Caterpillar 797B World's Biggest Truck



The 797B Mining Truck is engineered for performance, designed for comfort, and built to last. Developed specifically for high production mining and construction applications, Caterpillar 797B Mining Truck keeps material moving at high volume to lower your cost-per-ton.

Caterpillar 797 Truck

Rugged construction creates a durable machine. Easy maintenance procedures ensure high reliability and long life with low operating costs.

CAT 797 Worlds Biggest Truck

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity - 380 tons / 345 tonnes
Nominal Payload Capacity - 339.55 tons / 345 tonnes
Top Speed – Loaded - 42 mph / 67.6 kph
Maximum Capacity - Custom
Steer Angle - 39 Degrees / 39 Degrees
Turning Radius – Front - 130.9 ft / 39.9 m
Turning Circle Clearance Diameter - 132.8 ft / 40.5 m

Caterpillar 797b Mining Truck

Caterpillar 797B transmission

Forward 1 - 7 mph / 11.3 kph
Forward 2 - 9.5 mph / 15.2 kph
Forward 3 - 12.7 mph / 20.5 kph
Forward 4 - 17.2 mph / 27.7 kph
Forward 5 - 23.1 mph / 37.2 kph
Forward 6 - 31.2 mph / 50.3 kph
Forward 7 - 42 mph / 67.6 kph
Reverse - 8 mph / 12.9 kph

CAT 797b Mining Truck

Final Drives

Differential Ratio - 1.265:1
Planetary Ratio - 16.67:1
Total Reduction Ratio - 21.09:1