Thanks for sharing this video, I remember watching it as a kid and admiring everything, can't believe that I actually work at Caterpillar now but on the digital products, not the actual machines. Mad respect to everyone that works with the machines, these are really jobs like no other!
Thanks for the upload. I work at the Caterpillar Decatur plant. I'm a welder on the large wheel loader line but get back near the 797 line often. It really is an awesome engineering accomplishment. Great video!
Not sure when this video was actually recorded, but the twin 3512 (equaling 24 cyl) powerpack set up is No longer used. The newer 797F trucks are powered by the Cat. C175-20 engine that is a single block, Quad-Turbocharged and rated for 4,000hp (conservative)@1,800rpm (max) and yields 6,830ft lbs of torque @ 1,500rpm. It has a bore & stroke of 6.9in X 8.7in x 20 = 6,469ci. However it can be de-rated to 3,550hp for mining operations on flatter terrain. In Marine applications and locomotive conversions, the C175-20 can be rated up to 5,364hp and water-cooled quad-turbocharging as well.... water-cooled turbo's can generate higher boost levels using cold outside water (fresh or sea water). Just a few FYI's for the "gearheads" out there..... The C1750-20 capacities (US) are - Cooling System = 306 gal. - Crankcase Oil = 84.0 gals (Not counting the filters) - Steering System including its tank = 94 gals. - Brake Hoist System including its tank = 441.0 gals. - Torque Converter and Trans. including the sump = 166.0gals - Torque converter sump alone = 80 gals - Differentials = 311.0 gals - Each Front wheel hub = 16 gals - Each Rear wheel final drive = 40 gals. Actual tire size for the current model 797F is 59/80R63. The brake discs are 42in outside diameter and there are 10 discs with Each front wheel and 15 discs at Each rear wheel. The differential ratio is 1.276:1, the Planetary drive ratio is 16.67:1 (Yes! - this is a Mechanical drive, Not diesel/electric like all the other brands out there in this weight class), for a total reduction ratio of 21.26:1 and the top speed (Loaded!) is up to 42 mph on level ground. If anyone is confused with the specs regarding the "Brake Hoist System".... the Brakes are continuous Forced oil cooled using a water to oil heat exchanger and the oil, is sourced from the Hoist oil tank.
I worked on my share of D398s and 99s, and 3508s, 12s and16s over the years.... I really want to take a crack at those C175s. That would complete my experience with Cat's history of large bore engines going all the way from the 50s to now. I love these things.
Thanks, 2Stroke.....! Only item left is the fuel tank capacity and GPH of usage for a work day...! Great info for another "gear head" - (As an aside, I'm a retired Airline Pilot, where "systems knowledge" is so very important.... Also, my life has been dealing with equipment built as LIGHT as possible with strength enough to accomplish the mission.... I'm FACINATED with Heavy Equipment the you guys work with...! FACINATED and can't get enough of it...! Again, thanks for posting...! Gordon in Maryland
This is a great documentary, thanks for posting. The specs of the 797 kept blowing my mind. 4 metre high tyres, each weighing 5 tons. 3,500hp engine with two 500kg crankshafts???? It's an engineering marvel, and a logistical marvel having so many manufacturing and assembly plants all over North America. Caterpillar is truly an awe inspiring company. I'm so glad I watched this.
Companies like Caterpillar is what makes America “great.” Not talk, war or other insanity. Good engineering. Industrial production and job accomplishment.
We just needs Trump's mindset, not the man. Being proud of America and making sure _our_ interests are served first will fix us. Too many companies produce our stuff over seas then sell it back to us making other countries' working class wealthier instead if ours. But we have a career politician in charge now. No chance of corruption going forward...
@Apexseals i agree it will never reach the levels of production we once had but any manufacturing that _can_ be done here _should_ be done here. It's just too bad these companies care more about bottom lines than empowering their very own country and keeping it afloat. Every dollar spent on a foreign-made product is one we won't likely see back in our economy.
Really enjoyed watching this well done For a brilliant upload It's very interesting to Watch and to see how it works. Big massive thanks for this. And Thanks for caterpillar Plant for taking the time explaining all the Details.👍
I was a trucker and was in that Decatur plant everyday for about 5 years and hauled most of the parts for the dumps, scrapers and graders. Also hauled monster engine blocks from Mapleton Illinois to Lafayette engine plant. Also took parts of dumps to mines for assembly. Up the side of mountains and all. A on open platform and rolling tarp trailers. It was amazing work.
We probably worked for the same Company. Virtually everywhere there's a CAT Plant, this particular Heavy-Haul Company has a Terminal Adjacent to it. 'Was there 2014-2017
Seeing the molten metal poured into molds, turning into the backbone of a 600-ton truck, is just mesmerizing! Caterpillar knows how to build machines that conquer even the toughest terrains. 🌋💥
I dunno, my father in-law is a tire tech at the Kennecott copper mine in Utah and they have several of the 797 haul trucks along with a bunch of "smaller" models. I can assure you he is far from physically fit.
