797B Mining Truck

Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.

12

2
3

11

10

14
13

45

15
9

16

17
5

6
4

18

19
20

1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
10

Height to Top of ROPS - Full

Height to Top of ROPS - Empty
Overall Body Length
Inside Body Length
Overall Length
Wheelbase
Rear Axle to Tail
Ground Clearance - Full
Ground Clearance - Empty
Dump Clearance
Loading Height - Empty
Inside Body Depth - Max

6351 mm
6549 mm
14 483 mm
9941 mm
14 530 mm
7200 mm
4016 mm
869 mm
1059 mm
1885 mm
7083 mm
3350 mm

250 in
258 in
569 in
391 in
572 in
283 in
158 in
34 in
42 in
74 in
278 in
132 in

11
12
13
14
14
15
16
17
18
18
19
20

Overall Height - Body Raised

15 292 mm
Operating Width
9154 mm
Centerline Front Tire Width
6512 mm
Engine Guard Clearance - Full
919 mm
Engine Guard Clearance - Empty 1122 mm
Outside Body Width
8524 mm
Inside Body Width
8000 mm
Front Canopy Height
7584 mm
Rear Axle Clearance - Full
951 mm
Rear Axle Clearance - Empty
1046 mm
Centerline Rear Dual Tire Width 6233 mm
Overall Tire Width - Full
9761 mm

602 in
360 in
256 in
36 in
44 in
336 in
315 in
299 in
37 in
41 in
245 in
384 in

797B Mining Truck

Retarding Performance
To determine retarding performance: Add lengths of all
downhill segments and, using this total, refer to proper
retarding chart. Read from gross weight down to the percent
effective grade. Effective grade equals actual % grade minus
1% for each 10 kg/t (20 lb/ton) of rolling resistance. From this
weight-effective grade point, read horizontally to the curve
with the highest obtainable gear, then down to maximum
descent speed brakes can properly handle without exceeding

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
623 690 kg/1,375,000 lb

200

NOTE: Select the proper gear to maintain engine rpm at the highest
possible level, without overspeeding the engine. If cooling oil
overheats, reduce ground speed to allow transmission to shift to
the next lower speed range.

Gross Weight
400

100

600

200

300

800

1000

400

1200

500
30%

lb x 1000

1400

700 kg x 1000

600
25%

L 20%

1st Gear

15%

2nd Gear
10%

3rd Gear
4th Gear
5th Gear
6th Gear

0
0

5%
7th Gear

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
5

10

15

20

25

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

cooling capacity. The following charts are based on these

conditions: 32 C (90 F) ambient temperature, at sea level,
with 59/80R63 tires.

30

SPEED
Continuous Grade Length

35

40

45

km/h
mph

797B Mining Truck

Retarding Performance

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
623 690 kg/1,375,000 lb

200

400

100

600

200

1st Gear

800

300

1000

400

500

700 kg x 1000

600

30%

lb x 1000

1400

1200

25%

L 20%

2nd Gear

15%
3rd Gear
4th Gear

10%

5th Gear
6th Gear
7th Gear

5%

km/h

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

Gross Weight

45

mph

SPEED
Grade Distance 450 m (1500 ft.)

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
623 690 kg/1,375,000 lb

200

400

100

600

200

800

300

400

1200

500

30%

1st Gear

1000

lb x 1000

1400

700 kg x 1000

600

25%

L 20%

2nd Gear

15%
3rd Gear
4th Gear

10%

5th Gear
6th Gear
7th Gear

5%

0
0

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

SPEED
Grade Distance 600 m (2000 ft.)

40

45

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

Gross Weight

km/h
mph

797B Mining Truck

Retarding Performance

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
623 690 kg/1,375,000 lb

200

400

100

600

200

800

300

1000

400

500

700 kg x 1000

600

30%

lb x 1000

1400

1200

25%

L 20%

1st Gear

15%

2nd Gear
3rd Gear

10%

4th Gear
5th Gear
6th Gear
7th Gear

5%

km/h

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

Gross Weight

45

mph

SPEED
Grade Distance 900 m (3000 ft.)

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
623 690 kg/1,375,000 lb

200

400

100

600

200

300

800

1000

400

1200

500

30%

lb x 1000

1400

700 kg x 1000

600

25%

L 20%

1st Gear

15%
2nd Gear
3rd Gear

10%
4th Gear
5th Gear
6th Gear
7th Gear

0
0

5%

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

SPEED
Grade Distance 1500 m (5000 ft.)

40

45

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

Gross Weight

km/h
mph

797B Mining Truck

Gradeability/Speed/Rimpull
To determine gradeability performance: Read from gross
weight down to the percent of total resistance. Total resistance
equals actual percent grade plus 1% for each 10 kg/t (20 lb/ton)
of rolling resistance. From this weight-resistance point, read

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
623 690 kg/1,375,000 lb
Torque Converter Drive
Direct Drive
* At Sea Level

lb x
1000
350

Standard Arrangement*
59/80R63 Tires
Gross Weight

200

horizontally to the curve with the highest obtainable gear, then

down to maximum speed. Usable rimpull will depend upon
traction available and weight on drive wheels.

400

100

600

200

800

300

1000
400

1200
500

1400
600

lb x 1000
kg x 1000

kg x
1000
160
30%
25%

120
250

RIMPULL

1st Gear
20%

100
200

1st Gear

80
150

2nd Gear
60

100

15%

4th Gear
5th Gear
6th Gear

40

50

20

10%

3rd Gear

0
0

10
5

20
10

30
15

20

SPEED

40
25

5%
7th Gear

50
30

TOTAL RESISTANCE
(Grade plus Rolling)

300

140

60
35

70 km/h
40

mph

797B Mining Truck

Mandatory Equipment (with approximate changes in operating weight)
Mandatory and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for specifics.
kg

Battery
Standard
Heavy Duty
Sealed
Bumper
Standard
Towing
Exhaust
Side
Rear through Body
Handrail Guard
Cover Guard
Fuel Tank
1000 Gallons
1800 Gallons

lb

63
126
168

138
278
371

1865
2135

4112
4707

61
321
30
30

133
706
65
65

1406
2727

3099
6012

Oil Cooler, Rear Axle

Pump, Standard
Seat
Cat Air Suspension, C500
Isringhausen Air Suspension
Starting System, Air
Vane Ingersoll
TDI Turbine
Ingersoll Turbine
Window
Passenger Door, Fixed
Passenger Door, Electric

kg

lb

104
70

228
154

0
0

0
0

404
353
360

891
778
792

0
0

0
0

kg

lb

15
514
6
94

32
1132
13
207

2940
2951
71
31 815
269
59

6480
6504
156
70,140
591
130

Optional Equipment (with approximate changes in operating weight)

Body, Flat Floor

Body Liner
Solid
Rock Box
Rear Grid
Engine Prelube, Air Start
External Payload Display, Left, Right
Fire Extinguisher, Portable
Heater, Large Fuel Tank
High Altitude Modification
Hose, Cab Cleanout

kg

lb

46 294

102,060

3992
1909
1769
3
46
21
18
740
7

8800
4210
3900
7
100
45
39
1630
15

Oil Renewal System

Radiator Guard, Oil Sands
Road Analysis Control (RAC)
Starting System, Cold Weather
Tire Rim
Spare, 44-63, Standard
Spare, 44-63, Wedge
Mounting Guard
Tires, 59/80R63 MX XDRC4** E4
Torque Converter Guard
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