Caterpillar 789 dump truck
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The Caterpillar 789 dump truck is a model of large dump truck
s, typically used in open pit mining, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc.
The 789 has a capacity of 195 tons, and its engine can produce 1705 horsepower
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Dump truck
A dump truck is a truck used for transporting loose material for construction. A typical dump truck is equipped with a hydraulically operated open-box bed hinged at the rear, the front of which can be lifted up to allow the contents to be deposited on the ground behind the truck at the site of...
s, typically used in open pit mining, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. , also known as "CAT", designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas...
The 789 has a capacity of 195 tons, and its engine can produce 1705 horsepower
Horsepower
Horsepower is the name of several units of measurement of power. The most common definitions equal between 735.5 and 750 watts.Horsepower was originally defined to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses in continuous operation. The unit was widely adopted to measure the...
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