The Worlds Largest Trucks Caterpillar 797 Series

The Caterpillar 797 series trucks are the largest trucks ever. it costs between $4.7 million to $5.6 million US Dollars. Caterpillar has produced three generations of 797 haul trucks:

The first generation (1998 – 2002): model 797

• engine: 3,400 hp 2,535 kW
• overal length: 47.7 ft in 14530 mm
• overal width: 30 ft in 9150 mm
• overal height: 23.8 ft in 7240 mm
• wheelbase: 23.6 ft in 7200 mm
• max speed: 39.8 mph 64 km/h
• empty weight: 1225748.2 lb 555990 kg
• loaded weight: 719875.5 lb 326530 kg
• fuel capacity: 1799.8 gal 6813 L

The second generation (2002 – 2009): model 797B

• engine: 3,550 hp 2,647 kW
• overal length: 47.7 ft in 14530 mm
• overal width: 30 ft in 9154 mm
• overal height: 24.9 ft in 7584 mm
• wheelbase: 23.6 ft in 7200 mm
• max speed: 42 mph 67.6 km/h
• empty weight: 584225 lb 265000 kg
• loaded weight: 1375000 lb 623690 kg
• fuel capacity: 1800 gal 6813.7 L

The third generation (2009 – Present): model 797F

• engine: 4,000 hp 2,983 kW
• overal length: 49.6 ft in 15090 mm
• overal width: 31.3 ft in 9530 mm
• overal height: 21.5 ft in 6530 mm
• wheelbase: 23.7 ft in 7220 mm
• max speed: 42 mph 67.6 km/h
• empty weight: 575000 lb 260810 kg
• loaded weight: 1375000 lb 623690 kg
• fuel capacity: 1000 gal 3785 L