796 AC Electric Drive Mining Truck

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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.

Weights - Approximate

Nominal Rated Payload - 360ton (US)
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

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

Steering

Steer Angle - 39°
Turning Diameter - Front - 106.3ft
Steering Standards - Steering Standards: ISO 5010:2007
Note - Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:1997)

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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) - The operator sound pressure level, 75 dB(A), measured according to ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008.
ROPS Standards (2) - 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.

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
  – SOS℠ 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)