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Overview

Caterpillar's exclusive design ownership provides advantages by creating a total hauling unit that delivers the best integration of high production, availability, and payload in combination with low operating cost and long life. The Cat® 789D continues the tradition of Caterpillar's proven 789 Truck with high productivity and lowest in class cost per ton.

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity
200.00 tons
181.00 tonnes
Standard Combi Body (SAE 2:1)
200.00 yd³
153.00 m³
Standard Dual Slope Body (SAE 2:1)
141.00 yd³
108.00 m³
Standard Gateless Coal Body (SAE 2:1)
250.00 yd³
191.00 m³
Standard MSD Body (SAE 2:1)
170.00 yd³
130.00 m³
Standard X Body (SAE 2:1)
161.00 yd³
123.00 m³

Engine

Engine Model
3516C - HD
Gross Power - SAE J1995
2100.00 hp
1566.00 kW
Bore
6.70 in
170.00 mm
Stroke
8.30 in
210.00 mm
Displacement
4766.00 in3
78.10 L
Net Power
1969.00 hp
1468.00 kW
Gross Power
2100.00 hp
1566.00 kW
Rated Net Power (ISO 9249)
1969.00 hp
1468.00 kW

Weights - Approximate

Gross Machine Operating Weight (GMW)
715000.00 lb
324319.00 kg
Body Weight Range
23 920 kg-45 547 kg (52,850 lb-100,414 lb)
Empty Operating Chassis Weight (EOCW)
218542.00 lb
99129.00 kg

Transmission

Forward 1
7.80 mph
12.60 km/h
Forward 2
10.60 mph
17.10 km/h
Forward 3
14.40 mph
23.10 km/h
Forward 4
19.40 mph
31.20 km/h
Forward 5
26.30 mph
42.30 km/h
Forward 6
35.50 mph
57.20 km/h
Reverse
7.30 mph
11.80 km/h

Final Drives

Differential Ratio
2.35:1
Planetary Ratio
10.83:1
Total Reduction Ratio
25.46:1

Suspension

Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front
4.00 in
105.00 mm
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear
3.50 in
93.00 mm
Rear Axle Oscillation
±5.6°

Brakes

Brake Surface - Rear
18024.00 in2
116283.00 cm2
Standards
SAE J1473 OCT90 ISO 3450:1996
Brake Surface - Front
12662.00 in2
81693.00 cm2

Body Hoists

Pump Flow - High Idle
193.00 gal/min
731.00 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Raise
2500.00 psi
17238.00 kPa
Body Raise Time - High Idle
18.90 Seconds
18.90 Seconds
High Idle Body Lower Time - Float
17.30 s
17.30 s
High Idle Body Lower Time - Power
15.60 s
15.60 s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank (standard)
550.00 gal
2082.00 L
Fuel Tank - Optional
1000.00 gal (US)
3785.00 l
Cooling System
192.00 gal
725.00 L
Crankcase
77.00 gal
291.00 L
Brake/Hoist System
241.00 gal
909.00 L
Differential and Final Drives
154.00 gal
583.00 L
Steering System
50.00 gal (US)
189.00 l
Transmission Tank
20.00 gal (US)
76.00 l

Weight Distributions - Approximate

Front Axle - Loaded
33.00 %
33.00 %
Rear Axle - Loaded
67.00 %
67.00 %
Front Axle - Empty
46.00 %
46.00 %
Rear Axle - Empty
54.00 %
54.00 %

Tires

Optional Tires
40.00-R57
Standard Tires
37.00-R57

Sound

Sound Standards
Standards

Steering

Steering Angle
36.07 Degrees
36.07 Degrees
Turning Diameter - Front Wheel
90.32 ft
27.53 m
Vehicle Clearance - Turn Circle
99.18 ft
30.23 m
Steering Standards
SAE J1511 OCT90 ISO 5010:1992

Optional Engine

Bore
6.70 in
170.00 mm
Displacement
4211.00 in³
69.00 l
Engine Model
3516B EUI
Gross Power
1900.00 HP
1417.00 kW
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
1791.00 HP
1335.00 kW
Stroke
7.50 in
190.00 mm

ROPS

ROPS Standards
Standards

Engine

Engine Model
3516C - HD
Gross Power - SAE J1995
2100.00 HP
1566.00 kW
Bore
6.70 in
170.00 mm
Stroke
8.30 in
210.00 mm
Displacement
4766.00 in³
78.10 l
Net Power
1969.00 HP
1468.00 kW
Gross Power
2100.00 HP
1566.00 kW
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
1969.00 HP
1468.00 kW

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity
200.00 ton (US)
181.00 t

Final Drives

Differential Ratio
2.35:1
Planetary Ratio
10.83:1
Total Reduction Ratio
25.46:1

Transmission

Forward - 1
7.80 mile/h
12.60 km/h
Forward - 2
10.60 mile/h
17.10 km/h
Forward - 3
14.40 mile/h
23.10 km/h
Forward - 4
19.40 mile/h
31.20 km/h
Forward - 5
26.30 mile/h
42.30 km/h
Forward - 6
35.50 mile/h
57.20 km/h
Reverse
7.30 mile/h
11.80 km/h

Suspension

Effective Cylinder Stroke - Front
4.00 in
105.00 mm
Effective Cylinder Stroke - Rear
3.50 in
93.00 mm
Rear axle - Oscillation
±5.6°

