Key Specs
What if you could have the class-leading payload and superior productivity of the proven Cat® R1700 underground loader without the engine heat or exhaust emissions? You can. Introducing the R1700 XE battery electric LHD—a high-productivity, zero exhaust emission loader with the industry’s only onboard battery. It charges quickly—in less than 20 minutes when paired with two of the durable and mobile Cat MEC500 chargers. This provides an alternative to expensive static charging station infrastructure, as well as the need for additional batteries, battery handling and battery swapping. The machine also features Autodig for optimized loading and is factory-ready for autonomous operation. And it delivers the powerful performance, maximum uptime and low operating costs you demand.
With 100% Battery Electric Propulsion, zero exhaust emissions and significantly less heat generation
Thanks to 15-tonne payload, performance matching R1700 and optimized loading with Autodig function
Batteries that stay on the machine, plus full charge in less than 20 minutes using dual Cat MEC500 chargers
| Rated Power - Peak | 335 hp 250 kW |
| Rated Power - Nominal | 295 hp 220 kW |
| Motor Type | Switched Reluctance Switched Reluctance |
| Rated Torque (peak, nominal = @ 12 km/h [7.5 mph] and nominal power) | 3200 N·m/660 N·m (2360 lbf-ft/443 lbf-ft) 3200 N·m/660 N·m (2360 lbf-ft/443 lbf-ft) |
| Efficiency | 95% 95% |
| Cooling Method | Liquid Liquid |
| Ability of Regenerative Braking | Yes Yes |
| Service Interval | 12,000-13,000 hours 12,000-13,000 hours |
| Bucket Capacities | 5.7-7.5 m³ (7.5-9.8 yd³) 5.7-7.5 m³ (7.5-9.8 yd³) |
| Nominal Payload Capacity | 33069 lb 15000 kg |
| Operating Mass | 107460 lb 48743 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 114460 lb 51918 kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift and Tilt | 53330 lb 24190 kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal | 108500 lb 49203 kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal | 89600 lb 40649 kg |
| Ride Control | Yes Yes |
| Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Electro – Hydraulic, Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing Electro – Hydraulic, Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing |
| Lift/Tilt System - Pump | Variable Flow Piston/Hydraulic Load Sense Variable Flow Piston/Hydraulic Load Sense |
| Maximum Flow | 78.5 gal/min 297 l/min |
| Relief Valve Setting - Main | 4932 psi 34000 kPa |
| Lift Cylinder - Bore | 7 in 170 mm |
| Lift Cylinder - Stroke | 33 in 830 mm |
| Tilt Cylinder - Bore | 8 in 210 mm |
| Tilt Cylinder - Stroke | 22 in 564 mm |
| Raise | 6.8 s 6.8 s |
| Dump | 3.3 s 3.3 s |
| Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.9 s 2.9 s |
| Total Cycle Time | 13.2 s 13.2 s |
| Rated Power (peak, nominal) | 303 hp 226 kW |
| Motor Type | Switched Reluctance Switched Reluctance |
| Rated Torque (peak, nominal = 1,600 equivalent rpm) | 600 N·m/531 N·m (443 lbf-ft/392 lbf-ft) 600 N·m/531 N·m (443 lbf-ft/392 lbf-ft) |
| Efficiency | 96% 96% |
| Cooling Method | Liquid Liquid |
| Service Interval | 12,000-13,000 hours 12,000-13,000 hours |
| Inverter Rating | 350A (nominal DC), 715VDC 350A (nominal DC), 715VDC |
| Cooling Method | Liquid (coolant) Liquid (coolant) |
| Component Ratings | IP67, IP69K IP67, IP69K |
| Service Interval | 12,000-13,000 hours 12,000-13,000 hours |
| 0% Grade - Loaded | 11.2 mile/h 18 km/h |
| 0% Grade - Unloaded | 11.2 mile/h 18 km/h |
| 5% Grade - Loaded | 9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h |
| 5% Grade - Unloaded | 11.2 mile/h 18 km/h |
| 10% Grade - Loaded | 5.3 mile/h 8.6 km/h |
| 10% Grade - Unloaded | 6.9 mile/h 11.1 km/h |
| 15% Grade - Loaded | 3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h |
| 15% Grade - Unloaded | 4.9 mile/h 7.9 km/h |
| 20% Grade - Loaded | 3 mile/h 4.8 km/h |
| 20% Grade - Unloaded | 3.9 mile/h 6.2 km/h |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-lon Li-lon |
| Battery Monitoring | With integrated Caterpillar controls systems With integrated Caterpillar controls systems |
| Pack Voltage - Nominal | 715 V 715 V |
| Pack Energy Capacity - Total | 213 kWh 213 kWh |
| Charging Method | Ultra Fast Charge Onboard Ultra Fast Charge Onboard |
| On Board Fast Charging Charge time (0-100%) | Less than 20 minutes (two MEC500 in parallel); Less than 30 minutes (one MEC500) Less than 20 minutes (two MEC500 in parallel); Less than 30 minutes (one MEC500) |
| Battery Cooling Method | Chilled Liquid (Extended Life Coolant) Chilled Liquid (Extended Life Coolant) |
| Operating Temperature Limits (ambient) | 50° C/–20° C (122° F/-4° F) 50° C/–20° C (122° F/-4° F) |
| Charging Current, Voltage | 1160A (output), 820VDC 1160A (output), 820VDC |
| Maximum Charging Rate | 840 kW (two MEC500 chargers) 840 kW (two MEC500 chargers) |
| Minimum Charging Rate | 500 kW 500 kW |
| Charging Rate | Up to 4C (matched with MEC500 chargers) Up to 4C (matched with MEC500 chargers) |
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