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785 Cat C358661 PDF
785 Cat C358661 PDF
Mining Truck
Engine
Engine Model Cat 3512B-EUI
Gross Power SAE J1995 1082 kW 1,450 hp
Net Power 1005 kW 1,348 hp
Weights Approximate
Gross Machine 249 480 kg 550,000 lb
Operating Weight
Operating Specifications
Nominal Payload Capacity 136 tonnes 150 tons
785C Mining Truck
Engineered for performance, designed for comfort, built to last.
Top Performance.
Developed specifically for high production
mining and construction applications, the
785C Mining Truck keeps material moving
at high volume to lower your cost-per-ton.
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Structures Operators Station Caterpillar Brake System
Caterpillar truck frames are built to The ergonomic cab is designed for Cat oil-cooled, multiple disc brakes
optimize torsional load displacement. operator comfort and ease of operation to offer exceptional, fade-resistant braking
Mild steel provides flexibility, durability allow the operator to focus on production. and retarding for maximum performance
and resistance to impact loads. Castings Controls and gauges are positioned and productivity in all haul road
and forgings in high stress areas provide within easy reach for optimum efficiency conditions. Integrated Braking Control
exceptional strength and durability and superior control. pg. 9 combines retarding and traction control
for long life. pg. 8 into one system for optimum braking
efficiency. pg. 10
Safety
Caterpillar sets the standard when
it comes to safety in the design and
manufacturing of heavy equipment
for the mining industry. Safety is not
an afterthought at Caterpillar, but an
integral part of all machine and
systems designs. pg. 18
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Power Train Engine
The Cat 3512B EUI twin turbocharged and aftercooled diesel engine delivers high power
and reliability in the worlds most demanding mining applications.
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Power Train Transmission
Cat mechanical power train delivers more power to the ground for greater productivity
and lower operating costs.
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Engine/Power Train Integration
Electronically combines critical power train components to work more intelligently
and to optimize overall truck performance.
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11 ET
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Cat Data Link. Electronically integrates Body-up Reverse Neutralizer. Downshift Inhibitor. Prevents engine
machine computer systems to optimize Automatically shifts the transmission overspeeding by keeping the transmission
overall power train performance, increase to neutral if the hoist lever is activated from downshifting until engine speed
reliability and component life, and while transmission is shifted in reverse. reaches the downshift point.
reduce operating costs.
Body-up Shift Inhibitor. Prevents the Electronic Technician (Cat ET). Cat ET
Controlled Throttle Shifting. Regulates transmission from shifting above a service tool provides service technicians
engine rpm during shifting to reduce pre-programmed gear without the with easy access to stored diagnostic data
power train stress and clutch wear body fully lowered. through the Cat Data Link to simplify
by controlling engine speed, torque problem diagnosis and increase
Overspeed Protection. The transmission
converter lock-up and transmission machine availability.
control electronically senses engine
clutch engagement for smoother shifts
conditions and automatically up-shifts Diagnostic Capability. Critical data from
and longer component life.
one gear to prevent overspeeding. the electronic engine and transmission
Directional Shift Management. If overspeeding occurs in top gear, controls, including transmission shifting,
Regulates engine speed during directional the lock-up clutch is disengaged. engine speed and fuel consumption,
shifts to prevent damage caused by provides service technicians with
Programmable Top Gear. Transmission
high-speed directional changes. enhanced diagnostic capability to
top gear maximum can be set using the
reduce downtime and operating costs.
Neutral Coast Inhibitor. Prevents Cat ET service tool to help the operator
transmission from shifting to neutral maintain speed limits. Integrated Braking Control (IBC).
at speeds above 6.5 km/h (4 mph) to IBC integrates Automatic Retarder
Anti-Hunt Function. Minimizes shifting
protect the transmission from operating Control and Traction Control into
by not allowing the transmission to up
with insufficient lubrication. one system for optimum performance
or down shift immediately after a shift
and efficiency.
has occurred. This prevents transmission
shifting for increased component life.
