797FMiningTruck
Engine Weights–ApproximateEngineModel CatC175-20 GrossMachineOperatingWeight(GMW) 623690kg 1,375,000lb
GrossPower–SAEJ1995 2983kW 4,000hp OperatingSpecificationsNetPower–SAEJ1349 2828kW 3,793hp NominalPayloadCapacity 363tonnes 400tons
797FFeatures
HighEnginePerformanceThe Cat C175-20 engine offers the perfect balance between power, robust design and economy.
PowerShiftTransmissionElectronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC) gives the 797F seven speed transmission smooth shifts while providing constant power and effi ciency for peak power train performance.
ReliableMechanicalDriveSystemThe Cat mechanical drive power train provides unmatched operating effi ciency.
RobustBrakingCat oil-cooled, multiple disc brakes offer exceptional, fade resistant braking in all haul road conditions.
TruckBodyA variety of Caterpillar designed and built bodies and liners ensure optimal performance and reliability in tough mining applications.
ComfortableCabLarge, spacious cab offers unmatched visibility and exceptional operator comfort.
EnhancedServiceabilityDesigned with improved serviceability points and grouped service locations so more time is spent on the haul road.
ContentsPowerTrain–Engine.........................................3
PowerTrain–Transmission..............................4
Engine/PowerTrainIntegration........................5
CatBrakingSystem............................................6
TruckBodySystems...........................................7
Structures.............................................................8
Operator’sStation...............................................9
MonitoringSystem............................................10
Safety..................................................................11
Sustainability.....................................................12
CustomerSupport.............................................13
Serviceability.....................................................14
797FMiningTruckSpecifications..................15
797FStandardEquipment................................23
797FOptionalEquipment..................................24
Notes...................................................................25
TheCat797istheleaderinitsclassandthe797Fcontinuesthistraditionwithadvancementsinsafety,productivity,serviceabilityandcomfort.Whetherhaulingcopper,coal,ironore,goldoroverburden,the797Fwilldeliverthelowestcost-per-ton.Combinethefeaturesofthe797FwithunmatcheddealersupportandyouwillseewhymorepeoplechooseCatMiningTrucksfortheirproductionneeds.
PowerTrain–EngineTheCat®C175-20engineisbuiltforpower,reliabilityandefficiency.
EngineTheCat®C17520quadturbochargedandairtoair
aftercooleddieselenginehasenhancedpowermanagement
capabilityformaximumhaulingperformanceinthemost
demandingminingapplications.
DesignTheC17520isa20cylinder,singleblock,fourstrokedesign
thatuseslong,effectivepowerstrokesforoptimumefficiency.
EPACompliantWhereapplicable,theCatC17520engineiscompliantwith
U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyemissionsrequirements.
LongLifeHighdisplacement,lowrpmratingandconservative
powerratingsmeanmoretimeonthehaulroadsandless
timeintheshop.
CatCommonRailFuelSystemTheelectronicallycontrolledsystemsensesoperating
conditionsandregulatesfueldeliveryforoptimumfuel
efficiency.Thispreciseandflexiblefuelsystemgivesthe
enginetheabilitytomeetemissionregulationswithout
sacrificingperformance,reliabilityordurability.
CoolingSystemTheMESABI™Radiatorcomesstandardonthe797F.
Theflexiblecoredesignofferslonglife,highdurability
andeasyserviceability.
StarterThetankontheairstartsystemisgroundlevelforeasy
serviceability.
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PowerTrain–TransmissionMorepowertothegroundforgreaterproductivity.
MechanicalPowerTrainTheCatmechanicaldrivepowertrainandpowershift
transmissionprovidesunmatchedoperatingefficiency
andcontrolonsteepgrades,inpoorunderfootconditions
andonhaulroadswithhighrollingresistance.
1–TransmissionTheCatsevenspeed,planetarypowershifttransmissionis
matchedwiththeC17520enginetodeliverconstantpower
overawiderangeofoperatingspeeds.
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RobustDesign–Designedforthehigherpowerof
theC17520engine,theprovenplanetarypowershift
transmissionisbuilttough.
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Longlife–Adedicatedoiltankandcircuitprovides
cooler,cleaneroilformaximumperformanceandlonger
componentlife.
ElectronicClutchPressureControlECPCprovidesmaximumperformance,smoothshifting,
longclutchlifeandamorecomfortableride.
2–Lock-UpTorqueConverterCombinesmaximumrimpullandcushionedshiftingof
torqueconverterdrivewiththeefficiencyandperformance
ofdirectdrive.Thelockuptorqueconverterengagesat
approximately8km/h(5mph),deliveringmorepower
tothewheels.
3–FinalDrivesCatfinaldrivesworkasasystemwiththeplanetarypower
shifttransmissiontodelivermaximumpowertotheground.
Builttowithstandtheforcesofhightorqueandimpact
loads,doublereductionfinaldrivesprovidehightorque
multiplicationtofurtherreducedrivetrainstress.
