789D Mining Truck

Request a Quote

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

789D Mining Truck

What will it take to boost your bottom line? A truck with a tradition of proven performance in a wide variety of applications? A truck with the lowest cost per ton in its size class, for an overall reduction in your operating costs? The reliability and reduced costs that come with long life — from the engine and powertrain to the components, brakes and frame? With the Cat® 789D, you get all of this — and more. The 789D offers the lowest cost per ton in its size class and high reliability — reducing overall costs and delivering a better bottom line to the most important mine in the world: yours.
Caterpillar's exclusive design ownership provides advantages by creating a total hauling unit that delivers the best integration of high production, availability, and payload in combination with low operating cost and long life. The Cat® 789D continues the tradition of Caterpillar's proven 789 Truck with high productivity and lowest in class cost per ton.
  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs

Standard Equipment

  • POWER TRAIN
    • Diesel engine/turbocharged/aftercooled:
      –Ground level engine shutdown
      –Ether starting aid (automatic
      – Aftercooler (separate circuit or air to air)
      – Elevated low idle control
      – Automatic starter protection
      – Multi-point all pressure sensing
    • Braking system:
      –Brake release motor (towing)
      – Oil-cooled, multi-disc (front and rear)
      – (service retarding, parking, secondary)
      – Automatic Retarder Control
      – Engine overspeed protection
      – Extended life brake disc material
    • Transmission:
      – 6-speed, automatic powershift with electronic control (TCC)
      – Controlled throttle shifting; Individual clutch modulation
      – Body-up shift inhibitor
      – Directional shift management
      – Downshift/reverse shift inhibitor
      – Oil level sensor
      – Neutral start switch/coast inhibitor
      – Body-up reverse neutralizer
      – Programmable top gear
      – Lock-up torque converter
      – Rear axle continuous lubrication/filtration
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, backup
    • Alternator, 105 amp
    • Batteries, 12V (2), 93 amp-hour
    • Converter, 12V electrical
    • Electrical system, 24V, 15 amp
    • Lighting system:
      – Backup and hazard lights; Auxiliary work lights (2) rear, (1) RH side, (1) LH side; Directional signals (front and rear LED)
      – Engine compartment lights
      – External payload lights
      – Headlights with lo-hi beam selector
      – Ladder light and service deck lights
      – Left-hand ladder/service deck
      – Stop/tail lights (LED)
      – VIMS, blue light (LED)
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • STANDARD CAB:
      – Operator seat
      –Non-suspension trainer seat
      – Flip down front visor
      – Standard side of cab access
    • DELUXE CAB:
      – Heated and ventilated operator seat
      – Suspension trainer seat
      – Retractable front visor
      – Rear of cab access and standard side of cab access
      – Vacuum, cab clean-out
      – Operator Footrest
    • DELUXE COLD WEATHER CAB:
      – Heated and ventilated operator seat
      – Suspension trainer seat
      – Retractable front visor
      – Rear of cab access and standard side of cab access
      – Vacuum
      –cab clean-out
      –Operator Footrest
      – Deluxe Diffuser
    • Air conditioner
    • Auxiliary power connection/cigarette lighter
    • Diagnostic connection port
    • Dome courtesy light
    • Entertainment Radio Ready: 5 amp converter, Speakers, Antenna wiring
    • Gauges/indicators: Air cleaner service indicator; Quad gauge panel: Air pressure, Brake oil temperature, Engine coolant temperature, Fuel level
    • Electric hour meter
    • Electric engine control fault indicator
    • Engine idle shutdown
    • Mirrors, right and left
    • Speedometer
    • Tachometer
    • Transmission gear indicator
    • VIMS message center with universal gauge
    • VIMS keypad
    • Heater/defroster (11 070 kCal/43,930 BTU)
    • Horn
    • Hoist, body control (electric)
    • Integrated object detection system
    • ROPS cab, insulated/sound suppressed
    • Seatbelt, operator, 75 mm/3" wide
    • Seatbelt, trainer, two points
    • Stairway and walkway access, 600 mm (24 in)
    • Steering wheel, tilt, padded, telescopic
    • Window, operator, electric powered
    • Windshield wiper, intermittent control and washer
  • FLUIDS
    • Extended Life Coolant to -35° C (-30° F)
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Air line dryer
    • Auto lubrication system
    • Auxiliary “buddy” dumping quick connect
    • Auxiliary steering quick connect (towing)
    • Body mounting group
    • Center mounted rims (6) (29×57) (used for 37.00-R57 tires)
    • Driveline guard (fully enclosed)
    • Fast fill fuel system
    • Ground level VIMS data port
    • Ground level battery disconnect
    • Rock ejectors
    • Supplemental steering (automatic)
    • Tie off points
    • Tow hooks (front)
    • Tow pin (rear)
    • Traction Control System
    • Vital Information Management System

