Caterpillar R1700
Technical data by generation and configuration: engine, cooling, refill capacities and the manufacturer's public documents.
Caterpillar R1700 · R1700G
Previous generation (AEHQ6387)
| Engine | Engine | Cat C11 ACERT · 241/263 kW (323/353 hp) gross · Tier 3 / Stage III | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Crankcase with filter (capacity) | 34 L | Standard |
| Cooling | Radiator | Modular crossflow, with swing-out grill for cleaning or repair and coolant sight gauge | Standard |
| Cooling | Aftercooler | Air-to-air (ATAAC) | Standard |
| Cooling | Brake axle cooling | Standard | Standard |
| Cooling | Cooling system (capacity) | 63 L | Standard |
| Transmission | Drive | 4-speed planetary powershift with high-capacity torque converter | Standard |
| Transmission | Transmission (capacity) | 47 L | Standard |
| Axles | Differential and final drives (capacity) | 61 L front · 61 L rear (90 L with axle cooler) | Standard |
| Brakes | Brakes | Oil-cooled wet multiple discs (SAFR) on all 4 wheels; independent service and parking | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulic tank | 125 L | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Payload | 12,500 kg (truck loading) · 14,000 kg (tramming) | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Bucket | 4.6 to 8.8 m³ (standard 5.7 m³) | Standard |
| Tires | Tires | 26.5 × 25 | Standard |
| Electrical | Electrical system | 24 V · 95 A alternator | Standard |
| Fuel | Fuel tank | 570 L (optional 420 L secondary tank) | Standard |
Caterpillar R1700 · Current R1700 · Tier 3
Current generation
| Engine | Engine | Cat C13 · 269 kW (361 hp) · Tier 3 / Stage IIIA | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Crankcase (capacity) | 37 L | Standard |
| Engine | Altitude | No power derating up to 2,895 m (Stage V), 3,505 m (Tier 3) and 3,200 m (VR) | Standard |
| Cooling | Radiator | Swing-out radiator grill; oil coolers grouped in the service area | Standard |
| Cooling | High-efficiency radiator | Optional | Optional |
| Cooling | Aftercooler | Air-to-air (ATAAC) | Standard |
| Cooling | Brake axle cooling | Standard | Standard |
| Cooling | Cooling system (capacity) | 75 L | Standard |
| Transmission | Drive | Automatic planetary powershift 4F/4R with automatic lock-up torque converter | Standard |
| Transmission | Transmission (capacity) | 54 L | Standard |
| Axles | Differential and final drives (capacity) | 148 L front · 141 L rear | Standard |
| Brakes | Brakes | Oil-cooled wet multiple discs (SAFR) on all 4 wheels; independent service and parking | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulic tank | 135 L · on-demand piston pumps | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Payload | 15,000 kg | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Bucket | 5.7 to 8.6 m³ | Standard |
| Tires | Tires | 26.5R25 | Standard |
| Electrical | Electrical system | 24 V · 150 A alternator | Standard |
| Fuel | Fuel tank | 486 L · DEF 27 L (Stage V) | Standard |
Caterpillar R1700 · Current R1700 · VR
Current generation · ventilation reduction
| Engine | Engine | Cat C13 · 269 kW (361 hp) · Tier 2 / Stage II with VR package | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Crankcase (capacity) | 37 L | Standard |
| Engine | Altitude | No power derating up to 2,895 m (Stage V), 3,505 m (Tier 3) and 3,200 m (VR) | Standard |
| Cooling | Radiator | Swing-out radiator grill; oil coolers grouped in the service area | Standard |
| Cooling | High-efficiency radiator | Optional | Optional |
| Cooling | Aftercooler | Air-to-air (ATAAC) | Standard |
| Cooling | Brake axle cooling | Standard | Standard |
| Cooling | Cooling system (capacity) | 75 L | Standard |
| Transmission | Drive | Automatic planetary powershift 4F/4R with automatic lock-up torque converter | Standard |
| Transmission | Transmission (capacity) | 54 L | Standard |
| Axles | Differential and final drives (capacity) | 148 L front · 141 L rear | Standard |
| Brakes | Brakes | Oil-cooled wet multiple discs (SAFR) on all 4 wheels; independent service and parking | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulic tank | 135 L · on-demand piston pumps | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Payload | 15,000 kg | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Bucket | 5.7 to 8.6 m³ | Standard |