Body Hoists

Pump Flow - High Idle
193.00 gal/min
731.00 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Raise
2500.00 psi
17238.00 kPa
Body Raise Time - High Idle
18.90 s
18.90 s

Brakes

Brake Surface - Rear
18024.00 in²
116283.00 cm²
Standards
SAE J1473 OCT90 ISO 3450:1996
Brake Surface - Front
12662.00 in²
81693.00 cm²

Weight Distributions - Approximate

Front Axle - Empty
46.00 %
46.00 %
Front Axle - Loaded
33.00 %
33.00 %
Rear Axle - Empty
54.00 %
54.00 %
Rear Axle - Loaded
67.00 %
67.00 %

Service Refill Capacities

Brake Hoist System
241.00 gal (US)
909.00 l
Cooling System
192.00 gal (US)
725.00 l
Crankcase
77.00 gal (US)
291.00 l
Differential - Final Drives
154.00 gal (US)
583.00 l
Fuel Tank - Standard
550.00 gal (US)
2082.00 l

Tires

Standard Tires
37.00-R57

ROPS

ROPS Standards
Standards

Sound

Sound Standards
Standards

Steering

Steering Angle
36.07 °
36.07 °
Steering Standards
SAE J1511 OCT90 ISO 5010:1992
Features

Power Train - Engine

Power Train - Transmission

Engine/Power Train Integration

Structures

Operator's Station

Cat® Brake System

Truck Body Systems

Monitoring System

Safety

Sustainability

Serviceability

Customer Support

Sales Features

Power Train - Engine

The Cat® 3500 series engines are built for power, reliability and efficiency for superior performance in the toughest applications.

Power Train - Transmission

Cat mechanical power train delivers more power to the ground for greater productivity and lower operating costs.

Engine/Power Train Integration

Electronically combines critical power train components to work more intelligently and to optimize overall truck performance.

Structures

Rugged Cat structures are the backbone of the 789D mining truck’s durability.

Operator’s Station

Ergonomically designed for operator comfort, superior control, and high productivity.

Cat® Brake System

Reliable braking with superior control gives the operator the confidence to focus on productivity.

Truck Body Systems

Cat designed and built for rugged performance and reliability in the toughest mining applications.

Monitoring System

Vital machine health and payload data keeps the 789D performing at peak production levels.

Safety

Cat mining machines and systems are designed with safety as their first priority.

Sustainability

A variety of features improve sustainability in areas of decreasing waste, extending component life and lowering emissions levels.

Serviceability

Less time spent on maintenance means more time on the haul roads.

Customer Support

Cat dealers have what it takes to keep mining haul trucks productive.
Standard Equipment
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Diesel engine/turbocharged/aftercooled:
    • Braking system:
    • Transmission:
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, backup
    • Alternator, 105 amp
    • Batteries, 12V (2), 93 amp-hour
    • Converter, 12V electrical
    • Electrical system, 24V, 15 amp
    • Lighting system:
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • STANDARD CAB
    • DELUXE CAB
    • DELUXE COLD WEATHER CAB
    • Air conditioner
    • Auxiliary power connection/cigarette lighter
    • Diagnostic connection port
    • Dome courtesy light
    • Entertainment Radio Ready:
    • Gauges/indicators:
    • Electric hour meter
    • Electric engine control fault indicator
    • Engine idle shutdown
    • Mirrors, right and left
    • Speedometer
    • Tachometer
    • Transmission gear indicator
    • VIMS message center with universal gauge
    • VIMS keypad
    • Heater/defroster (11 070 kCal/43,930 BTU)
    • Horn
    • Hoist, body control (electric)
    • Integrated object detection system
    • ROPS cab, insulated/sound suppressed
    • Seatbelt, operator, 75 mm/3" wide
    • Seatbelt, trainer, two points
    • Stairway and walkway access, 600 mm (24 in)
    • Steering wheel, tilt, padded, telescopic
    • Window, operator, electric powered
    • Windshield wiper, intermittent control and washer
  • FLUIDS
    • Extended Life Coolant to -35° C (-30° F)
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Air line dryer
    • Auto lubrication system
    • Auxiliary “buddy” dumping quick connect
    • Auxiliary steering quick connect (towing)
    • Body mounting group
    • Center mounted rims (6) (29×57) (used for 37.00-R57 tires)
    • Driveline guard (fully enclosed)
    • Fast fill fuel system
    • Ground level VIMS data port
    • Ground level battery disconnect
    • Rock ejectors
    • Supplemental steering (automatic)
    • Tie off points
    • Tow hooks (front)
    • Tow pin (rear)
    • Traction Control System
    • Vital Information Management System
Optional Equipment
  • BODY
    • Dual slope body:
    • Dual slope body attachments:
    • X body:
    • X body attachments:
    • MSD II body:
    • MSD II body attachments:
    • Combination body:
    • Combination body attachments:
    • Gateless coal body:
    • Gateless coal body attachments:
    • Body lighting group - rear:
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Lockout transmission, ground level
    • Auxiliary work lights (1) RH side, (1) LH side
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Prelube, engine
    • Oil renewal system
  • FILTRATION CONFIGURATIONS
    • Rear axle, cooler
  • OTHER ATTACHMENTS
    • Information management:
    • Cold weather:
    • Service center:
    • Miscellaneous:
  • ANTIFREEZE
    • Coolant, -50° C (-58° F)