796 AC Electric Drive Mining Truck

796 AC Electric Drive Mining Truck

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.

  • Nominal Rated Payload 360 ton (US)

  • Rated Gross Machine Weight 1270000 lb

  • Gross Power - SAE J1995 3500 hp

  • Engine Model Cat® C175-16

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Weights - Approximate

  • 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

Engine

  • 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

Service Refill Capacities

  • 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

Steering

  • Note Turning Diameter (ISO 7457:1997)

  • Steer Angle 39°

  • Steering Standards Steering Standards: ISO 5010:2007

  • Turning Diameter - Front 106.3ft

AC Drive System

  • 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

Braking System

  • 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

Sound

  • Sound Standards The operator sound pressure level, 75 dB(A), measured according to ISO 6394:2008 and ISO 6396:2008.

Weight Distributions - Approximate

  • Front Axle - Empty 47%

  • Front Axle - Loaded 33%

  • Note Weight distributions optimized with Cat body.

  • Rear Axle - Empty 53%

  • Rear Axle - Loaded 67%

Tires

  • 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

Capacity - HE Body - 100% fill factor

  • 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 Hoists

  • 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.

Suspension

  • 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

Cab

  • 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.

Dimensions (Approximate)

  • 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

Features

Equipment

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)