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796 AC

796 AC
Caterpillar
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.
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.

Brochures and Spec Sheets

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Specifications

Specification Value Unit
Gross Power - SAE J1995 3500 hp
Engine Model
Net Power - SAE J1349 3405 hp
Rated Speed 1800 r/min
Emissions Rating
Bore 6.9 in
Stroke 8.7 in
Displacement 5187 in³
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Rated Gross Machine Weight 1270000 lb
Chassis Weight 448415 lb
Body Weight Range
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Nominal Rated Payload 360 ton (US)
Front Axle - Empty 47 %
Rear Axle - Empty 53 %
Front Axle - Loaded 33 %
Rear Axle - Loaded 67 %
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Total Reduction Ratio
Top Speed - Loaded 40 mile/h
Generator/Alternator
Controls
Wheel Motor
Cooling System
Standard Tires
Rims
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Service Brakes
Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area 20378 in²
Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area 30750 in²
Standards
Parking Brake
Load Brake
Dynamic Retarding Power - Continuous 5480 hp
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Struck
Heaped (SAE 2:1)
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Type
Pump Flow - High Idle 257.3 gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Raise 3029 psi
Body Raise Time - High Idle 21 s
Body Lower Time - Float 22 s
Body Power Down- High Idle 17.5 s
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Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front 4 in
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear 2 in
Rear axle - Oscillation
Fuel Tank 1300 gal (US)
Fuel Tank (Tier 4) 1200 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 100 gal (US)
Cooling System 211 gal (US)
Crankcase 82 gal (US)
Front Wheels - Each 7 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 67 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 296 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 385 gal (US)
Grease Tank 90 lb
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Air Conditioning
Heater / Defroster 24600 Btu/h
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ROPS Standards (1)
FOPS Standards
Sound Standards
Steer Angle 39 °
Turning Diameter - Front 106.3 ft
Steering Standards
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Height - Top of ROPS 22.05 ft
Overall Length 51.44 ft
Wheel Base 21.9 ft
Rear Axle - Tail 16.07 ft
Dump Clearance - Empty 5.72 ft
Loading Height - Empty 23.85 ft
Overall Height - Body Raised 48.85 ft
Centerline Front Tire Width 23.06 ft
Front Axle Clearance - Loaded 2.81 ft
Overall Canopy Width (with rock deflectors) 33.15 ft
Outside Body/Canopy Width (without rock deflectors) 31.62 ft
Inside Body Width 29.44 ft
Front Canopy Height - Empty 26.01 ft
Rear Axle Clearance - Loaded 2.8 ft
Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width 19.5 ft
Overall Tire Width - Empty 30.27 ft
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Standard Equipment

  • POWER TRAIN
  • OPERATION AND CONTROLS
  • ELECTRICAL
  • ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT
  • CAT® TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
  • DUMP BODY
  • ANTIFREEZE

Optional Equipment

  • POWER TRAIN
  • OPERATION AND CONTROLS
  • ELECTRICAL
  • ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT
  • CAT® TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
  • DUMP BODY
  • ANTIFREEZE