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796 AC Electric Drive Mining Truck

At a glance data:

Engine Model:
Cat® C175-16

Overview

The Cat® 796 AC electric drive truck offers more flexibility than any other truck in its size class — delivering optimized performance and better productivity. Built on a proven truck architecture and high strength structures, the 796 AC delivers a nominal target payload of up to 327 tonnes (360 tons) regardless of attachments. Add in a proven drive system with industry-leading serviceability, and the 796 AC mining truck delivers a hauling solution you can depend on — resulting in high reliability, high availability, and low lifecycle costs. By hauling more every load, every cycle and every shift, it creates a low-cost-per-ton hauling operation that delivers a better bottom line.

Category:
Mining Trucks

Brand:
Caterpillar

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995:
3500hp
Engine Model:
Cat® C175-16
Net Power - SAE J1349:
3405hp
Rated Speed:
1800r/min
Emissions Rating:
Fuel Optimized
Bore:
6.9in
Stroke:
8.7in
Displacement:
5187in³
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 / EU Stage V available for applicable markets.
Note (3):
Additional fuel optimized selectable power ratings: 2312 kW / 3,100 hp

Weights - Approximate

Rated Gross Machine Weight:
1270000lb
Chassis Weight:
448415lb
Body Weight Range:
38 833 – 42 907 kg (85,611 – 94,594 lb)
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 (3):
Refer to Cat Mining Truck 10/10/20 Overload Policy (AEXQ0250) for maximum gross machine weight limitations
Nominal Rated Payload:
360ton (US)

Weight Distributions - Approximate

Front Axle - Empty:
47%
Rear Axle - Empty:
53%
Front Axle - Loaded:
33%
Rear Axle - Loaded:
67%
Note:
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.

AC Drive System

Total Reduction Ratio:
35:01:00
Top Speed - Loaded:
40mile/h
Generator/Alternator:
Cat brushless, engine mounted, dual bearing
Controls:
Cat IGBT Inverter Technology, air cooled, pressurized cabinet with filtration
Wheel Motor:
Cat AC induction, rear axle mounted
Cooling System:
Cat variable speed, hydraulically driven cooling system

Tires

Standard Tires:
59/80 R63
Rims:
44" x 63"
Note (1):
Quick Change Rims optional.
Note (2):
Caterpillar recommends the customer evaluate all job conditions and consult tire manufacturer for proper tire selection and TKPH (TMPH) capabilities.

Braking System

Service Brakes:
Four-Corner, Wet Disc, Oil Cooled, Hydraulically Actuated
Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area:
20378in²
Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area:
30750in²
Standards:
Service and Secondary: ISO 3450:2011
Parking Brake:
Four-corner, Multi-disc, Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released
Load Brake:
Rear service brakes
Dynamic Retarding Power - Continuous:
5480hp
Note:
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) optional with CMD package

Capacity - HE Body - 100% fill factor

Struck:
97-153 m³ (127-200 yd³)
Heaped (SAE 2:1):
186-237 m³ (243-310 yd³)
Note:
Consult your local Cat dealer for body recommendations.

Body Hoists

Type:
Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve.
Pump Flow - High Idle:
257.3gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Raise:
3029psi
Body Raise Time - High Idle:
21s
Body Lower Time - Float:
22s
Body Power Down- High Idle:
17.5s
Note (1):
Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders mounted outside main frame; double-acting cylinders in both stages.
Note (2):
Power raise in both stages; power down capability in both stages.
Note (3):
Automatic body-lower modulation reduces impact on frame.

Suspension

Type:
Self-contained nitrogen/oil cylinders, pin-to-pin mounting, top & bottom double shear clevis attachments
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front:
4in
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear:
2in
Rear axle - Oscillation:
+/- 5.32 degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank:
1300gal (US)
Fuel Tank (Tier 4):
1200gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank:
100gal (US)
Cooling System:
211gal (US)
Crankcase:
82gal (US)
Front Wheels - Each:
7gal (US)
Final Drive - Each:
67gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank:
296gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank:
385gal (US)
Grease Tank:
90lb
Note (1):
DEF Tank only available for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V engine option

Cab

Air Conditioning:
HFC - 134A refrigerant: 21,600 Btu/h
Heater / Defroster:
24600Btu/h
Note:
Ambient capabilities down to -15C (5F) for heater/defroster and up to 50C (122F) for air conditioning.
ROPS Standards (1):
ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) meets ISO 3471:2008 for Operator and ISO 13459:2012 for Trainer.
FOPS Standards:
FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) meets ISO 3449:2005 Level II for Operator and ISO 13459:2012 Level II for Trainer.