Nice and strong piece of structural frame to hold all this load. Haven't seen cracks on cat chassis in over 15 years of my experience. Shock to see the bucket pins not lubricated or freeze before fixing. In all great team work.
Charles Kumi-Mensah..... I was very surprised as well, that they did not pre-lube the pins and the receivers before installing them... or at least wipe a film of Never-Seize or other anti-galling paste on both parts before driving them in.
Fascinating to watch them. There is a lookout above the Kennecott copper mine in Utah where people can watch the mining process. My father in-law is a tire tech there and the occasionally do family tour days. Amazing how massive these are standing next to them or sitting in the cab.
my dad is a mining engineer and once he let us tour in one of the pits he is working. i heard a sound like a jet airplane coming but to my amazement it's this house size truck that came towards us.
Watched one of a bit smaller size roll backwards at the edge of a spoil storage area. It was too close to the edge and when it tipped up to dump, the weight transfer caused it to sink into some loose fill and over it went when the ground slid out from under it. I didn't watch them get it out of the dump area but did see it off to the side of the site a week or so later, with the bed bent all over to one side. Replaced the dump bed and hydraulics and back to work it went. No injuries to the driver.
I haul heavy equipment to job sites and am always amazed by the technology of these earth movers. I haul Superloads on occasion but nothing like this! The pucker factor would be off the chart! Of course when it comes to final assembly,the driver doesn’t have to worry about overpasses. Still,Kudos to all those who make this technology possible!
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Ha, Ha...Yeah, I live here in Sacramento, Calif...since 1985...the 'lawmakers' want the cushy lifestyle, but please build everything elsewhere...then ship it here with diesel trains using....uhm...hemp oil for fuel...no wait....better make that electric trains...
When i was in diapers my dad went to work for the Duval copper mine in pima county Arizona. He had pictures of the truck he drove. That was in the 70's. Different model, same purpose. It was BETTER than the best military grade tanks of the time.
Actually, air-powered hydraulics are a thing. Uses the brake system air compressor to power an air motor, which powers a hydraulic pump. They are not uncommon for larger hydraulic jacks in diesel shops.
Customer I work for buys the new D11T2 dozers for this mine, great job, great money, great days off... The change in technology and emission systems at best can be mind boggling especially when a multimillion dollar unit goes down thanks to a $20 pos sensor that looks like a 8 year old kid made it out of chewing gum .
The whole time they're talking about the 3524 (two 3512s), they're showing assembly of the 3516. Thought it was funny. Count the cylinders in that block.
US conversion: price $3.4m Euro is approx $3.9m USD (Euro is 1.174 USD currently); height 7 meters is 23 ft (1 meter is 3.3ft); weight of the final assembled 797B is 600 Tons ( 1 ton is 1,000kg and 1 kg is 2.2 pounds so 1.3 million pounds ) and it can haul 400 tons of weight i.e. 0.9 million pounds). cheers
So if they're digging oil out of the ground, what are their spill policies? Doesn't matter or depends on what it is? Recycling? I'm curious what the comment section thinks.
Maria Maniscalco lubing the pins would make installation easier, but freezing them not so much. The difficulty installing them is from mis-alignment. If freezing did make it easier. that would mean the fit was too tight to start with. These are pivot points, they need a bit more clearance than that.
It's obviously aimed at a European audience, the US isn't the centre of the universe you know. And you are just one of three countries in the world that still insist on using the old imperial measurement system. The others are Burma and Liberia so the only 1st world country stuck in their ways 😋.
Caterpillar is an American company with a global presence so if caterpillar wanted to exclusivity use imperial measurements then so be it because they can. They obviously dont dont do it and its all metric but you get my point.
An oxyacetylene flame is closer to 6000 degrees (give or take). If it was just 3000, just 2-300 above to melting point of steel, it would take forever to make a decent-looking cut.
My father in-law is a tire tech at the Kennecott copper mine in Utah and changes these tires all the time. About a year ago a guy had fallen asleep coming down a hill and wrecked the truck. He did between 1 and 2 million dollars worth of damage to the truck.
There must be a rule that they can't show a picture for more than 2 seconds. There is a lot of details in the pictures to see if we had more than a couple of seconds.
Weight! When loaded.... is more than 600 tons! That's more than a Boeing 747!!! Maybe because airplanes are designed to fly not carry rocks. That's like saying: My pickup truck, when loaded...weighs more than an ENTIRE ROWBOAT!!!!!
You do realize that even though the 747 flies, it's not actually as light as a bird, right? Are you that dimwitted, or just some dickhead with dimwitted insights?
@@jcamposcjjc2552 I know it's not as light as a bird. But unlike that haul truck it's made out of aircraft grade aluminum, titanium, and carbon composites and is extremely weight sensitive. The haul truck is the opposite. You can tell just by looking at the axles and tires needed to support the truck vs the landing gear of a 747. I understand it's not a fucking hot air balloon or zepplin. A Boeing 747 weighs 735,000lbs when at maximum capacity (usually much less and depending on the variant) and your cat 797f is 1,375,000lbs Average "when loaded" the only "dickhead" with dimwitted comments here, is you.
