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THE MAKING OF THE CATERPILLAR 797F
Inside the Engineering, Power, and Relentless Pursuit That Created One of Mining’s Most Formidable Haul Trucks
How do you build a machine capable of carrying 400 tons, send more than a million pounds down a mine road, and still bring it safely to a stop?
The answer is far more fascinating than simply building a bigger truck.
The Making of the Caterpillar 797F takes readers inside the engineering story of one of mining's most formidable haul trucks. Powered by the massive Cat C175-20, a 20-cylinder, 106-liter diesel engine producing 4,000 gross horsepower, the 797F was created for a world where moving enormous quantities of rock quickly, reliably, and economically can determine the productivity of an entire mine.
But raw power was only the beginning.
How do engineers build a frame that can survive years of punishing loads? How does a seven-speed mechanical drivetrain deliver tremendous power without tearing itself apart? What does it take to control more than 1.3 million pounds of loaded machine on a downhill grade? And why can tires, cooling, maintenance, road conditions, and even a few minutes of downtime matter almost as much as horsepower?
This book follows the story from the mining pressures that drove Caterpillar toward the original 797 in the late 1990s to the development of the 400-ton 797F and the increasingly digital, autonomous mines of today.
Inside, you'll discover how engineers confronted the challenges of power, braking, traction, structural strength, enormous tires, payload management, manufacturing, operator safety, maintenance, and cost per ton. You'll also step inside the cab, follow a real haul cycle, explore what happens when these giants require rebuilding, and see how data and autonomous haulage are beginning to change their future.
Written for engineering enthusiasts, mining professionals, heavy-equipment fans, students, mechanics, machine lovers, and curious readers who want to know how extraordinary machines actually work, this is more than a collection of specifications.
It is the story of what happens when "big" is no longer big enough.
If you have ever looked at a Caterpillar 797F and wondered who could build something this enormous, why mining needed it, and how it survives the work it was created to do, your journey starts here.
Get your copy today and discover how engineers learned to move a mountain, 400 tons at a time.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. THE MAKING OF THE CATERPILLAR 797FInside the Engineering, Power, and Relentless Pursuit That Created One of Mining's Most Formidable Haul TrucksHow do you build a machine capable of carrying 400 tons, send more than a million pounds down a mine road, and still bring it safely to a stop?The answer is far more fascinating than simply building a bigger truck.The Making of the Caterpillar 797F takes readers inside the engineering story of one of mining's most formidable haul trucks. Powered by the massive Cat C175-20, a 20-cylinder, 106-liter diesel engine producing 4,000 gross horsepower, the 797F was created for a world where moving enormous quantities of rock quickly, reliably, and economically can determine the productivity of an entire mine.But raw power was only the beginning.How do engineers build a frame that can survive years of punishing loads? How does a seven-speed mechanical drivetrain deliver tremendous power without tearing itself apart? What does it take to control more than 1.3 million pounds of loaded machine on a downhill grade? And why can tires, cooling, maintenance, road conditions, and even a few minutes of downtime matter almost as much as horsepower?This book follows the story from the mining pressures that drove Caterpillar toward the original 797 in the late 1990s to the development of the 400-ton 797F and the increasingly digital, autonomous mines of today.Inside, you'll discover how engineers confronted the challenges of power, braking, traction, structural strength, enormous tires, payload management, manufacturing, operator safety, maintenance, and cost per ton. You'll also step inside the cab, follow a real haul cycle, explore what happens when these giants require rebuilding, and see how data and autonomous haulage are beginning to change their future.Written for engineering enthusiasts, mining professionals, heavy-equipment fans, students, mechanics, machine lovers, and curious readers who want to know how extraordinary machines actually work, this is more than a collection of specifications.It is the story of what happens when "big" is no longer big enough.If you have ever looked at a Caterpillar 797F and wondered who could build something this enormous, why mining needed it, and how it survives the work it was created to do, your journey starts here.Get your copy today and discover how engineers learned to move a mountain, 400 tons at a time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798171220686