Sound

Sound Standards:
The operator sound pressure level, 75 dB(A), measured according to ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008.

Steering

Steer Angle:
39°
Turning Diameter - Front:
106.3ft
Steering Standards:
ISO 5010:2019
Note:
Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:1997)

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height - Top of ROPS:
22.05ft
Overall Length:
51.44ft
Wheel Base:
21.9ft
Rear Axle - Tail:
16.07ft
Dump Clearance - Empty:
5.72ft
Loading Height - Empty:
23.85ft
Overall Height - Body Raised:
48.85ft
Centerline Front Tire Width:
23.06ft
Front Axle Clearance - Loaded:
2.81ft
Overall Canopy Width (with rock deflectors):
33.15ft
Outside Body/Canopy Width (without rock deflectors):
31.62ft
Inside Body Width:
29.44ft
Front Canopy Height - Empty:
26.01ft
Rear Axle Clearance - Loaded:
2.8ft
Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width:
19.5ft
Overall Tire Width - Empty:
30.27ft
Note:
Dimensions listed includes canopy deflectors

Standard Equipment

power train

  • Cat® C175-16 Diesel Engine: 2610 kW (3,500 hp) Fuel Optimized , U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent (available for applicable markets)
  • Cat® C175-16 Diesel Engine: 2610 kW (3,500 hp) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V (available for applicable markets)
  • C175-16 Diesel Engine
    – Turbocharging (4) / Aftercooled (ATAAC)
    – Centrifugal oil filter
    – Self-cleaning oil filter
    – Charging Alternator (225 amp), brushless
    – Pre-lubrication/engine
    – Air cleaner with precleaner (4)
    – Multi-point oil pressure sensing
    – Exhaust - Muffler, Right Side Exit
  • Braking system:
    – Electric dynamic retarding with blended low speed
    – Oil-cooled, Multi-disc (front and rear) - Service, Parking, Secondary
    – Load Brake (rear axle only)
    – Extended Life Brake Disc Material
    – Automatic Retarder Control (ARC)
    – Brake Release Motor (towing)
  • Cat® AC Drivetrain:
    – AC generator
    – AC induction motors
    – IGBT motor control
    – Radial retarding grid with AC motor control
    – Programmable top speed
    – TorqueBoost technology
    – Traction control system
  • Directional Shift Management:
    – Body-up reverse neutralizer
    – Body-up shift inhibitor
    – Reverse shift inhibitor
    – Neutral coast inhibitor
    – Neutral start inhibitor
  • Additional Features:
    – Rear axle continuous lubrication and filtration
    – Rear axle continuous oil cooling

operation and controls

  • Integrated ROPS/FOPS cab, insulated/sound suppressed
  • Seat, operator, air suspension, adjustable, heated/cooled
  • Seat, trainer, air suspension, adjustable
  • Seatbelt, trainer, two point
  • Steering wheel, tilt, telescopic, horn
  • Horn, electric
  • Directional shift lever
  • Single Pedal Retarding & oil-cooled brake control
  • Automatic Retard Control (ARC) toggle switch
  • Load brake switch
  • Windshield with tinted/safety glass
  • Window, electric powered, operator/passenger
  • Windshield Wipers (2), intermittent control and washer
  • Visor (2)
  • Storage rear of seats
  • Cup holder (2)
  • Dome courtesy light
  • Entertainment radio ready with speakers and wiring harnesses
  • Converter, 12V
  • 12V DC power supply (1)
  • Mirrors, standard (Left-Flat, Right-Convex)
  • Fixed access ladder, left hand ground access
  • HVAC:
    – Pressurized, filtered environment
    – Air conditioner
    – Heater/defroster
  • Metric or English gauges:
    – Speedometer
    – Tachometer
    – Electric hour meter
    – Fuel level
    – DEF level (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V engines only)
    – Hydraulic oil temperature
    – Engine coolant temperature
  • Service & Information:
    – Diagnostic connection port
    – Electric engine control fault indicator
    – Alarm, Park brake / open operator door
    – Third party telematics port
    – VIMS message center advisor