Alex Watts they use 747 because an average person can put it in perspective on how really big and heavy these haul trucks are. Most people watching this show probably don’t come from equipment and have never been around these machines. You’re welcome, use your brain alittle and don’t be a such a dickhead bud.
You bet. Their Trucks, Dozers, Scrapers, etc,+ Diesel & Natural Gas Engines are absolute Top World Class. Cat machines are everywhere, including the Antarctic. Very interesting Utube showing various uses & shops there.
I work with heavy equipment, granted, NOTHING this big. The biggest things I work on are like 500 excavators, or maybe 50 ton dump trucks. But even they are crazy. Being behind the wheel of one is one of the coolest things. Couldn’t imagine driving one of these.
$$ 30K tires...yeah, and around 5,000 pounds..(that's 2,270 Kilos)......there's a Goodyear 'specialty' tire dealer here in Sacramento, Calif...they just leave the big tires on the ground all the time...not like a couple guys with a pick-up are going to drive in at night and steal them... And...there at ...40:00....how about showing the welders 'fusing' all that 1" plate with miles of beads, using flux-core wire..?
@@muffmasterGoodyear Specialty Tires...North Sacramento...TRI-C Machine and Manufacturing, West Sacto...where I was 'The Welder'...and ran Miles of Flux-core.... building ...well...tire shredders....
Whoever wrote this script really didn’t do their homework well. The metal bubbles *then* melts? How tf are you gonna boil the metal before you melt it?
Yeah, annoying to listen to, if you know anything about the various processes...the 'Commentator' is just reading a script, and adding some drama, while leaving out a lot of details some of us really want to hear...around 28-30- minutes they're showing a V-16...not a V-12...and the big tires, the limiting factor on the size is the ability to transport them on the road...
How come the voice-over is using metrics instead of imperial? Not that I mind at all (typing from Italy), just curious of the choice made. This because I'm assuming it's an American documentary...
I think you meant 9.6 Ford explorers. That bed is huge, but 96 Ford explorers is a lot different. Maybe if you took all the parts and basically disassembled it down to the screw, 96 Ford explorers would fit?
Geo Thomas Charles There’s no pure capitalism in the world every country uses some form of socialism in their system lmao because it would destroy a country without it . I can go more in depth about it and give you explain what kind of parts socialism we use in our daily life we take it for granted.
@@darkmattersolo2137 agreed there's no real "free market Capitolism" anymore. That's what built Western USA and created the wild West... But it's a heck of a system things get done quickly. People get socialism confused with USA govt basic functions such as security and infrastructure but that's not Socialism. However, when the govt got into the game of social engineering through redistribution, control of producion and distribution..it all starts on the collapsing downward spiral that Socialism Always Brings to the host economy because of it's parasitic nature. The more the parasite grows, the more sick the host gets, until the point the host is killed by the parasites. Same result every time..... The ultra socialism the DNC wants to implement WILL bring down the USA if it's allowed to be implemented. The distaster of the ACA is a prime example.
@@100pyatt No you're getting capitalism confuse with socialism lol. We the community as a whole agree on having police officers, an education, roads, and national parks, and more. This an only possible way into our tax's money that we agree as a community to pay. Government means the people, or are you saying you're against your fellow Americans? D.N.C. means Democratic National Committee and they are fighting for a country where everyone, from every walk of life, has a shot at the American dream, so are you disagree on this party for this reason? An I do agree on the free market, but I disagree on essential services an items like medical and medications.
"This enormous box is so big it can hold *_96_* Ford Explorers" /// 35:57 I know it's a big truck and all, but I'll kiss their ass if *_Ninety-Six_* Ford Explorers will fit in the box. I think someone needs to proofread their data sheet. Using 2019 Explorer dimensions, lined up 10 rows by 10 rows, with no space between them, would make an approximate 166 ft. x 66 ft. rectangle or an area of about 11,000 sq. ft. A typical ranch home is about 2000 sq. ft.
@@locomoco2012 96 - 2019 Mini Coopers in a 10x10 grid with no space between them, would make an approximate 134 ft. x 57 ft. rectangle or an area of about 7,650 sq. ft. Still 3 1/2 ranch homes.
If the roads are not maintained properly or the drivers corner too fast the steel cables in the tires will create enough friction/heat to catch the tire on fire.
bigblocklawyer.... Some clueless person who is addressing an audience whom he hopes is less knowledgeable than himself about the subject at hand so that he won't be caught in his ignorance. : )
Yeah the Kilos and hectares is starting to bug me We are in America. Caterpillar is a true American company. Despite having to be assemble in other places due to the size it is just not feasible to assemble and ship from America. Anyhow, it is a pity the Cat doesn't build on road truck engines anymore. Thank you California for forcing regulations that a company didn't want to deal with. Even International had the same issue with the cummins engine which was proven to be more emission clean compared to other diesels with the emission crap. Anyhow, truly a mega factory. Massive feat of engineering
Thanks for sharing this video, I remember watching it as a kid and admiring everything, can't believe that I actually work at Caterpillar now but on the digital products, not the actual machines. Mad respect to everyone that works with the machines, these are really jobs like no other!
