BUILT FOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE

The Cat® 773F, 775F and 777F Off-highway trucks

are designed for you and the way you do business.
The F-Series brings a whole new level of value to
Caterpillar customers through increased operator
comfort, performance, reliability, productivity and
F-SERIES
773F
775F
safety.

Additional value comes from Cat Financial,

helping finance one machine or your entire fleet
777F
with competitive rates and outstanding service.
Cat Insurance is automatically available when
financing with Cat, so you can be sure your
investment is protected for the long haul.

Whether your business is quarry, aggregates,

construction or mining, these trucks are built for
your bottom line. Your work isn’t easy, but your
choice in trucks should be.

The Cat F-Series. THIS IS YOUR TRUCK.

500-HOUR SERVICE INTERVALS

• Basic engine service intervals increased from 250 hours to 500 hours
• Standard maintenance downtime cut in half and annual parts and labor costs reduced by as much as 28 percent
• At a rate of 4,000 hours a year, the longer service interval could translate into $3,500 in annual savings AEXQ0088
© 2006 Caterpillar
All Rights Reserved
15 CAT, CATERPILLAR, ACERT, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Featured machines in photos may include additional equipment. See your Caterpillar dealer for available options.
 THIS IS
YOUR
TRUCK
Building on the solid foundation and history of Cat
Off-highway trucks, we took the best and made them
better in ways that go straight to the heart of your
business – the bottom line. Caterpillar designed the
773F, 775F and 777F Off-highway trucks to help
you do just that and more.

F-Series trucks now have roomier, more comfortable

cabs to help operators stay productive throughout
long shifts. These trucks are capable of shorter cycle
times to enhance productivity, and owning and
operating costs are reduced through simplified
maintenance and better fuel efficiency. A number of
safety features inside and outside the truck will help
make the jobsite a safer place to work.

This is your business and it’s demanding. And if you

demand the best – THIS IS YOUR TRUCK.

Rear wheel stations use fewer parts
and are symmetrically designed so
parts are interchangeable from left
to right.
Kingpin-style steering and suspension
with self-contained pneumatic
cylinders with readily available oil
and fewer wear points is easier to
service and reduces tire wear.
All-hydraulic brakes require less QuickEVAC minimizes spills while
maintenance than the previous decreasing oil change time
air-over hydraulic design and use by up to 50 percent.
fewer components.

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 DESIGNED FOR
PRODUCTIVITY

Smoother Ride and Handling

• Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
for a smooth-shifting transmission
• Caterpillar® Comfort Seat - standard with
all F-Series trucks, this air suspension seat
is adjustable eight ways and delivers
superior comfort, support and durability
• Resiliently mounted cab isolates the
operator from shock and vibration

Comfortable, Spacious Cab

• 7-inch wider cab, allowing for
17 percent more interior room
• Operator’s seat moved to the center of the
cab, providing more space for the operator
• Trainer seat moved to the operator’s
left for easy entry and exit with same
lighted stairway
• Increased storage space

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Productivity is critical to your company’s bottom line. Finding and keeping
quality operators is a challenge, so you want to give them the best tools to work
with and the best environment to work in. Studies have shown that an operator’s
skill and comfort have a definite impact on your company’s production levels.
The redesigned F-Series cab will allow operators to remain productive throughout
their entire shift, day after day, week after week.

Increased Visibility
• 100 percent more glass area and
improved operator sight lines
• Heated mirrors come standard
for cold and damp conditions
• Optional camera system provides
visibility to the rear of the truck through a
7-inch color LCD monitor
• Optional High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights
offer greater visibility in low light conditions
and longer life than standard halogen lamps

Improved Ergonomic Layout of Controls

• Parking brake function integrated into
transmission gear selector for ease of use
• Molded grip hoist lever moved to a more
comfortable position on the right-hand console
• All switches and controls are within easy
reach of the operator

Enhanced Heating and Air System

• A 25 percent increase in air conditioning BTUs
• Heating capability has been increased
57 percent
• 4-speed fan and 13 vents increase
airflow by 50 percent, providing consistent
temperature throughout the cab
• Electronic air and heating controls eliminate
cables and moving parts

