Caterpillar has released the next generation of mining trucks at MINExpo 2008 in Las Vegas.
The trucks are said to incorporate electric drive capabilities.
According to the company, Caterpillar is the only manufacturer of 200 ton and above trucks with both drives.
Caterpillar has launched four new mining trucks.
The company debuted four new trucks at MINExpo this year.
The 793-series in the 240 to 250-ton class is available in both mechanical (793F) and electric (793F AC) versions.
The 345-ton 795F AC, a new size for Caterpillar, is available in electric drive only, while the flagship 797B is replaced by the new 797F mechanical drive, maintaining its 380 to 400-ton target payload.
Completing Caterpillar’s new mining truck line will be new versions of the 785 and 789 mechanical drive trucks, upgraded to meet customer requirements for safety, serviceability, operator comfort and emission standards.
According to the manufacturer, the next generation of trucks will be phased into production over the next two years, with the Cat AC drive models expected to go into production in late 2010.
Kate Kenny
Caterpillar
Kenny_Kate@cat.com