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Mining Trucks
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.
Gross Power - SAE J1995
3500 hp/2610 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C175-16
Net Power - SAE J1349
3405 hp/2539 kW
Rated Speed
1800 r/min/1800 r/min
Key Features
SAFETY
PRODUCTIVITY
OPERATOR COMFORT
SERVICEABILITY
DURABILITY AND LONG LIFE
PROVEN AC DRIVE & POWERTRAIN
SUSTAINABILITY
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
CAT BODIES
Specifications
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Imperial
Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995
3500 hp
2610 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C175-16
Net Power - SAE J1349
3405 hp
2539 kW
Rated Speed
1800 r/min
1800 r/min
Emissions Rating
Fuel Optimized
Bore
6.9 in
175 mm
Stroke
8.7 in
220 mm
Displacement
5187 in³
85 l
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
1270000 lb
576072 kg
Chassis Weight
448415 lb
203398 kg
Body Weight Range
38 833 – 42 907 kg (85,611 – 94,594 lb)
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
Nominal Rated Payload
360 ton (US)
327 t
Weight Distributions - Approximate
Front Axle - Empty
47 %
47 %
Rear Axle - Empty
53 %
53 %
Front Axle - Loaded
33 %
33 %
Rear Axle - Loaded
67 %
67 %
Note
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
AC Drive System
Total Reduction Ratio
35:01:00
Top Speed - Loaded
40 mile/h
64 km/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)
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.
Braking System
Service Brakes
Four-Corner, Wet Disc, Oil Cooled, Hydraulically Actuated
Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area
20378 in²
131473 cm²
Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area
30750 in²
198388 cm²
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
5480 hp
4086 kW
Note
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
Capacity - HE Body - 100% fill factor
Struck
97-153 m³ (127-200 yd³)
Heaped (SAE 2:1)
186-237 m³ (243-310 yd³)
Note
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
Body Hoists
Type
Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve.
Pump Flow - High Idle
257.3 gpm
964 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Raise
3029 psi
20884 kPa
Body Raise Time - High Idle
21 s
21 s
Body Lower Time - Float
22 s
22 s
Body Power Down- High Idle
17.5 s
17.5 s
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
Suspension
Type
Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve.
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front
4 in
102.1 ml
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear
2 in
50.5 mm
Rear axle - Oscillation
+/- 5.32 degrees
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
1300 gal (US)
4922 l
Fuel Tank (Tier 4)
1200 gal (US)
4542 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
100 gal (US)
378 l
Cooling System
Cat variable speed, hydraulically driven cooling system
Crankcase
82 gal (US)
310 l
Front Wheels - Each
7 gal (US)
28 l
Final Drive - Each
67 gal (US)
254 l
Hydraulic Tank
296 gal (US)
1121 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
385 gal (US)
1458 l
Grease Tank
90 lb
41 kg
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.
Cab
Air Conditioning
HFC - 134A refrigerant: 21,600 Btu/h
Heater / Defroster
24600 Btu/h
24600 Btu/h
Note
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
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 °
39 °
Turning Diameter - Front
106.3 ft
32.4 m
Steering Standards
ISO 5010:2019
Note
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
Dimensions (Approximate)
Height - Top of ROPS
22.05 ft
6720 mm
Overall Length
51.44 ft
15679 mm
Wheel Base
21.9 ft
6674 mm
Rear Axle - Tail
16.07 ft
4898 mm
Dump Clearance - Empty
5.72 ft
1744 mm
Loading Height - Empty
23.85 ft
7271 mm
Overall Height - Body Raised
48.85 ft
14890 mm
Centerline Front Tire Width
23.06 ft
7028 mm
Front Axle Clearance - Loaded
2.81 ft
855 mm
Overall Canopy Width (with rock deflectors)
33.15 ft
10103 mm
Outside Body/Canopy Width (without rock deflectors)
31.62 ft
9639 mm
Inside Body Width
29.44 ft
8973 mm
Front Canopy Height - Empty
26.01 ft
7928 mm
Rear Axle Clearance - Loaded
2.8 ft
854 mm
Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width
19.5 ft
5943 mm
Overall Tire Width - Empty
30.27 ft
9226 mm
Note
Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
Equipment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment