Built for long life and high uptime availability, Caterpillar’s new Cat 707 wide body truck features a fully integrated Cat powertrain, including a Cat C13 engine, Cat automatic transmission and proprietary Cat axles. With its 66-t maximum payload, the versatile wide body design offers the choice of standard or heavy-duty configurations, as well as 40- or 42-cu-m sizes to suit the material and jobsite conditions.
“We have engineered our new wide body truck with a unique philosophy – it’s built to be rebuilt, offering consistent mechanical availability and longevity through a second lifecycle, which can help lower operating costs,” said Angel Gonzalez, global product specialist at Caterpillar.
“With its foundation of reliable operation and a cost-effective rebuild option, the new 707 wide body has been engineered, manufactured and field-tested using the latest technologies to ensure the truck is ready for work. This is the first Cat wide body truck model in a new product family that broadens the Cat hauling systems portfolio.”
Durable performance
The 707 can be configured with the 400-kW Cat C13B engine to meet China Nonroad Stage IV emissions standards or the 358-kW C13, which emits equivalent to US EPA Tier 3. Both options include a standard engine brake set at a high rating. The truck’s six-speed automatic transmission can be equipped with an optional integrated hydraulic retarder. For reliability, the 707 features proprietary Cat axles, integrated Cat powertrain controllers, and Cat wiring and electric harnesses.
Three brake and retardation levels – integrated Cat engine brake, optional Cat hydraulic retarder, and parking and service brakes – provide excellent downhill loaded control for greater safety and faster hauling cycles. This new 707 offers ideal pass matches with Cat 986, 988 and 988 XE loaders and Cat 350, 374 and 395 excavators for improved productivity.
The truck’s left-side operator seat placement and optional right-side instructor seat ensure easier operation and comfort for the operator and trainer. The cab features sturdy four-point mounting, while a standard falling object protective structure (FOPS) and an optional rollover protective structure (ROPS) enhance safety.
In addition, a reversing camera helps improve manoeuvring safety, automatic shifting with simple gear-selection transmission controls increases efficiency, and the truck’s hoist system delivers fast, 20-second raise-and-lower cycle times to quickly unload material.
Low lifecycle costs
The fully integrated Cat powertrain components are mounted to a durable, reinforced chassis. When coupled with flexible Cat Customer Value Agreements (CVAs), customers can achieve higher uptime during the truck’s service life, while maintaining reliable mechanical performance and longevity through a second lifecycle.
For safely shutting down the truck, a ground-level engine shut-off switch stops fuel to the engine when activated. Grouped service points help customers reduce maintenance time and costs. The 707 offers parts commonality with other Cat machines with common C13 engine, CX31RT transmission and common cab.
What’s more, the use of LED lights provides longer life and brighter illumination with less power consumption. They are also more resistant to vibration and water damage.
The Cat 707 is available in select regions with US EPA Tier 3 equivalent and China Nonroad Stage IV emissions standards.
