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797F Mining Truck

At a glance data:

Engine Model:
Cat® C175-20

Overview

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.

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995:
4000hp
Engine Model:
Cat® C175-20
Net Power - SAE J1349:
3795hp
Rated Speed:
1750r/min
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.
Bore:
6.9in
Stroke:
8.7in
Displacement:
6469in³
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.

Weights - Approximate

Nominal Rated Payload:
400ton (US)
Rated Gross Machine Weight:
1375000lb
Chassis Weight:
474472lb
Body Weight:
94799lb
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)

Weight Distributions - Approximate

Front Axle - Empty:
47.20%
Rear Axle - Empty:
52.80%
Front Axle - Loaded:
33.30%
Rear Axle - Loaded:
66.70%
Note:
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.

Final Drives

Type:
Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles.
Differential Ratio:
1.276:1
Planetary Ratio:
16.67:1
Total Reduction Ratio:
21.26:1
Note:
Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles.

Transmission

Forward - 1:
6.6mile/h
Forward - 2:
8.9mile/h
Forward - 3:
12mile/h
Forward - 4:
16.2mile/h
Forward - 5:
21.8mile/h
Forward - 6:
29.4mile/h
Forward - 7:
39.5mile/h
Reverse:
7.4mile/h
Top Speed - Loaded:
39.5mile/h

Tires

Tires:
59/80 R63
Rims:
44" x 63"
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.

Braking System

Service Brakes:
Service Brakes: Four-Corner, Wet Disc, Oil Cooled, Hydraulically Actuated
Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area:
20500in²
Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area:
30750in²
Standards:
Service and Secondary: ISO 3450:2011
Parking Brake:
Four-corner, Multi-disc, Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released
Load Brake:
Rear service brakes
Note:
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) optional with CMD package

Capacity - HP Body - 100% Fill Factor

Struck:
225 yd³ / 172 m³
Heaped (SAE 2:1)*:
330 yd³ / 252 m³
Note (1):
Consult your local Cat dealer for body recommendations.

Body Hoists

Type:
Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve.
Pump Flow - High Idle:
317gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Raise:
3510psi
Body Raise Time - High Idle:
25s
Body Lower Time - Float:
18s
Body Power Down- High Idle:
18s

Suspension

Type:
Self-contained nitrogen/oil cylinders, rear strut pin-to-pin mounting, top & bottom double shear clevis attachments
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front:
3.9in
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear:
3.7in
Rear axle - Oscillation:
±3.96 degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank:
1000gal (US)
Fuel Tank (Tier 4):
1200gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank:
100gal (US)
Cooling System:
306gal (US)
Crankcase:
103gal (US)
Front Wheels - Each:
16gal (US)
Differentials:
330gal (US)
Steering Tank:
67gal (US)
Steering System - Including Tank:
95gal (US)
Brake/Hoist Tank:
203gal (US)
Brake Hoist System - Includes Tank:
489gal (US)
Torque Converter Sump:
80gal (US)
Torque Converter/Transmission System - Including Sump:
166gal (US)
Note (1):
DEF Tank only available for EPA Tier 4 engine option.

Cab

Air Conditioning:
HFC - 134A refrigerant: 24,300 Btu/h
Heater / Defroster:
38900Btu/h
Note:
Ambient capabilities down to -30C (-22F) for heater/defroster and up to 50C (122F) for air conditioning.
ROPS Standards (1):
The operator sound pressure level, 76 dB(A), complies with ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008.
ROPS Standards (2):
ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) meets ISO 3471:2008 criteria and ISO 13459:2012
FOPS Standards:
FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) meets ISO 3449:2005 Level II criteria and ISO 13459:2012 Level II

Steering

Steering Angle:
40°
Turning Diameter - Front:
122.7ft
Steering Standards:
ISO 5010:2019
Note:
Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:2009)

Dimensions

Rear Axle - Clearance - Loaded:
3.08ft
Inside Body Depth - Maximum:
11ft
Overall Height - Body Raised:
51.5ft
Loaded Ground Clearance:
2.58ft
Loading Height - Empty:
23ft
Engine Guard Clearance - Loaded:
3.33ft
Height - Top of ROPS - Empty:
21.4ft
Front Canopy Height - Empty:
25.33ft
Overall Body Length:
48.6ft
Inside Body Length:
32.75ft
Overall Length:
49.5ft
Wheel Base:
23.58ft
Rear Axle - Tail:
12.9ft
Dump Clearance:
6.58ft
Centerline Front Tire Width:
21.41ft
Overall Canopy Width:
29.91ft
Outside Body Width:
32ft
Inside Body Width:
27.91ft
Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width:
20.41ft
Overall Tire Width:
31.25ft

Standard Equipment

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

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