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Komatsu 930E-5 vs Caterpillar 794 AC
Published specs and dimensions of two rigid haul trucks side by side. Every value comes from the manufacturer document cited on each model page; ≈ marks a unit conversion.
Key differences
The Komatsu 930E-5 is 1 ft 6 in (451 mm) narrower than the Caterpillar 794 AC.
Both list the same max gross (laden) weight.
- Net power: 1,930 kW / 2,588 hp (Komatsu 930E-5) vs 2,539 kW / 3,405 hp (Caterpillar 794 AC); Caterpillar 794 AC is higher.
- Rated payload: 290,299 kg / 640,000 lb (Komatsu 930E-5) vs 296,649 kg / 654,000 lb (Caterpillar 794 AC); Caterpillar 794 AC is higher.
- Overall height, body raised: 13,980 mm / 45 ft 10 in (Komatsu 930E-5) vs 14,758 mm / 48 ft 5 in (Caterpillar 794 AC); Caterpillar 794 AC is higher.
- Loading height (empty): 6,650 mm / 21 ft 10 in (Komatsu 930E-5) vs 6,986 mm / 22 ft 11 in (Caterpillar 794 AC); Caterpillar 794 AC is higher.
- Max travel speed: 64.4 km/h / 40 mph (Komatsu 930E-5) vs 59.5 km/h / 37 mph (Caterpillar 794 AC); Komatsu 930E-5 is higher.
- Fuel tank capacity: 4,542 L / 1,200 gal (Komatsu 930E-5) vs 4,921 L / 1,300 gal (Caterpillar 794 AC); Caterpillar 794 AC is higher.
Computed from the published figures for each model's stated configuration (listed below the table). Options such as boom, bucket, tracks or tires change these numbers.
Komatsu 930E-5 specs Caterpillar 794 AC specs Open in interactive compare Trailer fit: Komatsu 930E-5 Trailer fit: Caterpillar 794 AC
Side-by-side specs
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| Spec | Komatsu 930E-5 | Caterpillar 794 AC |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||
| Max gross (laden) weight | ≈ 521,631 kg | ≈ 521,631 kg |
| Empty (chassis + body) weight | ≈ 231,332 kg | Not published |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length | Not published | ≈ 15,469 mm |
| Overall width | ≈ 9,150 mm | ≈ 9,601 mm |
| Overall height | Not published | ≈ 8,025 mm |
| Overall height, body raised | ≈ 13,980 mm | ≈ 14,758 mm |
| Loading height (empty) | ≈ 6,650 mm | ≈ 6,986 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not published | ≈ 6,654 mm |
| Turning radius | Not published | Not published |
| Turning / clearance circle diameter | ≈ 32,004 mm | Not published |
| Undercarriage / tires | ||
| Tire size | 53/80R63 | 53/80 R63 |
| Engine | ||
| Drive system | Electric AC drive (Komatsu AC drive system) | Electric AC drive (Cat brushless engine-mounted alternator, IGBT inverters, AC wheel motors) |
| Engine model | Komatsu SSDA16V160 | Cat C175-16 |
| Gross power | ≈ 2,013 kW | ≈ 2,610 kW |
| Net power | ≈ 1,930 kW | ≈ 2,539 kW |
| Displacement | Not published | ≈ 85 L |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpm | 1,800 rpm |
| Fuel tank capacity | ≈ 4,542 L | ≈ 4,921 L |
| Performance | ||
| Rated payload | ≈ 290,299 kg | ≈ 296,649 kg |
| Body capacity (heaped) | ≈ 202 m³ | Not published |
| Body capacity (struck) | ≈ 151 m³ | Not published |
| Max travel speed | ≈ 64.4 km/h | ≈ 59.5 km/h |
Configurations.
Komatsu 930E-5: Komatsu 930E-5 electric-drive mining truck, SSDA16V160 engine, 320 short ton payload, AC drive, 53/80R63 tires
Caterpillar 794 AC: Cat 794 AC mining truck, Cat C175-16 engine, 327 US ton nominal payload, AC electric drive, 53/80 R63 tires