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Structures
Rugged Cat structures are the backbone of the 785C mining trucks durability.
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Operators Station
Ergonomically designed for operator comfort, superior control and high productivity.
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Caterpillar Brake System
Reliable braking with superior control gives the operator the confidence to focus
on productivity.
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HARC 1 Service Brake Sensor TCS
1 2 2 Engine Sensor
3 HARC
4 HARC Switch
5 Brakes
6 Service Brakes 6
7 Axle Speed Sensor
8 TCS 7
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HARC vs. ARC. Faster Speeds. HARC allows the Traction Control System (TCS).
operator to maintain optimum engine Electronically monitors and controls
Less chance for engine overspeed
speeds for faster downhill hauls and rear wheel slippage for greater traction
Smoother engagement greater productivity. and enhanced truck performance in poor
underfoot conditions. If slippage exceeds
No loping Superior Control. Automatic brake
a set limit, the oil-cooled disc brakes
modulation offers a smoother ride
Less demand on air system engage to slow the spinning wheel.
and better control in slippery conditions,
Torque is then automatically transferred
Reduces operating costs allowing the operator to concentrate
to the wheel with better traction.
on driving.
HARC Production Advantages.
Differential Action. Normal differential
2500
Ease of Operation. HARC increases
action provides superior maneuvering
operating ease, resulting in greater
and control in slippery conditions.
2000 operator confidence with less fatigue.
Integrated Braking Control (IBC).
Engine Speed (rpm)
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Monitoring System
Vital machine health and payload data keeps the 785C performing at peak production levels.
1 Gauge Cluster
2 Message Center and Keypad
3 ADEM III Engine Control Module
11 4 CAT Data Link
5 Action Alarm
6 Action Lamp
1 2 7 Payload Lamps
8 Payload Display (optional)
10 12 9 Radio System (optional)
10 Data Port (VIMS-PC)
11 Service Lamp
13 12 Diagnostic Connector (ET)
13 Integrated Brake Control (IBC) Module
9 14 Transmission/Chassis Control (TCC) Module
14 15 Road Analysis Control (RAC) Module (optional)
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Production Management. Production External Payload Indicators. External
Management enhances truck/loading lights on both sides of the truck signals
tool effectiveness, improves fleet loading tool operator when to cease
productivity and helps extend the life loading for optimum payloads without
of truck frames, tires, rims and power overloading. Optional external payload
train components, while lowering displays with digital numeric monitors
operating and maintenance cost. are available to replace the standard
red/green indicator lamps.
Payload Management. Max Payload
Speed Manager is a feature that aids Road Analysis Control (RAC). Optional
in managing the Caterpillar 10/10/20 system monitors haul road conditions
Overload Policy. Based on target by measuring frame rack and pitch to
payload weight and overload settings, improve haul road maintenance, cycle
the VIMS system logs and warns the times, tire life and fuel efficiency.
operator when the truck reaches overload
Keypad. Provides operator or service VIMS-PC. VIMS-PC, the off-board
after second gear reweigh. The truck will
technician immediate access to current reporting software program, allows
be limited to second gear at 1,750 rpm,
machine information, gauge values service personnel to download a
and the automatic retarder speed setting
and stored data through the message complete record of machine health and
is reduced to 1,750 rpm until the load
center display. productivity data to a laptop computer
is dumped.
for diagnosis and analysis. Easy-to-use
Message Center. Displays messages Payload management enables the software enables service technicians
requested by operator and advises manager to enhance truck/loading tool and mine management to generate
operator of abnormal machine conditions. effectiveness and productivity levels health and payload reports for more
Alert System. Three-category warning by preventing overloads that can cause effective machine management.
system alerts operator of abnormal damage to component life and affect
VIMS Supervisor. Optional software
machine health conditions. operator safety.
allows mine management to easily
Category I. Machine or system needs The chart below illustrates the benefit manage and interpret VIMS data
attention. of managing payloads with VIMS for optimum fleet management
production management tools. and productivity.
