Caterpillar 785B Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Caterpillar 785B is a rigid-frame off-highway haul truck designed for large-scale mining and heavy earthmoving applications. Built for high-capacity material transport, the 785B features a diesel powertrain, heavy-duty suspension, and a large dump body for moving overburden, ore, and aggregate in demanding site conditions. It is part of Caterpillar's off-highway truck line and is commonly used in quarry, mining, and bulk material handling operations. The model is known for its serviceability, durability, and compatibility with high-production loading equipment. The Caterpillar 785B remains a recognized machine in the used mining truck market.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 785B Off-Highway Truck General Specifications specifications
Approx. Weight	212,458.00 lbs (96,369.45 kg) - Starting 1992
Capacity Metric Tons (U.S. Tons	136.0 (150.0 - Starting 1992
Dimensions Height	227.00 in (576.58 cm) - Starting 1992
Dumping Height (55°	441.00 in (1,120.14 cm) - Starting 1992
flywheel horsepower	1,290.00 hp (961.97 kw) - Starting 1992
Flywheel Kilowatts (Horse- power	1,290.00 hp (961.97 kw) - Starting 1992
Length	434.00 in (1,102.36 cm) - Starting 1992
Loading Height	196.00 in (497.84 cm) - Starting 1992
Product Identification Prefix	6HK - Starting 1992
Tire Size	33.00R51 - Starting 1992
Trucks/Tractors Capacity Metric Tons (U.S. Tons	150.00 tons (136.00 tonnes) - Starting 1992
Trucks/Tractors Capacity Metric Tons (U.S.Tons	136.0 (150.0 - Starting 1992
Turning Circle	1,190.00 in (3,022.60 cm) - Starting 1992
Width	261.00 in (662.94 cm) - Starting 1992
Years Built	1992 - 1998

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