797F MiningTruck

Engine EngineModel GrossPowerSAEJ1995 NetPowerSAEJ1349

CatC175-20 2983kW 4,000hp 2828kW 3,793hp

WeightsApproximate GrossMachineOperatingWeight(GMW) OperatingSpecifications NominalPayloadCapacity

623690kg 363tonnes

1,375,000lb 400tons

797FFeatures HighEnginePerformance The Cat C175-20 engine offers the perfect balance between power, robust design and economy. PowerShiftTransmission Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC) gives the 797F seven speed transmission smooth shifts while providing constant power and efficiency for peak power train performance. ReliableMechanicalDriveSystem The Cat mechanical drive power train provides unmatched operating efficiency. RobustBraking Cat oil-cooled, multiple disc brakes offer exceptional, fade resistant braking in all haul road conditions. TruckBody A variety of Caterpillar designed and built bodies and liners ensure optimal performance and reliability in tough mining applications. ComfortableCab Large, spacious cab offers unmatched visibility and exceptional operator comfort. EnhancedServiceability Designed with improved serviceability points and grouped service locations so more time is spent on the haul road.

ContentsPowerTrainEngine.........................................3

PowerTrainTransmission..............................4

Engine/PowerTrainIntegration.......................5

. CatBrakingSystem............................................6

TruckBodySystems...........................................7

Structures.............................................................8

OperatorsStation...............................................9

MonitoringSystem............................................10

Safety..................................................................11

Sustainability.....................................................12

CustomerSupport.............................................13

Serviceability.....................................................14

797FMiningTruckSpecifications..................15

797FStandardEquipment................................23

797FOptionalEquipment..................................24

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TheCat797istheleaderinitsclassandthe797F continuesthistraditionwithadvancementsinsafety, productivity,serviceabilityandcomfort.Whetherhauling copper,coal,ironore,goldoroverburden,the797Fwill deliverthelowestcost-per-ton.Combinethefeatures ofthe797Fwithunmatcheddealersupportandyouwill seewhymorepeoplechooseCatMiningTrucksfortheir productionneeds.

PowerTrainEngineTheCatC175-20engineisbuiltforpower,reliabilityandefficiency.

EngineTheCatC17520quadturbochargedandairtoair aftercooleddieselenginehasenhancedpowermanagement capabilityformaximumhaulingperformanceinthemost demandingminingapplications.

DesignTheC17520isa20cylinder,singleblock,fourstrokedesign thatuseslong,effectivepowerstrokesforoptimumefficiency.

EPACompliantWhereapplicable,theCatC17520engineiscompliantwith U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyemissionsrequirements.

LongLifeHighdisplacement,lowrpmratingandconservative powerratingsmeanmoretimeonthehaulroadsandless timeintheshop.

CatCommonRailFuelSystemTheelectronicallycontrolledsystemsensesoperating conditionsandregulatesfueldeliveryforoptimumfuel efficiency.Thispreciseandflexiblefuelsystemgivesthe enginetheabilitytomeetemissionregulationswithout sacrificingperformance,reliabilityordurability.

CoolingSystemTheMESABIRadiatorcomesstandardonthe797F. Theflexiblecoredesignofferslonglife,highdurability andeasyserviceability.

StarterThetankontheairstartsystemisgroundlevelforeasy serviceability.

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PowerTrainTransmissionMorepowertothegroundforgreaterproductivity.

MechanicalPowerTrainTheCatmechanicaldrivepowertrainandpowershift transmissionprovidesunmatchedoperatingefficiency andcontrolonsteepgrades,inpoorunderfootconditions andonhaulroadswithhighrollingresistance.

1TransmissionTheCatsevenspeed,planetarypowershifttransmissionis matchedwiththeC17520enginetodeliverconstantpower overawiderangeofoperatingspeeds.

RobustDesignDesignedforthehigherpowerof theC17520engine,theprovenplanetarypowershift transmissionisbuilttough.

LonglifeAdedicatedoiltankandcircuitprovides cooler,cleaneroilformaximumperformanceandlonger componentlife.

ElectronicClutchPressureControlECPCprovidesmaximumperformance,smoothshifting, longclutchlifeandamorecomfortableride.

