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Caterpillar 785C Off-Highway Truck

The Caterpillar 785C Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and robust machine designed for heavy-duty hauling in mining and construction operations. With a gross machine operating weight of 550,000 lbs and a capacity of up to 96 cubic yards, this rigid articulating truck is equipped with a Cat 3512B engine delivering 1451 horsepower. Its six-speed planetary transmission allows for efficient operation at speeds of up to 34 mph, while the dual slope body hoists provide quick and precise dumping capabilities. The 785C boasts a durable construction, reliable performance, and impressive specifications for demanding worksites.


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General Specifications

Approximate Weights - Dual Slope

Chassis164,134 lbs (74,450 kg)
Gross Weight - Empty211,035 lbs (95,724 kg)

Approximate Weights - Flat Floor

Body56,630 lbs (25,687 kg)
Chassis164,134 lbs (74,450 kg)

Articulating/Rigid

Articulating/Rigid Rigid

Body Hoists

Body Lower Time - Float16.2 seconds
Body Raise Time - High Idle15.2 seconds
Pump Flow - High Idle198 gpm (749 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting - Lower74 psi
Relief Valve Setting - Raise2500 psi

Capacity - Dual Slope - 100% Fill Factor

Heaped 2:1 (SAE)96 cu yd (73 cu m)
Struck74 cu yd (57 cu m)

Capacity - Flat Floor - 100% Fill Factor

Struck96 cu yd (73 cu m)

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance4 ft (1 m)
Dump Height37 ft (11 m)
Ground Clearance3 ft (1 m)
Overall Height19 ft (6 m)
Overall Length36 ft (11 m)
Overall Width21 ft (6 m)
Wheelbase17 ft (5 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive Config 4x2

Dump

Dump Angle49 degrees
Load Capacity - heaped119 cu yd (91 cu m)
Load Capacity - Struck96 cu yd (73 cu m)
Lower Time15.9 seconds
Raise Time15.2 seconds

Engine

Bore7 in (17 cm)
Displacement3,158 cu in (51,750 cu cm)
Engine ModelCat 3512B-EUI
Gross Power1,451 hp (1,082 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J19951,450 hp (1,081 kw)
MakeCat
Net Power1,348 hp (1,005 kw)
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC1,348 hp (1,005 kw)
Net Power - Cat1,348 hp (1,005 kw)
Net Power - ISO 92491,348 hp (1,005 kw)
Net Power - SAE J13491,348 hp (1,005 kw)
Number of Cylinders16
Power Measured @1750 rpm
Rated Engine Speed169.4 rpm
Stroke8 in (19 cm)
Torque Measured @Turbocharged rpm

Final Drives

Planetary Ratio10.83:1

Operating Specifications

Brake/Hoist System Fluid Capacity89 gal (337 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity100 gal (379 l)
Diff and Final Drive Fluid Capacity115 gal (435 l)
Engine Oil Capacity24 gal (91 l)
Fuel Capacity500 gal (1,893 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity169 gal (641 l)
Lower Time15.9 seconds
Operating Voltage24 volts
Raise Time15.2 seconds
Steering System Fluid Capacity31 gal (117 l)
Tire Size33.00-R51 tires
Top Speed - Loaded34 mph (55 kph)
Turning Circle - Clearance Diameter66 ft (20 m)

ROPS

ROPS/FOPS Standards46865

Service Refill Capacities

Brake / Hoist / Fan Hydraulic Tank102 gal (386 l)
Brake Hoist System - Includes Tank169 gal (640 l)
Cooling System100 gal (379 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard500 gal (1,893 l)
Steering System - Including Tank31 gal (117 l)
Steering Tank24 gal (91 l)
Torque Converter - Transmission Sump164,134 gal (621,247 l)
Torque Converter/Transmission System - Including Sump66 gal (248 l)

Sound

Sound StandardsANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90 SAE J88 APR95

Suspension

Rear axle - Oscillation12.1 degrees

Transmission

Forward - 18 mph (12 kph)
Forward - 210 mph (16 kph)
Forward - 314 mph (22 kph)
Forward - 419 mph (30 kph)
Forward - 525 mph (41 kph)
Forward - 634 mph (55 kph)
Max Speed34 mph (55 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward6
Number of Gears - Reverse1
Reverse7 mph (11 kph)
Transmission TypeSix-speed planetary

Weights

Body Weight164,134 lbs (74,450 kg)
Empty Weight225,200 lbs (102,149 kg)
Front Axle - Empty47%
Front Axle - Loaded33%
Gross Machine Operating Weight (GMW)SAE J1040 APR88 ISO 3471:1994 lbs
Loaded Weight550,000 lbs (249,476 kg)
Operating Weight 550,000 lbs (249,476 kg)
Operating Weight - LoadedSAE J1511 OCT90 ISO 5010:1992 lbs
Rear Axle - Empty53%
Rear Axle - Loaded67%
Weight Distribution Front - empty47%
Weight Distribution Front - loaded33%
Weight Distribution Rear - empty53%
Weight Distribution Rear - loaded67%


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