Construction Equipment Guide
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Komatsu HD785-7 is a rigid-frame off-highway haul truck used in mining and large earthmoving operations. It is designed for high-volume material transport in quarry, construction, and surface mining applications. The HD785-7 features a large payload capacity, diesel power, and a heavy-duty chassis built for continuous operation on rough haul roads. Typical configurations include a Komatsu diesel engine, automatic transmission, and hydraulic retarder for controlled downhill travel. The truck is commonly used to move overburden, ore, and aggregate in demanding site conditions. Maintenance access, operator visibility, and durability are key design priorities for this model.
| Articulated/Rigid | R Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Drive Configuration | RWD Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Drive System Mech/Electr. | M Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine Type | Komatsu SAA12V140E-3 Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Mfg. Model | HD785-7 Starting 2018 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 361,073 (163,780) Starting 2018 Model Year |
| Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons) | 100.1 (91.7) Starting 2018 Model Year |
| Articulating/Rigid | Rigid |
| Drive Config | rwd |
| Rated Payload | 103.50 t (103,500.00 kg) |
| Make | Komatsu |
| Operating Weight | 366,000.00 lbs (166,015.01 kg) |