Caterpillar Launches the New Cat 707 Wide Body Truck
Caterpillar has launched Cat 707, a new wide-body truck with a rebuildable, cost-effective design. The new machine features a fully integrated Cat powertrain, with a Cat C13 engine, Cat automatic transmission and proprietary Cat axles. With a maximum payload of 66 tonnes, the new truck comes in standard or heavy-duty configurations, with 40 m³ or […] Caterpillar Launches the New Cat 707 Wide Body Truck published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.
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Caterpillar has launched Cat 707, a new wide-body truck with a rebuildable, cost-effective design. The new machine features a fully integrated Cat powertrain, with a Cat C13 engine, Cat automatic transmission and proprietary Cat axles.
With a maximum payload of 66 tonnes, the new truck comes in standard or heavy-duty configurations, with 40 m³ or 42 m³ body options to suit different materials and jobsite conditions.
“We have engineered our new wide body truck with a unique philosophy, It’s built to be rebuilt, offering consistent mechanical availability and longevity through a second lifecycle, which can help lower operating costs.”
Says Angel Gonzalez, global product specialist for Caterpillar.
The 707 wide body was developed, manufactured and field-tested using the latest design and production technologies, with an emphasis on reliable operation and an available rebuild programme intended to reduce lifecycle costs. It is the first wide-body truck in a new model family, expanding the Cat hauling systems portfolio.
The 707 can be specified with a 400 kW Cat C13B engine compliant with China Nonroad Stage IV, or with the 358 kW C13 rated to emissions levels equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3. Both engine options come with a high-capacity engine brake as standard. Power is handled by a six-speed automatic transmission, with an optional integrated hydraulic retarder available.
On the durability side, the truck uses Cat axles, integrated powertrain control systems, and Cat electrical wiring and harnesses. Braking and retardation are managed through three systems: the standard engine brake, the optional hydraulic retarder, and the parking and service brakes. The setup is designed to improve control on long downhill hauls, supporting safer operation and more consistent cycle times when running loaded.
The 707 is designed to pair with Cat 986, 988 and 988 XE wheel loaders, as well as Cat 350, 374 and 395 excavators, aligning payload and bucket capacities to support more efficient loading cycles.
The wide-body truck uses a left-side operator seat layout, with an optional instructor seat on the right to support on-site training. The cab is mounted on a four-point system and is equipped with FOPS as standard, while ROPS is available as an option depending on site requirements. A reversing camera can also be specified to improve visibility during manoeuvring.
Productivity-focused features include automatic shifting with simplified gear selection and a hoist system rated for a 20-second raise-and-lower cycle aimed at speeding up dumping operations.
The 707’s powertrain is integrated into a reinforced chassis, with service access supported by grouped maintenance points and a ground-level engine shut-off that cuts fuel supply when activated. Caterpillar positions the truck for parts commonality across its range, citing shared components such as the C13 engine, CX31RT transmission and a common cab layout. The lighting package uses LED units designed for lower power draw and improved resistance to vibration and water ingress.
The 707 wide body truck is being offered in selected markets in configurations aligned with U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent and China Nonroad Stage IV emissions requirements, with regional availability handled through the dealer network.
Caterpillar Launches the New Cat 707 Wide Body Truck published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.
