CAT 793 Rigid Dump Truck

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Additional information

Make	Caterpillar
Model	793
Weight	157 t
Capacity	229 t

Equipment Overview

The CAT 793 is a rigid dump truck built for very high-volume ore and overburden hauling in the world’s largest open-pit mines, one of Caterpillar’s most widely used mining trucks. It carries a 229-tonne nominal rated payload and a 162 m³ heaped body, delivering 1,976 kW of gross power, suited to major coal, iron ore, and copper mining operations where large hydraulic shovels or rope shovels keep loading cycles fast.

Power comes from a Cat C175-16 16-cylinder diesel engine producing 1,976 kW (2,650 hp) gross and 1,886 kW (2,529 hp) net at 1,750 rpm. A fuel-optimized engine rating suits less-regulated markets, while a version meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards is available where required. A six-speed automatic powershift transmission drives the rear axle, coordinated by Caterpillar’s APECS control strategy, with traction control and stability systems to manage wheel slip on haul roads.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Engine	Cat C175-16, 16-cylinder diesel
Power Output (Gross)	1,976 kW (2,650 hp) at 1,750 rpm
Max Torque	NA
Emission Standard	Fuel Optimized (base rating); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V available for applicable markets
Transmission	6-speed automatic powershift (APECS)
Drive Type	Rear-wheel drive
Operating Weight	156,561 kg (chassis + body, standard wheel stations)
Payload Capacity	229,000 kg (Nominal Rated Payload, standard wheel stations)
Body Volume (Heaped)	162 m³ (HP Body, SAE 2:1)