797F Mining Truck

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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SAFETY

  • Wide walkways, ladders, catwalks and service platforms; slip-resistant surfaces and guard rails; wide secondary egress ladder and a rear service access ladder; and optional powered access ladder.
  • Integral ROPS structure resiliently mounted to the main frame to reduce vibration and sound.
  • Lockout/tagout box mounted on the front bumper that includes engine shutdown switch, battery lockout, starter lockout and transmission lockout.
  • Standard Cat MineStar™ Detect Object Detection system, which combines radar and camera systems to warn operators about hazards within the immediate vicinity.
  • Optional Driver Safety System alerts the operator if fatigue or distraction are detected.

PRODUCTIVITY

  • Cost per ton advantage over competitive models in higher altitudes, ranging from 6% to as high as 14%, plus HP Body option reduces weight an additional 2.0-5.0 tonnes (2.2-5.5 tons).
  • Optimal speed on steep grades, poor underfoot conditions and haul roads with high rolling resistance for faster cycle times when compared to competitive trucks; travels loaded at a top speed of 60 km/h (42 mph).
  • Unequaled lugging force during acceleration thanks to 23% net torque rise.
  • Constant power over a wide range of operating speeds thanks to Cat seven-speed planetary power shift transmission.
  • Low-speed movement control and unsurpassed stall torque delivered by lock-up torque converter.

FUEL EFFICIENCY

  • Multiple power settings that allow you to operate at full power or in economy mode, so you can decide how much power you need.
  • Modes that fine-tune hydraulic and engine output to match the job at hand; Eco-mode shown to deliver fuel savings of up to 3.5% per cycle.
  • Optimized fuel calibrations available for Tier 4, high altitude and lesser regulated applications.
  • Engine ECM that does not inject fuel into the cylinders during retarding applications, for exceptional fuel economy — zero fuel burn during retarding.
  • Increased fuel efficiency with Tier 4 configuration.

VERSATILITY

  • Proven high production in the most challenging conditions—from extreme cold and soft underfoot conditions to high-altitude, deep copper applications.
  • 20-cylinder, quad-turbocharged Cat C175 engine produces 2983 kW (4,000 hp) of power for fast acceleration; 2647-kW (3,550-hp) setting for applications that don’t require the highest power, such as the flat hauls found in many coal and iron ore applications.
  • Excels at high altitudes, with 4x4 engine configuration that offers payload and greater speeds with no impact on fuel burn.

OPERATOR COMFORT & CONTROL

  • Two options to equip 797F with the desired features for your operation.
  • Ergonomic layout, excellent all-around visibility, and controls, levers and switches that are positioned for ease of use.
  • Includes dozens of features designed to enhance comfort, such as reduced vibration and sound suppression.
  • Next generation seat includes a height adjuster; adjustable shoulder stock to keep seatbelt from rubbing on the operator’s neck; and seat back, side and lumbar bolsters to increase stability.
  • Four-corner oil-cooled brakes and Automatic Retarding Control to improve handling and machine control so operators can work quickly and confidently.

SERVICEABILITY

  • Time-saving features such as long service intervals; grouped ground-level maintenance and checkpoints; oil level sight gauges and front wheel sight glass; and service platforms on the engine and transmission.
  • Increased life for the majority of filters —in many cases doubling lives to 2,000 hours and extending replacement intervals to four months.
  • Optional 100% airless electric start option that eliminates air system maintenance from the machine and improves uptime.
  • Electronic Clutch Pressure Controls (ECPC) diagnostics
  • Optional fast-fill service center and brake wear indicators.

DURABILITY AND LONG LIFE

  • Only truck in its size class to achieve high-hour milestones of 130,000 or more hours.
  • Greater than 5% tire life improvement, significant engine life increase, plus major drive train component life improvement.
  • Over 80% of frame is cast, not fabricated steel plate.
  • Box-section design, which incorporates two forgings and 14 castings in high-stress areas with deep penetrating and continuous wrap-around welds to resist damage from twisting loads without adding extra weight.
  • Frame, powertrain, engine and components that are built to be rebuilt — delivering multiple lives of like-new performance at a fraction-of-new price.

