794 AC

794 AC Mining Truck

The Cat® 794 AC electric drive truck delivers a full 327-ton payload, increased speed on grade, 34% more retarding power than competitive trucks, superior braking performance and easier maintenance. The result? High availability, more confident operators and improved productivity. The 794 features a proven electric drive powertrain that is Caterpillar designed, integrated and supported. Validated on sites around the world, the 794 has proven its performance in a variety of applications, making it the ideal choice for a wide variety of applications. 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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SAFETY

  • Greater visibility thanks to wide field of view from the cab.
  • Safer access and egress with standard 600 mm) (24 in) wide ladders, flat deck, toe kicks, and optional power access stair attachment.
  • Confidence-building features such as anti-rollback, traction controls, park brake warning when exiting the cab and automatic retarder.
  • Best braking in its class, with four-corner wet disc brakes with blended mechanical service brakes and dynamics, plus Automatic Retarding Control for easier and more efficient retarding.
  • Ground-level system lockout, engine lockout and propulsion lockout (in ECM cabinet), VIMS monitoring, and stored energy dissipation at shutdown.

PRODUCTIVITY

  • Proven 90% physical availability.
  • Significant speed advantage to move more over the course of a shift — or move the same amount of material with fewer trucks.
  • Lower empty weight and higher-rated GMW for a higher-rated field payload vs. competitive trucks.
  • Ease of operation and reduced costs thanks to integrated Cat engine, AC drive system, hydraulics and controls.
  • Excellent slow speed control within the service areas and superior throttle response on acceleration to move out of the loading or dump areas.

OPERATOR COMFORT

  • Ergonomic cab layout, excellent all-around visibility, and controls, levers and switches that are positioned for ease of use.
  • Automatic climate control and reduced vibration and sound.
  • Next generation seat with height adjuster, adjustable shoulder stock to keep the seatbelt from rubbing, and seat back, side and lumbar bolsters to increase stability.

VERSATILITY

  • Proven in the field and working around the world — on four continents and in nine countries.
  • Ideal for a variety of applications and ores: soft rock, hard rock, deep pit, and flat haul; low altitude, high altitude, high ambient, and cold weather.
  • Optimized horsepower performance that makes it possible for the 794 to run in all areas of the mine — from deep pits to downhill hauls; from smooth, flat roads to areas of high rolling resistance — with the same engine.
  • Higher horsepower available to boost productivity in deeper pits, and an easy adjustment to a lower horsepower that allows the 794 to better align with mixed fleets and keep fuel costs lower.

SERVICEABILITY

  • Open engine access and platforms for service of engine, generator and inverter, plus ground-level filters and service.
  • Component layout with minimized hydraulics, all hydraulic lines on one side, and electric wiring on the other side.
  • Separate traction motors, brakes and final drives.
  • Modular component design for easy removal and installation.
  • AC grid blower motor designed for longer life and less maintenance, plus pressurized and filtered AC drive inverter that requires less maintenance.

DURABILITY AND LONG LIFE

  • Highly validated and proven straight frame rail design that eliminates the bends and breaks that can occur at stress concentrations.
  • Outstanding durability delivered by box section construction that uses Caterpillar proprietary steel specification for excellent welding characteristics.
  • Increased frame life thanks to deep section main rails in critical areas of the frame lower stress levels.
  • Frame, powertrain, engine and components that are built to be rebuilt — delivering multiple lives of like-new performance at a fraction-of-new price.

PROVEN AC DRIVE & POWERTRAIN

  • Reduced operating costs thanks to the integrated engine and powertrain 100% designed, validated and built by Caterpillar.
  • Radial style retarding grid with AC electric motor that requires no regular motor maintenance and is quieter and lighter than box grids.
  • AC Drive dynamic retarding for continuous retarding power, and an AC electric motor that reduces maintenance.
  • State-of-the-art high voltage IGBTs for maximum AC drive system efficiency, and a dual-bearing brushless alternator that delivers long life and less maintenance, with no shimming required.
  • Variable hydraulic blower fan, which provides optimized cooling even at idle for increased component performance and life.

SUSTAINABILITY

  • Designed to use less fuel, which reduces engine emissions and carbon footprint.
  • Optional U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V engine, which reduces NOx by 62% and particulates by 93% when compared to Tier 1 emissions.
  • Reduced waste thanks to Centrifugal Oil Filter (COF), Enhanced Engine Oil Filtration (EEOF) package, standard self-cleaning engine filter, extended oil change intervals and reduced oil usage.
  • Engines compatible with diesel fuel blended with lower-carbon intensity fuels such as biofuels and renewable fuels, plus power options like trolley.
  • Cat Rebuild and Cat Reman programs, which preserve raw materials, conserve energy and reduce emissions.

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

  • Equipped with standard Product Link™ Elite monitoring system, which delivers health and payload information to keep performance high and enable proactive maintenance planning.
  • Factory-ready for fully integrated Cat MineStar™ Command for hauling, an autonomous hauling solution proven to increase productivity up to 30%.
  • Optional MineStar Fleet, a fleet monitoring system, to measure, manage and maximize the overall hauling operation.
  • Optional MineStar Detect proximity detection system, which uses cameras to give operators a better view of what's happening around their equipment.
  • Optional in-cab Cat Driver Safety System (DSS) intervenes when operator fatigue or distraction are detected.

