R1700 Underground Mining Loader

When it came time to redesign the Cat® R1700 Underground Loader, the goal was simple: add value, power and performance, and keep safety at the core. And we succeeded. With each cycle, the R1700 hauls 20% more material than its predecessor and is highly aggressive in the pile. It loads, climbs, hauls and dumps faster. And it’s factory ready for the latest technologies, including fully autonomous haulage, which takes safety and efficiency to a new level. The R1700 is infused with features to keep people safe. It offers three engine emission options, including one that meets Stage V standards, and can be tailored to your mine’s ventilation requirements. A clean-sheet redesign, the R1700 loader leverages engineering talent from across Caterpillar to create the next generation of productive underground loading.

  • Engine Model Cat® C13

  • Engine Power - Stage V Engine - ISO 14396:2002 345 hp

  • Nominal Payload Capacity 33069 lb

  • Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002 361 hp

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Engine

  • Engine Model Cat® C13

  • Engine Power - Stage V Engine - ISO 14396:2002 345hp

  • Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002 361hp

  • Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002 361hp

  • Note (1) Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm for LRCs (VR and Tier 3/Stage IIIA) engines when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.

  • Note (2) Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 2,050 rpm for HRC (Stage V) engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.

  • Note (3) All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR14396, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications

  • Note (4) No engine derating required up to 2895 m (9,500 ft) altitude for Stage V engines, 3505 m (11,500 ft) altitude for Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines, and 3200 m (10,500 ft) for Tier 2/Stage II VR engines.

  • Note (5) Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.

  • Note (6) Optional engine with emissions equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA is also available.

  • Note (7) Optional engine meeting the U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards is also available.

Operating Specifications

  • Breakout Force - Lift and Tilt 53330lb

  • Gross Machine Mass - Loaded 138316lb

  • Nominal Payload Capacity 33069lb

  • Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal 69635lb

  • Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal 83218lb

Weights

  • Note *Calculated weights.

  • Operating Mass + Rated Payload* 128258lb

  • Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle 91412lb

  • Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle 36846lb

  • Operating Mass* 95189lb

  • Operating Mass* - Front Axle 38358lb

  • Operating Mass* - Rear Axle 56831lb

Transmission

  • Forward - 1 3mile/h

  • Forward - 2 5.7mile/h

  • Forward - 3 10.2mile/h

  • Forward - 4 17.9mile/h

  • Reverse - 1 3.7mile/h

  • Reverse - 2 6.5mile/h

  • Reverse - 3 11.6mile/h

  • Reverse - 4 20.2mile/h

Hydraulic Cycle Times

  • Dump 3.3s

  • Lower, Empty, Float Down 2.9s

  • Raise 6.8s

  • Total Cycle Time 13.2s

Bucket Capacities

  • Bolt Together Bucket (1) 8.9yd³

  • Bolt Together Bucket (2) 9.8yd³

  • Bucket Capacities 5.7-8.6 m³ (7.5-11.2 yd³)

  • Dump Bucket - 1 - Standard Bucket 7.5yd³

  • Dump Bucket - 2 8yd³

  • Dump Bucket - 3 8.6yd³

  • Dump Bucket - 4 9.4yd³

  • Dump Bucket - 5 9.8yd³

  • Dump Bucket - 6 10.5yd³

  • Ejector Bucket 7.6yd³

  • Light Material Bucket 11.2yd³

Turning Dimensions

  • Articulation Angle 44°

  • Axle Oscillation

  • Inner Clearance Radius 123.5in

  • Outside Clearance Radius 272in

Tires

  • Tire Size 26.5R25

Service Refill Capacities

  • Cooling System 19.8gal (US)

  • Engine Crankcase 9.8gal (US)

  • Hydraulic Tank 35.7gal (US)

Service Capacities - Not Refill

  • DEF Tank 7.1gal (US)

  • Front Differential and Final Drive 39gal (US)

  • Fuel System 128.4gal (US)

  • Rear Differential and Final Drive 37.2gal (US)

  • Transmission 14.2gal (US)

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

  • Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet multiple-disc (SAFR)

  • Engine:
    –Cat C13 6 cylinder, diesel
    – Air-to-air aftercooler (ATAAC)

  • Filter, engine, remote mounted

  • Fuel priming aid

  • Pre-cleaner, engine air intake

  • Torque converter with automatic lock up clutch

  • Transmission:
    – Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
    – Automatic planetary power shift (4F/4R)
    –Transmission neutralizer