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2 2 EngineSensor 3 ARC 4 ARCSwitch 5 ServiceBrakes 6 SecondaryBrakes 7 AxleSpeedSensor 8 TCS 9 PositionSensor10 SteeringCylinder
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Engine/PowerTrainIntegrationElectronicallycombinedpowertraincomponentsoptimizeperformance.
CatDataLinkElectronicallyintegratesmachinecomputersystemstooptimizeoverallpowertrainperformance,increasereliabilityand
componentlifeandreduceoperatingcosts.
Body-UpShiftInhibitorPreventsthetransmissionfromshiftingabovethepreprogrammedgearwithoutthebodyfullylowered.Themachinecan
moveforwardbutthespeedislimitedtoavoidexcessiverackingwhenpullingawayfromadumpsite.
OverspeedProtectionThetransmissioncontrolelectronicallysensesengineconditionsandautomaticallyupshiftsonegeartoprevent
overspeeding.
ProgrammableTopGearTransmissiontopgearmaximumcanbesetusingtheCatElectronicTechnicianservicetooltohelptheoperatormaintain
speedlimits.
DownshiftInhibitorPreventsengineoverspeedingbykeepingthetransmissionfromdownshiftinguntilenginespeedreachesthedownshiftpoint.
ControlledThrottleShiftingRegulatesenginerpmduringshiftingtoreducepowertrainstressandclutchwearbycontrollingenginespeed,torque
converterlockupandtransmissionclutchengagementforsmoothershiftsandlongercomponentlife.
ReverseSpeedInhibitorPreventsshiftsintoreversewhenforwardgroundspeedsareinexcessof4.8km/h(3mph).
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CatBrakingSystemSuperiorbrakingcontrolletsoperatorsfocusonproductivity.
IntegratedBrakingSystemTheCat,oilcooledbrakingsystemdeliversreliable
performanceandcontrolinextremehaulroadconditions.
Theintegratedsystemcombinestheservice,secondary,
parkingbrakesandretardingfunctionsinthesamesystem
foroptimumbrakingefficiencythatdoesnotburnfuel
whileretarding.
Oil-CooledMultipleDiscBrakesCatfourwheel,forcedoilcooled,multiplediscbrakesare
continuouslycooledbywatertooilheatexchangerfor
exceptional,nonfadingbrakingandretardingperformance.
BrakeDesignCat,oilcooleddiscbrakesaredesignedwithlargediscs
andplatesforreliable,adjustmentfreeoperationand
performance.Brakesarecompletelyenclosedandsealed
topreventcontaminationandreducemaintenance.
LongLifeAnoilfilmpreventsdirectcontactbetweenthediscs.
Thisdesignabsorbsthebrakingforcesbyshearingthe
oilmoleculesandcarryingheatawaytoextendbrakelife.
ParkingBrakeOilcooled,springapplied,hydraulicallyreleasedparking
brakeisappliedtoallfourwheelsforsuperiorparking
capabilityonallgradesupto15percent.
HydraulicAutomaticRetarderControl(ARC)Hydraulicallyactivated,automaticretardercontrolsystem
electronicallycontrolsretardingongradetomaintain
optimumenginerpmandbrakesystemperformance.
ARCisnowadjustableineachgear.
RetardingThe797Fofferstwooptionsforretarding.Flat/UphillHaul
optionisthestandardconfigurationandprovidesasimplified
systemforlessmaintenance.Forthoseapplicationsrequiring
downhillloadedoperation,anoptionalconfiguration
increasesretardingcapability.
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TruckBodySystemsCatdesignedandbuiltforruggedperformanceandreliability.
CatTruckBodiesThe797FisofferedwithfourMSDII(MineSpecificDesign)bodyoptionsinconjunctionwitha
configurablelinersystemtoachievethemostefficienthaulingsolutionsatthelowestcostperton.
BodySelectionTheCattruckbodyprogramiscommittedtoprovidingthemostefficientandhighestvaluebody
solutionforyouroperation.Bystudyingyourminesiteandunderstandingtheoveralloperational
requirementsandconstraints,thebodycanbeconfiguredtomeettheuniqueneedsofyourapplication.
MSDIIBodyTheMSDIIbodiesarethenumberonechoiceintheminingindustry.Theinternalbodyshellsare
designedandmanufacturedforsuperiorimpactandwearprotection.CoupledwiththeCatmine
specificdesignprocesstheMSDIIbodiesoptimizethebalanceofpayloadanddurability.
TruckBodyLinersAvarietyoflineroptionsareavailabletosaveweightandextendbodylifethroughimpactandwear
management.Theminespecificdesignsystemisutilizedtoprovideyouwiththeoptimumlinerforlong
lifeatyourminesite.
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StructuresSuperiorCatstructuresarethebackboneofthe797F’sdurability.