Category II. Requires operator to
evaluate and correct situation before
continuing work. Payload Weight Distribution
Category III. Immediate shutdown
required to prevent serious damage
to machine or system.
Percentage of Total Loads
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Truck Body Systems
Cat designed and built for rugged performance and reliability in the toughest
mining applications.
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Full-Length Stringers create strength performance via an appropriate sized 4) Caterpillar X Body. The Caterpillar
and rigidity throughout the bed. body with the most efficient impact and X Body is a larger volume body than the
wear protection. Caterpillar has a variety dual slope or flat floor body. The added
Box Section Beams offer increased
of liner offerings that are key contributors volume comes at no extra weight because
durability in the floor, sidewall, top
to the MSD process (including Caterpillar of the design improvements to the
rail, corner, and cab canopy areas.
patented products). The tailor made Caterpillar X body. The design
1) Dual-Slope Body. The dual-slope liner package is as essential to payload improvements include a more robust
body design with V-shaped floor maximization as it to critical impact understructure of which, a new body
provides excellent load retention, and wear protection requirements. pivot system and a new generation hoist
maintains a low center of gravity, bracket are included. The sidewall plate
3) Gateless Coal Body. The Gateless Coal
reduces shock loading, and maintains terminates on the floor plate and the
Body is an extension of the Caterpillar
optimum load distribution on steep sidewall and floor ribs are aligned to
lightweight body design concept. These
inclines and in challenging haul improve the structural integrity of the
bodies are designed with large volumes
road conditions. body. The sidewall ribs are tapered to
to achieve target payloads in coal mining
provide more flexibility and durability.
Reinforced, rolled steel top rail applications. The Caterpillar Gateless
The Caterpillar X Body design is a
increases body strength and protects Coal body eliminates the heavy and
combination of everything learned from
the body from damage caused by the maintenance intensive tailgate with a
the standard bodies (dual slope and flat
loading tool or falling material. kicked up floor design that gives the
floor) and the new technology of the
volume required to meet target payload
8 degree V reduces shock loading lightweight body programs.
in coal haulage applications. The canopy
and centers the load.
on the Gateless Coal Body is designed 5) Flat Floor Body. The flat floor design
7.5 degree forward body slope and to minimize the amount of material with slight incline delivers excellent
16 degree ducktail slope helps retain rolling onto the canopy during travel payload capacity, high dump clearances
loads on steep grades. loaded. The 785 will have 4 sizes and smooth, controlled dumping.
of Gateless Coal Bodies to cover the
2) Mine Specific Design (MSD II) Body. Flat floor design provides consistent
coal density range around the world.
The Large Mining Truck Body Industry wear characteristics on body tail.
(Contact Caterpillar Truck Body Group
has focused on maximizing payload via
for design and shipping availability). 12 degree forward body slope
lightweight body programs for the last
provides good load retention on
eight years. During that time Caterpillar Additional Caterpillar large mining
better-maintained haul roads.
has been the leading supplier of truck body information:
lightweight bodies, supplying over 400 Brinell steel on surfaces
MSD II Sales Brochure (AEXQ0015).
1500 lightweight bodies in addition to provides excellent wear.
thousands of standard bodies (dual slope Truck Body Maintenance &
and flat floor bodies). Caterpillar optimizes Operator Guide (AEDK0627).
a system, referred to as the Mine Specific
Mining Truck Bodies Technical
Design (MSD) to create a customer/site
Sales Presentation CD (AEXC0613).
specific body that is designed to maximize
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Serviceability
Less time spent on maintenance means more time on the haul roads.
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Customer Support
Caterpillar dealers have what it takes to keep mining haul trucks productive.