  • Traction control

  • Alarm, reversing

  • Alternator, 150 amp

  • Battery disconnect switch, ground level

  • Batteries, low maintenance

  • Diagnostic connector

  • Engine shutdown switch

  • Lighting LED
    –External, front, rear
    –Stop, dual

  • Receptacle group, auxiliary start

  • Starter, electric, 24-volt

  • Starting and charging system

  • Automatic Brake Application (ABA)

  • Cab, ROPS and/or Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) certified

  • Color Multi Purpose Display (CMPD):
    –Front and rear brake gauges
    –Transmission pressure
    –System diagnostics

  • Control units, roof mounted (with service panel access)

  • Electrohydraulic implement controls (single joystick)

  • Horns, electric

  • Instrumentation/gauges:
    –Speedometer/tachometer
    –Fuel level
    –Hydraulic oil temperature
    –Engine coolant temperature

  • Light, warning, residual brake

  • Monitor, door latch

  • Mounts, radio and speaker (×2)

  • Operator Presence System

  • Seat:
    –Seat, suspension, air
    –Seat belt, retractable

  • Storage box, enclosed, 5 liter (3 gal)

  • Coat hook

  • Cup holder

  • Armrests and kneepads, independently adjustable

  • Tires must be selected from the Mandatory Attachments section (choose between):
    –Tire, 26.5 × R25, VSMS2 Bridgestone
    –Tire, 26.5 × R25, VSDL Bridgestone

  • Rims:
    –Tubeless, set of 4

  • Product Link Elite – machine health and information

  • Brake axle cooling

  • Bucket dump (5.7 m3/7.5 yd3)

  • Bucket lip:
    –Modular weld on

  • Decals, International Picto Graphics

  • Fenders, front, rear

  • Firewall

  • Fuel tap, manual shutoff

  • Guards, engine and transmission

  • Handholds

  • Handrails, quick release

  • Lift arm positioner for return to dig

  • Lubrication System:
    –Semi central

  • Oil filter, transmission oil, long life

  • Operation and Maintenance Manual

  • Radiator grill, swing out

  • Wear bars:
    –Fuel tank
    –Hydraulic tank

  • Window:
    –Window, single pane

Optional Equipment

  • Engine options:
    –Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
    –Engine, Stage 3
    –Engine, Stage V

  • Park brake switch engagement – push to apply/pull to apply

  • Radiator, high efficiency

  • Reversible steering

  • Battery disconnect switch, in cab

  • Lighting LED:
    –Service bay
    –Truck loading

  • Switch isolation

  • Operators station ROPS/FOPS enclosed

  • Camera, rear view

  • Seat:
    –Seat, suspension, TEE, air
    –Seat cover

  • Secondary Steering System

  • Command for Underground* – machine pre-requisites

  • Autodig, underground

  • Cat Production Measurement (CPM) Payload Weighing System

  • Tire monitoring

  • *Please consult with your regional commercial or technology representative prior to upgrading your machine to Command for Underground.

  • Rims:
    –Spare, tubeless
    –Rim identification numbering

  • Brake Release Arrangements, includes Steering Release:
    –Recovery hook
    –Recovery bar

  • Bucket:
    –Various sizes, Dump (6.1 m3/8.0 yd3, 6.6 m3/8.6 yd3, 7.2 m3/9.4 yd3, 7.5 m3/9.8 yd3, 8.0 m3/10.5 yd3)
    –Bolt-together (6.8 m3/8.3 yd3, 7.5 m3/9.8 yd3)
    –Light material (8.6 m3/11.2 yd3)
    –Ejector (5.8 m3/7.6 yd3)

  • Bucket lip:
    –Bolt-on lip
    –Durilock
    –Lip fully welded or tack welded

  • Cutting edge:
    –Modular weld on
    –Bolt-on half arrow
    –Durilock

  • Heel shrouds

  • Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System (MAWPS)

  • Wear bars, ejector and dump buckets

  • Wear liner

  • Fast Fill System:
    –Coolant
    –Engine oil
    –Fuel
    –Hydraulic oil
    –Transmission oil

  • Fire Suppression System – Ansul, wet

  • Fluids:
    –Arctic Fuel
    –Arctic Coolant

  • Guards, light and window

  • Handrails, additional

  • Lifting Group, Mine Transfer

  • Lubrication System:
    –Automatic

  • Reflective tape

  • Ride Control System

  • Service tools

  • Vandalism covers

  • Wear bars:
    –Cab

  • Window:
    –Window, dual pane