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BoxSectionDesignThe797Fusesaboxsectiondesign,incorporatingtwoforgings
and14castingsinhighstressareaswithdeeppenetratingand
continuouswraparoundweldstoresistdamagefromtwisting
loadswithoutaddingextraweight.
• SteelStructuresMildsteelusedthroughoutframeprovidesflexibility,durability
andresistancetoimpactloads,evenincoldclimatesand
allowsforeasyfieldrepairs.
• CastingsCastingsaccountfor80percentoftheframe’sweightand
arekeytoprovidingdurabilityinsomeoftheworld’stoughest
conditions.Thelargeradiicastingsareresilienttoframe
flexingandensurelonglife.
IntegralFour-PostCabResilientlymountedtotheframetoreducevibrationand
sound,theintegralROPSisdesignedasanextensionofthe
truckframe.
SuspensionSystemDesignedtodissipatehaulroadandloadingimpactsfor
longerframelifeandamorecomfortableride.
• DurableDesignRuggedcylindersutilizelargediameterboreandlowpressure
nitrogen/oildesignforlonglifewithminimalmaintenance.
• FrontFrontcylinderswithpresetcasterandcamberaremounted
ontheframeandserveassteeringkingpinsforatightturning
radiuswithexcellentmaneuverabilityandlowmaintenance.
• RearRearcylindersallowoscillationandabsorbbendingand
twistingstressescausedbyunevenandroughhaulroads
ratherthantransmittingthemtothemainframe.
Four-BarLinkRearSuspensionThefourbarlinksuspensiontransfersandsupportsloadsto
theframemoreefficientlythananAframedesignandallows
moreserviceareaaroundthetransmission.
SteeringSystemHydraulicsteeringcontrolsystemisdesignedforexceptional
smoothnessandprecisecontrol.Aseparatecircuitprevents
crosscontaminationforlonglife.
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Operator’sStationErgonomicallydesignedforall-daycomfort,controlandproductivity.
EnhancedOperatorVisibilityThroughtheuseofCaterpillarthefullyIntegratedObjectDetectionSystem,RADARANDCAMERA,theoperatorcan
receivebothaudibleandvisualindicationsofdetectedobjects.
ErgonomicLayoutTheallnewFSeriesoperatorstationisergonomicallydesignedfortotalmachinecontrolinacomfortable,productiveandsafe
environment.Allcontrols,levers,switchesandgaugesarepositionedtomaximizeproductivityandminimizeoperatorfatigue.
ViewingAreaDesignedforexcellentallaroundvisibilityandclearsightlinestothehaulroad,thelargeviewingareaoffersexceptional
visibility,allowingtheoperatortomaneuverwithconfidenceforhighproductivity.Theaircleanershavebeenrelocatedto
the frontofthetruck,allowingtheoperatorincreasedvisibility.
1)AirSuspensionSeatwithThreePointOperatorRestraint2)HoistLever3)SecondaryBrakePedal4)MonitoringSystem
5) SteeringColumn6)TransmissionControls7)Gauges8)StorageCompartment9)AirSuspensionTrainerSeat
10) Operator Window11)OperatorControls12)Heating/AirConditioning13)FourPostROPS14)CameraSystemMonitor
(optional)15) MineStarMonitor(optional)16)CupHolder17)DomeCourtesyLights
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MonitoringSystemVitalmachinehealthandpayloaddatakeepsproductionatpeaklevels.
VIMS™3GMonitoringSystemThethirdgenerationVIMS™monitoringsystemprovides
criticalhealthandpayloaddatainrealtimetokeepthe797F
performingattopproductionlevels.Sensorsthroughoutthe
machineenableVIMStoquicklyexchangeandmonitor
informationfromallsystems.Userscanviewupto10different
machineparametersatatime.Servicetechnicianscanquickly
downloaddataandgeneratereportsintheoffice,shoporcab
byconnectingdirectlytothesystem.Onboard,variouslevels
ofalertsprovideoperatorswithnotificationandseverityof
abnormalmachinehealthconditions.Datacanbeusedto
improveeffectivenessofscheduledmaintenanceprograms,
maximizecomponentlife,improvemachineavailability
andloweroperatingcosts.
ProductionandPayloadManagementInformationisavailabletomonitorandenhancetruck/
loadingtooleffectiveness,improvefleetproductivityandhelp
extendthelifeoftruckframes,tires,rimsandpowertrain
components,whileloweringoperatingandmaintenancecost.
ExternalPayloadIndicatorsExternallightssignalloadingtooloperatorswhento
ceaseloadingforoptimumpayloadswithoutoverloading.
Optionalpayloaddisplayswithdigitalnumericmonitor
areavailable.
RoadAnalysisControlOptionalsystemmonitorshaulroadconditionsbymeasuring
framerack,biasandpitchtoimprovecycletimes,framelife,
tirelifeandfuelefficiency.