electrical

  • Audible Alarm, backup
  • Electrical system, 24V with fuses and breakers
  • Batteries, 12V (8) 90 amp hour
  • Ground level Battery charge receptacle
  • Lighting, signals/service:
    – Headlights (4 low beam, 4 high beam), LED
    – Backup and marker/hazard, LED
    – Directional signals (front and rear), LED
    – Front stair access/service deck, LED
    – Stop/tail lights, LED
    – Engine compartment, LED
    – Inverter energy warning lights, LED
  • Payload indicator, red/green
  • Payload, digital display

additional features and equipment

  • Accumulators (Steering & Brake) – Australian and Canadian certified
  • Automatic lubrication system
  • Rotating component guards
  • Mud Flaps
  • Tow hooks and pins (front)
  • Tow pin (rear) (empty truck only)
  • 44 x 63 rims, six position (6)
  • Fueling:
    – 4922 L (1,300 gal) fuel tank (Fuel optimized engines only)
    – 4543 L (1,200 gal) fuel tank (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V engines only)
    – 379 L (100 gallon) DEF tank (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V engines only)
    – Fuel filter with water separator
    – 210 GPM Fast fill fuel system (Left and Right)
  • Service:
    – Engine service platforms (2)
    – ANSI or ISO service instructions
    – S•O•S℠ sample points (hydraulic oil, engine coolant, engine oil)
    – Ground level machine lockout (battery)
    – Ground level engine shut-down
    – Drivetrain lockout
    – Engine start lockout
    – Auxiliary "buddy" dumping quick connect
    – Auxiliary steering quick connect (towing)

cat® technology products

  • Cat® MineStar™ Detect (Radar and Camera) System
  • Cat® Product Link™ Elite (Cellular)

dump body

  • High Efficiency (HE) body, 186-237 m³ (243-310 yd³)
    – HE Body Mounting Group
    – Rock ejectors (chain)

antifreeze

  • Cat Extended Life Coolant (ELC) protects to –35° C (–30° F)

Optional Equipment

power train

  • Cat® C175-16 Diesel Engine: 2312 kW (3,100 hp) power setting (Fuel optimized / U.S. EPA Tier 2 equiv. engines only)
  • Cat® C175-16 Diesel Engine: 2050 kW (2,750 hp) power setting (Fuel optimized & U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V engines)
  • Body heat exhaust

operation and controls

  • Throttle lock
  • Timer, engine shutdown
  • Heated mirrors (Left and Right)
  • Powered access ladder, left hand ground access
  • Language monitors: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Estonian, Latin, Lithuanian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Greek, Romanian, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Icelandic, Finnish, Danish, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnam, Malaysian, Chinese

electrical

  • Lighting, signals/service:
    – Fog lights, LED
    – Work lights, LED
    – Side profile lights, LED
    – Dump body marker/stop lights, LED
  • Retarding indicator light, multi-color, cab exterior

additional features and equipment

  • Fueling: 300 GPM Fast fill fuel system (Left and Right)
  • Portable fire extinguisher
  • Front bumper single-point center tow
  • Wheel chocks (ANSI and ISO)
  • 44 x 63 rims, quick change (2 quick change, 4 standard)
  • Service:
    – Inverter platform (rear access)
    – Service Center, fast-fill

cat® technology products

  • Cat® MineStar™ Detect (Camera Only) System
  • Cat® Product Link™ Elite (Satellite)
  • Cat® MineStar™ Health
  • Cat® MineStar™ Fleet
  • Cat® MineStar™ Terrain
  • Cat® MineStar™ Command-Ready
  • Cat® MineStar™ Command
  • Cat® Trolley Assist Attachment

dump body

  • HE rock box liner
  • HE canopy rock deflectors
  • HE rear tire rock deflectors
  • HE impact liner

antifreeze

  • Antifreeze/coolant protects to –50° C (–58° F)