Optional Equipment

  • BODY
    • Dual slope body: Body, dual slope, 109 m3 (142 yd3)
    • Dual slope body attachments:
      – Extensions, 457 mm (18"), side, DS, 123 m3 (161 yd3)
      – Extension, wraparound tail, DS
      – Liner, entire body, DS
      – Liner, wraparound, DS, 450 BHN
      – Rock deflector, rear tire, DS
    • X body: Body, X, 123 m3 (161 yd3)
    • X body attachments: Extensions, side, X, 185 mm (7"), 131 m3 (171 yd3); Extensions, side, X, 385 mm (15"), 138 m3 (181 yd3)
    • MSD II body: Body, MSD II, 130 m3 (170 yd3)
    • MSD II body attachments:
      – Extensions, side, MSD II, 141 m3 (185 yd3)
      – Extensions, side, MSD II, 153 m3 (200 yd3)
    • Combination body: Body, combi, 153 m3 (200 yd3)
    • Combination body attachments: Extensions, side, combi, 195 m3 (255 yd3)
    • Gateless coal body: Body, gateless coal, 191 m3 (250 yd3)
    • Gateless coal body attachments: Extensions, side, coal, 214 m3 (280 yd3); Extensions, side, coal, 237 m3 (310 yd3)
    • Body lighting group - rear:
      – Directional signals (LED)
      – Stop/tail lights (LED)
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Lockout transmission, ground level
    • Auxiliary work lights (1) RH side, (1) LH side
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Prelube, engine
    • Oil renewal system
  • FILTRATION CONFIGURATIONS
    • Rear axle, cooler
  • OTHER ATTACHMENTS
    • Information management: Control, road analysis (RAC)
    • Cold weather: Brake oil, recirculating; Cold weather start
    • Service center:
      – Service, 3516B, standard volume
      – Service, 3516B, large volume
      – Service, 3516C, standard volume
      – Service, 3516C, large volume
      – Service, engine oil, standard
    • Miscellaneous:
      – Fire extinguisher, portable
      – Hub odometer, kilometers
      – Wheel chocks
      – Gauge, brake wear indicator
  • ANTIFREEZE
    • Coolant, -50° C (-58° F)

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
789D Mining Truck
Name:
789D
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995:
2100 HP / 1566 kW
Engine Model:
Cat® 3516C HD
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249:
1969 HP / 1468 kW
Bore:
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke:
8.3 in / 210 mm
Displacement:
4766 in³ / 78.1 l
Net Power:
1969 HP / 1468 kW
Gross Power:
2100 HP / 1566 kW

Optional Engine

Engine Model:
Cat® 3516B EUI
Gross Power:
1900 HP / 1417 kW
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249:
1791 HP / 1335 kW
Bore:
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke:
7.5 in / 190 mm
Displacement:
4211 in³ / 69 l

Weights - Approximate

Rated Gross Machine Weight:
715000 lb / 324319 kg

Body - Dual Slope

Body Weight:
60684 lb / 27526 kg

Weights - Approximate

Chassis Weight:
218542 lb / 99129 kg
Nominal Rated Payload:
210 ton (US) / 191 t

Operating Specifications

Standard MSD Body (SAE 2:1):
170 yd³ / 130 m³
Standard X Body (SAE 2:1):
161 yd³ / 123 m³
Standard Dual Slope Body (SAE 2:1):
141 yd³ / 108 m³
Standard Combi Body (SAE 2:1):
200 yd³ / 153 m³
Standard Gateless Coal Body (SAE 2:1):
250 yd³ / 191 m³

Transmission

Forward - 1:
7.8 mile/h / 12.6 km/h
Forward - 2:
10.6 mile/h / 17.1 km/h
Forward - 3:
14.4 mile/h / 23.1 km/h
Forward - 4:
19.4 mile/h / 31.2 km/h
Forward - 5:
26.3 mile/h / 42.3 km/h
Forward - 6:
35.5 mile/h / 57.2 km/h
Reverse:
7.3 mile/h / 11.8 km/h
Top Speed - Loaded:
35.5 mile/h / 57.2 km/h

Final Drives

Differential Ratio:
2.35:1
Planetary Ratio:
10.83:1
Total Reduction Ratio:
25.46:1

Suspension

Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front:
4 in / 105 mm
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear:
3.5 in / 93 mm
Rear axle - Oscillation:
±5.6°

Brakes

Brake Surface - Front:
12662 in² / 81693 cm²
Brake Surface - Rear:
18024 in² / 116283 cm²
Standards:
SAE J1473 OCT90 ISO 3450:1996

Body Hoists

Pump Flow - High Idle:
193 gal/min / 731 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Raise:
2500 psi / 17238 kPa
Body Raise Time - High Idle:
18.9 s / 18.9 s
High Idle Body Lower Time - Float:
17.3 s / 17.3 s
High Idle Body Lower Time - Power:
15.6 s / 15.6 s

Weight Distributions - Approximate

Front Axle - Empty:
46 % / 46 %
Rear Axle - Empty:
54 % / 54 %
Front Axle - Loaded:
33 % / 33 %
Rear Axle - Loaded:
67 % / 67 %
Note:
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.

Tires

Standard Tires:
37.00-R57
Optional Tires:
40.00-R57

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank - Standard:
550 gal (US) / 2082 l
Fuel Tank - Optional:
1000 gal (US) / 3785 l
Cooling System:
192 gal (US) / 725 l
Crankcase:
77 gal (US) / 291 l
Differential - Final Drives:
154 gal (US) / 583 l
Steering System:
50 gal (US) / 189 l
Brake Hoist System:
241 gal (US) / 909 l
Transmission Tank:
20 gal (US) / 76 l

ROPS

ROPS Standards:
Standards

Sound

Sound Standards:
Standards

Steering

Steering Standards:
SAE J1511 OCT90 ISO 5010:1992
Steering Angle:
36.07 ° / 36.07 °
Turning Diameter - Front Wheel:
90.32 ft / 27.53 m
Vehicle Clearance - Turn Circle:
99.18 ft / 30.23 m