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.
| 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 | 
| 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) | 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 | 
| Nominal Rated Payload | 360 ton (US) / 327 t | 
| 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. | 
| 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) | 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. | 
| 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 | Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) optional with CMD package | 
| 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 | 257.3 gpm / 964 L/min | 
| Relief Valve Setting - Raise | 3029 psi / 20884 kPa | 
| Body Raise Time - High Idle | 21 s | 
| Body Lower Time - Float | 22 s | 
| Body Power Down- High Idle | 17.5 s | 
| 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 | 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 | 211 gal (US) / 799 l | 
| 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) | DEF Tank only available for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V engine option | 
| Cab | |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | HFC - 134A refrigerant: 21,600 Btu/h | 
| Heater / Defroster | 24600 Btu/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. | 
| 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 ° | 
| Turning Diameter - Front | 106.3 ft / 32.4 m | 
| Steering Standards | ISO 5010:2019 | 
| Note | Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:1997) | 
| 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 | Dimensions listed includes canopy deflectors | 
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