New 796 AC Electric Drive Mining Truck in North Carolina

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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.

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    Body Weight Range 38 833 – 42 907 kg (85,611 – 94,594 lb)
    Chassis Weight 448415lb
    Nominal Rated Payload 360ton (US)
    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
    Rated Gross Machine Weight 1270000lb
    Bore 6.9in
    Displacement 5187in³
    Emissions Rating Fuel Optimized
    Engine Model Cat® C175-16
    Gross Power - SAE J1995 3500hp
    Net Power - SAE J1349 3405hp
    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
    Rated Speed 1800r/min
    Stroke 8.7in
    Cooling System 211gal (US)
    Crankcase 82gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 100gal (US)
    Final Drive - Each 67gal (US)
    Front Wheels - Each 7gal (US)
    Fuel Tank 1300gal (US)
    Fuel Tank (Tier 4) 1200gal (US)
    Grease Tank 90lb
    Hydraulic System - Including Tank 385gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 296gal (US)
    Note (1) DEF Tank only available for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V engine option
    Note Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:1997)
    Steer Angle 39°
    Steering Standards ISO 5010:2019
    Turning Diameter - Front 106.3ft
    Controls Cat IGBT Inverter Technology, air cooled, pressurized cabinet with filtration
    Cooling System Cat variable speed, hydraulically driven cooling system
    Generator/Alternator Cat brushless, engine mounted, dual bearing
    Top Speed - Loaded 40mile/h
    Total Reduction Ratio 35:01:00
    Wheel Motor Cat AC induction, rear axle mounted
    Dynamic Retarding Power - Continuous 5480hp
    Front Wet Disc Brake Surface Area 20378in²
    Load Brake Rear service brakes
    Note Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) optional with CMD package
    Parking Brake Four-corner, Multi-disc, Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released
    Rear - Wet Disc Brake Surface Area 30750in²
    Service Brakes Four-Corner, Wet Disc, Oil Cooled, Hydraulically Actuated
    Standards Service and Secondary: ISO 3450:2011
    Front Axle - Empty 47%
    Front Axle - Loaded 33%
    Note Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.
    Rear Axle - Empty 53%
    Rear Axle - Loaded 67%
    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.
    Rims 44" x 63"
    Standard Tires 59/80 R63
    Heaped (SAE 2:1) 186-237 m³ (243-310 yd³)
    Note Consult your local Cat dealer for body recommendations.
    Struck 97-153 m³ (127-200 yd³)
    Body Lower Time - Float 22s
    Body Power Down- High Idle 17.5s
    Body Raise Time - High Idle 21s
    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.
    Pump Flow - High Idle 257.3gal/min
    Relief Valve Setting - Raise 3029psi
    Type Twin, two-stage hydraulic cylinders with snubbing valve.
    Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front 4in
    Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear 2in
    Rear axle - Oscillation +/- 5.32 degrees
    Type Self-contained nitrogen/oil cylinders, pin-to-pin mounting, top & bottom double shear clevis attachments
    Air Conditioning HFC - 134A refrigerant: 21,600 Btu/h
    FOPS Standards FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) meets ISO 3449:2005 Level II for Operator and ISO 13459:2012 Level II for Trainer.
    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) ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) meets ISO 3471:2008 for Operator and ISO 13459:2012 for Trainer.
    Sound Standards The operator sound pressure level, 75 dB(A), measured according to ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008.
    Centerline Front Tire Width 23.06ft
    Centerline of Rear Dual Tire Width 19.5ft
    Dump Clearance - Empty 5.72ft
    Front Axle Clearance - Loaded 2.81ft
    Front Canopy Height - Empty 26.01ft
    Height - Top of ROPS 22.05ft
    Inside Body Width 29.44ft
    Loading Height - Empty 23.85ft
    Note Dimensions listed includes canopy deflectors
    Outside Body/Canopy Width (without rock deflectors) 31.62ft
    Overall Canopy Width (with rock deflectors) 33.15ft
    Overall Height - Body Raised 48.85ft
    Overall Length 51.44ft
    Overall Tire Width - Empty 30.27ft
    Rear Axle - Tail 16.07ft
    Rear Axle Clearance - Loaded 2.8ft
    Wheel Base 21.9ft

    Standard Equipment:

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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® MineStar Detect (Radar and Camera) System
    • Cat® Product Link Elite (Cellular)
    • High Efficiency (HE) body, 186-237 m³ (243-310 yd³)
      – HE Body Mounting Group
      – Rock ejectors (chain)
    • Cat Extended Life Coolant (ELC) protects to –35° C (–30° F)

    Optional Equipment:

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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® 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
    • HE rock box liner
    • HE canopy rock deflectors
    • HE rear tire rock deflectors
    • HE impact liner
    • Antifreeze/coolant protects to –50° C (–58° F)

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