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Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders

R1700G

Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders

The R1700G underground loader is designed for high production, low cost-per-ton loading and tramming in underground mining applications. Compact design with agile performance, rugged construction and simplified maintenance ensures excellent productivity, long life and low operating costs.<br>Engineered for performance, designed for comfort, built to last.

Engine Model

Cat® C11

Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002

345 hp/257 kW

Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002

345 hp/257 kW

Bore

5.1 in/130 mm

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Key Features

Power Train – Engine – The Cat C11 engine is designed for power, reliability and efficiency.

Power Train – Transmission – More power to the ground for greater productivity.

Hydraulics – Cat hydraulics deliver the power and control to keep material moving.

Structures – Rugged Cat structures – the backbone of the R1700G’s durability.

Operator Comfort – Ergonomically designed for all-day comfort, control and productivity.

Buckets – Rugged performance and reliability in tough underground mining applications.

Serviceability – More time for production.

Customer Support – Cat dealer services keep underground mining equipment productive.

Safety – Designed with safety as the first priority.

Specifications

Metric | Imperial

Engine

Engine Model

Cat® C11

Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002

345 hp 257 kW

Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002

345 hp 257 kW

Bore

5.1 in 130 mm

Stroke

5.5 in 140 mm

Displacement

680 in³ 11.1 l

Note (1)

Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.

Note (2)

All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).

Note (3)

Engine derate will commence at an altitude of 3050 m (10,006 ft).

Note (4)

Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.

Note (5)

Optional engine with emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU stage IIIA is also available.

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity

27558 lb 12500 kg

Nominal Payload Capacity - Truck Loading

27558 lb 12500 kg

Nominal Payload Capacity - Tramming

30865 lb 14000 kg

Gross Machine Mass - Truck Loading

116845 lb 53000 kg

Gross Machine Mass - Tramming

120151 lb 54500 kg

Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal

70065 lb 31781 kg

Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal

57995 lb 26306 kg

Breakout Force - SAE

46051 lb 20885 kg

Weights

Empty

84878 lb 38500 kg

Empty - Front Axle

37346 lb 16940 kg

Empty - Rear Axle

47532 lb 21560 kg

Loaded

112436 lb 51000 kg

Loaded - Front Axle

81741 lb 37077 kg

Loaded - Rear Axle

30695 lb 13923 kg

Loaded - Tramming

115743 lb 52500 kg

Transmission

Forward - 1

2.9 mile/h 4.7 km/h

Forward - 2

5.2 mile/h 8.3 km/h

Forward - 3

8.9 mile/h 14.3 km/h

Forward - 4

15 mile/h 24.1 km/h

Reverse - 1

3.4 mile/h 5.4 km/h

Reverse - 2

5.8 mile/h 9.4 km/h

Reverse - 3

10.2 mile/h 16.4 km/h

Reverse - 4

15.7 mile/h 25.3 km/h

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Raise

6.8 s 6.8 s

Dump

2.9 s 2.9 s

Lower, Empty, Float Down

2.4 s 2.4 s

Total Cycle Time

12.1 s 12.1 s

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Capacity

4.6-8.8 m³ (6.0-11.5 yd³)

Dump Bucket - 1

6 yd³ 4.6 m³

Dump Bucket - 2

6.5 yd³ 5 m³

Dump Bucket - 3 - Standard Bucket

7.5 yd³ 5.7 m³

Dump Bucket - 4

8.6 yd³ 6.6 m³

Dump Bucket - 5

9.5 yd³ 7.3 m³

Dump Bucket - 6

11.5 yd³ 8.8 m³

Ejector Bucket

7.5 yd³ 5.7 m³

Turning Dimensions

Outside Clearance Radius**

270.8 in 6878 mm

Inner Clearance Radius**

127.1 in 3229 mm

Axle Oscillation

8°

Articulation Angle

44°

Note

**Clearance Dimensions are for reference only.

Tires

Tire Size

26.5 × 25

Service Refill Capacities

Engine Crankcase - With Filter

8.98 gal (US) 34 l

Hydraulic Tank

33 gal (US) 125 l

Cooling System

16.6 gal (US) 63 l

Front Differential and Final Drives

23.8 gal (US) 90 l

Rear Differential and Final Drives

23.8 gal (US) 90 l

Fuel Tank

150.3 gal (US) 569 l

Secondary Fuel Tank - If Equipped

117.8 gal (US) 446 l

Transmission

12.4 gal (US) 47 l

Standards

ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab

Equipment

Standard Equipment

ELECTRICAL

12V Power Supply in Cab
Alternator, 95-amp
Auxiliary Start Receptacle
Battery Disconnect Switch, Ground Level
Circuit Breaker, 80-amp
Corrosive Protection Spray
Diagnostic Connector
Electric Starting, 24-volt
Engine Shutdown Switches
– Rear Right Hand Side
External Lighting System, Front, Rear, Halogen Work Lights
Low Maintenance Batteries
Reversing Alarm
Starting and Charging System

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Cat Electronic Monitoring System (Cat EMS)
Electric Horns
Gauges
– Engine Coolant Temperature
– Transmission Coolant Temperature
– Hydraulic Oil Temperature
– Fuel Level
– Speedometer
– Tachometer
Indicator Lights
– Alert Warning Light
– Residual Brake Pressure
Low Hydraulic Level Warning
Open Operator Station ROPS/FOPS Structure
Operator Presence System (Auto Park Brake)
Pilot Hydraulic Implement Controls, Single Joystick
Push Button Panel for Lights
Suspension Seat with Retractable Seat Belt
STIC Steering

