# Earth Movers I (DD-359)

> 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.

- Department: Tech
- First published: 2024-11-03
- Last updated: 2024-11-03
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/earth-movers-i/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-359-F01**: It is an off-highway haul truck. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Type))_
- **DD-359-F02**: About 250 short tons. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Payload))_

## Write-up

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

1. **Type**: It is an off-highway haul truck.
2. **Payload**: About 250 short tons.
3. **Metric**: About 227 metric tons.
4. **Use**: Mining and earthmoving.
5. **Maker**: Caterpillar builds it.

## Related case files

- [Earth Movers II (DD-639)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/earth-movers-ii/): I linked the second part of the Earth Movers series, which goes from a mining haul truck to the largest land vehicle

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

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

- Duration: 25.6 s · Published: 2024-11-03
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DB5aXaxuvC6.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who makes the 793F?**  
A: Heavy equipment. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Type) · Wikipedia: Haul truck)_

**Q: About what payload?**  
A: Huge. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Payload) · Wikipedia: Haul truck)_

**Q: Where does it work?**  
A: Off-highway. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Metric) · Wikipedia: Haul truck)_

**Q: In metric tons?**  
A: Rounded. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Use) · Wikipedia: Haul truck)_

**Q: What fuel?**  
A: Big diesel. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Maker) · Wikipedia: Haul truck)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Haul truck](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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/