VIMSpcOffboardsoftwarereportingprogramthatallowsservice
personneltodownloadacompleterecordofmachinehealth
andproductivitydata.Healthandpayloadreportscanbe
generatedformoreeffectivemachinemanagementwhich
reducesdowntimeandlowersoperatingcosts.
AdvisorDisplayTheAdvisordisplayprovidesrealtimemachine
performanceandbasictrip,maintenanceanddiagnostic
data.Variousmachineparameterscanbeviewedonthe
displayincludingcoolanttemperature,oilpressure,current
gearselection,currentpayloadandmore.
VIMSSupervisorOptionalsoftwareallowsminepersonneltoeasilymanage
andinterpretVIMSdataforoptimumfleetmanagement
andproductivity.
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SafetyCatminingmachines/systemsaredesignedwithsafetyasthefirstpriority.
ProductSafetyCaterpillarhasbeenandcontinuestobeproactiveindevelopingminingmachinesthatmeetorexceedsafetystandards.
Safety isanintegralpartofallmachineandsystemdesigns.
AccessandEgressImprovementsformachinelevelaccessandegressincludeastandard600mm(24in)diagonalstairwayacrossthefront
of the machine.Improvementsforgroundlevelaccessincludeanoptionalpoweredaccessstairway.
IntegratedObjectDetectionSystemsObjectDetectionSystemsarefactoryinstalledasstandardequipmenton797Fminingtrucks.ThefullyIntegratedObject
DetectionSystem,RADARANDCAMERA,providesbothaudibleandvisualindicationsofdetectedobjects.Thissystem
usesacombinationofshortandmediumrangeradarswhichsurroundthemachine,alongwithcamerasoneachsidetoallow
theoperatortoconfirmthedetectedobject.Thecamerassupplementtheradaralertsandareselectablebytouchscreenmenus
throughanintuitiveinterface.
OverloadPolicySafetyisintegraltomaintainingthehighestproductivityinminingoperations.TheCat10/10/20OverloadPolicyassuresthat
steeringandbrakingsystemshavesufficientcapacitytoperform,evenat20percentoverload.
OtherSafetyFeatures•Slipresistantsurfaces•76mm(3in)wideorange,threepointoperatorrestraint•Wideanglemirrors•Bodyraisedindicator
•Bodyretainingcables•Guardrails•Reverseneutralizerwhendumping•Lowinteriorsoundlevel
IsolationBoxLockout,tagoutboxmountedonfrontbumperincludesengineshutdownswitch,batterylockout,starterlockoutand
transmissionlockout.
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SustainabilityAvarietyoffeaturesimprovesustainabilityinareasofdecreasingwaste,
extendingcomponentlifeandloweringemissionslevels.
SustainabiltyFeaturesThe797FMiningTruckofferscontinuousrearaxlefiltration,extendedlifefiltersandextended
maintenanceintervalswhichaidindecreasingtheamountofwastecontributedtoourenvironment.
EngineswithAdvancedTechnologyEngineswithadvancedtechnologycontributelessemissionstotheenvironmentwhilemaintaining
fuel efficiency.
AdvancedSurfaceTechnology(AST)AdvancedSurfaceTechnology(AST)isareplacementforhardchromecoatingsonsomesteelparts,
includingsuspensionandhoistcylinderrods.Thistechnologyimproveswearresistanceandreduces
repairtime.Chromehasbeeneliminatedtoreduceenvironmentalimpact.
FuelEfficiencyTheengineprovidesadditionalretardingbyrunningagainstcompressionondownhillhauls.
During retardingapplicationstheengineECMdoesnotinjectfuelintothecylindersforexceptional
fuel economy.
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CustomerSupportCaterpillarhasthemostexperienceddealernetworkintheworld.
CommitmentMakestheDifferenceCatdealersofferawiderangeofsolutions,servicesand
productstohelpyoulowercosts,enhanceproductivityand
manageyouroperationmoreefficiently.Fromthetimeyou
selectapieceofCatequipmentuntilyoutradeorsellit,the
supportyougetfromyourCatdealermakesthedifference.
DealerCapabilityCatdealersprovidethelevelofsupportyouneedona
globalscale.Dealerexperttechnicianshavetheknowledge,
experience,trainingandtoolingnecessarytohandleyour
repairandmaintenanceneeds,whenandwhereyouneed
them.
ProductSupportWhenCatproductsreachthefield,theyaresupportedby
aworldwidenetworkofpartsdistributionfacilities,dealer
servicecentersandtechnicaltrainingfacilitiestokeepyour
equipmentupandrunning.Catcustomersrelyonprompt,
dependablepartsavailabilitythroughourglobaldealer
network,meetingyourneeds24/7.
