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.

Nominal Rated Payload

400 ton (US) / 363 t

Rated Gross Machine Weight

1375000 lb / 623690 kg

Gross Power - SAE J1995

4000 hp / 2983 kW
  • Specifications
  • Standard / Optional Features
  • Overview
    • Long Name -797F Mining Truck
    • Name -797F
    • Brand -Caterpillar
    • Status -Current
  • Engine
    • 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.
  • Weights - Approximate
    • 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)
  • Weight Distributions - Approximate
    • 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.
  • Final Drives
    • 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.
  • Transmission
    • 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
    • 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.
  • Braking System
    • 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
  • Capacity - HP Body - 100% Fill Factor
    • Struck - 225 yd³ / 172 m³
    • Heaped (SAE 2:1)* - 330 yd³ / 252 m³
    • Note (1) - Consult your local Cat dealer for body recommendations.
  • Body Hoists
    • 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
  • Suspension
    • 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
  • Service Refill Capacities
    • 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.
  • Cab
    • 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
    • Sound Standards (2) - Operator sound pressure level, 78 dB(A), is tested to ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008
  • Steering
    • Steering Angle - 40 ° / 40 °
    • Steering Standards - ISO 5010:2019
    • Turning Diameter - Front - 122.7 ft / 37.4 m
    • Note - Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:2009)
  • Dimensions
    • 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
    • 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)

    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