| Tires | Tires | 26.5R25 | Standard |
| Electrical | Electrical system | 24 V · 150 A alternator | Standard |
| Fuel | Fuel tank | 486 L · DEF 27 L (Stage V) | Standard |
Caterpillar R1700 · Current R1700 · Stage V
Current generation
| Engine | Engine | Cat C13 · 257 kW (345 hp) at 2,050 rpm · Tier 4 Final / Stage V | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Crankcase (capacity) | 37 L | Standard |
| Engine | Altitude | No power derating up to 2,895 m (Stage V), 3,505 m (Tier 3) and 3,200 m (VR) | Standard |
| Cooling | Radiator | Swing-out radiator grill; oil coolers grouped in the service area | Standard |
| Cooling | High-efficiency radiator | Optional | Optional |
| Cooling | Aftercooler | Air-to-air (ATAAC) | Standard |
| Cooling | Brake axle cooling | Standard | Standard |
| Cooling | Cooling system (capacity) | 75 L | Standard |
| Transmission | Drive | Automatic planetary powershift 4F/4R with automatic lock-up torque converter | Standard |
| Transmission | Transmission (capacity) | 54 L | Standard |
| Axles | Differential and final drives (capacity) | 148 L front · 141 L rear | Standard |
| Brakes | Brakes | Oil-cooled wet multiple discs (SAFR) on all 4 wheels; independent service and parking | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulic tank | 135 L · on-demand piston pumps | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Payload | 15,000 kg | Standard |
| Hydraulics | Bucket | 5.7 to 8.6 m³ | Standard |
| Tires | Tires | 26.5R25 | Standard |
| Electrical | Electrical system | 24 V · 150 A alternator | Standard |
| Fuel | Fuel tank | 486 L · DEF 27 L (Stage V) | Standard |
Sources
Caterpillar: R1700G Specalog (AEHQ6387) and current R1700 specifications, published by Peterson Cat, Cat dealer
What we have found in this model
Real evaluations from the MESABI® workshop. We do not show customer data or equipment nameplates.
12
evaluations and workshop services
4
repairable according to the diagnosis
1
not repairable according to the diagnosis
Components evaluated
Radiator-aftercooler, Radiator, Aftercooler
Most frequent findings
Dirt build-up in the core
Core
4×
- Observed condition
- Dirt build-up and contamination between the core rows.
- Technical risk
- Blocked air flow, overheating and loss of efficiency.
- Recommended action
- Deep cleaning with a method that does not deform the fins.
Contamination
Core
4×
- Observed condition
- Contamination inside the core.
- Technical risk
- Seal deterioration and low heat transfer capacity.
- Recommended action
- Deep cleaning of tanks and tubes.
Impacts on the core
Core
3×
- Observed condition
- Impacts and localized deformation of the core.
- Technical risk
- Reduced effective heat-transfer area and cooling capacity.
- Recommended action
- Straighten fins in recoverable areas; replace tubes or modules with irreversible damage.
Internal contamination
Structural frame
3×
- Observed condition
- Inside the structural frame, sediment build-up and rust were found, a condition that could be associated with an insufficient coolant concentration in the water mix.
- Technical risk
- Low efficiency, internal damage to the radiator lines.
Dirt build-up on the structural frame
Structural frame
2×
- Observed condition
- Build-up of dirt on the structural frame.
- Technical risk
- Corrosion and accelerated deterioration of the structure.
- Recommended action
- Deep cleaning and application of a protective coating.
Detached fins in the core
Core
1×
- Observed condition
- Detached fins in the core.
- Technical risk
- Loss of heat-transfer surface and lower cooling capacity.
- Recommended action
- Replace or repair fins in the affected areas; replace irreparable modules.
Internal tube damage from blockage
Core
1×
- Observed condition
- Sediment build-up blocked part of the tubes, preventing coolant flow through them and reducing the area available for the coolant to pass.
- Technical risk
- Low efficiency.
- Recommended action
- Rodding or replacement of the damaged tubes.
Missing bolts
Bolts
1×
- Observed condition
- Missing bolts at mounting points.
- Technical risk
- Poor fastening and vibration.
- Recommended action
- Install new bolts with an equivalent specification.
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