ServiceSupportCatequipmentisdesignedandbuilttoprovidemaximum
productivityandoperatingeconomythroughoutitsworking
life.Catdealersofferawiderangeofserviceplansthatwill
maximizeuptimeandreturnonyourinvestment,including:
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PreventiveMaintenancePrograms
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DiagnosticPrograms,suchasScheduledOilSampling
andTechnicalAnalysis
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RebuildandRemanOptions
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CustomerSupportAgreements
ApplicationAwarenessOperatingandmaintenancecostsareinfluencedbymany
applicationandsitespecificfactors,suchas:materialdensity,
loadingposition,payload,grades,speeds,haulroaddesign
andmaintenance.YourCatdealercanprovideyouwithan
understandingoftheeffectsapplicationcharacteristicsand
operatingtechniqueshaveonmaintenanceandoperatingcosts.
OperationYourCatdealerofferstrainingprogramstohelpoperators
improveproductivity,decreasedowntime,reduceoperating
costsandenhancesafety.
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ServiceabilityReducedmaintenancetimeresultsinmoreproductivity.
ServicingEaseEasyaccesstodailyservicepointssimplifiesservicingandreducestimespendonregularmaintenance
procedures.Enhancedserviceabilityandlongserviceintervalsaredesignedtoincreasemachine
availabilityandproductivity.
In-FrameAccessPermitseasyaccesstomajorcomponentsforeasyservicingandremoval.
GroundLevelAccessGroupedgroundlevelpointsallowconvenientservicingoftanks,filters,drains,batteries,AutoLube
system,pressuretaps,screens,fluidsightgaugesandengineshutdown.GroundlevelVIMSdataport
permitseasierdownloadingofinformation.
AutoLubeAutomaticlubricationsystemreducesmaintenancetimebyautomaticallylubricatingnecessary
componentsonaregularbasis.
ScheduledOilSamplingS•O•SSMsamplingvalvesspeedsamplingandanalysisreliability.
SealedElectricalConnectorsElectricalconnectorsaresealedtolockoutdustandmoisture.Harnessesarebraidedforprotection.
Wiresarecolorcodedforeasydiagnosisandrepair.
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797FMiningTruckSpecifications
Engine OperatingSpecifications Brakes
EngineModel CatC17520 NominalPayload 363tonnes 400tons NumberofDiscs 10
GrossPower 2983kW 4,000hp Capacity perSide–Front
–SAEJ1995 HeapedSAE(2:1) 240 314 NumberofDiscs 15
NetPower 2828kW 3,793hp Capacity 267m3 350yd3 perSide–Rear
–SAEJ1349 TopSpeed–Loaded 67.6km/h 42mph OutsideDiameter 1067mm 42in
Bore 175mm 6.9in SteerAngle 40Degrees BrakeSurface 330517cm2 51,243in2
Stroke 220mm 8.7in MachineClearance 42m 138ft Standards JISO3450JAN88,
Displacement 106L 6,469in3 TurningDiameter ISO34501996
•Powerratingsapplyat1,750rpmwhen
testedunderthespecificconditionsfor
FinalDrives ApproximateWeights–MSDIIthespecifiedstandard. DifferentialRatio 1.276:1 FrontAxle 47.2%
•RatingsbasedonSAEJ1995standardair
conditionsof25°C(77°F)and99kPa
(29.32Hg)barometer.Powerbasedonfuel
havingAPIgravityof35at16°C(69°F)
andanLHVof42780kJ/kg(18,390Btu/lb)
whenengineisusedat30°C(38°F).
PlanetaryRatio 16.67:1
TotalReduction
Ratio
21.26:1
•Doublereduction,planetarywithfull
floatingaxles.
–Empty
FrontAxle
–Loaded
33.3%
RearAxle
–Empty
52.8%
•Nolowaltitudearrangement(LAA)engine RearAxle 66.7%
deratingrequiredupto2134m(7,000ft) Transmission –Loaded
altitude.
•Nohighaltitudearrangement(HAA) Forward1 11.3km/h 7mph WeightDistributions–Approximateenginederatingrequiredupto4877m
(16,000ft)altitude.
•EPACompliant.Whereapplicable,the
CatC17520engineiscompliantwith
Forward2 15.2km/h 9.5mph
Forward3 20.5km/h 12.7mph
Forward4 27.7km/h 17.2mph
FrontAxle
–Empty
47.2%
RearAxle 52.8%
U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency Forward5 37.2km/h 23.1mph –Empty
emissionsrequirements. Forward6 50.3km/h 31.2mph FrontAxle 33.3%
Weights–ApproximateForward7 67.6km/h 42mph
Reverse 11.9km/h 7.4mph
–Loaded
RearAxle 66.7%
GrossMachine
OperatingWeight
623690kg
(1,375,000lb) Suspension
–Loaded
(GMW)
BodyWeightRange 4136861235kg
EffectiveCylinder
Stroke–Front
313.6mm 12.3in
Capacity–MSDII–100%fillfact
Struck 188 246
or
(91,200135,000lb)
ChassisWeight
Range
210630219146kg
(464,359483,134lb)
EffectiveCylinder
Stroke–Rear
165.1mm 6.5in
RearAxleOscillation ±4.0degrees
213m3 290yd3
Heaped(SAE2:1) 240267m3
314350yd3
•RefertotheCatMiningTruck10/10/20
PayloadPolicyformaximumgrossmachine
weightlimitations.
