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Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 785 ➔

The Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck is a heavy-duty vehicle designed for transporting large loads in rugged off-road conditions. With a impressive dump height of 36.8 feet and a heaped load capacity of 102.1 cubic yards, this truck offers exceptional performance and efficiency. Powered by a robust 1380 horsepower engine, the 785 boasts a maximum speed of 34.8 mph and a rated payload of 300,000 pounds. Its solid construction and advanced features make it a reliable and versatile choice for construction and mining applications.

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General Specifications

Articulated/Rigid	Rigid Starting 2024 Model Year
Drive Configuration	2WD Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Type	Cat 3512E Starting 2024 Model Year
Mfg. Model	785 Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	550,000 (249,476) Starting 2024 Model Year
Planetary Powershift Transmission	Auto Starting 2024 Model Year
Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons)	153 (139) Starting 2024 Model Year

Dimensions

Dump Height	37 ft (11 m)
Overall Height	19 ft (6 m)
Overall Length	36 ft (11 m)
Overall Width	22 ft (7 m)
Wheelbase	17 ft (5 m)

Dump

Load Capacity - heaped	102 cu yd (78 cu m)
Load Capacity - Struck	75 cu yd (57 cu m)
Rated Payload	300,000 lbs (136,078 kg)

Engine

Displacement	3,161 cu in (51,801 cu cm)
Engine Model	3512
Gross Power	1,380 hp (1,029 kw)
Net Power	1,290 hp (962 kw)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	500 gal (1,893 l)
Tire Size	33.00-51 50PR (E-4)

Service Refill Capacities

Brake/Hoist Hydraulic Tank

300,000 gal (1,135,500 l)

Transmission

Max Speed	35 mph (56 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	6

Weights

Empty Weight	212,422 lbs (96,353 kg)
Loaded Weight	549,906 lbs (249,433 kg)
Weight Distribution Front - empty	47%
Weight Distribution Front - loaded	33%
Weight Distribution Rear - empty	53%
Weight Distribution Rear - loaded	67%

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