2Lock-UpTorqueConverterCombinesmaximumrimpullandcushionedshiftingof torqueconverterdrivewiththeefficiencyandperformance ofdirectdrive.Thelockuptorqueconverterengagesat approximately8km/h(5mph),deliveringmorepower tothewheels.

3FinalDrivesCatfinaldrivesworkasasystemwiththeplanetarypower shifttransmissiontodelivermaximumpowertotheground. Builttowithstandtheforcesofhightorqueandimpact loads,doublereductionfinaldrivesprovidehightorque multiplicationtofurtherreducedrivetrainstress.

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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).5

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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StructuresSuperiorCatstructuresarethebackboneofthe797Fsdurability.

BoxSectionDesignThe797Fusesaboxsectiondesign,incorporatingtwoforgings and14castingsinhighstressareaswithdeeppenetratingand continuouswraparoundweldstoresistdamagefromtwisting loadswithoutaddingextraweight.

SteelStructuresMildsteelusedthroughoutframeprovidesflexibility,durability andresistancetoimpactloads,evenincoldclimatesand allowsforeasyfieldrepairs.

CastingsCastingsaccountfor80percentoftheframesweightand arekeytoprovidingdurabilityinsomeoftheworldstoughest conditions.Thelargeradiicastingsareresilienttoframe flexingandensurelonglife.

IntegralFour-PostCabResilientlymountedtotheframetoreducevibrationand sound,theintegralROPSisdesignedasanextensionofthe truckframe.

SuspensionSystemDesignedtodissipatehaulroadandloadingimpactsfor longerframelifeandamorecomfortableride.

DurableDesignRuggedcylindersutilizelargediameterboreandlowpressure nitrogen/oildesignforlonglifewithminimalmaintenance.

FrontFrontcylinderswithpresetcasterandcamberaremounted ontheframeandserveassteeringkingpinsforatightturning radiuswithexcellentmaneuverabilityandlowmaintenance.

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Rearcylindersallowoscillationandabsorbbendingand twistingstressescausedbyunevenandroughhaulroads ratherthantransmittingthemtothemainframe.

Four-BarLinkRearSuspensionThefourbarlinksuspensiontransfersandsupportsloadsto theframemoreefficientlythananAframedesignandallows moreserviceareaaroundthetransmission.

SteeringSystemHydraulicsteeringcontrolsystemisdesignedforexceptional smoothnessandprecisecontrol.Aseparatecircuitprevents crosscontaminationforlonglife. 1. Yellow Fabrications, Red Castings8

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OperatorsStationErgonomicallydesignedforall-daycomfort,controlandproductivity.

EnhancedOperatorVisibilityThroughtheuseofCaterpillarthefullyIntegratedObjectDetectionSystem,RADARANDCAMERA,theoperatorcan receivebothaudibleandvisualindicationsofdetectedobjects.

ErgonomicLayoutTheallnewFSeriesoperatorstationisergonomicallydesignedfortotalmachinecontrolinacomfortable,productiveandsafe environment.Allcontrols,levers,switchesandgaugesarepositionedtomaximizeproductivityandminimizeoperatorfatigue.

ViewingAreaDesignedforexcellentallaroundvisibilityandclearsightlinestothehaulroad,thelargeviewingareaoffersexceptional visibility,allowingtheoperatortomaneuverwithconfidenceforhighproductivity.Theaircleanershavebeenrelocatedto thefrontofthetruck,allowingtheoperatorincreasedvisibility. 1)AirSuspensionSeatwithThreePointOperatorRestraint2)HoistLever3)SecondaryBrakePedal4)MonitoringSystem 5)SteeringColumn6)TransmissionControls7)Gauges8)StorageCompartment9)AirSuspensionTrainerSeat 10)OperatorWindow11)OperatorControls12)Heating/AirConditioning13)FourPostROPS14)CameraSystemMonitor (optional)15)MineStarMonitor(optional)16)CupHolder17)DomeCourtesyLights

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MonitoringSystemVitalmachinehealthandpayloaddatakeepsproductionatpeaklevels.

VIMS3GMonitoringSystemThethirdgenerationVIMSmonitoringsystemprovides 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. Safetyisanintegralpartofallmachineandsystemdesigns.

AccessandEgressImprovementsformachinelevelaccessandegressincludeastandard600mm(24in)diagonalstairwayacrossthefront ofthemachine.Improvementsforgroundlevelaccessincludeanoptionalpoweredaccessstairway.

