- Overall Length: 36.25 ft / 11024 mm
- Overall Width: 20.6 ft / 6277 mm
- Overall Height: 19 ft / 5769 mm
- Wheelbase: 17 ft / 5182 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 785C
Weighing roughly 249.5 t and rated at 1348 hp, the Caterpillar 785C is a rock truck in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values118
Rigid rock trucks are commonly used to haul rock and bulk material on mines, quarries and large earthmoving sites. Published rows for Caterpillar 785C include published payload of 300000 lb / 136077.72 kg, published engine power of 1451 hp / 1082 kw, published maximum speed of 34 mph / 54.8 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (36.25 ft / 11024 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (20.6 ft / 6277 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Height” field (19 ft / 5769 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Dimensions
Overall Length36.25 ft11024 mm
Overall Width20.6 ft6277 mm
Overall Height19 ft5769 mm
Wheelbase17 ft5182 mm
Ground Clearance3.24 ft987 mm
Dump Height36.83 ft11207 mm
Dump Ground Clearance4.21 ft1284 mm
Dump
Dump Angle49 degrees49 degrees
Load Capacity - Struck96 yd374 m3
Load Capacity - Heaped119 yd391 m3
Rated Payload300000 lb136077.72 kg
Lower Time15.9 sec15.9 sec
Raise Time15.2 sec15.2 sec
Engine
Number Of Cylinders1616
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3512B-EUI3512B-EUI
Gross Power1451 hp1082 kw
Net Power1348 hp1005.3 kw
Power Measured @1750 rpm1750 rpm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement3158 cu in51.8 L
Torque Rise23 %23 %
Bore6.7 in170.2 mm
Stroke7.5 in190.5 mm
Net Power - Cat1348 hp1005.3 kw
Net Power - Iso 92491348 hp1005.3 kw
Net Power - Sae J13491348 hp1005.3 kw
Net Power - 80/1269/Eec1348 hp1005.3 kw
Gross Power - Sae J19951450 hp1081.3 kw
Operational
Fuel Capacity500 gal1893 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity100 gal379 L
Engine Oil Capacity24 gal90 L
Diff And Final Drive Fluid Capacity115 gal436 L
Steering System Fluid Capacity31 gal117 L
Brake/Hoist System Fluid Capacity89 gal337 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity169.4 gal641 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps75 amps
Tire Size33.00-R51 tires33.00-R51 tires
Transmission
Transmission TypeSix-speed planetarySix-speed planetary
Number Of Gears - Forward66
Number Of Gears - Reverse11
Max Speed34 mph54.8 km/h
Reverse6.8 mile/h6.8 mile/h
Forward - 17.5 mph12.1 km/h
Forward - 210.2 mph16.5 km/h
Forward - 313.8 mph22.3 km/h
Forward - 418.6 mph30 km/h
Forward - 525.2 mph40.6 km/h
Forward - 634 mph54.8 km/h
Steering
Steering StandardsSAE J1511 OCT90 ISO 5010:1992SAE J1511 OCT90 ISO 5010:1992
Weights
Empty Weight225200 lb102150 kg
Loaded Weight550000 lb249480 kg
Weight Distribution Front - Empty47 %47 %
Weight Distribution Rear - Empty53 %53 %
Weight Distribution Front - Loaded33 %33 %
Weight Distribution Rear - Loaded67 %67 %
Tires
Standard Tires33.00-R51 (E4) 33.00-R51 (E3)33.00-R51 (E4) 33.00-R51 (E3)
Brakes
Brake Surface - Front9497 in26.2 m2
Brake Surface - Rear13908 in29 m2
StandardsSAE J1473 OCT90 ISO 3450-1985SAE J1473 OCT90 ISO 3450-1985
Body Hoists
Pump Flow - High Idle198 gal/min198 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Raise2500 psi2500 psi
Body Raise Time - High Idle15.2 s15.2 s
Body Lower Time - Float16.2 s16.2 s
Body Power Down - High Idle15.9 s15.9 s
Body Lower Time - High Idle15.9 s15.9 s
Final Drives
Planetary Ratio10.83:110.83:1
Differential Ratio2.10:12.10:1
Total Reduction Ratio22.75:122.75:1
Operating Specifications
Top Speed - Loaded34 mph54.8 km/h
Raise Time15.2 s15.2 s
Lower Time15.9 s15.9 s
Steer Angle36 degrees36 degrees
Turning Diameter - Front90.2 ft27.5 m
Nominal Payload Capacity300000 lb136077.6 kg
Machine Clearance Turning Diameter100.4 ft30.7 m
Sae (2:1) Capacity102 yd378 m3
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System100 gal378.6 L
Differential - Final Drives115 gal435.4 L
Steering Tank24 gal90.9 L
Steering System - Including Tank31 gal117.4 L
Brake Hoist System - Includes Tank169 gal639.8 L
Crankcase54 gal204.5 L
Brake/Hoist Hydraulic Tank89 gal337 L
Torque Converter/Transmission System - Including Sump65.6 gal248 L
Fuel Tank - Standard500 gal1892.8 L
Weight Distributions - Approximate
Front Axle - Empty47 %47 %
Front Axle - Loaded33 %33 %
Rear Axle - Empty53 %53 %
Rear Axle - Loaded67 %67 %
Weights - Approximate
Chassis Weight164134 lb74450 kg
Gross Machine Operating Weight550000 lb249475.9 kg
Operating Weight - Empty - Flat Floor Body225200 lb102149.1 kg
Operating Weight - Empty - Dual-Slope Body211035 lb95723.9 kg
Capacity - Dual Slope - 100% Fill Factor
Struck74 yd356.6 m3
Heaped (Sae 2:1)102 yd378 m3
Capacity - Flat Floor - 100% Fill Factor
Struck96 yd373.4 m3
Heaped (Sae 2:1)119 yd391 m3
Rops
Rops StandardsSAE J1040 APR88 ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 APR88 ISO 3471:1994
Sound
Sound StandardsANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90 SAE J88 APR95ANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90 SAE J88 APR95
Suspension
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front12.1 in307.4 mm
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear6.5 in165.1 mm
Approximate Weights - Dual Slope
Body46865 lb21257.7 kg
Chassis164134 lb74450 kg
Front Axle - Empty47 %47 %
Front Axle - Loaded33 %33 %
Rear Axle - Empty53 %53 %
Rear Axle - Loaded67 %67 %
Gross Weight - Empty211035 lb95723.9 kg
Approximate Weights - Flat Floor
Body56630 lb25687 kg
Chassis164134 lb74450 kg
Front Axle - Empty47 %47 %
Front Axle - Loaded33 %33 %
Rear Axle - Empty53 %53 %
Rear Axle - Loaded67 %67 %
Gross Weight - Empty225200 lb102149.1 kg
Standard Liner4400 lb1995.9 kg
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