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Overview

The new AD45 underground articulated truck is powered by Cat C18® engine with scalable emission solutions. The truck delivers proven operating efficiency with improvements of serviceability. The AD45 is a powerful new tool for underground mining.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C18
Engine Gross Power - ISO 14396
599.00 HP
447.00 kW
Bore
5.70 in
145.00 mm
Stroke
7.20 in
183.00 mm
Displacement
1104.53 in³
18.10 l
Note (2)
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
Note (5)
Optional engine with emissions equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA is also available.
Note (4)
Optional Ventilation Reduction Package available.
Note (3)
Minimal engine derating* required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft) @ rated speed for Stage V engines, 2700 m (8,858 ft) for Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent engines and 3505 m (11,500 ft) for Tier 2/Stage II equivalent VR engines.
Note (1)
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 2,000 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Emissions - EU Stage V Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
573.00 HP
427.00 kW
Emissions - EU Stage V Engine - Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
599.00 HP
447.00 kW
Emissions - Ventilation Reduction (VR) Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
563.00 HP
420.00 kW
Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent Engine - Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
589.00 HP
439.00 kW
Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
563.00 HP
420.00 kW
Emissions - Ventilation Reduction (VR) Engine - Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
589.00 HP
439.00 kW
Note (6)
Optional engine available that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Note (7)
*<5 %

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity
99208.00 lb
45000.00 kg
Gross Machine Mass
196765.00 lb
89250.00 kg
Body Capacities
18.0-25.1 m³ (23.5-32.8 yd³)
Shipping Mass (Stage V Engine Model)
96225.00 lb
43645.00 kg
Shipping Mass (Other Engine Models)
94415.00 lb
42825.00 kg

Weights (Stage V Engine Model)

Operating Mass + Rated Payload
190495.00 lb
86405.00 kg
Operating Mass - Rear Axle
26720.00 lb
12120.00 kg
Operating Mass
91285.00 lb
41405.00 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload - Rear Axle
101260.00 lb
45930.00 kg
Operating Mass - Front Axle
64565.00 lb
29285.00 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload - Front Axle
89235.00 lb
40475.00 kg

Weights (Other Engine Models)

Operating Mass - Rear Axle
27095.00 lb
12290.00 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload - Front Axle
85355.00 lb
38715.00 kg
Operating Mass - Front Axle
61225.00 lb
27770.00 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload
187530.00 lb
85060.00 kg
Operating Mass
88320.00 lb
40060.00 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload - Rear Axle
102175.00 lb
46345.00 kg

Weight Distribution (Stage V Engine Model)

Empty - Front Axle
70.7%
Loaded - Rear Axle
53.2%
Empty - Rear Axle
29.3%
Loaded - Front Axle
46.8%

Weight Distribution (Other Engine Models)

Loaded - Rear Axle
54.5%
Empty - Rear Axle
30.7%
Empty - Front Axle
69.3%
Loaded - Front Axle
45.5%

Transmission

Forward - 1
4.40 mile/h
7.00 km/h
Forward - 2
5.90 mile/h
9.50 km/h
Forward - 3
8.00 mile/h
12.90 km/h
Forward - 4
10.80 mile/h
17.30 km/h
Forward - 5
14.60 mile/h
23.50 km/h
Forward - 6
19.70 mile/h
31.70 km/h
Forward - 7
26.40 mile/h
42.40 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.20 mile/h
6.80 km/h
Reverse - 2
5.60 mile/h
9.00 km/h
Note
Maximum travel speeds with standard 29.5 × R29 tires.

Final Drives

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

Body Hoist (Stage V Engine Model)

Lower
21 Seconds
Total Cycle Time
36 Seconds
Raise
15 Seconds

Body Hoist (Other Engine Models)

Total Cycle Time
35 Seconds
Raise
14 Seconds
Lower
21 Seconds

Body Capacities

Ejector Body
29.90 yd³
22.90 m³
Note
Heaped SAE 2:1.
Dump Body - 2 - Standard
27.90 yd³
21.30 m³
Dump Body - 1
23.60 yd³
18.00 m³
Dump Body - 3
32.80 yd³
25.10 m³

Turning Dimensions

Articulation Angle
42.5°
Frame Oscillation
10°
Outside Clearance Radius*
371.00 in
9420.00 mm
Inside Clearance Radius*
209.00 in
5310.00 mm
Note
*Clearance dimensions are for reference only.

Service Refill Capacities

Engine Crankcase - With Filter
16.90 gal (US)
64.00 l
Transmission
15.90 gal (US)
60.00 l
Hydraulic Tank
70.30 gal (US)
266.00 l
Cooling System
22.50 gal (US)
85.00 l
Front Differential and Final Drives
20.30 gal (US)
77.00 l
Rear Differential and Final Drives
21.90 gal (US)
83.00 l
Fuel Tank
201.80 gal (US)
764.00 l

Tires

Tire Size
29.5 × R29

Standards

Standards
ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab
Features

Power Train – Engine – Emission reduction options to meet your mine’s requirement.

Power Train – Transmission – More power to the ground for greater productivity.

Engine/Power Train Integration – Intelligent electronics for overall optimal performance.

Cat® Brake System – Superior control for operator confidence.

Operator Comfort – Ergonomically designed for all-day comfort, control and productivity.

Truck Body Systems – Rugged performance and reliability in tough underground mining applications.

Structures – Rugged Cat structures – the backbone of the AD45’s durability.

Serviceability – More time for production.

Customer Support – Cat dealer services keep underground mining equipment productive.

Safety – Designed with safety as the first priority.

Manufacturing – A Focus on Quality and Safety

Standard Equipment
  • 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
      – Headlights with dimmer switch, LED
      – Brake and tail lights
      – Rear work light (cab mounted), LED
      – Reversing lights, LED
    • 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
    • Gauges, brake pressure
    • Hand hold (access on/off top deck)
    • Hitch, articulated and oscillated
    • Operation and Maintenance Manual – English and other applicable local languages to select
    • 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.
Optional Equipment
  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • 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)
    • Camera
      – Color rear facing
      – Color loading
    • Cover, anti vandalism for shipping
    • Engine options
      – Engine, Stage V
      – Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
      – Equivalent to Tier 3
      – After-treatment options (for use with VR Engine only)
    • DPF (Flow Through) Filter
    • Fast fill system
      – Coolant
      – Engine oil
      – Fuel (dual tanks)
      – Hydraulic oil
      – Transmission oil
    • Fire suppression system
      – Ansul, wet
    • Fluids
      – Arctic fuel
      – Arctic coolant
    • Handrail Extension
    • 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
    • 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
      – Product Link Elite (PLE) system
    • 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.