Thanks for the upload. I work at the Caterpillar Decatur plant. I'm a welder on the large wheel loader line but get back near the 797 line often. It really is an awesome engineering accomplishment. Great video!
Is the process still similar today or has it changed?
Not sure when this video was actually recorded, but the twin 3512 (equaling 24 cyl) powerpack set up is No longer used. The newer 797F trucks are powered by the Cat. C175-20 engine that is a single block, Quad-Turbocharged and rated for 4,000hp (conservative)@1,800rpm (max) and yields 6,830ft lbs of torque @ 1,500rpm. It has a bore & stroke of 6.9in X 8.7in x 20 = 6,469ci. However it can be de-rated to 3,550hp for mining operations on flatter terrain. In Marine applications and locomotive conversions, the C175-20 can be rated up to 5,364hp and water-cooled quad-turbocharging as well.... water-cooled turbo's can generate higher boost levels using cold outside water (fresh or sea water).
Just a few FYI's for the "gearheads" out there..... The C1750-20 capacities (US) are - Cooling System = 306 gal. - Crankcase Oil = 84.0 gals (Not counting the filters) - Steering System including its tank = 94 gals. - Brake Hoist System including its tank = 441.0 gals. - Torque Converter and Trans. including the sump = 166.0gals - Torque converter sump alone = 80 gals - Differentials = 311.0 gals - Each Front wheel hub = 16 gals - Each Rear wheel final drive = 40 gals. Actual tire size for the current model 797F is 59/80R63.
The brake discs are 42in outside diameter and there are 10 discs with Each front wheel and 15 discs at Each rear wheel. The differential ratio is 1.276:1, the Planetary drive ratio is 16.67:1 (Yes! - this is a Mechanical drive, Not diesel/electric like all the other brands out there in this weight class), for a total reduction ratio of 21.26:1 and the top speed (Loaded!) is up to 42 mph on level ground. If anyone is confused with the specs regarding the "Brake Hoist System".... the Brakes are continuous Forced oil cooled using a water to oil heat exchanger and the oil, is sourced from the Hoist oil tank.
Thank you for such detail
I worked on my share of D398s and 99s, and 3508s, 12s and16s over the years.... I really want to take a crack at those C175s. That would complete my experience with Cat's history of large bore engines going all the way from the 50s to now. I love these things.
Thanks, 2Stroke.....! Only item left is the fuel tank capacity and GPH of usage for a work day...! Great info for another "gear head" - (As an aside, I'm a retired Airline Pilot, where "systems knowledge" is so very important.... Also, my life has been dealing with equipment built as LIGHT as possible with strength enough to accomplish the mission.... I'm FACINATED with Heavy Equipment the you guys work with...! FACINATED and can't get enough of it...! Again, thanks for posting...! Gordon in Maryland
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84 Gallons of transmission oil is fucking insane
This is a great documentary, thanks for posting. The specs of the 797 kept blowing my mind. 4 metre high tyres, each weighing 5 tons. 3,500hp engine with two 500kg crankshafts???? It's an engineering marvel, and a logistical marvel having so many manufacturing and assembly plants all over North America. Caterpillar is truly an awe inspiring company. I'm so glad I watched this.
did you search for this because i didnt and still watched all of it
They should have said something about the breaks. I'd love to know how much power it takes to stop all that force
@@cashfar4524 Cat uses huge Oil Disc Brakes on their Trucks. Probably on the 797 also.
Their Spec sheet for this Model should show this feature.
@@cashfar4524... John, read my comment up above, from 2 years ago.... your answer is covered in it.
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Had to stop the video for the conversion. Great engineer.
Hard to believe I operated those rigs for 10 yrs, cool job for sure...
Companies like Caterpillar is what makes America “great.” Not talk, war or other insanity. Good engineering. Industrial production and job accomplishment.
Calm down, there "George."
You're occipital ejaculation is getting everywhere 😂
Not , god guns and idiots?
We just needs Trump's mindset, not the man. Being proud of America and making sure _our_ interests are served first will fix us. Too many companies produce our stuff over seas then sell it back to us making other countries' working class wealthier instead if ours. But we have a career politician in charge now. No chance of corruption going forward...
@Apexseals i agree it will never reach the levels of production we once had but any manufacturing that _can_ be done here _should_ be done here. It's just too bad these companies care more about bottom lines than empowering their very own country and keeping it afloat. Every dollar spent on a foreign-made product is one we won't likely see back in our economy.
@Apexseals Yeah it fucking sucks, but hey we get a free t shirt every year.
