797F
797F Mining Truck
797F Mining Truck is the industry leader of its class, boasting improved safety, productivity, serviceability & comfort.
797F
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.
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.
- Specifications
- Standard / Optional Features
- Long Name -797F Mining Truck
- Name -797F
- Brand -Caterpillar
- Status -Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995 - 4000 hp / 2983 kW
- Engine Model - Cat® C175-20
- Net Power - SAE J1349 - 3795 hp / 2828 kW
- Rated Speed - 1750 r/min / 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 - 6.9 in / 175 mm
- Stroke - 8.7 in / 220 mm
- Displacement - 6469 in³ / 106 l
- 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.
- Note (2) - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final available for applicable markets.
- Note (3) - High Altitude Low Maintenance Ratio Engine Configuration (4x4) option available.
- Nominal Rated Payload - 400 ton (US) / 363 t
- Rated Gross Machine Weight - 1375000 lb / 623690 kg
- Chassis Weight - 474472 lb / 215217 kg
- Body Weight - 94799 lb / 43000 kg
- Note (1) - Consult your tire manufacturer for maximum tire load
- Note (2) - Chassis weight with full fuel and fluids, standard & mandatory attachments, hoist, body mounting group, rims, and tires.
- Note (4) - Tier 4 Chassis Weight: 486263 lb (220565 kg)
- Front Axle - Empty - 47.20%
- Rear Axle - Empty - 52.80%
- Front Axle - Loaded - 33.30%
- Rear Axle - Loaded - 66.70%
- Note - Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
- Type - Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles.
- Differential Ratio - 1.276:1
- Planetary Ratio - 16.67:1
- Total Reduction Ratio - 21.26:1
- Note - Double reduction, planetary with full floating axles.
- Forward - 1 - 6.6 mile/h / 10.7 km/h
- Forward - 2 - 8.9 mile/h / 14.4 km/h
- Forward - 3 - 12 mile/h / 19.3 km/h
- Forward - 4 - 16.2 mile/h / 26.1 km/h
- Forward - 5 - 21.8 mile/h / 35 km/h
- Forward - 6 - 29.4 mile/h / 47.3 km/h
- Forward - 7 - 39.5 mile/h / 63.6 km/h
- Reverse - 7.4 mile/h / 11.9 km/h
- Top Speed - Loaded - 39.5 mile/h / 63.6 km/h
- Tires - 59/80 R63
- Rims - 44 x 63
- Note - Quick Change Rims optional.
- Note (1) - Caterpillar recommends the customer evaluate all job conditions and consult tire manufacturer for proper tire selection and TKPH (TMPH) capabilities.
- Service Brakes - Service Brakes: Four-Corner, Wet Disc, Oil Cooled, Hydraulically Actuated
- Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area - 20500 in² / 132259 cm²
- Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area - 30750 in² / 198388 cm²
- Standards - Service and Secondary: ISO 3450:2011
- Parking Brake - Four-corner, Multi-disc, Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released
- Load Brake - Rear service brakes
- Note - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) optional with CMD package
- Struck - 225 yd³ / 172 m³
- Heaped (SAE 2:1)* - 330 yd³ / 252 m³
- Note (1) - Consult your local Cat dealer for body recommendations.
- Type - Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve.
- Pump Flow - High Idle - 317 gpm / 1140 L/min
- Relief Valve Setting - Raise - 3510 psi / 24200 kPa
- Body Raise Time - High Idle - 25 s / 25 s
- Body Lower Time - Float - 18 s / 18 s
- Body Power Down- High Idle - 18 s / 18 s
- Type - Self-contained nitrogen/oil cylinders, rear strut pin-to-pin mounting, top & bottom double shear clevis attachments
- Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front - 3.9 in / 99.1 mm
- Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear - 3.7 in / 93.2 mm
- Rear axle - Oscillation - ±3.96 degrees
- Fuel Tank - 1000 gal (US) / 3785 l
- Fuel Tank (Tier 4) - 1200 gal (US) / 4542 l
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 100 gal (US) / 375 l
- Cooling System - 306 gal (US) / 1160 l
- Crankcase - 103 gal (US) / 390 l
- Front Wheels - Each - 16 gal (US) / 61 l
- Differentials - 330 gal (US) / 1250 l
- Steering Tank - 67 gal (US) / 254 l
- Steering System - Including Tank - 95 gal (US) / 360 l
- Brake/Hoist Tank - 203 gal (US) / 770 l
- Brake Hoist System - Includes Tank - 489 gal (US) / 1850 l
- Torque Converter Sump - 80 gal (US) / 303 l
- Torque Converter/Transmission System - Including Sump - 166 gal (US) / 629 l
- Note (1) - DEF Tank only available for EPA Tier 4 engine option.
- Air Conditioning - HFC - 134A refrigerant: 24,300 Btu/h
- Heater / Defroster - 38900 Btu/h / 38900 Btu/h
- Note - Ambient capabilities down to -30C (-22F) for heater/defroster and up to 50C (122F) for air conditioning.
- FOPS Standards - FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) meets ISO 3449:2005 Level II criteria and ISO 13459:2012 Level II
- ROPS Standards (2) - ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) meets ISO 3471:2008 criteria and ISO 13459:2012
- Sound Standards (2) - Operator sound pressure level, 78 dB(A), is tested to ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008
- Steering Angle - 40 ° / 40 °
- Steering Standards - ISO 5010:2019
- Turning Diameter - Front - 122.7 ft / 37.4 m
- Note - Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:2009)
- Rear Axle - Clearance - Loaded - 3.08 ft / 947 mm
- Inside Body Depth - Maximum - 11 ft / 3363 mm
- Overall Height - Body Raised - 51.5 ft / 15701 mm
- Loaded Ground Clearance - 2.58 ft / 786 mm
- Loading Height - Empty - 23 ft / 6998 mm
- Engine Guard Clearance - Loaded - 3.33 ft / 1025 mm
- Height - Top of ROPS - Empty - 21.4 ft / 6526 mm
- Front Canopy Height - Empty - 25.33 ft / 7709 mm
- Overall Body Length - 48.6 ft / 14802 mm
- Inside Body Length - 32.75 ft / 9976 mm
- Overall Length - 49.5 ft / 15080 mm
- Wheel Base - 23.58 ft / 7195 mm
- Rear Axle - Tail - 12.9 ft / 3944 mm
- Dump Clearance - 6.58 ft / 2017 mm
- Centerline Front Tire Width - 21.41 ft / 6534 mm
- Overall Canopy Width - 29.91 ft / 9116 mm
- Outside Body Width - 32 ft / 9755 mm
- Inside Body Width - 27.91 ft / 8513 mm
- Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width - 20.41 ft / 6233 mm
- Overall Tire Width - 31.25 ft / 9529 mm
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
- Standard cab:
- 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
- C175-20 emits equivalent to Tier 2 emission standards:
- 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)
Optional Equipment
- optional equipment
- Cat Detect System
- Cabin air precleaner
- Throttle lock
- Engine delay shutdown timer
- Antifreeze/coolant protects to –50° C (–58° F)
- Fuel tank (7570 L/2,000 gal)
- SL-V grease injectors
- Body heat
- Rear axle lubrication cooler
- External digital payload display
- Oil renewal system
- Oil renewal system with 3 day tank
- Engine coolant and oil heater for cold weather starts
- Road Analysis Control (RAC)
- Portable fire extinguisher
- Torque converter guard
- Brake wear indicator gauge
- Rims (wedge)
- Rim guard



