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Configuration: Cat 793 mining truck, Cat C175-16 engine, 265 US ton nominal payload, 6-speed mechanical drive

12 sourced values · Sources: Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall lengthNot published
BOverall heightNot published
CWheelbaseNot published
DGround clearanceNot captured
EOverall widthNot published
FTrack gauge / treadNot captured

Weights

SpecValueSource
Max gross (laden) weight≈ 404,000 kg
Published: 890,668 lb
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated Gross Machine Weight.
Empty (chassis + body) weightNot publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Cat publishes chassis and body weights separately, not an empty vehicle weight: chassis 291,026 lb, body 70,707 lb.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall lengthNot publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
No dimensions table in the cited Cat spec data.
Overall widthNot publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
No dimensions table in the cited Cat spec data.
Overall heightNot publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
No dimensions table in the cited Cat spec data.
Overall height, body raisedNot publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
No dimensions table in the cited Cat spec data.
Loading height (empty)Not publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
No dimensions table in the cited Cat spec data.
WheelbaseNot publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
No dimensions table in the cited Cat spec data.
Turning radiusNot publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Cat publishes turning diameters only (no radius).
Turning / clearance circle diameter≈ 28,346 mm
Published: 93 ft
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning Diameter - Front.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Tire size40.00 R57, 46/90 R57, 50/80 R57
Published: 40.00 R57, 46/90 R57, 50/80 R57
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Printed as a single 'Tires' row.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Drive systemMechanical drive: planetary power shift transmission (6 forward speeds per transmission table)
Published: Mechanical drive: planetary power shift transmission (6 forward speeds per transmission table)
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Engine modelCat C175-16
Published: Cat C175-16
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Gross power≈ 1,976 kW
Published: 2,650 hp
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1995:2014 (1976 kW).
Net power≈ 1,886 kW
Published: 2,529 hp
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1349:2011.
Displacement≈ 85 L
Published: 5,187 in³
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated speed1,750 rpm
Published: 1,750 rpm
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Fuel tank capacity≈ 2,839 L
Published: 750 gal
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Optional 1300 gal (US).

Performance

SpecValueSource
Rated payload≈ 240,404 kg
Published: 265 US ton
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Nominal Rated Payload.
Body capacity (heaped)Not publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Printed as a range only: 162-190 m³ (212-249 yd³). Heaped (SAE 2:1), HP body range as printed.
Body capacity (struck)Not publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Printed as a range only: 112.6-151 m³ (147-197.5 yd³). Range as printed.
Max travel speed≈ 59.5 km/h
Published: 37 mph
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Top Speed - Loaded.

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