BodyHoists•ConsultyourlocalCatdealerfortruck
bodyrecommendations.
•Bodyweightvariesdependingonbody PumpFlow 1200L/ 317gal/
andlinerconfiguration.Weightrangefor –HighIdle min min
knownapplications.
•Chassisweightwith100percentfuel,hoist,
Relief ValveSetting
–Raise
24200kPa 3,510psi
bodymountinggroup,rimsandtires.
BodyRaiseTime 25Seconds
–HighIdle
HighIdleBody 19Seconds
LowerTime–Float
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797FMiningTruckSpecifications
ServiceRefillCapacities Tires Sound
FuelTank 3785L 1,000gal
CoolingSystem 1160L 306gal
Crankcase 319L 84gal
FrontWheels,Each 61L 16gal
FinalDrives,Each 185L 49gal
Differentials 1176L 311gal
SteeringTank 254L 67gal
SteeringSystem 355L 94gal
(IncludesTank)
Brake/Hoist 825L 28gal
HydraulicTank
Brake/HoistSystem 1670L 441gal
(IncludesTank)
Brake/HoistTank 830L 219gal
TorqueConverter 303L 80gal
Sump
TorqueConverter/ 629L 166gal
TransmissionSystem
(IncludesSump)
Tire
59/80R63–Michelin
orBridgestone
•Productivecapabilitiesofthe797Fare
suchthat,undercertainjobconditions,
TKPH(TMPH)capabilitiesofstandard
tirescouldbeexceededand,therefore,
limitproduction.
ROPS
ROPSStandards
•ROPS(RolloverProtectiveStructure)
forcabofferedbyCaterpillarmeets
ISO3741:1994ROPScriteria.
•FOPS(FallingObjectsProtectiveStructure)
meetsISO3449:1992LevelIIFOPScriteria.
SoundStandards
•Theoperatorsoundpressurelevelmeasured
accordingtoworkcycleprocedures
specifiedinISO6394and6396is76dB(A)
forcabofferedbyCaterpillarwhenproperly
installedandmaintainedandtestedwith
doorsandwindowsclosed.
•Hearingprotectionmaybeneededwhen
operatingwithanopenoperatorstation
andcab(whennotproperlymaintainedor
doors/windowsopen)forextendedperiods
orinanoisyenvironment.
Steering
SteeringStandards SAEJ15111OCT90,
ISO5010:1992
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Dimensions
Alldimensionsareapproximate.
Dimensionsarewithstandardbody290-6420.
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2 OverallBodyLength
3 InsideBodyLength
4 OverallLength
5 Wheelbase
6 RearAxletoTail
7 LoadedGroundClearance
8 DumpClearance
9 LoadingHeight–Empty
10 InsideBodyDepth–Maximum
11 OverallHeight–BodyRaised
12 CenterlineFrontTireWidth
13 EngineGuardClearance–Loaded
14 OutsideBodyWidth
15 OverallCanopyWidth
16 InsideBodyWidth
17 FrontCanopyHeight–Empty
18 RearAxleClearance–Loaded
19 CenterlineRearDualTireWidth
20 OverallTireWidth
6526mm
14802mm
9976mm
15080mm
7195mm
3944mm
786mm
2017mm
6998mm
3363mm
15701mm
6534mm
1025mm
9755mm
9116mm
8513mm
7709mm
947mm
6233mm
9529mm
21ft5in
48ft7in
32ft9in
49ft6in
23ft7in
12ft11in
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6ft7in
23ft0in
11ft0in
51ft6in
21ft5in
3ft4in
32ft0in
29ft11in
27ft11in
25ft4in
3ft1in
20ft5in
31ft3in
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797FMiningTruckSpecifications
797FGradeability/Speed/Rimpull*
Todeterminegradeabilityperformance:Readfromgrossweightdowntothepercentoftotalresistance.Totalresistanceequalsactual
percentgradeplus1%foreach10kg/t(20lb/ton)ofrollingresistance.Fromthisweightresistancepoint,readhorizontallytothecurvewith
thehighestobtainablegear,thendowntomaximumspeed.Usablerimpullwilldependupontractionavailableandweightondrivewheels.
TypicalFieldEmptyWeightGrossMachineOperatingWeight623690kg(1,375,000lb)
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E–EmptyL–Loaded*atsealevel
TorqueConverterDriveDirectDrive
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797FSteep(DownhillHaul)Retarding–Continuous*
Todetermineretardingperformance:Addlengthsofalldownhillsegmentsand,usingthistotal,refertoproperretardingchart.Readfrom
grossweightdowntothepercenteffectivegrade.Effectivegradeequalsactual%grademinus1%foreach10kg/t(20lb/ton)ofrolling
resistance.Fromthisweighteffectivegradepoint,readhorizontallytothecurvewiththehighestobtainablegear,thendowntomaximum
descentspeedbrakescanproperlyhandlewithoutexceedingcoolingcapacity.Thefollowingchartsarebasedontheseconditions:32°C
(90°F)ambienttemperature,atsealevel,with59/80R63tires.
