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Technical specs - 797F Caterpillar
Specification
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Engine:
Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 2983 kW |
Engine Model | Cat® C175-20 |
Net Power - SAE J1349 | 2828 kW |
Rated Speed | 1750 r/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 | 175 mm |
Stroke | 220 mm |
Displacement | 106 l |
Weights:
Nominal Rated Payload | 364 t |
Rated Gross Machine Weight | 623690 kg |
Chassis Weight | 215217 kg |
Body Weight | 43000 kg |
Tires:
Type | 59/80 R63 |
Rims | 44" x 63" |
Braking system:
Service Brakes | Four-Corner Wet Disc Oil Cooled Hydraulically Actuated |
Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area | 132259 cm² |
Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area | 198388 cm² |
Standards | Service and Secondary: ISO 3450:2011 |
Parking Brake | Four-corner Multi-disc Spring Applied Hydraulically Released |
Load Brake | Rear service brakes |
Body hoists:
Type | Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve. |
Pump Flow - High Idle | 1140 l/min |
Relief Valve Setting - Raise | 24200 kPa |
Body Raise Time - High Idle | 25 s |
Body Lower Time - Float | 18 s |
Body Power Down- High Idle | 18 s |
Suspension:
Type | Self-contained nitrogen/oil cylinders rear strut pin-to-pin mounting top & bottom double shear clevis attachments |
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front | 99.1 mm |
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear | 93.2 mm |
Rear axle - Oscillation | ±3.96 degrees |
Service refill capacities:
Fuel Tank | 3785 l |
Fuel Tank (Tier 4) | 4542 l |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 375 l |
Cooling System | 1160 l |
Crankcase | 390 l |
Front Wheels - Each | 61 l |
Differentials | 1250 l |
Steering Tank | 254 l |
Steering System - Including Tank | 360 l |
Brake/Hoist Tank | 770 l |
Brake Hoist System - Includes Tank | 1850 l |
Torque Converter Sump | 303 l |
Torque Converter/Transmission System - Including Sump | 629 l |
Dimensions:
Rear Axle - Clearance - Loaded | 947 mm |
Inside Body Depth - Maximum | 3363 mm |
Overall Height - Body Raised | 15701 mm |
Loaded Ground Clearance | 786 mm |
Loading Height - Empty | 6998 mm |
Engine Guard Clearance - Loaded | 1025 mm |
Height - Top of ROPS - Empty | 6526 mm |
Front Canopy Height - Empty | 7709 mm |
Overall Body Length | 14802 mm |
Inside Body Length | 9976 mm |
Overall Length | 15080 mm |
Wheel Base | 7195 mm |
Rear Axle - Tail | 3944 mm |
Dump Clearance | 2017 mm |
Centerline Front Tire Width | 6534 mm |
Overall Canopy Width | 9116 mm |
Outside Body Width | 9755 mm |
Inside Body Width | 8513 mm |
Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width | 6233 mm |
Overall Tire Width | 9529 mm |
Basic model with ROPS cabin and std. trough
Special equipment
- Diesel particulate filter
- Central lubrication
- Heated dump body
- Tailgate
- Aircondition
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