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Safety
Caterpillar mining machines and systems are designed with safety as their first priority.
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Engine Transmission
Weights Approximate
Brakes
Gross Machine Operating Weight 249 480 kg 550,000 lb
Chassis Weight 74 450 kg 164,134 lb Brake Surface Front 61 270 cm2 9,497 in2
Operating Weight Empty 102 150 kg 225,200 lb Brake Surface Rear 89 729 cm2 13,908 in2
Flat Floor Body Standards SAE J1473 OCT90
Operating Weight Empty 95 725 kg 211,035 lb ISO 3450-1985
Dual Slope Maximum operating weight up to 249 480 kg (550,000 lb).
Gross Weight Empty 102 130 kg 225,200 lb The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure
Chassis 74 450 kg 164,134 lb level) measured according to work cycle procedures
specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90 is 80 dB(A) for cab
Body 25 687 kg 56,630 lb
offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and
Standard Liner 1996 kg 4,400 lb maintained and tested with doors and windows closed.
Front Axle Empty 47% The exterior sound pressure level for the standard machine
Rear Axle Empty 53% measured at a distance of 15 m (49 ft) according to the test
Front Axle Loaded 33% procedures specified in SAE J88 APR95, mid-gear moving
Rear Axle Loaded 67% operation is 89 dB(A).
Percentages represent weight distribution without liner. Hearing protection may be needed when operating with
an open operator station and cab (when not properly
maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods
Weight Distributions Approximate or in a noisy environment.
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To determine retarding performance: Add lengths of all cooling capacity. The following charts are based on these
downhill segments and, using this total, refer to proper conditions: 32 C (90 F) ambient temperature, at sea level,
retarding chart. Read from gross weight down to the percent with 33.00-R51 tires.
effective grade. Effective grade equals actual % grade minus NOTE: Select the proper gear to maintain engine rpm at the highest
1% for each 10 kg/t (20 lb/ton) of rolling resistance. From this possible level, without overspeeding the engine. If cooling oil
weight-effective grade point, read horizontally to the curve overheats, reduce ground speed to allow transmission to shift to
with the highest obtainable gear, then down to maximum the next lower speed range.
descent speed brakes can properly handle without exceeding
2nd Gear
10%
3rd Gear
4th Gear
5%
5th Gear
6th Gear
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 mph
SPEED
Continuous Grade Length
1st Gear
E 30% 25% 20% L
15%
3rd Gear
10%
4th Gear
5th Gear 6th Gear
5%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 mph
SPEED
Grade Distance 450 m (1500 ft.)
2nd Gear
4th Gear
5th Gear
6th Gear
5%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 mph
SPEED
Grade Distance 600 m (2000 ft.)
4th Gear
5th Gear
6th Gear 5%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 mph
SPEED
Grade Distance 900 m (3000 ft.)
1st Gear
2nd Gear
10%
3rd Gear
4th Gear
5th Gear 5%
6th Gear
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 mph
SPEED
Grade Distance 1500 m (5000 ft.)
To determine gradeability performance: Read from gross horizontally to the curve with the highest obtainable gear, then
weight down to the percent of total resistance. Total resistance down to maximum speed. Usable rimpull will depend upon
equals actual percent grade plus 1% for each 10 kg/t (20 lb/ton) traction available and weight on drive wheels.
of rolling resistance. From this weight-resistance point, read
33.00-R51 Tires
Gross Weight
20 30 40 50 70 100 150 200 300 kg x 1000
TOTAL RESISTANCE
(Grade plus Rolling)
4th Gear
RIMPULL
15
5th Gear 4%
10 20
6th Gear
2%
5 10
3
5
2
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 km/h
SPEED
Weight/Payload Calculation*
(Example)
Gross Machine Operating Weight 249 480 550,000 249 480 550,000
*Note: Refer to Caterpillars 10/10/20 Payload Policy for calculating maximum gross machine weight allowable.
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