IntegratedObjectDetectionSystemsObjectDetectionSystemsarefactoryinstalledasstandardequipmenton797Fminingtrucks.ThefullyIntegratedObject DetectionSystem,RADARANDCAMERA,providesbothaudibleandvisualindicationsofdetectedobjects.Thissystem usesacombinationofshortandmediumrangeradarswhichsurroundthemachine,alongwithcamerasoneachsidetoallow theoperatortoconfirmthedetectedobject.Thecamerassupplementtheradaralertsandareselectablebytouchscreenmenus throughanintuitiveinterface.

OverloadPolicySafetyisintegraltomaintainingthehighestproductivityinminingoperations.TheCat10/10/20OverloadPolicyassuresthat steeringandbrakingsystemshavesufficientcapacitytoperform,evenat20percentoverload.

OtherSafetyFeaturesSlipresistantsurfaces76mm(3in)wideorange,threepointoperatorrestraintWideanglemirrorsBodyraisedindicator BodyretainingcablesGuardrailsReverseneutralizerwhendumpingLowinteriorsoundlevel

IsolationBoxLockout,tagoutboxmountedonfrontbumperincludesengineshutdownswitch,batterylockout,starterlockoutand transmissionlockout.

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SustainabilityAvarietyoffeaturesimprovesustainabilityinareasofdecreasingwaste, extendingcomponentlifeandloweringemissionslevels.

SustainabiltyFeaturesThe797FMiningTruckofferscontinuousrearaxlefiltration,extendedlifefiltersandextended maintenanceintervalswhichaidindecreasingtheamountofwastecontributedtoourenvironment.

EngineswithAdvancedTechnologyEngineswithadvancedtechnologycontributelessemissionstotheenvironmentwhilemaintaining fuelefficiency.

AdvancedSurfaceTechnology(AST)AdvancedSurfaceTechnology(AST)isareplacementforhardchromecoatingsonsomesteelparts, includingsuspensionandhoistcylinderrods.Thistechnologyimproveswearresistanceandreduces repairtime.Chromehasbeeneliminatedtoreduceenvironmentalimpact.

FuelEfficiencyTheengineprovidesadditionalretardingbyrunningagainstcompressionondownhillhauls. DuringretardingapplicationstheengineECMdoesnotinjectfuelintothecylindersforexceptional fueleconomy.

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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:

PreventiveMaintenancePrograms

DiagnosticPrograms,suchasScheduledOilSampling andTechnicalAnalysis

RebuildandRemanOptions

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.

ScheduledOilSamplingSOSSMsamplingvalvesspeedsamplingandanalysisreliability.

SealedElectricalConnectorsElectricalconnectorsaresealedtolockoutdustandmoisture.Harnessesarebraidedforprotection. Wiresarecolorcodedforeasydiagnosisandrepair.

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797FMiningTruckSpecifications

EngineEngineModel GrossPower SAEJ1995 NetPower SAEJ1349 Bore Stroke Displacement CatC17520 2983kW 4,000hp 2828kW 175mm 220mm 106L 3,793hp 6.9in 8.7in 6,469in3

OperatingSpecificationsNominalPayload Capacity HeapedSAE(2:1) Capacity TopSpeedLoaded SteerAngle MachineClearance TurningDiameter 363tonnes 400tons 240 314 350yd3 267m3 67.6km/h 42mph 40Degrees 42m 138ft

BrakesNumberofDiscs perSideFront NumberofDiscs perSideRear OutsideDiameter BrakeSurface Standards 10 15 1067mm 42in 330517cm2 51,243in2 JISO3450JAN88, ISO34501996

Powerratingsapplyat1,750rpmwhen testedunderthespecificconditionsfor thespecifiedstandard. RatingsbasedonSAEJ1995standardair conditionsof25C(77F)and99kPa (29.32Hg)barometer.Powerbasedonfuel havingAPIgravityof35at16C(69F) andanLHVof42780kJ/kg(18,390Btu/lb) whenengineisusedat30C(38F). Nolowaltitudearrangement(LAA)engine deratingrequiredupto2134m(7,000ft) altitude. Nohighaltitudearrangement(HAA) enginederatingrequiredupto4877m (16,000ft)altitude. EPACompliant.Whereapplicable,the CatC17520engineiscompliantwith U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency emissionsrequirements.