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 EQUIPPED WITH THE LATEST
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Cat Messenger
• Provides real-time machine
performance and operating data, as
well as basic trip, maintenance and
diagnostic data using an LCD display
• Standard option, no other
manufacturer offers a system like it
• The timely diagnostic data allows for
lower maintenance costs and
minimized downtime, increasing
6 efficiency and profitability
Advisor with VIMS
(Vital Information Monitoring System)
• Optional upgrade from Cat® Messenger
• Sensors throughout the truck provide
extensive payload and machine function
data, such as brake and oil pressure
• Monitors and stores data on over
250 machine functions
• Proven to help extend component life,
reduce downtime and improve overall
asset utilization
The F-Series offers valuable machine information systems,
which helps provide greater accuracy, higher productivity,
lower operating costs and more profitability.

Truck Production Management System (TPMS) Minestar Information Management System Ready
• Gathers payload and cycle data allowing • Monitors machine location & fleet movements
customers to evaluate job site productivity • Manages material handling & tracking
for improved efficiency
• Reports mine production data in real time
• Tells the loader operator when one more
pass is appropriate and when the payload • Fleet Commander maximizes fleet utilization
has been reached
• Latest generation takes a second measurement
once shifted into second gear, and stores up to
2,400 cycles (rather than 1,400)
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 MADE FOR
MAXIMUM
Like their predecessors, F-Series
Off-highway trucks are designed to
do one thing better than any other
truck — haul material. And when it

PERFORMANCE comes to payload and raw working

power, the F-Series offers new
features that enable faster cycle
times, achieving higher productivity.

Increased Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency & High-altitude Performance

• Cat C27 and C32 engines with ACERT™ Technology lower the
level of harmful emissions while providing improved performance over
previous models
• The ACERT Technology improves fuel efficiency by controlling combustion
precisely through three proven technologies: air management, electronic control
and fuel delivery

Maximum Torque to Ground

• Improved 7-speed planetary power shift transmission shifts more smoothly
using Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
• The lock-up torque converter combines maximum rimpull and the cushioned
shifting of torque converter drive with the efficiency and performance of
direct drive
• The torque converter clutch quickly releases and re-engages to reduce power
train torque loads for smoother shifting, long life and a more comfortable ride
• Engine and power train electronically integrated for optimum performance and
efficiency

Increased Downhill Speeds

• Hydraulically controlled oil-cooled brakes provide improved modulation
• Available Cat® Compression Brake uses the engine to provide up to an additional
35 percent retarding capacity
• Automatic Retarder Control (ARC) automatically controls braking and
compression braking (if installed), assuring optimal speed and safety while
leaving the operator free to focus on the road

Application-specific Body Systems

• 10 body-liner systems available, providing enhanced versatility for multiple
applications and material types (773 & 775 only)
• Body steel and liner work as system to provide the optimum balance of impact
and abrasion resistance with weight
• Rubber liner option now available from the factory

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10/10/20 Payload Guidelines
90 percent of loads should fall into this range
Caterpillar understands the lowest cost
No more than 10 percent of loads should exceed
per ton is at payload. These guidelines target payload by 10 percent
No loads should exceed the
were created to provide a payload range target payload by 20 percent

that helps the customer reach average

PRODUCTIVITY

DURABILITY
Number of Loads
target payload over a period of time.

SAFETY
The following guidelines help lower
cost per ton:
90% 10%
• No more than 10 percent of loads may
exceed the target payload by 10 percent
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
• No load may exceed the target payload % OF TARGET PAYLOAD
by 20 percent

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 ENHANCED RELIABILITY
AND DURABILITY
In your business, there is one universal truth.
If a machine isn’t up and running, you aren’t
making money. With the F-Series trucks, you’ll
get the reliability and durability one expects
from Caterpillar, plus design and component
enhancements that will provide worry-free
service life.

Improved Design through Advanced Technology

Legendary Caterpillar toughness is achieved through our proprietary structural
analysis programs. Computers simulate virtually every kind of stress that a machine may
undergo in real-world use and analyze its effect on the machine’s structures.

