R1700G Underground Mining Loader

The R1700G underground loader is designed for high production, low cost-per-ton loading and tramming in underground mining applications. Compact design with agile performance, rugged construction and simplified maintenance ensures excellent productivity, long life and low operating costs. Engineered for performance, designed for comfort, built to last.

Engine

Engine Model: Cat® C11 ACERT™
Rated Power: 1800.0 rpm
Bore: 5.1 in
Stroke: 5.5 in
Gross Power – SAE J1995: 241/263 kW (323/353 hp)
Displacement: 680.0 in3
Net Power – ISO 9249: 218/241 kW (293/323 hp)
Net Power – SAE J1349: 218/241 kW (293/323 hp)
Net Power – SAE J1349 (1st-3rd gear/4th gear): 218/241 kW (293/323 hp)
Gross Power – SAE J1995: 353.0 hp
Gross Power – VR Engine – SAE J1995: 353 hp
Gross Power – Tier 3 Engine – SAE J1995 (1st-3rd gear/4th gear): 242/263 kW (324/353 hp)

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity: 27558.0 lb
Breakout Force (SAE): 46051.0 lb
Gross Machine Mass: 115745 lb
Nominal Payload Capacity – Tramming: 30865 lb
Nominal Payload Capacity – Truck Loading: 27558 lb
Static Tipping Load Straight Ahead Lift Arms Horizontal: 70065.0 lb
Static Tipping Load Full Turn Lift Arms Horizontal: 57995.0 lb

Weights

Empty: 84878.0 lb
Loaded: 112436.0 lb
Loaded – Tramming: 115743.0 lb
Empty – Front Axle: 37346.0 lb
Empty – Rear Axle: 47532.0 lb
Loaded – Front Axle: 81741.0 lb
Loaded – Rear Axle: 30695.0 lb

Transmission

Forward 1: 2.9 mph
Forward 2: 5.2 mph
Forward 3: 8.9 mph
Forward 4: 15.0 mph
Reverse 1: 3.3 mph
Reverse 2: 5.8 mph
Reverse 3: 10.2 mph
Reverse 4: 15.7 mph

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Raise: 6.8 Seconds
Dump: 2.9 Seconds
Lower, empty, float down: 2.4 Seconds
Total Cycle Time: 12.1 Seconds

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Capacity: 4.6-8.8 m3 (6.0-11.5 yd3)
Dump Bucket – 1: 6 yd3
Dump Bucket – 2: 6.5 yd3
Dump Bucket – 3 (Standard Bucket): 7.5 yd3
Dump Bucket – 4: 8.6 yd3
Dump Bucket – 5: 9.5 yd3
Dump Bucket – 6: 11.5 yd3
Ejector Bucket: 7.3 yd3
Note: High penetration bucket versions also available.

Turning Dimensions

Axle Oscillation: 8º
Articulation Angle: 44º
Inner Clearance Radius**: 127.1 in
Outside Clearance Radius**: 270.8 in
Note: **Clearance Dimensions are for reference only.

Tires

Tire Size: 26.5 × 25 36 PLY VSMS

Service Refill Capacities

Front Differential and Final Drives (With Axle Oil Cooler): 23.8 gal
Rear Differential and Final Drives (With Axle Oil Cooler): 23.8 gal
Secondary Fuel Tank (If Equipped): 117.8 gal
Cooling System: 16.6 gal
Engine Crankcase with Filter: 8.98 gal
Front Differential and Final Drives: 16.1 gal
Fuel Tank: 150.3 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 33.0 gal
Rear Differential and Final Drives: 16.1 gal
Transmission: 12.4 gal