NOTE:Selectthepropergeartomaintainenginerpmatthehighestpossiblelevel,withoutoverspeedingtheengine.If coolingoiloverheats,
reducegroundspeedtoallowtransmissiontoshifttothenextlowerspeedrange.
TypicalFieldEmptyWeightGrossMachineOperatingWeight623690kg(1,375,000lb)
GROSSWEIGHT
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E–EmptyL–Loaded*atsealevel
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797FMiningTruckSpecifications
797FSteep(DownhillHaul)Retarding–450m(1,475ft)*
GROSSWEIGHT0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 lbx1000
TypicalFieldEmptyWeight
GrossMachineOperatingWeight623690kg(1,375,000lb)
1–1stGear2–2ndGear3–3rdGear4–4thGear5–5thGear6–6thGear
*atsealevel
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797FSteep(DownhillHaul)Retarding–1500m(4,900ft)*
GROSSWEIGHT0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 lbx1000
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 kgx1000TypicalFieldEmptyWeight
GrossMachineOperatingWeight623690kg(1,375,000lb)
1–1stGear2–2ndGear3–3rdGear4–4thGear5–5thGear6–6thGear
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SPEED20
797FShallow(Flat/UphillHaul)Retarding–Continuous*
Todetermineretardingperformance:Addlengthsofalldownhillsegmentsand,usingthistotal,refertoproperretardingchart.Readfrom
grossweightdowntothepercenteffectivegrade.Effectivegradeequalsactual%grademinus1%foreach10kg/t(20lb/ton)ofrolling
resistance.Fromthisweighteffectivegradepoint,readhorizontallytothecurvewiththehighestobtainablegear,thendowntomaximum
descentspeedbrakescanproperlyhandlewithoutexceedingcoolingcapacity.Thefollowingchartsarebasedontheseconditions:32°C
(90°F)ambienttemperature,atsealevel,with59/80R63tires.
NOTE:Selectthepropergeartomaintainenginerpmatthehighestpossiblelevel,withoutoverspeedingtheengine.If coolingoiloverheats,
reducegroundspeedtoallowtransmissiontoshifttothenextlowerspeedrange.
TypicalFieldEmptyWeightGrossMachineOperatingWeight623690kg(1,375,000lb)
GROSSWEIGHT
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0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 kgx1000
67
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SPEED
1–1stGear2–2ndGear3–3rdGear4–4thGear5–5thGear6–6thGear
E–EmptyL–Loaded*atsealevel
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797FMiningTruckSpecifications
797FShallow(Flat/UphillHaul)Retarding–450m(1,475ft)*
GROSSWEIGHT0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 lbx1000
TypicalFieldEmptyWeight
GrossMachineOperatingWeight623690kg(1,375,000lb)
1–1stGear2–2ndGear3–3rdGear4–4thGear5–5thGear6–6thGear
*atsealevel
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797FShallow(Flat/UphillHaul)Retarding–1500m(4,900ft)*
GROSSWEIGHT0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 lbx1000
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 kgx1000TypicalFieldEmptyWeight
GrossMachineOperatingWeight623690kg(1,375,000lb)
1–1stGear2–2ndGear3–3rdGear4–4thGear5–5thGear6–6thGear
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
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SPEED22
797FStandardEquipment
Standardequipmentmayvary.ConsultyourCatdealerfordetails.