The results, by using the right design techniques and materials, have enabled us to
optimize each part of the structure. The F-Series structural designs feature the following
advantages:

Frame Design
• Box Section Design allows for internal welding and stronger weld joints
• Forgings and Castings add strength at critical locations
• Mild Steel absorbs stresses without cracking and allows for longer-lasting weld repairs

Improved Body Design

• 400 BHN steel on all wear surfaces
• Full length stringer rails
• Body sidewalls tie into floor ribs for increased durability

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Strong, Durable Engine
• Side bolts through block to strengthen
the main bearing cap joints
• Higher strength grey iron casting
• Single-piece steel pistons and more robust connecting
rods ensure long component life and increase durability
• ACERT Technology provides proven reliability in
off-highway applications
Improved Radiator Design
• Next Generation Modular Radiator
• Brazed construction for stronger joints,
better leak protection and increased heat transfer
• Simpler single-pass core design is more
reliable and less susceptible to plugging
Simplified Wheel Stations
• Redesigned for greater strength and reliability
• Stress-optimized, steel-splined spindles for braking
• Reversed cooling flow for improved seal integrity
and longevity
• Rear housing joint strengthened with increased bolt count
Robust Steering and Suspension
• Kingpin suspension visibly stronger with extra thick
cylinders—up to 3 times larger than competitor’s
• Lower hydraulic pressure for longer seal life and
better performance

Rugged Transmission and Drive Train

• Cushioned shifting through the torque converter
• Axle-mounted planetary powershift transmission,
optimized for horsepower in the C27 and C32 engines
• Dual output sensors for more reliable checking
of Transmission Output Speed (TOS)

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 ENGINEERED FOR
People are the backbone of your business, and
keeping them safe and productive is priority
number one. The F-Series trucks are equipped
with new safety features throughout. From

SAFETY accessing the cab to braking and visibility, the

F-Series can help reduce injury and protect the
greatest asset on the worksite – your people.

STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES

• Stairway access to the engine service platform
• A platform for washing the windshield
• Three-point operator restraint
• Lighted cab access
• Large heated mirrors
• Electrical lockouts at ground level
• Toe boards on all platforms

AVAILABLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

Work Area Vision System (WAVS) Rear Vision Camera
This optional system provides visibility to the
rear of the machine through a seven-inch color LCD
monitor. The system uses a 115° camera that is
mounted to the rear frame close to the reverse lights.

HID lights for better visibility in low light applications

High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps provide six to
ten times longer life than standard halogen lamps.
This feature could extend service intervals up to
4,500 hours and provide for better overall visibility in
low light applications.

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 EASY TO
SERVICE
Simplified service means the machine is spending more time on
the job. Combined with world-class Caterpillar product support,
operators will have more productive uptime and lower owning
and operating costs.

Time-saving Maintenance Features

• Easy access to service checkpoints
• ACERT Engine overhaul parts & labor costs are substantially lower
with the C32 in the 777F seeing a 25 percent decrease vs. the 3508B
• Grouped grease points accessible from the ground
• Self adjusting fan belt tensioner minimizes belt
adjustment maintenance
• Stairway access to engine service platform
• Sight gauges for quick confirmation of fluid levels
• On-board diagnostics for fast, accurate diagnostic work
• On-board QuickEVAC and ecology drains for easy fluid changes
• Convenient ECPC pressure taps located on transmission housing,
eliminating the need for disassembly to check pressures
• Easily accessed electrical and fuse panel behind the training seat
• Optional Lincoln Centromatic auto-lube system

Next Generation Modular Radiator (NGMR)

• Can remove a single section for quick, easy service
• Increased spacing between fins from 32.9 fins per
inch to 9.4 fins per inch reduces clogging and
allows for faster flushing

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 THIS IS
YOUR
TRUCK
Building on the solid foundation and history of Cat
Off-highway trucks, we took the best and made them
better in ways that go straight to the heart of your
business – the bottom line. Caterpillar designed the
773F, 775F and 777F Off-highway trucks to help
you do just that and more.

F-Series trucks now have roomier, more comfortable

cabs to help operators stay productive throughout
long shifts. These trucks are capable of shorter cycle
times to enhance productivity, and owning and
operating costs are reduced through simplified
maintenance and better fuel efficiency. A number of
safety features inside and outside the truck will help
make the jobsite a safer place to work.

