AD45B Underground Articulated Truck

The AD45B underground articulated truck is designed for high production, low cost-per-ton hauling in underground mining applications. Rugged construction and simplified maintenance guarantee long life with low operating costs. Engineered for performance, designed for comfort, built to last.

Engine

Engine Model: Cat® C18 ACERT™
Rated Power: 1800 rpm
Gross Power - SAE J1995: 587 hp
Net Power – 80/1269/EEC: 555.0 hp
Gross Power - VR Engine - SAE J1995: 587 hp
Gross Power - Tier 3 Engine - SAE J1995: 547 hp
Bore: 5.7 in
Stroke: 7.2 in
Displacement: 1104.53 in3

Operating Specifications

Gross Machine Mass: 187393 lb
Nominal Payload Capacity: 99208.0 lb
Body Capacities: 18.0-25.1 m3 (23.5-32.8 yd3)

Weights

Empty: 88184.0 lb
Loaded: 187393.0 lb
Empty - Front Axle: 60847.0 lb
Empty - Rear Axle: 27337.0 lb
Loaded - Front Axle: 85451.0 lb
Loaded - Rear Axle: 101942.0 lb

Weight Distribution

Empty - Front Axle: 69%
Empty - Rear Axle: 31%
Loaded - Front Axle: 45.6%
Loaded - Rear Axle: 54.4%

Transmission

Forward 1: 4.9 mph
Forward 2: 6.8 mph
Forward 3: 9.4 mph
Forward 4: 12.8 mph
Forward 5: 17.4 mph
Forward 6: 23.7 mph
Forward 7: 32.3 mph
Reverse 1: 4.6 mph
Reverse 2: 6.3 mph

Final Drives

Differential Ratio: 3.46:1
Final Drive Ratio: 5.65:1
Total Reduction Ratio: 19.55:1

Body Hoist

Raise: 16.0 Seconds
Lower: 21.0 Seconds
Total Cycle Time: 37.0 Seconds

Body Capacities

Ejector Body: 29.9 yd3
Dump Body 1: 23.6 yd3
Dump Body 2 (Standard Body): 27.9 yd3
Dump Body 3: 32.8 yd3

Turning Dimensions

Articulation Angle: 42.5º
Frame Oscillation: 10º
Inside Clearance Radius*: 209.0 in
Outside Clearance Radius*: 365.8 in
Note: *Clearance dimensions are for reference only.

Service Refill Capacities

Engine Crankcase with Filter: 16.9 gal
Transmission: 15.9 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 70.3 gal
Cooling System: 22.5 gal
Front Differentials and Final Drives: 20.3 gal
Rear Differentials and Final Drives: 21.9 gal
Fuel Tank: 201.8 gal

Tires

Tire Size: 29.5 × R29

Standards

Brakes: ISO 3450, AS2958.1, CAN-CSA424.30-M90
Cab/FOPS: ISO 3449, SAE J231, AS2294.3, EN13627
Cab/ROPS: ISO 3471, SAE J1040, AS2294.2, EN13510

ELECTRICAL
- 12V power supply in cab
- Alternator, 95-amp
- Auxiliary start receptacle
- Battery disconnect switch, ground level
- Circuit breaker, 80-amp
- Corrosive protection spray
- Diagnostic connector
- Electric starting, 24V
- Engine shutdown switch, ground level: – Front left hand side
- Lighting: – Brake and tail light, LED – Headlights with dimmer switch, halogen – Rear work light (cab mounted), halogen – Reversing lights, halogen
- Low maintenance batteries
- Reversing alarm
- Starting and charging system
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cat Electronic Monitoring System (Cat EMS)
- Electric horns
- Gauges: – Engine coolant temperature – Transmission coolant temperature – Hydraulic oil temperature – Fuel level – Speedometer – Tachometer
- Indicator lights: – Alert warning light – Body up position warning – High beam – Residual brake pressure warning – Retarder application – Turn signal
- Low hydraulic level warning
- Open operator station ROPS/FOPS structure
- Operator presence system (auto park brake)
- Rearview mirrors
- Suspension seat Cat Comfort TLV2 with retractable seat belt
- Trainer/passenger seat and seat belt
- Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
- Turn signal indicators
POWER TRAIN
- Cat C18 ATAAC diesel engine, 6-cylinder
- Automatic brake retarder control
- Auto shift transmission 7 speed forward/2 speed reverse
- Control throttle shifting
- Engine air intake precleaner
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Exhaust, turbo compartment shielding
- Four wheel drive
- Long life coolant
- Programmable ground speed limiting
- Programmable gear block out with tray up
- Radiator cap manual release
- Radiator, cross flow
- SAFR^™ full hydraulic enclosed wet, multiple-disc brakes, oil cooled
- Torque converter, standard with automatic lockup
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Body, dump, (21.3 m3, 27.9 yd3)
- Catalytic exhaust purifier/muffler group
- Centralized lubrication points
- Decals, international picto graphics
- Dual fuel tanks
- Engine and transmission belly guards
- Fenders, front, rear flaps
- Fire wall
- Fuel system manual shut off tap
- Front axle suspension
- Frame lifting lugs
- Front and rear tow pin
- Front rubber bumpers
- Hand hold (access on/off top deck)
- Hitch, articulated and oscillated
- Operator and Maintenance Manual, English
- S·O·S port: – Coolant – Engine oil – Hydraulic oil – Transmission oil
- Swing out radiator grill
- Tires and rims: A tire must be selected from the mandatory attachments section of the machine price list. Base machine price includes a standard tubeless rim allowance only.

