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Caterpillar 793 (04)

Configuration: Cat 793 (04) mining truck, Cat 3516E engine, 256 US ton nominal payload, 6-speed mechanical drive, 40.00R57 tires

18 sourced values · Sources: Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) 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 length≈ 13,640 mm
BOverall height≈ 6,806 mm
CWheelbase≈ 5,867 mm
DGround clearanceNot captured
EOverall width≈ 7,672 mm
FTrack gauge / treadNot captured

Weights

SpecValueSource
Max gross (laden) weight≈ 383,739 kg
Published: 846,000 lb
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) 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 (04) 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 262,947 lb, body 70,707 lb.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length≈ 13,640 mm
Published: 44.75 ft
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Overall width≈ 7,672 mm
Published: 25.17 ft
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Operating Width (Overall Canopy Width 28.25 ft).
Overall height≈ 6,806 mm
Published: 22.33 ft
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Front Canopy Height (Height - Top of ROPS 18.5 ft).
Overall height, body raised≈ 13,692 mm
Published: 44.92 ft
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loading height (empty)≈ 6,172 mm
Published: 20.25 ft
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheelbase≈ 5,867 mm
Published: 19.25 ft
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radiusNot publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) 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≈ 29,361 mm
Published: 96.33 ft
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning Diameter - Front.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Tire size40.00R 57
Published: 40.00R 57
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard Tires, as printed.

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 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Engine modelCat 3516E
Published: Cat 3516E
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Gross power≈ 1,801 kW
Published: 2,415 hp
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1995 (1801 kW).
Net power≈ 1,694 kW
Published: 2,272 hp
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1349.
Displacement≈ 78 L
Published: 4,760 in³
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) 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 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Fuel tank capacity≈ 4,353 L
Published: 1,150 gal
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard; optional 1300 gal (US).

Performance

SpecValueSource
Rated payload≈ 232,239 kg
Published: 256 US ton
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) 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 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Printed as a range only: 152-191 m³ / 199-250 yd³. Heaped (SAE 2:1), HP body range as printed.
Body capacity (struck)Not publishedCaterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in the cited OEM document.
Max travel speed≈ 54.2 km/h
Published: 33.7 mph
Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 793 (04) Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Top Speed - Loaded.

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