This is your business and it’s demanding. And if you

demand the best – THIS IS YOUR TRUCK.

Rear wheel stations use fewer parts
and are symmetrically designed so
parts are interchangeable from left
to right.
Kingpin-style steering and suspension
with self-contained pneumatic
cylinders with readily available oil
and fewer wear points is easier to
service and reduces tire wear.
All-hydraulic brakes require less QuickEVAC minimizes spills while
maintenance than the previous decreasing oil change time
air-over hydraulic design and use by up to 50 percent.
fewer components.

2 3
 THIS IS
YOUR
TRUCK
Building on the solid foundation and history of Cat
Off-highway trucks, we took the best and made them
better in ways that go straight to the heart of your
business – the bottom line. Caterpillar designed the
773F, 775F and 777F Off-highway trucks to help
you do just that and more.

F-Series trucks now have roomier, more comfortable

cabs to help operators stay productive throughout
long shifts. These trucks are capable of shorter cycle
times to enhance productivity, and owning and
operating costs are reduced through simplified
maintenance and better fuel efficiency. A number of
safety features inside and outside the truck will help
make the jobsite a safer place to work.

This is your business and it’s demanding. And if you

demand the best – THIS IS YOUR TRUCK.

Rear wheel stations use fewer parts
and are symmetrically designed so
parts are interchangeable from left
to right.
Kingpin-style steering and suspension
with self-contained pneumatic
cylinders with readily available oil
and fewer wear points is easier to
service and reduces tire wear.
All-hydraulic brakes require less QuickEVAC minimizes spills while
maintenance than the previous decreasing oil change time
air-over hydraulic design and use by up to 50 percent.
fewer components.

2 3
 BUILT FOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE
The Cat® 773F, 775F and 777F Off-highway trucks
are designed for you and the way you do business.
The F-Series brings a whole new level of value to
Caterpillar customers through increased operator
comfort, performance, reliability, productivity and
F-SERIES
773F
775F
safety.

Additional value comes from Cat Financial,

helping finance one machine or your entire fleet
777F
with competitive rates and outstanding service.
Cat Insurance is automatically available when
financing with Cat, so you can be sure your
investment is protected for the long haul.

Whether your business is quarry, aggregates,

construction or mining, these trucks are built for
your bottom line. Your work isn’t easy, but your
choice in trucks should be.

The Cat F-Series. THIS IS YOUR TRUCK.

500-HOUR SERVICE INTERVALS

• Basic engine service intervals increased from 250 hours to 500 hours
• Standard maintenance downtime cut in half and annual parts and labor costs reduced by as much as 28 percent
• At a rate of 4,000 hours a year, the longer service interval could translate into $3,500 in annual savings AEXQ0088
© 2006 Caterpillar
All Rights Reserved
15 CAT, CATERPILLAR, ACERT, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Featured machines in photos may include additional equipment. See your Caterpillar dealer for available options.
 BUILT FOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE
The Cat® 773F, 775F and 777F Off-highway trucks
are designed for you and the way you do business.
The F-Series brings a whole new level of value to
Caterpillar customers through increased operator
comfort, performance, reliability, productivity and
F-SERIES
773F
775F
safety.

Additional value comes from Cat Financial,

helping finance one machine or your entire fleet
777F
with competitive rates and outstanding service.
Cat Insurance is automatically available when
financing with Cat, so you can be sure your
investment is protected for the long haul.

Whether your business is quarry, aggregates,

construction or mining, these trucks are built for
your bottom line. Your work isn’t easy, but your
choice in trucks should be.

The Cat F-Series. THIS IS YOUR TRUCK.

500-HOUR SERVICE INTERVALS

• Basic engine service intervals increased from 250 hours to 500 hours
• Standard maintenance downtime cut in half and annual parts and labor costs reduced by as much as 28 percent
• At a rate of 4,000 hours a year, the longer service interval could translate into $3,500 in annual savings AEXQ0088
© 2006 Caterpillar
All Rights Reserved
15 CAT, CATERPILLAR, ACERT, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Featured machines in photos may include additional equipment. See your Caterpillar dealer for available options.