The Caterpillar 797 mining truck was the largest of its kind in the world until 2001. Brought into operation in 2000, it has a payload capacity of 360 tons.
The Cat 797 is powered by a 24 cylinder V24 quad-turbo diesel engine that produces an amazing 3,400 horsepower. The truck is 23 feet from the road to the top of truck bed,
and almost 50 feet tall when the bed is raised for dumping. The total Length of the truck is 47.5 feet.

Eight onboard computers monitor oil pressure, transmission torque, engine performance and tire temperature.
When a new 797 is delivered, it arrives in pieces aboard 12 semis, including an 850 gallon (or optional 1800 gallon) fuel tank.