POWER TRAIN

Cat C11 Diesel Engine, ATAAC, 6 Cylinder
Brake Axle Cooling
Electric Fuel Priming Pump
Engine Air Intake Precleaner
Engine Oil Filter, Remote Mounted
Fuel System Manual Shut Off Tap
Heat Shields
Long Life Coolant
Planetary Powershift Transmission with Automatic Shift Control, 4 Speed Forward/4 Speed Reverse
Radiator, Cross Flow
Radiator Cap Manual Release
Rims, 5-Piece, Tubeless
SAFR™ Full Hydraulic Enclosed Wet Multiple-Disc Brakes
Torque Converter
Transmission Neutralizer
Transmission Filter Drain Tap

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Brake Light
Bucket Control Group, Standard
Bucket, Dump
Bucket Lip
Bucket Positioner, Return To Dig
Catalytic Exhaust Purifier/Muffler Group
Decals, International Picto Graphics
Engine and Transmission Belly Guards
Fenders, Front, Rear
Firewall
Fuel Lines Double Braided (Stainless Sleeving)
Hand Hold (Access On/Off Top Deck)
Hydraulic Oil Cooler – Swing Out Rear Frame
Operation and Maintenance Manual – English and other applicable local languages to select
Protection Wear Bars 100 × 50 mm (4 × 2 in)
Rims, 5-Piece, Tubeless
Semi Centralized Lubrication Points
S·O·S Port
– Coolant
– Engine Oil
– Hydraulic Oil
– Transmission Oil
Swing Out Radiator Grill
Tires and Rims: A tire must be selected from the mandatory attachments section of the machine price list. Base machine price includes a standard tubeless rim allowance only.

Optional Equipment

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Battery and Engine Shutdown Switch
– Ground Level Isolation, In Cab Isolation Switch
Brake Pressure Gauges
Brake Release Arrangements, (Requires Lines Steering Release)
– Recovery Hook
– Recovery Bar
Buckets
– Bucket, Light Weight Material (8.8 m³/11.5 yd³) (Requires Control Group, Heavy Duty)
– Ejector Bucket Installed
– Various Sizes, Dump (4.2 m³/5.5 yd³ to 7.3 m³/9.5 yd³), Ejector (5.7 m³/7.5 yd³)
Bucket, Control Group, Heavy Duty (Required for Light Weight Buckets)
Bucket Hardware
– Cutting Edge, Bolt-On Half-Arrow (BOHA)
– Cutting Edge, Cat Weld-on
– Cutting Edge, Half Arrow, Flat
– Heel Shrouds, Ejector and Dump Buckets
– Mechanically Attached Shrouds (MAS)
– Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System, Cutting Edge Protection (MAWPS)
– Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System, Bottom Protection (MAWPS)
– Protector Pads (Bottom of Bucket)
– Wear Bars, Ejector and Dump Buckets
– Wear Liner (5.7 m³/7.5 yd³ Dump Bucket)
Bucket Lip
– Lip Fully Welded or Tack Welded
– Lip Bare (No Hardware)
– Bolt-On Ready
– MAS Ready (Mechanically Attached Shrouds)
Camera, Color Rear Facing
Cover, Anti Vandalism for Shipping
Draw Bar Attachment, Bolt-on
Engine Options
– Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
– Equivalent to Tier 3
– After-treatment options (for use with VR Engine only)
- DPF (Flow Through) Filter
Fast Fill System
– Coolant
– Engine Oil
– Fuel (Single or Dual Tanks)
– Hydraulic Oil
– Transmission Oil
Fire Suppression System
– Ansul, Dry Powder
– Foam, Water Based
Front Light Protectors
Fuel System
– Dual Fuel Tanks
Guards
– Guard, Rear Side Quarter Window
– Guard Duo Cone Seal
Handrails
– Fold Down
Hydraulic System
– Ejector Bucket Ready
– Alternate Implement/Pilot Control Configuration
Lubrication System
– Automatic
– Centralized
Lighting
– External Lighting System, Front, Rear, LED Work Lights
Mine Transfer
– Mine Transfer Ready Rear Frame (Tack Welded)
– Lifting Group, Mine Transfer
Operators Station ROPS/FOPS Enclosed
– Air Conditioning
– Cab Pressurizer and Filter
– Duct, Window Demister
– Dome Light
– Heater
– Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers
– Strut, Cab Door
Operators Station FOPS Open
– Removable Canopy
Park Brake Switch Engagement
– Push to Apply
– Pull to Apply
Payload Control System
– Loadrite L2180
Remote Control Interface (excludes Transmitter and Receiver)
– Cattron
– RCT
Reversible Steering
Reflective Tape
Ride Control System
Rim
– Rim Identification Numbering
– Spare (Tube or Tubeless)
– Tube Type
Seats
– Seat Covers, Tee, Air and Standard
– Suspension Seat Tee, Vinyl
– Suspension Seat Tee, Air
– Suspension Seat Air Vinyl
Secondary Steering System
Service Tools
– Recovery Bar (for use with Brake Release, Recovery Bar System)
– Reference Parts Manual for Additional Tooling Available
Switches
– Additional Engine Shutdown, Mounted LHS
– Engine Shutdown, Fire Suppression Activation
– Idle Timer
– Engine Shutdown/Idle Timer
– Transmission Neutralizer Override Switch
Technology
– Command for Underground
– Vital Information Management System (VIMS) Gen 3
Tire Arrangements
– Tire, 26.5 × R25, VSMS2 L5 Bridgestone
– Tire, 26.5 × 25, VSDL, Bridgestone
– Tire, 26.5 × 25, 32 Ply, Goodyear
Wear Protection Bars
– Cab/ROPS
– Hydraulic Tank
– Radiator
– Wear Plate, Rear Underneath
NOTE: Not all features are available in all regions. See your Cat dealer for more information.