785C Mining Truck

Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.

13

15
3
12

14

11
10

16
17
18

7
5

19

20

21
22

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Height to Top of ROPS

Overall Body Length
Inside Body Length
Overall Length
Wheelbase
Rear Axle to Tail
Ground Clearance
Dump Clearance
Loading Height Empty
Rear Sidewall Height
Inside Body Depth Max

5122 mm
10 615 mm
7652 mm
11 022 mm
5180 mm
3410 mm
987 mm
1284 mm
4968 mm
906 mm
2132 mm

202 in
418 in
301 in
434 in
204 in
134 in
39 in
51 in
196 in
36 in
84 in

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Overall Height Body Raised

Operating Width
Centerline Front Tire Width
Engine Guard Clearance
Overall Canopy Width
Outside Body Width
Inside Body Width
Front Canopy Height
Rear Axle Clearance
Centerline Rear Dual Tire Width
Overall Tire Width

11 207 mm
6640 mm
4850 mm
1057 mm
6200 mm
5890 mm
5510 mm
5769 mm
1080 mm
4285 mm
6277 mm

441 in
256 in
191 in
41 in
249 in
232 in
217 in
227 in
43 in
169 in
247 in

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Retarding Performance
To determine retarding performance: Add lengths of all
downhill segments and, using this total, refer to proper
retarding chart. Read from gross weight down to the percent
effective grade. Effective grade equals actual % grade minus
1% for each 10 kg/t (20 lb/ton) of rolling resistance. From this
weight-effective grade point, read horizontally to the curve
with the highest obtainable gear, then down to maximum
descent speed brakes can properly handle without exceeding

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
249 500 kg/550,000 lb

100

50

NOTE: Select the proper gear to maintain engine rpm at the highest
possible level, without overspeeding the engine. If cooling oil
overheats, reduce ground speed to allow transmission to shift to
the next lower speed range.

Gross Weight
200

300

100

400

150

30%

500

600

200

25%

250

20%

300 kg x 1000

L
15%

1st Gear

2nd Gear

10%

3rd Gear
4th Gear
5%

5th Gear

lb x 1000

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

cooling capacity. The following charts are based on these

conditions: 32 C (90 F) ambient temperature, at sea level,
with 33.00-R51 tires.

6th Gear

0
0

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

SPEED
Continuous Grade Length

40

45

50 mph

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Retarding Performance

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
249 500 kg/550,000 lb

100

50

Gross Weight
200

300

100

150

1st Gear

400

500
200

600
250

300 kg x 1000

20% L

30% 25%

15%
2nd Gear
3rd Gear

10%

4th Gear
5th Gear 6th Gear

5%

lb x 1000

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50 mph

SPEED
Grade Distance 450 m (1500 ft.)

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
249 500 kg/550,000 lb

Gross Weight

100

200

50

300

100

400

150

500
200

600
250

lb x 1000
300 kg x 1000

20% L

30% 25%

15%
2nd Gear

10%

3rd Gear
4th Gear
5th Gear
6th Gear

5%

0
0

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

1st Gear

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

SPEED
Grade Distance 600 m (2000 ft.)

40

45

50 mph

785C Mining Truck

Retarding Performance

Typical Field Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
249 500 kg/550,000 lb

100

50

Gross Weight
200

300

100

400

150

500

600

200

250

300 kg x 1000

20% L

30% 25%

1st Gear

15%

2nd Gear

10%
3rd Gear
4th Gear
5th Gear
6th Gear

lb x 1000

5%

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50 mph

SPEED
Grade Distance 900 m (3000 ft.)

Typical Field Empty Weight

Gross Machine Operating Weight
249 500 kg/550,000 lb

100

200

50

300

100

400

150

500

600

200

250

300 kg x 1000

20% L

30% 25%

15%

1st Gear

2nd Gear

10%
3rd Gear
4th Gear
5th Gear

5%
6th Gear

0
0

lb x 1000

EFFECTIVE GRADE (Favorable)

Gross Weight

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

SPEED
Grade Distance 1500 m (5000 ft.)

45

50 mph

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Gradeability/Speed/Rimpull
To determine gradeability performance: Read from gross
weight down to the percent of total resistance. Total resistance
equals actual percent grade plus 1% for each 10 kg/t (20 lb/ton)
of rolling resistance. From this weight-resistance point, read

horizontally to the curve with the highest obtainable gear, then

down to maximum speed. Usable rimpull will depend upon
traction available and weight on drive wheels.

Typical Field Empty Weight

136 080 kg (300,000 lb) Load

33.00-R51 Tires
Gross Weight
20

50
40

70

lb x
1000
200

70

40 50

100

150 200

150 200
300 400

30%

100

lb x 1000

25%
20%
15%
10%
8%

2nd Gear

50

3rd Gear
6%

4th Gear

15

5th Gear
20

4%
6th Gear
2%

kg x 1000

1st Gear

20

10

300
600

1st Gear

30

RIMPULL

100

70

10

TOTAL RESISTANCE
(Grade plus Rolling)

kg x
1000
90

30

5
2
Torque Converter Drive
Direct Drive

2
0
0

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50 mph

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h

SPEED

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Optional Equipment
With approximate changes in operating weights.
Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar Dealer for specifics.
kg

Bodies
Body extensions:
Tail
Sideboards1
Body heat (exhaust)
Body and tail extension liners2
Full-length liner
Tail extension liner3
Grid liner4
Fuel tank 2500 L (660 gal.)
Heater, fuel
recirculation type, non-electric
1
2
3
4

lb

see chart below

665
798
36

1465
1760
80

7633
338
1145
209

16,828
745
2525
460

Heater, engine coolant and oil

120-volt external power source
Heater, engine coolant and oil
240-volt external power source
Oil Renewal System
Prelube system
Rim, spare for 33.00-R51 tire
Shutter group, inside mounted
Starting system
Air (TDI Turbine)
Air (IR Turbine)
Variable pitch fan, Flexxaire
Variable speed fan, Rockford

kg

lb

10
11
24
889
265

22
25
53
1960
585

5
17
273
182

10
37
600
400

Increases capacity to 91 m3/119 yd3

Minimum yield strength 900 mPa/9000 Bar/130,500 psi; 400 Brinell steel
Use with full liners when tail extension used
Covers rear third of body only

Weight/Payload Calculation*
(Example)
Flat Floor
Empty Chassis Weight
Fuel Tank and Fuel 1892 L (500 gal.)
Tires (33.00-R51)
Rims 610 mm (24 in.)
Chassis Weight
Debris Allowance (4% of chassis)
Body Weight
Body Attachments Weight
Additional Attachments Weight
Total Empty Operating Weight
Target Payload
Gross Machine Operating Weight

Dual Slope

kg
55 421
2232
10 492
6323
74 468

lb
122,180
4920
23,130
13,940
164,170

kg
55 421
2232
10 492
6323
74 468

lb
122,180
4920
23,130
13,940
164,170

2979
25 687
1996
+0000
105 129

6567
56,630
4400
+0000
231,767

2979
21 258
0
+0000
98 704

6567
46,865
0
+0000
217,602

144 351

318,233

150 776

332,398

249 480

550,000

249 480

550,000

*Note: Refer to Caterpillars 10/10/20 Payload Policy for calculating maximum gross machine weight allowable.