Step into the colossal world of heavy machinery with an exclusive tour of the factories that build the Caterpillar 797B, the king of mining trucks. Witness the intricate process of creating these mechanical giants, designed to haul staggering loads in the toughest conditions on Earth. From the initial engineering blueprints to the assembly of its massive components, every stage of production showcases cutting-edge technology and precision craftsmanship. See how the enormous frame is forged, the powerful 4,000-horsepower engine is installed, and the towering tires—each over 13 feet tall—are mounted to create a machine capable of moving mountains. This behind-the-scenes journey reveals the teamwork, innovation, and meticulous attention to detail required to produce the Caterpillar 797B, a marvel of modern engineering and a critical tool for the global mining industry. Prepare to be amazed by the scale and ingenuity that go into crafting this mining Goliath.
In Texas, we have one of those suspended from our real truck, lifeboat style...
ReplyDeleteMy dad worked for Cat in Peoria back in the Mid 60s. Got fired for breaking an engine block. He never would say exactly how he did it.
ReplyDeleteMy best buddy worked at Cat for about 8 years. He was laid off when Carter cancelled all the orders for equipment that was going to be used in the USSR.
ReplyDeleteWe built a lot of machine bases and did a lot of flatwork at the plant in Montgomery, IL
ReplyDeleteUsed to work for the company that made a lot of their hydraulic tube assemblies.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked for CAT I got a tour of 3 plants in Illinois. My fave was the foundry where the molds and castings for cylinder heads were made. Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteMeters? Centigrade? Fucking hectares?
ReplyDeleteThat's no way to talk about big things, son.