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Big truck gets bigger

CATERPILLAR has increased the payload rating of its giant 797 mining truck from 326 tonnes to 345 tonnes as part of an overhaul said to have reduced its hauling cost per tonne by 3-5%.

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Changes also include a boost in engine power from 2540kW to 2650kW, and the use of new Michelin tyres. Announcing the launch of the 797B in the United States, Caterpillar said the new truck was about...

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