CAT BODIES

  • Bodies designed to fit with the chassis, sized to meet payload requirements and work as part of the truck system.
  • High Efficiency (HE) dump body option that is lightweight, simplified and durable.
  • With unique minimal structure design, HE body provides long life while minimizing weight for increased payload.
  • HE body sized and configured to meet the specific needs of the mine, dictated by fragmentation, abrasion, cohesion and the loading tool.

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POWER TRAIN
  • C175-16 Diesel Engine
    – Turbocharging (4)/aftercooled
    – Air to air after cooler (ATAAC)
    – Air cleaner (4) with precleaner
    – Elevated low idle control
    – Multi-point oil pressure sensing
    – Pre-lubrication/engine
  • Braking system:
    – Brake release towing
    – Oil-cooled, multi-disc (front and rear) (service, retarding, parking, secondary)
    – Automatic Retarder Control
    – Electric dynamic retarding with blended low speed
    – Extended life brake disc material
  • Cat AC drive train:
    – IGBT controlled AC induction motors
    – AC generator
    – AC cooled radial grid
  • Body-up reverse neutralizer
  • Programmable top speed
  • Rear axle continuous lube/filtration
  • Reverse shift inhibitor
  • Directional shift management
  • Neutral coast inhibitor
  • Body-up shift inhibitor
  • Neutral start inhibitor
ELECTRICAL
  • Alarm, backup
  • Brushless alternator 150 amp charging
  • Batteries – 12V (8) 90 amp hour
  • Converter, 12V electrical
  • Electrical system, 24V, 10, 15, 20 amp fuses and breakers
  • Battery charge receptacle
  • Lighting, signals/service:
    – Halogen lighting package
    – Backup and hazard lighting
    – Directional signals (front and rear LED)
    – Front stair access/service deck
    – Stop/tail lights (LED)
    – Engine compartment
    – Inverter energy LED warning lights
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • Air conditioner
  • 12V DC power supply (1)
  • Cup holder (2)
  • Diagnostic connection port
  • Dome courtesy light
  • Entertainment radio ready:
    – 20 amp switched/10 amp memory converter
    – Speakers, and wiring harnesses
  • Gauges/indicators
  • Gauge panel:
    – Hydraulic oil temperature
    – Engine coolant temperature
    – Fuel level
    – DEF level (Tier 4 / Stage V only)
    – Electric engine control fault indicator
    – Electric hour meter
    – Speedometer
    – Tachometer
    – VIMS message center advisor
  • Heater/defroster
  • Storage space behind seat
  • ROPS cab, insulated/sound suppressed
  • Seat, operator, air suspension
  • Seatbelt, operator, three points
  • Seat, trainer, air suspension
  • Seatbelt, trainer, two point
  • Steering wheel, tilt, telescopic
  • Tinted glass
  • Window, electric powered, operator/passenger
  • Wiper, windshield, intermittent control and washer
  • Fixed access ladder
FLUIDS
  • Extended life coolant to –35° C (–30° F)
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • Traction control system
  • Auxiliary “buddy” dumping quick connect
  • Auxiliary steering quick connect (towing)
  • Rotating component guards
  • Fast fill fuel system (LH and RH side)
  • Fast fill DEF system (RH side) - Tier 4 / Stage V only
  • Fuel filter with water separator
  • Ground level battery lockout
  • Machine lockout
  • Engine start lockout
  • ECM cabinet lockout
  • Ground level engine shut-down
  • Rock ejectors (chain)
  • Tow hooks and pin (front)
  • Tow pin (rear) (empty truck only)
  • Mudflaps
  • Coolant level gauge (on radiator)
  • Automatic lubrication system
  • S•O•S℠ sample points (hydraulic, cooling, engine)

Additional information

Offering Type

Engine - Note (1)

Contact factory for high altitude configuration.
Engine - Note (2)

Tier 4 / EU Stage V option available for regions that require these emissions standards.
Engine - Note (3)

Tier 4 / EU Stage V engine option Net Power – SAE J1349: 3434 HP (2561 kW)
Engine - Optional Gross Power - SAE J1995 (Option 2)

2051 kW ( 2750 HP )
Body Hoists - Pump Flow - High Idle (HAA at 1,800 rpm)

840 l/min ( 221 gal/min )
Capacity - HE Body - 100% fill factor - Dump Body Plate Thickness Varies Depending on Body Selection - Front Plate

9 mm ( 0.35 in )
Dimensions (Approximate) - Front Axle Clearance

969 mm ( 3.17 ft )
Body Hoists - Total Cycle Time

44 s ( 44 s )
Dimensions (Approximate) - Canopy Width (without optional rock deflectors)

9068 mm ( 29.75 ft )
Capacity - HE Body - 100% fill factor - Dump Body Plate Thickness Varies Depending on Body Selection - Side Plate

8 mm ( 0.31 in )
Capacity - HE Body - 100% fill factor - Dump Body Plate Thickness Varies Depending on Body Selection - Canopy Plate

5 mm ( 0.2 in )
Engine - Standard Gross Power - SAE J1995

2610 kW ( 3500 HP )
Capacity - HE Body - 100% fill factor - Dump Body Plate Thickness Varies Depending on Body Selection - Floor Plate

16 mm ( 0.63 in )
Body Hoists - Pump Flow - High Idle (LAA at 1,960 rpm)

910 l/min ( 240 gal/min )

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