ELECTRICAL
Alarm,backup
Brushless,alternator,150ampere
Batteries,12V(2)93amphour
Converter,12Velectrical
Electricalsystem,24V,10,20and25amp
Batterychargereceptacle
Lightingsystem
Backupandhazardlights
Directionalsignals(front,rearLED)
Frontstairaccess/Servicedeck
Stop/taillights(LED)
Enginecompartment
VIMS,bluelight(LED)
Headlightswithlohibeamselector
OPERATORENVIRONMENT
Airconditionerwithautomatic
climatecontrol
12VDCpowersupply(3)
Coathook
Diagnosticconnectionport
Domecourtesylight
Entertainmentradioready5ampconverter,
speakersandwiringharness
Gauges/Indicators:
Gaugepanel
Transmissionfluidtemperature
Brakeoiltemperature
Enginecoolanttemperature
Fuellevel
Torqueconverteroiltemperature
Electricenginecontrolfaultindicator
Electrichourmeter
Speedometer
Tachometer
Transmissiongearindicator
VIMSmessagecenterwithadvisor
Heater/defroster(11070kCal/43,930Btu)
Horn
IntegratedObjectDetectionSystem
Storagecompartments
Hoist,bodycontrol(electric)
ROPScab,insulated/soundsuppressed
Seat,operator,airsuspension
Seatbelt,operator,threepoints,retractable
Seat,trainer,airsuspension
Seatbelt,trainer,twopoints,retractable
Stairwayandwalkwayaccess,600mm
(23.6in)
Steeringwheel,multitilt,padded,telescopic
Tintedglass
Window,operator,electricpowered
Windshieldwiper,intermittentcontrol
andwasher
Cupholder
Mirrors,rightandleft
POWERTRAIN
C17520Tier2emissionscompliantengine
Turbocharging(4)/AirtoAirAftercooler
(ATAAC)
Aircleanerwithprecleaner(4)
Groundlevelengineshutdown
Etherstartingaid(automatic)
Elevatedlowidlecontrol
Crankcaseprotection
Multipointoilpressuresensing
Automaticstarterprotection
Brakingsystem
Parkbrakeintegratedwithgearselector
Brakereleasemotor(towing)
Oilcooled,multidisc(frontandrear)–
service,retarding,parking,secondary
AutomaticRetarderControl,adjustable
Engineoverspeedprotection
Extendedlifebrakediscmaterial
Transmission
7speed,automaticpowershiftwith
electroniccontrols(ECPC)
Bodyupshiftinhibitor
Controlledthrottleshifting
Directionalshiftmanagement
Neutralcoastinhibitor
Neutralstartswitch
Downshift/Reverseshiftinhibitor
Individualclutchmodulation
Bodyupreverseneutralizer
Programmabletopspeed
Lockuptorqueconverter
Prelubrication/engine
Rearaxlecontinuouslubrication/filtration
OTHERSTANDARDEQUIPMENT
TractionControlSystem
Autolubricationsystem
Aux“buddy”dumpingquickconnect
Auxsteeringquickconnect(towing)
Drivelineguard
Fastfillfuelsystem
Fuelfilterwithwaterseparator
GroundlevelVIMSdataport
Groundlevelbatterylockout
Groundleveltransmissionlockout
Groundlevelenginestartlockout
Groundlevelengineshutdown
Highspeedcrankcaseoilchange
Reservoirs(3separate)
Brake/Hoist,Steering/Fan,
Transmission/Converter
Rockejectors
Supplementalsteering(automatic)
Tiedowneyes
Centerhitchandtowpoints(front),
towpin(rear)
Vandalismprotectionlocks
VitalInformationManagementSystem
(VIMS)
IncludesVIMSPayloadMonitorwith
maxpayloadandspeedmanager
Hydraulicfilters,1,000hour
S·O·SSMsampleports
Servicepoints,groundlevel
Sightlevelgaugesforhydraulic/engineoil
ANTIFREEZE
ExtendedLifeCoolantto–35°C(–30°F)
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797FOptionalEquipment
Optionalequipmentmayvary.ConsultyourCatdealerfordetails.
WorkAreaVisionSystems(WAVS)
CabinAirPrecleaner
ThrottleLock
EngineDelayShutdownTimer
Antifreeze/CoolantProtectsto–50°C
(–58°F)
FuelTank(7570L/2,000gal)
SLVGreaseInjectors
AdditionalRetardingforDownhillHauls
BodyHeat
RearAxleLubricationCooler
ExternalDigitalPayloadDisplay
OilRenewalSystem
OilRenewalSystemwith3DayTank
EngineCoolantandOilHeaterforCold
WeatherStarts
RoadAnalysisControl(RAC)
PortableFireExtinguisher
TorqueConverterGuard
BrakeWearIndicatorGauge
Rims(wedge)
RimGuard
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797FMiningTruck
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797F Mining TruckFeaturesContentsPower Train – EnginePower Train – TransmissionEngine/Power Train IntegrationCat Braking SystemTruck Body SystemsStructuresOperator’s StationMonitoring SystemSafetySustainabilityCustomer SupportServiceability797F Mining Truck SpecificationsEngineWeights – ApproximateOperating SpecificationsFinal DrivesTransmissionSuspensionBody HoistsBrakesApproximate Weights – MSD IIWeight Distributions – ApproximateCapacity – MSD II – 100% fill factorService Refill CapacitiesTiresROPSSoundSteeringDimensions797F Gradeability/Speed/Rimpull797F Steep (Downhill Haul) Retarding – Continuous797F Steep (Downhill Haul) Retarding – 450 m (1,475 ft)797F Steep (Downhill Haul) Retarding – 450 m (1,475 ft)797F Steep (Downhill Haul) Retarding – 1500 m (4,900 ft)797F Shallow (Flat/Uphill Haul) Retarding – Continuous797F Shallow (Flat/Uphill Haul) Retarding – 450 m (1,475 ft)797F Shallow (Flat/Uphill Haul) Retarding – 1500 m (4,900 ft)
797F Standard Equipment797F Optional EquipmentNotes
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