Caterpillar R1700G Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: R1700G ➔

The Caterpillar R1700G is a high-performance wheel loader designed for heavy-duty tasks in construction and mining industries. With a spacious bucket capacity of 7.5 cubic yards and powerful engine generating 353 horsepower, this machine excels at moving large volumes of materials efficiently. With quick hydraulic system response times, precise control, and smooth operation at an operating weight of 115,745 pounds, the R1700G delivers exceptional performance and reliability on the job site.

Bucket

Caterpillar R1700G Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped	7.50 cu yd (5.73 cu m)
Bucket Width	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	8.10 ft (2.47 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar R1700G Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.50 ft (4.11 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	34.80 ft (10.61 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	5.80 ft (1.77 m)
Wheelbase	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Width Over Tires	8.70 ft (2.65 m)

Engine

Caterpillar R1700G Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	680.00 cu in (11,143.23 cu cm)
Engine Model	C11 ACERT
Gross Power	353.00 hp (263.24 kw)
Net Power	323.00 hp (240.87 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar R1700G Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	2.9 seconds
Lower Time	2.4 seconds
Raise Time	6.8 seconds

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar R1700G Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	16.60 gal (62.83 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Fuel Capacity	1,505.00 gal (5,696.43 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33.00 gal (124.91 l)
Operating Weight	115,745.00 lbs (52,501.11 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	16 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Static Tipping Weight	70,065.00 lbs (31,780.99 kg)
Tire Size	26.5 x 25 36 PLY STMS L5S
Transmission Fluid Capacity	12.40 gal (46.93 l)
Turning Radius	22.60 ft (6.89 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar R1700G Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	15.00 mph (24.14 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	15.70 mph (25.27 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4

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