CAT BODIES

  • Bodies designed to be an integral part of the entire vehicle system, ensuring maximum chassis life.
  • High Performance (HP) body features lightweight, simplified and durable design that provides complete front machine coverage and extended overhead protection.
  • Oil sands body specifically designed for use in challenging Canadian Oil Sands applications.
  • HP-XL body, a version of the standard HP body with an extended length floor, designed to neutralize extreme forward bias loading applications.

SUSTAINABILITY

  • Designed to use less fuel, which reduces engine emissions, and there is zero fuel burn during retarding; optional Tier 4 Final engine reduces NOx and particulate matter.
  • Less waste thanks to features like rear axle filtration, extended life filters and longer maintenance intervals.
  • Cat Common Rail Fuel System, which provides optimal fuel delivery, reducing both fuel consumption and emissions output.
  • Engine compatible with diesel fuel blended with lower-carbon intensity fuels such as biofuels and renewable fuels.
  • Cat Rebuild and Cat Reman programs, which preserve raw materials, conserve energy and reduce emissions.

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

  • 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.
  • Standard 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.

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)

Additional information

Offering Type

Engine - Gross Power - SAE J1995

2983 kW ( 4000 HP )

Engine Model

Cat® C175-20

Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349

2828 kW ( 3795 HP )

Engine - Rated Speed

1750 r/min ( 1750 r/min )

Engine - 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 - Bore

175 mm ( 6.9 in )

Engine - Stroke

220 mm ( 8.7 in )

Engine - Displacement

106 l ( 6469 in³ )

Engine - 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.

Engine - Note (2)

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final available for applicable markets.

Engine - Note (3)

High Altitude Low Maintenance Ratio Engine Configuration (4×4) option available.

Weights - Approximate - Nominal Rated Payload

363 t ( 400 ton (US) )

Weights - Approximate - Rated Gross Machine Weight

623690 kg ( 1375000 lb )

Weights - Approximate - Chassis Weight

215217 kg ( 474472 lb )

Weights - Approximate - Body Weight

43000 kg ( 94799 lb )

Weights - Approximate - Note (1)

Consult your tire manufacturer for maximum tire load

Weights - Approximate - Note (2)

Chassis weight with full fuel and fluids, standard & mandatory attachments, hoist, body mounting group, rims, and tires.

Weights - Approximate - Note (4)

Tier 4 Chassis Weight: 486263 lb (220565 kg)

Weight Distributions - Approximate - Front Axle - Empty

47.20%

Weight Distributions - Approximate - Rear Axle - Empty

52.80%

Weight Distributions - Approximate - Front Axle - Loaded

33.30%

Weight Distributions - Approximate - Rear Axle - Loaded

66.70%

Weight Distributions - Approximate - Note

Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.

Final Drives - Type

Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles.

Final Drives - Differential Ratio

1.276:1

Final Drives - Planetary Ratio

16.67:1

Final Drives - Total Reduction Ratio

21.26:1

Final Drives - Note

Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles.

Transmission - Forward - 1

10.7 km/h ( 6.6 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 2

14.4 km/h ( 8.9 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 3

19.3 km/h ( 12 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 4

26.1 km/h ( 16.2 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 5

35 km/h ( 21.8 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 6

47.3 km/h ( 29.4 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 7

63.6 km/h ( 39.5 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse

11.9 km/h ( 7.4 mile/h )

Transmission - Top Speed - Loaded

63.6 km/h ( 39.5 mile/h )

Tires

59/80 R63

Tires - Rims

44" x 63"

Tires - Note

Quick Change Rims optional.

Tires - 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

Braking System - Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area

132 259 cm² ( 20500 in² )

Braking System - Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area

198 388 cm² ( 30750 in² )

Braking System - Standards

Service and Secondary: ISO 3450:2011

Braking System - Parking Brake

Four-corner, Multi-disc, Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released

Braking System - Load Brake

Rear service brakes

Braking System - Note

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) optional with CMD package

Capacity - HP Body - 100% Fill Factor - Struck

225 yd³ / 172 m³

Capacity - HP Body - 100% Fill Factor - Heaped (SAE 2:1)*

330 yd³ / 252 m³

Capacity - HP Body - 100% Fill Factor - Note (1)

Consult your local Cat dealer for body recommendations.

