It is ranked as the most efficient mining truck from the mine operators because it can transport large capacity of mining material on one trip.
This truck beside the high efficiency has also low maintenance cost because of the many distributors around the world. Caterpillar 797B is the most used mining truck in the world.
Besides mining the Caterpillar 797B is used in other industries that require transportation of large quantities.
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Specifications of Caterpillar 797F:
1. Weight
- Gross weight is 1375000.0 lb
- Range of the body is 91,200-135,000lb or 41,368-61,235kg
- Weight Range of the Chassis is 464,359-483,134lb or 210,630-219,146kg
2. Operating Specifications
- Nominal payload capacity is 400t
- Turning Circle/ Clearance diameter is 138ft
- Steer angle is 40 degrees
- Clearance turning diameter is 138ft
- Top speed, when loaded, is 42mph
- Capacity is 314-350 yd3 or 240-267 m3
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3. Engine
- Model Cat C175-20
- Net power is 3793.0 hp
- Gross power is 4000.0 hp
- Stoke is 8,7in
- Bore 6,9in