Standards

Brakes: ISO 3450, AS2958.1, CAN-CSA424.30-M90
Cab/FOPS: BS EN ISO 3449, SAE J231, AS2294.3
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, 24-volt
- Engine Shutdown Switches: – Rear Right Hand Side
- External Lighting System, Front, Rear, Halogen Work Lights
- 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 – Residual Brake Pressure
- Low Hydraulic Level Warning
- Open Operator Station ROPS/FOPS Structure
- Operator Presence System (Auto Park Brake)
- Pilot Hydraulic Implement Controls, Single Joystick
- Push Button Panel for Lights
- Suspension Seat with Retractable Seat Belt
- STIC Steering
POWER TRAIN
- Cat C11 ATAAC Diesel Engine, 6-Cylinder
- Brake Axle Cooling
- Electric Fuel Priming Pump
- Engine Air Intake Precleaner
- Engine Oil Filter, Remote Mounted
- Heat Shields
- Long Life Coolant
- Planetary Powershift Transmission with Automatic Shift Control, 4 Speed Forward/4 Speed Reverse
- Radiator, Cross Flow
- Radiator Cap Manual Release
- Rims, 5-Piece, Tubeless
- SAFR^™ Full Hydraulic Enclosed Wet Multiple-Disc Brakes
- Torque Converter
- Transmission Neutralizer
- Transmission Filter Drain Tap
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Brake Light
- Bucket Control Group, Standard
- Bucket, Dump
- Bucket Lip, Hardox 450 Bucket
- Bucket Positioner, Return To Dig
- Catalytic Exhaust Purifier/Muffler Group
- Decals, International Picto Graphics
- Engine and Transmission Belly Guards
- Fenders, Front, Rear
- Firewall
- Fuel Lines Double Braided (Stainless Sleeving)
- Hand Hold (Access On/Off Top Deck)
- Hydraulic Oil Cooler – Swing Out Rear Frame
- Operator and Maintenance Manual, English
- Protection Wear Bars 100 × 50 mm (4 × 2 in)
- Rims, 5-Piece, Tubeless
- Semi Centralized Lubrication Points
- 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 and Engine Shutdown Switch
- Ground Level Isolation, In Cab Isolation Switch
Brake Pressure Gauges
Brake Release Arrangements, (Requires Lines Steering Release)
- Recovery Hook
- Recovery Bar
Buckets
- Bucket Profile Standard or High Penetration: – Bucket, Light Weight Material (8.8 m3/11.5 yd3) (Requires Control Group, Heavy Duty)
- Ejector Bucket Installed
- Various Sizes, Dump (4.2 m3/5.5 yd3 to 7.3 m3/9.5 yd3), Ejector (5.7 m3/7.5 yd3)
Bucket, Control Group, Heavy Duty (Required for Light Weight Buckets)
Bucket, Corners
- Cast Corner, Shark Ready
- Cast Corner, (All Other Hardware)
Bucket Hardware
- Cutting Edge, Cat Weld-on
- Cutting Edge, Half Arrow, Flat
- Heel Shrouds, Ejector and Dump Buckets
- Mechanical Attached Shroud (MAS)
- Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System, Cutting Edge Protection (MAWPS)
- Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System, Bottom Protection (MAWPS)
- Protector Pads (Bottom of Bucket)
- Wear Bars, Ejector and Dump Buckets
- Wear Liner (5.7 m3/7.5 yd3 Dump Bucket)
Bucket Lip
- Lip Fully Welded or Tack Welded
- Lip Bare (No Hardware)
- MAS Ready (Mechanical Attached Shroud)
Camera, Color Rear Facing
Cover, Anti Vandalism for Shipping
Draw Bar Attachment, Bolt-on
Engine Options
- Diesel Particulate Filter (for use with VR Engine only)
- Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
- Engine, Tier 3
Fast Fill System
- Coolant
- Engine Oil
- Fuel (Single or Dual Tanks)
- Hydraulic Oil
- Transmission Oil
Fire Suppression System
- Ansul, Dry Powder
- Foam, Water Based
Fluids
- Arctic Fuel
- Arctic Coolant
Front Light Protectors
Fuel System
- Dual Fuel Tanks
- Fuel System Manual Shut Off Tap
Guards
- Guard, Rear Side Quarter Window
- Guard Duo Cone Seal
Handrails
- Hand Hold (Access on/off top deck)
- Fold Down
Hydraulic System
- Ejector Bucket Ready
- Alternate Implement/Pilot Control Configuration
Lubrication System
- Automatic
- Centralized
Lighting
- External Lighting System, Front, Rear, LED Work Lights
Mine Transfer
- Mine Transfer Ready Rear Frame (Tack Welded)
- Lifting Group, Mine Transfer
Operators Station ROPS/FOPS Enclosed
- Air Conditioning
- Cab Pressurizer and Filter
- Duct, Window Demister
- Dome Light
- Heater
- Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers
- Strut, Cab Door
Operators Station FOPS Open
- Removable Canopy
Operator and Maintenance Manual
- Chinese
- French
- Indonesian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Park Brake Switch Engagement
- Push to Apply
- Pull to Apply
Payload Control System
- Payload Control System (PCS)
- Loadrite L2180
Remote Control Interface (excludes Transmitter and Receiver)
- Cattron
- RCT
Reversible Steering
Reflective Tape
Ride Control System
Rim
- Rim Identification Numbering
- Spare (Tube or Tubeless)
- Tube Type
Seats
- Seat Covers, Tee, Air and Standard
- Suspension Seat Tee, Vinyl
- Suspension Seat Tee, Air
- Suspension Seat Air Vinyl
Secondary Steering System
Service Tools
- Recovery Bar (for use with Brake Release, Recovery Bar System)
- Reference Parts Manual for Additional Tooling Available
Switches
- Additional Engine Shutdown, Mounted LHS
- Engine Shutdown, Fire Suppression Activation
- Idle Timer
- Engine Shutdown/Idle Timer
- Transmission Neutralizer Override Switch
Technology
- Command for Underground
- Vital Information Management System (VIMS) Gen 3
- Electronic Access Module (Required with Automation)
Tire Arrangements
- Tire, 26.5 × R25 VSMS L-5S Bridgestone
Wear Protection Bars
- Cab/ROPS
- Hydraulic Tank
- Radiator
- Wear Plate, Rear Underneath
NOTE: Not all features are available in all regions. See your Cat dealer for more information.