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Earth Movers I

Short answer: The Caterpillar 793F is an off-highway haul truck for mining and large construction projects, with a payload class of about 250 short tons (roughly 227 metric tons). Its large diesel engine and heavy-duty frame let it carry rock and dirt over rough haul roads.

The footage, credited to timothyrinehart, shows a 793F at work.

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What should you know about Earth Movers I?

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  1. It is an off-highway haul truck.

    DD-359-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Type)

  2. About 250 short tons.

    DD-359-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Payload)

Video transcript: Earth Movers I: A Caterpillar 793F Hauls About 250 Short Tons per Load

Did you know, the Caterpillar 793F is a large off-highway truck designed for heavy mining and construction applications? It has a payload capacity of approximately 250 tons, 227 metric tons, for dirt and other materials. The truck features a robust design, powerful engine, and advanced hydraulic systems that enable it to transport substantial amounts of dirt efficiently over rough terrain, making it an essential vehicle in large-scale earth-moving operations. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

A Caterpillar 793F hauls about 250 short tons per load. It is built for mines and big earthworks.

  1. Exhibit A

    Type

    It is an off-highway haul truck.

  2. Exhibit B

    Payload

    About 250 short tons.

  3. Exhibit C

    Metric

    About 227 metric tons.

  4. Exhibit D

    Use

    Mining and earthmoving.

  5. Exhibit E

    Maker

    Caterpillar builds it.

Questions people ask about Earth Movers I

Who makes the 793F?

Heavy equipment.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Type) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

About what payload?

Huge.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Payload) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

Where does it work?

Off-highway.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Metric) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

In metric tons?

Rounded.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Use) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

What fuel?

Big diesel.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Maker) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

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  1. Who makes the 793F?

    1. Caterpillar
    2. Ford
    3. Tesla
    4. Volvo Cars
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    Answer: A. Caterpillar Heavy equipment. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Type) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

  2. About what payload?

    1. 250 short tons
    2. 25 tons
    3. 2,500 tons
    4. 5 tons
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    Answer: A. 250 short tons Huge. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Payload) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

  3. Where does it work?

    1. Mines
    2. Highways
    3. Airports only
    4. Ports only
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    Answer: A. Mines Off-highway. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Metric) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

  4. In metric tons?

    1. About 227
    2. About 50
    3. About 900
    4. About 10
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    Answer: A. About 227 Rounded. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Use) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

  5. What fuel?

    1. Diesel
    2. Gasoline
    3. Hydrogen only
    4. Coal
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    Answer: A. Diesel Big diesel. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Maker) · Wikipedia: Haul truck

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Earth Movers I." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-359, last updated Nov 3, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/earth-movers-i/

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