Cat 793 vs Cat 797F

The Cat 793 is ahead on: bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Cat 797F is ahead on: more power, dumps higher, lifts or carries more, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 793 and the Cat 797F drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

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

Figure	Cat 793	Cat 797F
Gross powerHigher is better	1,801 kW	2,983 kW+66%
Dump height (body raised)Higher is better	13.69 m	15.701 m+15%
Payload (nominal)Higher is better	232 t	363 t+56%
Fuel tankHigher is better	4,354 L+15%	3,785 L
Top speedHigher is better	54.3 km/h	67.6 km/h+24%
Overall widthLower is better	8.6 m+6%	9.116 m
Overall height (canopy)Lower is better	6.81 m+12%	7.709 m
Overall length	13.64 m	15.08 m

All specifications

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Differences only(51)

FigureCat 793 Cat 797F

Dimensions

Overall length13.64 m15.08 m

Overall width8.6 mOverall canopy width9.116 m

Overall height (canopy)6.81 mFront canopy height7.709 mFront canopy height, empty

Wheelbase5.9 m7.195 m

Loading height (empty)6.17 m6.998 m

Dump height (body raised)13.69 m15.701 m

Ground clearance1.11 m0.786 m

Height to top of ROPS5.63 m6.526 mEmpty

Rear axle to tail3.62 m3.944 m

Dump clearance1.63 m2.017 m

Centre line front tyre width5.61 m6.534 m

Engine guard clearance1.294 m1.025 m

Outside body width7.996 m9.755 m

Inside body width7.27 m8.513 m

Rear axle clearance1.23 m0.947 m

Centre line rear dual tyre width5.09 m6.233 m

Overall tyre width7.6 mOver rear duals9.529 mOver rear duals

Overall body lengthNot published14.802 m

Inside body lengthNot published9.976 m

Inside body depth (maximum)Not published3.363 m

Weight

Payload (nominal)232 tNominal rated payload, 40R57 tyres363 tNominal payload capacity

Gross machine operating weight383,739 kgRated gross machine weight, 40R57 tyres623,690 kgTarget gross machine operating weight

Chassis weight119,271 kgWith full fuel and fluids210 630 - 219 146 kg

Body weight32,072 kg41 368 - 61 235 kgDepends on body and liner

Weight distribution, empty (front/rear)48.8% / 51.2%47.2% / 52.8%

Weight distribution, loaded (front/rear)33% / 67%33.3% / 66.7%

Body

Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)152-191 m³240-267 m³MSD II body, 100% fill factor

Hoist pump flow854 L/minHigh idle1,200 L/minHigh idle

Body raise time19.8 sHigh idle; lower (float) 19.9 s25 sHigh idle; lower (float) 19 s

Body capacity (struck)Not published188-213 m³MSD II body

Engine

Engine modelCat 3516ECat C175-20

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 1 equivalentCompliant with current U.S. EPA standards where applicable

Gross power1,801 kW (2,415 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,750 rpm2,983 kW (4,000 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,750 rpm

Net power1,694 kW (2,272 hp)SAE J13492,828 kW (3,793 hp)SAE J1349, at 1,750 rpm

Displacement78 L106 L

Bore x stroke170 mm x 215 mm175 mm x 220 mm

Performance

Top speed54.3 km/hLoaded, 6th gear67.6 km/hLoaded, 7th gear

Turning diameter29.36 m42 mMachine clearance turning diameter

Steering angle30°40°

Transmission

Transmission6F/1R7F/1R

Total reduction ratio28.8:1Differential 1.8:1, planetary 16:121.26:1Differential 1.276:1, planetary 16.67:1

Tyres

Tyres40.00R57 (standard); 46/90R57 optional59/80R63 (Michelin or Bridgestone)

Service capacities

Fuel tank4,354 L4922 L optional3,785 L

Cooling system852 L1,160 L

Engine oil, with filter291 LCrankcase319 LCrankcase

Differential and final drives1,022 LNot published

Steering system, with tank291 L355 L

Brake/hoist system, with tank1,070 L1,600 L

Torque converter/transmission system227 LIncludes sump629 LIncludes sump

DifferentialsNot published1,176 L

Final drives (each)Not published185 L

Service intervals

Coolant12,000 hours12,000 hours

Sources: Cat 793 (04) Mining Truck specifications TELQ0260 (05-2026) (Afr-ME, Asia Pacific, CIS, China, India, LACD, SE Asia ...) · Cat 797F Mining Truck specifications AEHQ5884-09 (12-2023), Zeppelin (Cat dealer) copy

Drawn to scale

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

Cat 793Cat 797FSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 793 vs Cat 797F: questions

Which has more power, the Cat 793 or Cat 797F?

The Cat 797F: Cat 793 1,801 kW (2,415 hp), Cat 797F 2,983 kW (4,000 hp) (gross power), a 66% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 793 or Cat 797F?

The Cat 797F: Cat 793 232 t, Cat 797F 363 t (payload (nominal)), a 56% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 793 or Cat 797F?

The Cat 793: Cat 793 4,354 L, Cat 797F 3,785 L (fuel tank), a 15% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 793 or Cat 797F?

The Cat 793: Cat 793 8.6 m, Cat 797F 9.116 m (overall width), a 6% 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?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.