Really enjoyed watching this well done
For a brilliant upload
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Watch and to see how it works. Big massive thanks for this. And
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Thats pretty nice to drive these machines 😊. Have never drove a 797, but the 795 i cool to drive. Greeetings from Sweden
love these types of videos, seeing something like this being made.
Look up 8000 HP diesel motor build in German for ships and so forth. I tried to send you a link but didn’t know how.
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I watch this documentary as a kid I’m currently an apprentice working as a diesel mechanic this video started it all for me thanks cat :)
I was a trucker and was in that Decatur plant everyday for about 5 years and hauled most of the parts for the dumps, scrapers and graders. Also hauled monster engine blocks from Mapleton Illinois to Lafayette engine plant. Also took parts of dumps to mines for assembly. Up the side of mountains and all. A on open platform and rolling tarp trailers. It was amazing work.
We probably worked for the same Company. Virtually everywhere there's a CAT Plant, this particular Heavy-Haul Company has a Terminal Adjacent to it.
'Was there 2014-2017
@@rogerpeed7920 I imagine you were with Keen Transport? I was an Owner Operator with Landstar/ Inway. Did Cat from 2006 to 2011.
This will be my daily driver when I win the lottery.
Seeing the molten metal poured into molds, turning into the backbone of a 600-ton truck, is just mesmerizing! Caterpillar knows how to build machines that conquer even the toughest terrains. 🌋💥
all these people never stop getting better and they make the BEST in the world...Great job people, proud of you all...
great team work make this happen. love this show!!!!
ONE of the best HOW TO videos...informative...great narration...EVEN BETTER video and most most entertaining. TY
I wore the same outfit as the "Laddle Crew" in the late 70's when I went to the disco.
Those mechanics don’t need to go to the gym because their job bolting the wheels on and hammering those pins in place keeps them ripped!! 💪
I dunno, my father in-law is a tire tech at the Kennecott copper mine in Utah and they have several of the 797 haul trucks along with a bunch of "smaller" models. I can assure you he is far from physically fit.
That's the real meaning of pumping iron.
Used to install automatic lube systems on these machines, amazing what man can build 👍
Is taking lots of nerves to listen to that incredible background noise
Nice and strong piece of structural frame to hold all this load. Haven't seen cracks on cat chassis in over 15 years of my experience. Shock to see the bucket pins not lubricated or freeze before fixing. In all great team work.
Charles Kumi-Mensah..... I was very surprised as well, that they did not pre-lube the pins and the receivers before installing them... or at least wipe a film of Never-Seize or other anti-galling paste on both parts before driving them in.
I've been a Mill-Wright for a while...so yeah, surprised they didn't show a bit of anti-seize ...
I use to love driving the cat 797 it was a awesome truck
Fascinating to watch them. There is a lookout above the Kennecott copper mine in Utah where people can watch the mining process. My father in-law is a tire tech there and the occasionally do family tour days. Amazing how massive these are standing next to them or sitting in the cab.
my dad is a mining engineer and once he let us tour in one of the pits he is working. i heard a sound like a jet airplane coming but to my amazement it's this house size truck that came towards us.
must have had a leak around the turbo
Watched one of a bit smaller size roll backwards at the edge of a spoil storage area. It was too close to the edge and when it tipped up to dump, the weight transfer caused it to sink into some loose fill and over it went when the ground slid out from under it. I didn't watch them get it out of the dump area but did see it off to the side of the site a week or so later, with the bed bent all over to one side. Replaced the dump bed and hydraulics and back to work it went. No injuries to the driver.
I haul heavy equipment to job sites and am always amazed by the technology of these earth movers. I haul Superloads on occasion but nothing like this! The pucker factor would be off the chart! Of course when it comes to final assembly,the driver doesn’t have to worry about overpasses. Still,Kudos to all those who make this technology possible!
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Lexington, SC is built on some of the land that my 6 time great grandfather Lawrence Corley owned. Kinda cool!
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the lengths the oil barons will go to to keep control. of everything. I do admire the craftsmans and their craftsmentship. go blokes.
"oil barons" VS who... ? The Nuclear barons ? ...like Fukoshima that's killed a huge area of the Pacific for the next 24,000 years?
Charles Pyatt uh, I think you’re misinformed about that particular disaster.
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If they tried to build that factory in California it would take 50 years to get past the law suits.
Dan Grimes hahaha true mate
Ha, Ha...Yeah, I live here in Sacramento, Calif...since 1985...the 'lawmakers' want the cushy lifestyle, but please build everything elsewhere...then ship it here with diesel trains using....uhm...hemp oil for fuel...no wait....better make that electric trains...
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Now THAT'S a REAL monster truck. The rigorous time to manufacture and assemble that behemoth of a truck like that is tremendous. Amazing.
Looks like the frames been sandblasted as well. Painters work hand in hand with sandblasters.