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. THE MAKING OF THE CATERPILLAR 797FInside the Engineering, Power, and Relentless Pursuit That Created One of Mining's Most Formidable Haul TrucksHow do you build a machine capable of carrying 400 tons, send more than a million pounds down a mine road, and still bring it safely to a stop?The answer is far more fascinating than simply building a bigger truck.The Making of the Caterpillar 797F takes readers inside the engineering story of one of mining's most formidable haul trucks. Powered by the massive Cat C175-20, a 20-cylinder, 106-liter diesel engine producing 4,000 gross horsepower, the 797F was created for a world where moving enormous quantities of rock quickly, reliably, and economically can determine the productivity of an entire mine.But raw power was only the beginning.How do engineers build a frame that can survive years of punishing loads? How does a seven-speed mechanical drivetrain deliver tremendous power without tearing itself apart? What does it take to control more than 1.3 million pounds of loaded machine on a downhill grade? And why can tires, cooling, maintenance, road conditions, and even a few minutes of downtime matter almost as much as horsepower?This book follows the story from the mining pressures that drove Caterpillar toward the original 797 in the late 1990s to the development of the 400-ton 797F and the increasingly digital, autonomous mines of today.Inside, you'll discover how engineers confronted the challenges of power, braking, traction, structural strength, enormous tires, payload management, manufacturing, operator safety, maintenance, and cost per ton. You'll also step inside the cab, follow a real haul cycle, explore what happens when these giants require rebuilding, and see how data and autonomous haulage are beginning to change their future.Written for engineering enthusiasts, mining professionals, heavy-equipment fans, students, mechanics, machine lovers, and curious readers who want to know how extraordinary machines actually work, this is more than a collection of specifications.It is the story of what happens when "big" is no longer big enough.If you have ever looked at a Caterpillar 797F and wondered who could build something this enormous, why mining needed it, and how it survives the work it was created to do, your journey starts here.Get your copy today and discover how engineers learned to move a mountain, 400 tons at a time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798171220686
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - THE MAKING OF THE CATERPILLAR 797FInside the Engineering, Power, and Relentless Pursuit That Created One of Mining's Most Formidable Haul TrucksHow do you build a machine capable of carrying 400 tons, send more than a million pounds down a mine road, and still bring it safely to a stop The answer is far more fascinating than simply building a bigger truck.The Making of the Caterpillar 797F takes readers inside the engineering story of one of mining's most formidable haul trucks. Powered by the massive Cat C175-20, a 20-cylinder, 106-liter diesel engine producing 4,000 gross horsepower, the 797F was created for a world where moving enormous quantities of rock quickly, reliably, and economically can determine the productivity of an entire mine.But raw power was only the beginning.How do engineers build a frame that can survive years of punishing loads How does a seven-speed mechanical drivetrain deliver tremendous power without tearing itself apart What does it take to control more than 1.3 million pounds of loaded machine on a downhill grade And why can tires, cooling, maintenance, road conditions, and even a few minutes of downtime matter almost as much as horsepower This book follows the story from the mining pressures that drove Caterpillar toward the original 797 in the late 1990s to the development of the 400-ton 797F and the increasingly digital, autonomous mines of today.Inside, you'll discover how engineers confronted the challenges of power, braking, traction, structural strength, enormous tires, payload management, manufacturing, operator safety, maintenance, and cost per ton. You'll also step inside the cab, follow a real haul cycle, explore what happens when these giants require rebuilding, and see how data and autonomous haulage are beginning to change their future.Written for engineering enthusiasts, mining professionals, heavy-equipment fans, students, mechanics, machine lovers, and curious readers who want to know how extraordinary machines actually work, this is more than a collection of specifications.It is the story of what happens when 'big' is no longer big enough.If you have ever looked at a Caterpillar 797F and wondered who could build something this enormous, why mining needed it, and how it survives the work it was created to do, your journey starts here.Get your copy today and discover how engineers learned to move a mountain, 400 tons at a time. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798171220686
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