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Caterpillar 797B

The Caterpillar 797B is a rock truck built around the 3524B HD EUI engine (3370 hp).

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration for Rock Truck
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values40
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 47.67 ft / 14530 mm
  • Overall Width: 30.03 ft / 9154 mm
  • Overall Height: 24.88 ft / 7584 mm
  • Wheelbase: 23.62 ft / 7200 mm
Typical use

Rigid rock trucks are commonly used to haul rock and bulk material on mines, quarries and large earthmoving sites. Published rows for Caterpillar 797B include published payload of 793664.1 lb / 360000 kg, published engine power of 3550 hp / 2648 kw, published maximum speed of 42 mph / 67.6 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (47.67 ft / 14530 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (30.03 ft / 9154 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Height” field (24.88 ft / 7584 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

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01

Dimensions

Overall Length47.67 ft14530 mm
Overall Width30.03 ft9154 mm
Overall Height24.88 ft7584 mm
Wheelbase23.62 ft7200 mm
Ground Clearance2.85 ft869 mm
Dump Height50.17 ft15292 mm
Dump Ground Clearance6.17 ft1885 mm
02

Dump

Dump Angle45 degrees45 degrees
Lower Time18.5 sec18.5 sec
Load Capacity - Heaped287.75 yd3220 m3
Rated Payload793664.1 lb360000 kg
Raise Time25 sec25 sec
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders2424
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3524B HD EUI3524B HD EUI
Gross Power3550 hp2648 kw
Net Power3370 hp2513 kw
Power Measured @1750 rpm1750 rpm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement7143 cu in117.1 L
04

Operational

Fuel Capacity1800 gal6813.8 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity315 gal1194 L
Engine Oil Capacity110 gal417 L
Diff And Final Drive Fluid Capacity110 gal417 L
Steering System Fluid Capacity114 gal432 L
Brake/Hoist System Fluid Capacity486.7 gal1842 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity263 gal996 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps75 amps
Tire Size59/80R63 Standard Tires59/80R63 Standard Tires
05

Transmission

Transmission TypeSeven-speed planetary powershift with direct-injectionSeven-speed planetary powershift with direct-injection
Number Of Gears - Forward77
Number Of Gears - Reverse11
Max Speed42 mph67.6 km/h
06

Weights

Empty Weight584225 lb265000 kg
Loaded Weight1375000 lb623690 kg
Weight Distribution Front - Empty43.5 %43.5 %
Weight Distribution Rear - Empty56.5 %56.5 %
Weight Distribution Front - Loaded33.3 %33.3 %
Weight Distribution Rear - Loaded66.7 %66.7 %
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