When i was in diapers my dad went to work for the Duval copper mine in pima county Arizona. He had pictures of the truck he drove. That was in the 70's. Different model, same purpose. It was BETTER than the best military grade tanks of the time.
Wow Amazing! That tire making process is awesome!
Lol good old Randy. I worked in the first tack for a couple years. Did the last roll over too. Had a good time.
My oldest daughter drives one of these trucks in Round Mountain Nevada in a gold mine
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The narrator never heard of the word, “steel.”
I had one like that in my sandbox when I was a kid... although a bit smaller ... the other kids slipped in their poop when they saw it.
On Mars, the electrodes released oxygen into the atmosphere and Arnie's eyeballs went back into his head
this is cool, but there are plenty of errors in the narration. air powered hydraulic seats for one.
Actually, air-powered hydraulics are a thing. Uses the brake system air compressor to power an air motor, which powers a hydraulic pump. They are not uncommon for larger hydraulic jacks in diesel shops.
Air over hydraulic brakes was common in some trucks for many years!
Customer I work for buys the new D11T2 dozers for this mine, great job, great money, great days off...
The change in technology and emission systems at best can be mind boggling especially when a multimillion dollar unit goes down thanks to a $20 pos sensor that looks like a 8 year old kid made it out of chewing gum .
The whole time they're talking about the 3524 (two 3512s), they're showing assembly of the 3516. Thought it was funny. Count the cylinders in that block.
Joe Blow lol I noticed that but cat now uses the c175 20 cylinder in the 797 now
I saw that too, the film editor is obviously not a machine or engine guru.
US conversion: price $3.4m Euro is approx $3.9m USD (Euro is 1.174 USD currently); height 7 meters is 23 ft (1 meter is 3.3ft); weight of the final assembled 797B is 600 Tons ( 1 ton is 1,000kg and 1 kg is 2.2 pounds so 1.3 million pounds ) and it can haul 400 tons of weight i.e. 0.9 million pounds). cheers
Cheers mate i grew up in America with the shity measurement system
Anybody notice the engine block 28:34 being machined isn't for the 797B. Looks like a 3516 not one half of a 3524
You need to put a couple of them together in Illinois and driving right over the city council meeting in Deerfield while everybody's there
Jim Knapp I agree. But munchers make millions and can't keep jobs. How much do they need.
I have no idea where Deerfield is or what it's like but that comment cracked me the hell up!
We could use one or two here in Portland, Or to clear the streets of AntiFa protesters.
killdozer!
Why stop there- take out Chicago City Hall while you are at it. That town is such a sesspool because of the politicians.
I so wish I could see this in real life!
They're hiring! Get ya a job.
Who drove those in North Antelope/Rochelle mine in Wright Wyoming?
So if they're digging oil out of the ground, what are their spill policies? Doesn't matter or depends on what it is? Recycling? I'm curious what the comment section thinks.
It is tar sand. It is dry so you
Don't have to be worried about it
I served on HMAS WESTRALIA and we had two Caterpillar engines for emergency power.
Why don't they lube the pins or freeze them so they fit in just perfect?
Maria Maniscalco lubing the pins would make installation easier, but freezing them not so much.
The difficulty installing them is from mis-alignment.
If freezing did make it easier. that would mean the fit was too tight to start with.
These are pivot points, they need a bit more clearance than that.
Then where would be the drama?
@@michaelharris1455...Shrink fit...you'd never get them out for replacement...only 'Arnold' could get them out...just push with one finger...
797 truck started off with 2 engines bolted together, just find that amazing, now it has a single bigger engine.
what is with all the european measurements ? Are we in England ?
william glaser that’s what I’m sayin
It's obviously aimed at a European audience, the US isn't the centre of the universe you know. And you are just one of three countries in the world that still insist on using the old imperial measurement system. The others are Burma and Liberia so the only 1st world country stuck in their ways 😋.
@@utha2665 WELL KISS MY AMERICAN ASS "UTHA"
Caterpillar is an American company with a global presence so if caterpillar wanted to exclusivity use imperial measurements then so be it because they can. They obviously dont dont do it and its all metric but you get my point.
@@williamglaser6577 a tad butthurt methinks, lol.
Great work- the Best to All employees that has 1 thing to to with the build All = employees!
15:23 WHAT IS MORE AMAZING ARE THE MASSIVE WELDING MACHINES THAT NEED 9 COMPUTERS TO RUN THEM. SICK.
Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys makes an appearance at 40:50
To, uhhh, do a job.
Frig off!!!
I would like to drive that bad boy down the Grapevine fully loaded! Oh yeah!
Keep it under about 2 miles an hour...but it would sure clear the road..!
As God said in Genesis, man will be able to do whatever he can imagine to do: NOTHING will be impossible to him!
I am both the light and the dark.
I am both the good and the evil.
I the lord do all these things
Issah 45:7
In other words God is the dump truck too.
Except for getting an accurate vote count in a presidential election.
I dunno what but those trucks looks cute carrying "sand oils"
Man this had some very dramatic scripting in it. Goodness!
