Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Specs

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.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck General Specifications 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

Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Height	36.80 ft (11.22 m)
Overall Height	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Overall Length	36.20 ft (11.03 m)
Overall Width	21.80 ft (6.64 m)
Wheelbase	17.00 ft (5.18 m)

Dump

Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Load Capacity - heaped	102.10 cu yd (78.06 cu m)
Load Capacity - Struck	74.60 cu yd (57.03 cu m)
Rated Payload	300,000.00 lbs (136,077.88 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Displacement	3,161.10 cu in (51,801.26 cu cm)
Engine Model	3512
Gross Power	1,380.00 hp (1,029.08 kw)
Net Power	1,290.10 hp (962.04 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	500.10 gal (1,892.88 l)
Tire Size	33.00-51 50PR (E-4)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Service Refill Capacities specifications
Brake/Hoist Hydraulic Tank	300,000.00 gal (1,135,500.03 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Max Speed	34.80 mph (56.01 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	6

Weights

Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Empty Weight	212,422.10 lbs (96,353.16 kg)
Loaded Weight	549,905.70 lbs (249,433.34 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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