Two lanes wide, tires 13' tall, now thats a truck!!!!

Caterpillar 797 is one of the biggest mining trucks built by the company. The tires are made by Michelin at the cost of $42000. for each. 

They stand at 13.22' tall, and weigh 42,500 lbs per tire. The truck sells for 3.4 million dollars. Check the size of these trucks. 

You can really tell how large it is when it passes a tractor trailer at the guard house. Then watch them pass full size pickups on the dirt road. Picture was take at Minntac, at Mountain Iron, MN. 10-2003.

Caterpillar 777F dumptruck

777F Off-Highway Dump Truck Catterpillar.

Top Performance. Developed specifically for mining, quarry and construction applications, the 777F keeps material moving at high volume to lower cost-per ton.

Reliable, Durable, Dependable. Rugged construction and easy maintenance procedures ensure long life with low operating costs.

Engineered for performance, designed for comfort, built to last. Specifications at a Glance Engine Model Cat® C32 ACERT™ Net Power 700 kW / 939 hp Net Power – SAE J1349 700 kW / 938.7 hp.

Engine Model	Cat® C32 ACERT™
Net Power	700 kW	939 hp
Net Power – SAE J1349	700 kW	938.7 hp
Net Power – Cat	700 kW	938.7 hp
Net Power – ISO 9249	700 kW	938.7 hp
Net Power – 80/1269/EEC	700 kW	938.7 hp
Bore	145 mm	5.7 in
Stroke	162 mm	6.4 in
Displacement	32.1 L	1959 in3
Gross Power – SAE J1995	758 kW	1016 hp
Number of Cylinders	12
Peak Torque	4716 N·m	2478 lb ft

Caterpillar 789C Mining Trucks

Caterpillar 789C is the Big MINING TRUCKs from Caterpillar.The 789C Mining Truck is engineered for performance, designed for comfort, and built to last. 

Developed specifically for high production mining and hauling applications, the 789C Mining Truck keeps material moving at high volume to lower your cost-per-ton. Rugged construction creates a durable machine. 

Easy maintenance procedures ensure high reliability and a long life with low operating costs. 

Engineered for performance, designed for comfort, built to last. Specifications at a Glance Engine Model Cat® 3516B EUI Net Power 1320 kW / 1770 hp Net Power – SAE J1349 1320 kW / 1770 hp.