FinalDrivesDifferentialRatio PlanetaryRatio TotalReduction Ratio 1.276:1 16.67:1 21.26:1

ApproximateWeightsMSDIIFrontAxle Empty FrontAxle Loaded RearAxle Empty RearAxle Loaded 47.2% 33.3% 52.8% 66.7%

Doublereduction,planetarywithfull floatingaxles.

TransmissionForward1 Forward2 Forward3 Forward4 Forward5 Forward6 Forward7 Reverse 11.3km/h 15.2km/h 20.5km/h 27.7km/h 37.2km/h 50.3km/h 67.6km/h 11.9km/h 7mph 9.5mph 12.7mph 17.2mph 23.1mph 31.2mph 42mph 7.4mph

WeightDistributionsApproximateFrontAxle Empty RearAxle Empty FrontAxle Loaded RearAxle Loaded 47.2% 52.8% 33.3% 66.7%

WeightsApproximateGrossMachine 623690kg OperatingWeight (1,375,000lb) (GMW) BodyWeightRange 4136861235kg (91,200135,000lb) ChassisWeight 210630219146kg Range (464,359483,134lb) RefertotheCatMiningTruck10/10/20 PayloadPolicyformaximumgrossmachine weightlimitations. Bodyweightvariesdependingonbody andlinerconfiguration.Weightrangefor knownapplications. Chassisweightwith100percentfuel,hoist, bodymountinggroup,rimsandtires.

SuspensionEffectiveCylinder 313.6mm 12.3in StrokeFront EffectiveCylinder 165.1mm 6.5in StrokeRear RearAxleOscillation 4.0degrees

CapacityMSDII100%fillfactor Struck Heaped(SAE2:1) 188 213m3 240 267m3 246 290yd3 314 350yd3

BodyHoistsPumpFlow 1200L/ 317gal/ HighIdle min min ReliefValveSetting 24200kPa 3,510psi Raise BodyRaiseTime 25Seconds HighIdle HighIdleBody 19Seconds

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ConsultyourlocalCatdealerfortruck bodyrecommendations.

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797FMiningTruckSpecifications

ServiceRefillCapacitiesFuelTank CoolingSystem Crankcase FrontWheels,Each FinalDrives,Each Differentials SteeringTank SteeringSystem (IncludesTank) Brake/Hoist HydraulicTank Brake/HoistSystem (IncludesTank) Brake/HoistTank TorqueConverter Sump TorqueConverter/ TransmissionSystem (IncludesSump) 3785L 1160L 319L 61L 185L 1176L 254L 355L 825L 1670L 830L 303L 629L 1,000gal 306gal 84gal 16gal 49gal 311gal 67gal 94gal 28gal 441gal 219gal 80gal 166gal

TiresTire

59/80R63Michelin orBridgestone

SoundSoundStandards Theoperatorsoundpressurelevelmeasured accordingtoworkcycleprocedures specifiedinISO6394and6396is76dB(A) forcabofferedbyCaterpillarwhenproperly installedandmaintainedandtestedwith doorsandwindowsclosed. Hearingprotectionmaybeneededwhen operatingwithanopenoperatorstation andcab(whennotproperlymaintainedor doors/windowsopen)forextendedperiods orinanoisyenvironment.

Productivecapabilitiesofthe797Fare suchthat,undercertainjobconditions, TKPH(TMPH)capabilitiesofstandard tirescouldbeexceededand,therefore, limitproduction.

ROPSROPSStandards

ROPS(RolloverProtectiveStructure) forcabofferedbyCaterpillarmeets Steering ISO3741:1994ROPScriteria. FOPS(FallingObjectsProtectiveStructure) meetsISO3449:1992LevelIIFOPScriteria. SteeringStandards

SAEJ15111OCT90, ISO5010:1992

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797FMiningTruckSpecifications7 97FGradeability/Speed/Rimpull *Todeterminegradeabilityperformance:Readfromgrossweightdowntothepercentoftotalresistance.Totalresistanceequalsactual percentgradeplus1%foreach10kg/t(20lb/ton)ofrollingresistance.Fromthisweightresistancepoint,readhorizontallytothecurvewith thehighestobtainablegear,thendowntomaximumspeed.Usablerimpullwilldependupontractionavailableandweightondrivewheels.

