The 785 bare chassis comes equipped with a higher Tractor ROPS certification ratings needed for specialty machines including water trucks, tow trucks, and fuel and lube trucks.
785 Bare Chassis
Caterpillar offers partial machines and systems, working with Cat dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to provide specialty machines for specific applications. Bare chassis trucks (WTR models) can be ordered with or without hoist cylinders and most product options are identical to the dump truck models. Typically, these models come equipped with the higher Tractor ROPS certification ratings needed for specialty machines including water trucks, tow tractors, and fuel / lube trucks. These partial machine configurations are used in construction, demolition, waste, material, handling, quarry, and mining applications.
Engine Model
Cat® 3512E
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1600 HP
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
1509 HP
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Specification
Value
Engine Model
Cat® 3512E
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1600 HP
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
1509 HP
Bore
6.7 in
Stroke
8.5 in
Displacement
3573 in³
Rated Engine Speed
1650 r/min
Note
Net Power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V available for applicable markets.
Specification
Value
LRC Bare Chassis Weight without Hoist
184582 lb
LRC Bare Chassis Weight with Hoist
188766 lb
LRC Gross Vehicle Weight (Target) without Hoist
550000 lb
LRC Gross Vehicle Weight (Target) with Hoist
550000 lb
HRC Bare Chassis Weight without Hoist
187068 lb
HRC Bare Chassis Weight with Hoist
191253 lb
HRC Gross Vehicle Weight (Target) without Hoist
550000 lb
HRC Gross Vehicle Weight (Target) with Hoist
550000 lb
Note
LRC model is offered for lesser regulated countries. HRC model is offered for highly regulated countries. U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V available for applicable markets.
Specification
Value
Nominal Water Tank Capacity
30000 gal (US)
Specification
Value
Tractor ROPS
231485 lb
Specification
Value
Forward - 1
7.5 mile/h
Forward - 2
10.2 mile/h
Forward - 3
13.8 mile/h
Forward - 4
18.6 mile/h
Forward - 5
25.2 mile/h
Forward - 6
34 mile/h
Reverse
6.8 mile/h
Specification
Value
Brake Surface - Front
9487 in²
Brake Surface - Rear
13908 in²
Specification
Value
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 gal (US)
Cooling System
100 gal (US)
Crankcase
54 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives
139 gal (US)
Steering System - Including Tank
45 gal (US)
Brake/Hoist Hydraulic Tank
135 gal (US)
Brake Hoist System
160 gal (US)
Torque Converter - Transmission System
46 gal (US)
Specification
Value
Steering Standards
ISO 5010:2007
Steer Angle
36 °
Turning Diameter
97.75 in
  • Cat® Off-Highway Truck Bare Chassis ROPS is certified to ISO 3471 Tractor criteria, to provide a higher level of protection for towing applications.

  • Cat Off-Highway Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for water truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
  • Using an off-highway truck bare chassis provides a solution that is ideal for dust suppression, road construction, fire protection, and other applications.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match the appropriate bare chassis machine to the water truck application, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
  • Cat Off-Highway Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for service truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
  • Using an off-highway truck bare chassis provides a solution that is ideal for delivering fuel and preventive maintenance lubrication to your site's machine fleet.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match the appropriate bare chassis machine to the service truck application, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
  • Cat Off-Highway Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for tow applications.
  • Using an off-highway truck bare chassis provides a solution that is ideal for equipment trailers and bottom dump trailers.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match the appropriate bare chassis machine to the tow application, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.