Oxygen Acetalyne torch is a lot hotter than 3k degrees, and if you are an expert with the cutting tip on it yes it will cut through it like butter.
An oxyacetylene flame is closer to 6000 degrees (give or take). If it was just 3000, just 2-300 above to melting point of steel, it would take forever to make a decent-looking cut.
I think that's Celsius, not Fahrenheit.
3500 c I'm sure ,the temperature is,
terrific informational documentary....sign me up
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the size is massive...wow
Must be a dream to get to weld one of these.
I assyembled lot of mining machinery on job sites . But the assembling off-road dump trucks are really risky and hard working.
My father in-law is a tire tech at the Kennecott copper mine in Utah and changes these tires all the time. About a year ago a guy had fallen asleep coming down a hill and wrecked the truck. He did between 1 and 2 million dollars worth of damage to the truck.
Amazing place to work I bet, greetings from s Wales UK
35:07 They are driving on the right side of the road? US mines they drive on the left side to separate the cabs the greatest distance.
Wish I was working for CAT and was 40 years younger 😅
There must be a rule that they can't show a picture for more than 2 seconds. There is a lot of details in the pictures to see if we had more than a couple of seconds.
Editor needs to relax.
Weight! When loaded.... is more than 600 tons! That's more than a Boeing 747!!!
Maybe because airplanes are designed to fly not carry rocks. That's like saying: My pickup truck, when loaded...weighs more than an ENTIRE ROWBOAT!!!!!
You do realize that even though the 747 flies, it's not actually as light as a bird, right? Are you that dimwitted, or just some dickhead with dimwitted insights?
@@jcamposcjjc2552 I know it's not as light as a bird. But unlike that haul truck it's made out of aircraft grade aluminum, titanium, and carbon composites and is extremely weight sensitive. The haul truck is the opposite. You can tell just by looking at the axles and tires needed to support the truck vs the landing gear of a 747. I understand it's not a fucking hot air balloon or zepplin. A Boeing 747 weighs 735,000lbs when at maximum capacity (usually much less and depending on the variant) and your cat 797f is 1,375,000lbs Average "when loaded" the only "dickhead" with dimwitted comments here, is you.
Alex Watts they use 747 because an average person can put it in perspective on how really big and heavy these haul trucks are. Most people watching this show probably don’t come from equipment and have never been around these machines. You’re welcome, use your brain alittle and don’t be a such a dickhead bud.
Awesome job 👌🏾
Amazing machines! 👍🏾
You bet. Their Trucks, Dozers, Scrapers, etc,+ Diesel & Natural Gas Engines are absolute Top World Class.
Cat machines are everywhere, including the Antarctic. Very interesting Utube showing various uses & shops there.
I work with heavy equipment, granted, NOTHING this big. The biggest things I work on are like 500 excavators, or maybe 50 ton dump trucks. But even they are crazy.
Being behind the wheel of one is one of the coolest things. Couldn’t imagine driving one of these.
Watching this all I can think of is all the people they put out of work.
Cool heavy equipment. 😂
Caterpillar has built over 1000 797s
People simply have no concept of how the San Francisco Bay Area has transformed the entire world.
Oh, we're seeing it. Especially the garbage happening in Berkely.
SkylineToTheSeaAndMe They need a few there to haul all the crap off the streets.
Right...show how the landlords can get $$2,500 a month, for a tiny 1 bedroom apt...
$$ 30K tires...yeah, and around 5,000 pounds..(that's 2,270 Kilos)......there's a Goodyear 'specialty' tire dealer here in Sacramento, Calif...they just leave the big tires on the ground all the time...not like a couple guys with a pick-up are going to drive in at night and steal them...
And...there at ...40:00....how about showing the welders 'fusing' all that 1" plate with miles of beads, using flux-core wire..?
@@muffmasterGoodyear Specialty Tires...North Sacramento...TRI-C Machine and Manufacturing, West Sacto...where I was 'The Welder'...and ran Miles of Flux-core.... building ...well...tire shredders....
It’s crazy there are gtrs which are a v6 making 3500 horsepower a lot of vipers too
Whoever wrote this script really didn’t do their homework well. The metal bubbles *then* melts? How tf are you gonna boil the metal before you melt it?
Yeah, annoying to listen to, if you know anything about the various processes...the 'Commentator' is just reading a script, and adding some drama, while leaving out a lot of details some of us really want to hear...around 28-30- minutes they're showing a V-16...not a V-12...and the big tires, the limiting factor on the size is the ability to transport them on the road...
And air lines are installed to the driver's seat for "hydraulic lift".
Unreliable Narrator 66 😆😆😆
impurities that boil off
@@unreliablenarrator6649 hydraulics generally refer to plain fluid mechanics, so it doesn't have to explicitly mean oil
How come the voice-over is using metrics instead of imperial? Not that I mind at all (typing from Italy), just curious of the choice made.
This because I'm assuming it's an American documentary...
