Caterpillar 796 AC

Name: Caterpillar 796 AC
Brand: Caterpillar

Configuration: Cat 796 AC mining truck, Cat C175-16 engine, 360 US ton nominal payload, AC electric drive, 59/80 R63 tires

18 sourced values · Sources: Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 15,679 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 7,928 mm
C	Wheelbase	≈ 6,675 mm
D	Ground clearance	Not captured
E	Overall width	≈ 10,104 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	Not captured

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Max gross (laden) weight	≈ 576,062 kg	Published: 1,270,000 lb Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Rated Gross Machine Weight.
Empty (chassis + body) weight	Not published	Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Cat publishes chassis and body weights separately: chassis 448,415 lb, body weight range 85,611-94,594 lb.

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 15,679 mm	Published: 51.44 ft Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Overall width	≈ 10,104 mm	Published: 33.15 ft Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Overall Canopy Width (with rock deflectors); 31.62 ft without.
Overall height	≈ 7,928 mm	Published: 26.01 ft Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front Canopy Height - Empty (Height - Top of ROPS 22.05-22.1 ft).
Overall height, body raised	≈ 14,889 mm	Published: 48.85 ft Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loading height (empty)	≈ 7,269 mm	Published: 23.85 ft Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Loading Height - Empty.
Wheelbase	≈ 6,675 mm	Published: 21.9 ft Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radius	Not published	Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC 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	≈ 32,400 mm	Published: 106.3 ft Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Turning Diameter - Front (ISO 7457:1997).

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Tire size	59/80 R63	Published: 59/80 R63 Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Drive system	Electric AC drive (Cat brushless engine-mounted alternator, IGBT inverters, AC wheel motors)	Published: Electric AC drive (Cat brushless engine-mounted alternator, IGBT inverters, AC wheel motors) Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Engine model	Cat C175-16	Published: Cat C175-16 Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Gross power	≈ 2,610 kW	Published: 3,500 hp Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 SAE J1995 (2610 kW).
Net power	≈ 2,539 kW	Published: 3,405 hp Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 SAE J1349.
Displacement	≈ 85 L	Published: 5,187 in³ Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated speed	1,800 rpm	Published: 1,800 rpm Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Fuel tank capacity	≈ 4,921 L	Published: 1,300 gal Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Tier 4: 1200 gal (US).

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Rated payload	≈ 326,587 kg	Published: 360 US ton Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Nominal Rated Payload.
Body capacity (heaped)	Not published	Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed as a range only: 186-237 m³ (243-310 yd³). Heaped (SAE 2:1), HE body; depends on body selection.
Body capacity (struck)	Not published	Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed as a range only: 97-153 m³ (127-200 yd³).
Max travel speed	≈ 64.4 km/h	Published: 40 mph Caterpillar product specifications, Cat 796 AC Mining Trucks (Cat h-cpc spec data, US English edition). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Top Speed - Loaded.

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