Battery shutdown
- Ground level isolation, in cab isolation switch
- Ground level isolation, engine shutdown switch
- Ground level isolation, in cab isolation, engine shutdown switch
Body dump
- Body, (18.0 m3, 23.5 yd3)
- Body, (25.1 m3, 32.8 yd3)
Body ejector
- Ejector, (22.9 m3, 30.0 yd3)
Body liners, impact and/or wear
- 10 mm (0.4"), body, dump (18.0 m3, 23.5 yd3)
- 10 mm (0.4"), body, dump (21.3 m3, 27.9 yd3)
- 10 mm (0.4"), body, dump (25.1 m3, 32.8 yd3)
- 10 mm (0.4"), body, ejector, (22.9 m3, 30.0 yd3)
Body wear plate, external
- 16 mm (0.62"), body, dump (18.0 m3, 23.5 yd3)
- 16 mm (0.62"), body, dump (21.3 m3, 27.9 yd3)
- 16 mm (0.62"), body, dump (25.1 m3, 32.8 yd3)
Brake pressure gauges
Camera, color rear facing
Cover, anti vandalism for shipping
Engine options
- Diesel particulate filter (for use with VR engine only)
- Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
- Tier 3
Fast fill system
- Coolant
- Engine oil
- Fuel (dual tanks)
- Hydraulic oil
- Transmission oil
Fire suppression system
- Ansul, dry powder
- Foam, water based
Fluids
- Arctic fuel
- Arctic coolant
Lighting
- Headlights with dimmer switch, LED
- Rear work light (cab mounted), LED
- Reversing lights, LED
Lubrication system
- Automatic, dump or ejector body
- Centralized, ejector body
Mine transfer
- Mine transfer ready front frame (tack welded)
- Mine transfer ready dump body (tack welded)
- Mine transfer ready ejector body (tack welded)
Operators station ROPS/FOPS enclosed
- Air conditioning
- Cab pressurizer and filter
- Dome light
- Heater
- Radio ready compartment for radio and speakers
- Sun visor
- Window, sliding cab door
Operator and Maintenance Manual
- Chinese
- Indonesian
- French
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Park brake switch engagement
- Push to apply
- Pull to apply
Payload
- Truck Payload Measurement System (TPMS)
- Remote display for TPMS
Reflective tape
Rims
- Rim identification numbering
- Spare, tubeless
Seat
- Suspension seat Cat Comfort TLV2, vinyl
- Suspension seat tee, mechanical
Seat cover
- Tee and Cat Comfort TLV2
- Seat cover, companion
Secondary steering system
Service tools
- Collet jacking bolts, dump or ejector
- Diagnostics box
- Hoist cylinder supports (for body removal)
- Brake wear gauge
- Reference parts manual for additional tooling available
Switches
- Engine shutdown, fire suppression activation
- Idle timer
- Engine shutdown, fire suppression activation/idle timer
Technology
- Vital Information Management System (VIMS) Gen 3
Tire arrangements
- Tire, 29.5 × R29 VSNT Bridgestone
- Tire, 29.5 × R29 VSDL Bridgestone
Torque converter, high altitude, 3000 m (9,842 ft) and up
NOTE: Not all features are available in all regions. See your Cat dealer for more information.