I looked up the price of a 797 , they start at about $5 Million U.S.D. That's understandable considering all the work that goes into them.
I think you meant 9.6 Ford explorers. That bed is huge, but 96 Ford explorers is a lot different. Maybe if you took all the parts and basically disassembled it down to the screw, 96 Ford explorers would fit?
Think I'll go watch bad boys now.
Built by capitalism 👍👍
Yes sir capitalism built the America we know and love. Freedom to make as much money as you want without government control. Wish I owned Caterpillar.
@Geo Thomas Who are you talking to?? I love Capitolism !!
Notice the TWO thumbs up 👍👍
Geo Thomas Charles There’s no pure capitalism in the world every country uses some form of socialism in their system lmao because it would destroy a country without it . I can go more in depth about it and give you explain what kind of parts socialism we use in our daily life we take it for granted.
@@darkmattersolo2137 agreed there's no real "free market Capitolism" anymore. That's what built Western USA and created the wild West... But it's a heck of a system things get done quickly.
People get socialism confused with USA govt basic functions such as security and infrastructure but that's not Socialism.
However, when the govt got into the game of social engineering through redistribution, control of producion and distribution..it all starts on the collapsing downward spiral that Socialism Always Brings to the host economy because of it's parasitic nature.
The more the parasite grows, the more sick the host gets, until the point the host is killed by the parasites. Same result every time.....
The ultra socialism the DNC wants to implement WILL bring down the USA if it's allowed to be implemented. The distaster of the ACA is a prime example.
@@100pyatt No you're getting capitalism confuse with socialism lol. We the community as a whole agree on having police officers, an education, roads, and national parks, and more. This an only possible way into our tax's money that we agree as a community to pay. Government means the people, or are you saying you're against your fellow Americans? D.N.C. means Democratic National Committee and they are fighting for a country where everyone, from every walk of life, has a shot at the American dream, so are you disagree on this party for this reason? An I do agree on the free market, but I disagree on essential services an items like medical and medications.
Made custom parts racks for Caterpillar in Lafayette,IN. in my 30's..
So much for putting the kubosh on the Canadian tar sands.
Yes this is more important than my homework
lmao homework ? you mean googling the answers real quick
The sheer scale of that engine is insane in person. Like standing next to it and it clears over my head.
"This enormous box is so big it can hold *_96_* Ford Explorers" /// 35:57 I know it's a big truck and all, but I'll kiss their ass if *_Ninety-Six_* Ford Explorers will fit in the box. I think someone needs to proofread their data sheet. Using 2019 Explorer dimensions, lined up 10 rows by 10 rows, with no space between them, would make an approximate 166 ft. x 66 ft. rectangle or an area of about 11,000 sq. ft. A typical ranch home is about 2000 sq. ft.
What about mini cooper or lexus?
@@locomoco2012 96 - 2019 Mini Coopers in a 10x10 grid with no space between them, would make an approximate 134 ft. x 57 ft. rectangle or an area of about 7,650 sq. ft. Still 3 1/2 ranch homes.
He meant a 1996 Exploder...:)...They're HUGE!
Not if you crush them...
Communism: military trucks
Capitalism: mining trucks
You gotta play the game with money
The air lines hydraulically lift the seat, what a dunce.
Hahaha
...but does it have a cup-holder?
33:11 "here dump truck drivers like paula freak"
doesn't seem that stressful?
Paula “Freak” or what he actually said was her last name, not Paula was freaking out.
WOW JUST WOW ! AMAZING !
If the roads are not maintained properly or the drivers corner too fast the steel cables in the tires will create enough friction/heat to catch the tire on fire.
I thought heat treating makes metal less flexible?
this is still made in usa? tuning in.
tuning in. :-) heh heh.
Almost had it finished. 1 more step. Another set of tires on the inside rear. lol
Lighten up on the drama pal, it's a big truck.
But on your computer screen...it's smaller than a child's toy…!
"Without rockers, an engine would grind to a halt". Who writes this scripted diarrhea?
bigblocklawyer.... Some clueless person who is addressing an audience whom he hopes is less knowledgeable than himself about the subject at hand so that he won't be caught in his ignorance. : )
Just about all documentaries are like this if you listen carefully and have a little knowledge but they are still interresting.
No problem, without rockers, it probably wouldn't even start.
BOSS MAN No, the comments section is UNscripted diarrhea.
Yeah the Kilos and hectares is starting to bug me We are in America. Caterpillar is a true American company. Despite having to be assemble in other places due to the size it is just not feasible to assemble and ship from America. Anyhow, it is a pity the Cat doesn't build on road truck engines anymore. Thank you California for forcing regulations that a company didn't want to deal with. Even International had the same issue with the cummins engine which was proven to be more emission clean compared to other diesels with the emission crap. Anyhow, truly a mega factory. Massive feat of engineering
Stupid corrupt politicians (based on a false premise called Global Warming).
Why does this say hdtv when the max quality is 240p o.O?