Specification sheetIssued 4 November 2026
Cat · rigid dump truck
Cat 793
Cat 793 (04) for Africa-Middle East and other less-regulated regions (3516E, Tier 1 equivalent), 162 m³ HP body on 40.00R57 tyres.
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- Payload (nominal)
- 256 tons
- power
- 2,272 hp
- machine operating weight
- 846,000 lb
- Overall length
- 44 ft 9 in
- Overall width
- 28 ft 3 in
- Overall height (canopy)
- 22 ft 4 in
- Wheelbase
- 19 ft 4 in
- Loading height (empty)
- 20 ft 3 in
- Dump height (body raised)
- 44 ft 11 in
- Ground clearance
- 3 ft 8 in
- Height to top of ROPS
- 18 ft 6 in
- Rear axle to tail
- 11 ft 11 in
- Dump clearance
- 5 ft 4 in
- Centre line front tyre width
- 18 ft 6 in
- Engine guard clearance
- 4 ft 0 in
- Outside body width
- 26 ft 3 in
- Inside body width
- 23 ft 10 in
- Rear axle clearance
- 4 ft 0 in
- Centre line rear dual tyre width
- 16 ft 8 in
- Overall tyre width
- 24 ft 11 in
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Weight
- Payload (nominal) (Nominal rated payload, 40R57 tyres)
- 256 tons
- Gross machine operating weight (Rated gross machine weight, 40R57 tyres)
- 846,000 lb
- Chassis weight (With full fuel and fluids)
- 262,947 lb
- Body weight
- 70,707 lb
- Weight distribution, empty (front/rear)
- 48.8% / 51.2%
- Weight distribution, loaded (front/rear)
- 33% / 67%
Body
- Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)
- 152-191 m³
- Hoist pump flow (High idle)
- 226 gal/min
- Body raise time (High idle; lower (float) 19.9 s)
- 19.8 s
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat 3516E
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 1 equivalent
- Gross power (SAE J1995, at 1,750 rpm)
- 2,415 hp
- Net power (SAE J1349)
- 2,272 hp
- Displacement
- 4,760 in³
- Bore x stroke
- 170 mm x 215 mm
Performance
- Top speed (Loaded, 6th gear)
- 33.7 mph
- Turning diameter
- 96.33 ft
- Steering angle
- 30°
Transmission
- Transmission
- 6F/1R
- Total reduction ratio (Differential 1.8:1, planetary 16:1)
- 28.8:1
Tyres
- Tyres
- 40.00R57 (standard); 46/90R57 optional
Service capacities
- Fuel tank (4922 L optional)
- 1,150 gal
- Cooling system
- 225 gal
- Engine oil, with filter (Crankcase)
- 77 gal
- Differential and final drives
- 270 gal
- Steering system, with tank
- 77 gal
- Brake/hoist system, with tank
- 282 gal
- Torque converter/transmission system (Includes sump)
- 60 gal
Service intervals
- Coolant
- 12,000 hours