standard optimized operator seats
    – Suspension trainer seat
    – Flip down front visor
    – Standard side of cab access
  • Deluxe cab:
    – Heated and ventilated seats
    – Suspension trainer seat
    – Retractable front visor
    – Rear of cab access and standard side of cab access
    – Power windows
  • Deluxe cold weather cab:
    – Heated and ventilated seats
    – Suspension trainer seat
    – Retractable front visor
    – Rear of cab access and standard side of cab access
    – Power windows
    – Heated mirrors
  • All cab options include the following features:
    • Air conditioner with automatic climate control
    • 12V DC power supply (3)
    • Coat hook
    • Diagnostic connection port
    • Dome courtesy light
    • Entertainment radio ready 5 amp converter, speakers and wiring harness
    • Gauges/Indicators:
      – Gauge panel: Transmission fluid temperature; Brake oil temperature; Engine coolant temperature; Fuel level; Torque converter oil temperature
      – Electric engine control fault indicator
      – Electric hour meter
      – Speedometer
      – Tachometer
      – Transmission gear indicator
      – VIMS message center with advisor
    • Heater/defroster (11 070 kCal/43,930 Btu)
    • Horn
    • Cat Detect System
    • Storage compartments
    • Hoist, body control (electric)
    • ROPS cab, insulated/sound suppressed
    • Seat, operator, air suspension
    • Seatbelt, operator, three-points, retractable
    • Seat, trainer, air suspension
    • Seatbelt, trainer, two-points, retractable
    • Stairway and walkway access, 600 mm (23.6 in)
    • Steering wheel, multi tilt, padded, telescopic
    • Tinted glass
    • Window, operator, electric powered
    • Windshield wiper, intermittent control and washer
    • Cup holder
    • Mirrors, right and left
POWER TRAIN
  • C175-20 emits equivalent to Tier 2 emission standards:
    – Turbocharging (4)/Air-to-Air Aftercooler (ATAAC)
    – Air cleaner with precleaner (4)
    – Ground level engine shutdown
    – Ether starting aid (automatic)
    – Elevated low idle control
    – Crankcase protection
    – Multi-point oil pressure sensing
    – Automatic starter protection
  • Braking system:
    – Park brake integrated with gear selector
    – Brake release motor (towing)
    – Oil-cooled, multi-disc (front and rear) – service, retarding, parking, secondary
    – Automatic Retarder Control, adjustable
    – Engine overspeed protection
    – Extended life brake disc material
  • Transmission:
    – 7-speed, automatic powershift with electronic controls (ECPC)
    – Body-up shift inhibitor
    – Controlled throttle shifting
    – Directional shift management
    – Neutral coast inhibitor
    – Neutral start switch
    – Downshift/Reverse shift inhibitor
    – Individual clutch modulation
    – Body-up reverse neutralizer
    – Programmable top speed
    – Lock-up torque converter
  • Pre-lubrication/engine
  • Rear axle continuous lubrication/filtration
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • Traction Control System
  • Auto lubrication system
  • Aux “buddy” dumping quick connect
  • Aux steering quick connect (towing)
  • Driveline guard
  • Fast fill fuel system
  • Fuel filter with water separator
  • Ground level VIMS data port
  • Ground level battery lockout
  • Ground level transmission lockout
  • Ground level engine start lockout
  • Ground level engine shut-down
  • High-speed crankcase oil change
  • Reservoirs (3 separate):
    – Brake/Hoist, Steering/Fan, Transmission/Converter
  • Rock ejectors
  • Supplemental steering (automatic)
  • Tie-down eyes
  • Center hitch and tow points (front), tow pin (rear)
  • Vandalism protection locks
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS):
    – Includes VIMS Payload Monitor with max payload and speed manager
  • Hydraulic filters, 1,000 hour
  • S•O•S℠ sample ports
  • Service points, ground level
  • Sight level gauges for hydraulic/engine oil
ANTIFREEZE
  • Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–30° F)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
  • Cat Detect System
  • Cabin air precleaner
  • Throttle lock
  • Engine delay shutdown timer
  • Antifreeze/coolant protects to –50° C (–58° F)
  • Fuel tank (7570 L/2,000 gal)
  • SL-V grease injectors
  • Body heat
  • Rear axle lubrication cooler
  • External digital payload display
  • Oil renewal system
  • Oil renewal system with 3 day tank
  • Engine coolant and oil heater for cold weather starts
  • Road Analysis Control (RAC)
  • Portable fire extinguisher
  • Torque converter guard
  • Brake wear indicator gauge
  • Rims (wedge)
  • Rim guard

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