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797FSteep(DownhillHaul)RetardingContinuous *Todetermineretardingperformance:Addlengthsofalldownhillsegmentsand,usingthistotal,refertoproperretardingchart.Readfrom grossweightdowntothepercenteffectivegrade.Effectivegradeequalsactual%grademinus1%foreach10kg/t(20lb/ton)ofrolling resistance.Fromthisweighteffectivegradepoint,readhorizontallytothecurvewiththehighestobtainablegear,thendowntomaximum descentspeedbrakescanproperlyhandlewithoutexceedingcoolingcapacity.Thefollowingchartsarebasedontheseconditions:32C (90F)ambienttemperature,atsealevel,with59/80R63tires. NOTE:Selectthepropergeartomaintainenginerpmatthehighestpossiblelevel,withoutoverspeedingtheengine.Ifcoolingoiloverheats, reducegroundspeedtoallowtransmissiontoshifttothenextlowerspeedrange.

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797FMiningTruckSpecifications797FSteep(DownhillHaul)Retarding450m(1,475ft) * G ROSSWEIGHT0 0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500

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797FShallow(Flat/UphillHaul)RetardingContinuous *Todetermineretardingperformance:Addlengthsofalldownhillsegmentsand,usingthistotal,refertoproperretardingchart.Readfrom grossweightdowntothepercenteffectivegrade.Effectivegradeequalsactual%grademinus1%foreach10kg/t(20lb/ton)ofrolling resistance.Fromthisweighteffectivegradepoint,readhorizontallytothecurvewiththehighestobtainablegear,thendowntomaximum descentspeedbrakescanproperlyhandlewithoutexceedingcoolingcapacity.Thefollowingchartsarebasedontheseconditions:32C (90F)ambienttemperature,atsealevel,with59/80R63tires. NOTE:Selectthepropergeartomaintainenginerpmatthehighestpossiblelevel,withoutoverspeedingtheengine.Ifcoolingoiloverheats, reducegroundspeedtoallowtransmissiontoshifttothenextlowerspeedrange.

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65 40

70 km/hmph

SPEED11stGear 22ndGear 33rdGear 44thGear 55thGear 66thGear EEmpty LLoaded *atsealevel

E FFECTIVEGRADE (GrademinusRollingResistance)

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797FMiningTruckSpecifications797FShallow(Flat/UphillHaul)Retarding450m(1,475ft) * G ROSSWEIGHT0 0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500

lbx1000

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 kgx1000

TypicalFieldEmptyWeight

E30% 25%

L20%

GrossMachineOperatingWeight 623690kg(1,375,000lb)

1

2

15%3 4 5 6 7

11stGear 22ndGear 33rdGear 44thGear 55thGear 66thGear

10%

5%

*atsealevel0 0 5 5 10 15 10 20 25 15 30 20 35 40 25 45 50 30 55 35 60 65 40 70 km/h

SPEED 797FShallow(Flat/UphillHaul)Retarding1500m(4,900ft) * G ROSSWEIGHT0 0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 kgx1000

TypicalFieldEmptyWeight

E30% 25%

L20%

GrossMachineOperatingWeight 623690kg(1,375,000lb)

1

15%

11stGear 22ndGear 33rdGear 44thGear 55thGear 66thGear

2 3 4 5 6 7

10%

5%

*atsealevel0 0 5 5 10 15 10 20 25 15 30 20 35 40 25 45 50 30 55 35 60 65 40 70 km/h

SPEED22

E FFECTIVEGRADE (GrademinusRollingResistance)mph

E FFECTIVEGRADE (GrademinusRollingResistance)mph lbx1000

797FStandardEquipmentStandardequipmentmayvary.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 Auxbuddydumpingquickconnect 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 SOSSMsampleports Servicepoints,groundlevel Sightlevelgaugesforhydraulic/engineoil ANTIFREEZE

ExtendedLifeCoolantto35C(30F)

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797FOptionalEquipmentOptionalequipmentmayvary.ConsultyourCatdealerfordetails.

WorkAreaVisionSystems(WAVS)

CabinAirPrecleaner

ThrottleLock

EngineDelayShutdownTimer

Antifreeze/CoolantProtectsto50C

(58F)

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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