Body Hoists - Type

Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve.

Body Hoists - Pump Flow - High Idle

1140 l/min ( 317 gal/min )

Body Hoists - Relief Valve Setting - Raise

24200 kPa ( 3510 psi )

Body Hoists - Body Raise Time - High Idle

25 s ( 25 s )

Body Hoists - Body Lower Time - Float

18 s ( 18 s )

Body Hoists - Body Power Down- High Idle

18 s ( 18 s )

Suspension - Type

Self-contained nitrogen/oil cylinders, rear strut pin-to-pin mounting, top & bottom double shear clevis attachments

Suspension - Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front

99.1 mm ( 3.9 in )

Suspension - Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear

93.2 mm ( 3.7 in )

Suspension - Rear axle - Oscillation

±3.96 degrees

Service Refill Capacities - Fuel Tank

3785 l ( 1000 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Fuel Tank (Tier 4)

4542 l ( 1200 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

375 l ( 100 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Cooling System

1160 l ( 306 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Crankcase

390 l ( 103 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Front Wheels - Each

61 l ( 16 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Differentials

1250 l ( 330 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Steering Tank

254 l ( 67 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Steering System - Including Tank

360 l ( 95 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Brake/Hoist Tank

770 l ( 203 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Brake Hoist System - Includes Tank

1850 l ( 489 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Torque Converter Sump

303 l ( 80 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Torque Converter/Transmission System - Including Sump

629 l ( 166 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Note (1)

DEF Tank only available for EPA Tier 4 engine option.

Cab - Air Conditioning

HFC – 134A refrigerant: 24,300 Btu/h

Cab - Heater / Defroster

38900 Btu/h ( 38900 Btu/h )

Cab - Note

Ambient capabilities down to -30C (-22F) for heater/defroster and up to 50C (122F) for air conditioning.

Cab - ROPS Standards (1)

The operator sound pressure level, 76 dB(A), complies with ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008.

Cab - ROPS Standards (2)

ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) meets ISO 3471:1994 criteria.

Cab - FOPS Standards

FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) meets ISO 3449:1992 Level II criteria.

Steering Angle

40 ° ( 40 ° )

Steering - Turning Diameter - Front

37.4 m ( 122.7 ft )

Steering Standards

ISO 5010:2007

Steering - Note

Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:2009)

Dimensions - Rear Axle - Clearance - Loaded

947 mm ( 3.08 ft )

Dimensions - Inside Body Depth - Maximum

3363 mm ( 11 ft )

Dimensions - Overall Height - Body Raised

15701 mm ( 51.5 ft )

Dimensions - Loaded Ground Clearance

786 mm ( 2.58 ft )

Dimensions - Loading Height - Empty

6998 mm ( 23 ft )

Dimensions - Engine Guard Clearance - Loaded

1025 mm ( 3.33 ft )

Dimensions - Height - Top of ROPS - Empty

6526 mm ( 21.4 ft )

Dimensions - Front Canopy Height - Empty

7709 mm ( 25.33 ft )

Dimensions - Overall Body Length

14802 mm ( 48.6 ft )

Dimensions - Inside Body Length

9976 mm ( 32.75 ft )

Dimensions - Overall Length

15080 mm ( 49.5 ft )

Dimensions - Wheel Base

7195 mm ( 23.58 ft )

Dimensions - Rear Axle - Tail

3944 mm ( 12.9 ft )

Dimensions - Dump Clearance

2017 mm ( 6.58 ft )

Dimensions - Centerline Front Tire Width

6534 mm ( 21.41 ft )

Dimensions - Overall Canopy Width

9116 mm ( 29.91 ft )

Dimensions - Outside Body Width

9755 mm ( 32 ft )

Dimensions - Inside Body Width

8513 mm ( 27.91 ft )

Dimensions - Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width

6233 mm ( 20.41 ft )

Dimensions - Overall Tire Width

9529 mm ( 31.25 ft )

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