Cat introduce new 777G Water Solutions truck

Integrated truck, tank and water delivery system offers smarter and more sustainable way to control dust

HAUL road dust can take a toll on safety and productivity at mine and quarry sites, leading to a continuous struggle to balance dust suppression with overwatering, but the new Cat 777G Water Solutions truck offers operators an innovative and smarter way to help control such problems.

Built on the proven Cat 777G rigid truck platform and integrating truck, tank, and water-delivery system, all connected with technology, the new 777G from Cat Water Solutions helps solve overwatering and underwatering issues with a focus on sustainable operations.

The Cat Water Delivery System (WDS) combined with Cat MineStar Edge connectivity helps operators manage their site more safely and productively with scalable levels of technology, offering both basic and premium options to fit site needs.

The new Cat 777G Water Solutions truck comes as standard with an integrated 76,000-litre (20,000 gal) Cat-branded water tank, complete with spray system, splash guards, fill chute and rock ejectors.

Featuring Adaptive Economy Mode operation, the truck’s engine uses up to 13% less fuel than full-power mode, whilst the water cannon operates at engine idle speed, further reducing fuel consumption by up to 50%.

The exclusive Cat WDS delivers variable water flow based on truck speed and determines the appropriate flow to reduce the risk of accidents due to poor visibility, while conserving water.

The variable-displacement pump automatically starts and stops when the truck slows or comes to a halt, preventing overwatering and subsequent poor traction at road intersections. It also features soft start-ups and turns off automatically when the tank is empty, preventing damage to the system from the pump running dry.

WDS components include a water cannon, oil cooler, variable-displacement pump, hydraulic oil tank, electronic control boxes and hydraulic motor/water pump.

Automated water delivery also allows the operator to remain focused on driving to enhance site safety, whilst remote tank fill control, complete with auto shut-off to prevent overfilling, allows the operator to remain inside the cab during refilling to reduce potential operator slips and falls.

Integrated with the Cat WDS, the cloud-based MineStar Edge system collects and communicates machine data, allowing site supervisors to monitor the fleet and meet production targets.

Scalable to fit specific site needs, the system can provide a range of data to improve fleet productivity, including real-time and historical reporting, truck location and utilization, fuel and water levels, volume of water distributed, area covered, and rate of water being put down, among other operating metrics.

The fully integrated system with its Cat-branded tank is supported by local Caterpillar dealers worldwide. The water truck, including tank and components, is covered by the Caterpillar factory standard warranty and is eligible for Cat equipment protection plans (EPPs) and customer value agreements (CVAs).

Retrofit kits are available for existing Cat 777G truck platforms operating in the field.