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Cat 777 vs Cat 785

The Cat 777 is ahead on: faster, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Cat 785 is ahead on: more power, dumps higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 777 and the Cat 785 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 777

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    Cat 785

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureCat 777Cat 785
Gross powerHigher is better765 kW1,193 kW+56%
Dump height (body raised)Higher is better9.953 m12.032 m+21%
Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)Higher is better60.1 m³110 m³+83%
Payload (nominal)Higher is better97.3 t143 t+47%
Fuel tankHigher is better1,140 L1,552 L+36%
Top speedHigher is better67.1 km/h+17%57.2 km/h
Overall widthLower is better6.2 m+18%7.562 m
Overall height (canopy)Lower is better5.177 m+14%6.035 m
Overall length10.004 m11.957 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length10.004 mDual slope body (flat floor body 10.227 m)11.957 m
Overall width6.2 mOverall canopy width7.562 mOverall canopy width
Overall height (canopy)5.177 m6.035 mFront canopy height
Wheelbase4.57 m5.18 m
Loading height (empty)4.38 mDual slope body (flat floor body 4.429 m)5.299 m
Dump height (body raised)9.953 m12.032 m
Ground clearance0.896 m1.004 m
Height to top of ROPS4.73 mLoaded5.208 m
Overall body length9.555 mDual slope body (flat floor body 10.070 m)11.985 m
Inside body length6.92 mDual slope body (flat floor body 7.186 m)8.318 m
Rear axle to tail3.045 mDual slope body (flat floor body 3.265 m)3.829 m
Dump clearance0.89 mDual slope body (flat floor body 0.818 m)1.128 m
Inside body depth (maximum)1.895 mDual slope body (flat floor body 1.777 m)2.79 m
Operating width (extended catwalk)6.545 mNot published
Centre line front tyre width4.163 m4.85 m
Overall front tyre width4.961 mNot published
Engine guard clearance0.864 m1.038 m
Outside body width5.524 mDual slope body (flat floor body 5.689 m)6.714 m
Inside body width5.197 mDual slope body (flat floor body 5.450 m)6.01 m
Rear axle clearance0.902 m0.99 m
Centre line rear dual tyre width3.576 m4.285 m
Overall tyre width5.262 mOver rear duals; all bodies6.277 mOver rear duals
Body dump angle49°Not published
Rear sidewall heightNot published0.874 m
Operating widthNot published7.535 m

Weight

Payload (nominal)97.3 t143 t
Gross machine operating weight163,360 kgTarget gross machine weight249,476 kg
Empty operating weight66,083 kgNot published
Body weight16,047 kg20,927 kgUnlined HP body
Weight distribution, empty (front/rear)46% / 54%48% / 52%
Weight distribution, loaded (front/rear)30% / 70%33% / 67%
Chassis weightNot published85,156 kg33.00 R51 tyres; with full fuel and fluids

Body

Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)60.1 m³110 m³HP body, 100% fill factor
Body capacity (struck)41.9 m³Dual slope body (flat floor 43.1 m³)84 m³HP body
Body raise time15 sHigh idle; lower (float) 13 s15.0 sHigh idle; lower (float) 15.6 s
Hoist pump flowNot published847 L/minHigh idle

Engine

Engine modelCat C32BCat 3512E
EmissionsChina Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2Fuel optimized; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V available for applicable markets
Cylinders12Not published
Displacement32.1 L58.6 L
Gross power765 kW (1,025 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,800 rpm1,193 kW (1,600 hp)SAE J1995:2014, at 1,650 rpm
Net power711 kW (953 hp)SAE J1349 / ISO 9249, at 1,800 rpm1,125 kW (1,509 hp)SAE J1349:2011
Max torque5,130 NmNet, at 1,200 rpm; 36% torque riseNot published
Bore x strokeNot published170 mm x 215 mm

Performance

Top speed67.1 km/hLoaded, 7th gear, 27.00R49 (E4) tyres57.2 km/hLoaded, 6th gear, 33.00 R51 tyres
Turning diameter25.3 m29.4 mISO 7457:1997
Steering angle31°25°

Transmission

Transmission7F/1R automatic powershift6F/1R
Total reduction ratio19.18:1Differential 2.74:1, planetary 7.00:122.75:1Planetary 10.83:1

Tyres

Tyres27.00R49 (E4)Standard33.00 R51 (standard for the published speeds); 36.00 R51 optional

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,140 L1,552 L
Cooling system212 L476 L
Engine oil, with filter115 LCrankcase204 LCrankcase
Differentials222 LNot published
Final drives (each)42 LNot published
Steering system, with tank60 L117 L
Brake/hoist system, with tank420 L541 L
Torque converter/transmission system125 L175 LIncludes sump
DEF tankNot published136 L
Differential and final drivesNot published527 L

Service intervals

Coolant12,000 hours12,000 hours
Hydraulic filtersNot published1,000 hours

Sources: Cat 777-05 Off-Highway Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ2677-05 (09-2026) (Afr-ME, Asia Pacific, SE Asia, S. Am) · Cat 785 Mining Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3668-03 (05-2025), global

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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Cat 777Cat 785Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 777 vs Cat 785: questions

Which has more power, the Cat 777 or Cat 785?

The Cat 785: Cat 777 765 kW (1,025 hp), Cat 785 1,193 kW (1,600 hp) (gross power), a 56% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 777 or Cat 785?

The Cat 785: Cat 777 60.1 m³, Cat 785 110 m³ (body capacity (sae 2:1 heaped)), a 83% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 777 or Cat 785?

The Cat 785: Cat 777 97.3 t, Cat 785 143 t (payload (nominal)), a 47% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 777 or Cat 785?

The Cat 785: Cat 777 1,140 L, Cat 785 1,552 L (fuel tank), a 36% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 777 or Cat 785?

The Cat 777: Cat 777 6.2 m, Cat 785 7.562 m (overall width), a 18% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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