8750

Dragline

Dimensions/Working Ranges
Bucket Capabilities
Boom Lengths
Rated Suspended Load
Approximate Working Weight

76-116 m3
109.7-132.5 m
226,800-344,736 kg
5.8-7.5 million kg

100-152 yd3
360-435 ft
500,000-760,000 lb
13.1-15.9 million lb

Electrical
IGBT-AFE Inverter Cabinets
Hoist Motors
Drag Motors
Swing Motors
Walking Motors

4 or 5 Water-Cooled
6 to 8 1230 kW
6 to 8 1230 kW
7 to 10 932 kW
4 932 kW

6 to 8 1,650 hp
6 to 8 1,650 hp
7 to 10 1,250 hp
4 1,250 hp

Experience
and Expertise
Leveraging over a century of experience
supporting customers through industry
leadership and unmatched dragline
expertise, Caterpillar is proud to
continue this legacy. Whether you
look to us to service your existing
draglines, to relocate and refurbish a
pre-owned dragline, to design innovative
dragline technologies, or to work
collaboratively with you to determine the
optimal dragline configuration foryour
operation, we willapply the institutional
knowledge and expertise, developed
over decades, to ensure your success.

Contents
AC Electrics..........................................................4

Operators Cab .................................................... 6

Mechanical Systems..........................................8

Major Structures...............................................10

Cat MineStar System and

Technology Solutions .......................................12

Dragline Model Selection................................14

Aftermarket Solutions ......................................15

Safety ..................................................................16

Serviceability .....................................................17

Customer Support .............................................18

Operator Training ..............................................20

Sustainability .....................................................21

Specifications ....................................................22

Notes...................................................................26

Offering the highest levels of overburden removal productivity at the lowest total cost per
tonne (ton), the 8750 is the flagship model of the Cat dragline product line. Thefirst dragline
of any kind to be successfully equipped with AC IGBT drive systems, we developed
this superior technology for the sole purpose of making your workday more productive,
predictable, and most importantly, safe.
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AC Electrics
More reliable and efficient electrics

Tried and True AC IGBT Electric

Drive System, Now on Mining
Equipments Largest Platform
You will experience greater machine
uptime, lower operating costs, and faster
cycle times with our AC dragline designs
that leverage institutional knowledge built
on 30 years of experience commissioning
more than 200 AC equipped machines
worldwide.

Benefits over DC Machines

Superior availability
Routinely demonstrated electrical
availabilities of greater than 95%.
Extended mean time between failures,
and reduced mean time torepair.
Better reliability
Less vulnerable to input voltage

variation.

No filters, robust design, independent

of mine network.
Full power available with voltage 10%.
Continues to operate with reduced

power with voltage 10% to 30%.

Greater efficiency
Provide 10% energy savings over the
life of the dragline.
AC drives have an overall efficiency
of 92% vs. DC machines of 88%.

Less maintenance
No regular maintenance is required
on IGBT power control modules
Motor maintenance is reduced to

greasing and replacing bearings

around 30,000 hours.

Reduced maintenance resulting from

lack of motor and generator brushes
requiring change-out. This translates
to increased machine electrical
availability and reduced maintenance
labor costs.
Reduced inventory
IGBT modules are interchangeable
between Active Front Ends (AFEs),
inverters, motions and machines.
Optional interchangeability: All AC
motors for drag, hoist, swing, and
propel motions are the same.
No brush inventory to maintain.

AC Technology
Optimizing your AC system performance and reliability, weve incorporated the latest in
AC technology and utilized the most durable components available.

Motion Regulator Control (MRC)

Sturdy, mine-grade cabinet mounted on a self supporting steel structure encloses
allpower and control electronics.
AFE, rather than rectifiers, convert AC to DC power.
Fuseless IGBT modules in AFEs and inverter.
Onboard maintenance computer is easy to troubleshoot, quickly identifies faults,
andprovides instructions to resolve issues.
Major control and power electrics are derived from the transportation sector,
allowingfor high temperature ratings, shock and vibration ruggedness, and longevity
ofcomponent availability.
IP 54 enclosure liquid cooled, heat transferred out of machinery house.
Cabinets allow optimized cable routing.
Cable internals organized to allow efficient access to internal components.

Harmonics
Staggered Active Front Ends (AFEs) naturally cancel harmonics without filters, which
makes the dragline very robust and independent of mine network configuration.
Provides better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) than required by IEEE 519.

High Voltage Switchgear

Rated at 24 kV.
SF6 gas-insulated switchgear.
Provides programmable protection and control for Auxiliary Power Transformer (APT)
and Drive Power Transformer (DPT).
Arc resistant (Arc flash).
Internal and key interlocking provides for safe operation.

AC Main Motion Drive Motors

Simple, AC squirrel-cage induction motors power swing, hoist, drag and
propelmotions.
Built in speed sensor that is replaceable without removal of motor from service.

Operators Cab
Maximize your performance with enhanced safety and comfort features

Comfort Infused, State-of-the-art Operators Cab and Station

Providing more comfort, added safety, and greater reliability, our newly
designed state-of-the-art operators cab will help you produce more.
Theproduct of a multi-year collaboration with mining companies from
acrossthe globe, our Design Engineers, armed with insights into the
aspectsmost desired by you, have designed what we believe to be the
mostcomfortable and productivity-enhancing operators cab in the industry.
Improved operator performance
Reduced cognitive fatigue and enhanced productivity via the intuitive
andvisually aesthetic display screens.
Effortless operation and improved control response resulting from new
HallEffect joysticks (patent pending), with custom-designed ergonomic
handles and finger touch control spring tension.
Enhanced safety
Rear ingress/egress door with no step floor prevents trip hazard,

particularly in cases of emergency where rapid exit from the cab

isnecessary.

Superior visibility with full operator-to-boom point line of sight.

Maximum operator situational awareness via external camera system
withdirect feed to overhead monitors in cab.
Enhanced safety during operator training with additional emergency

stopbutton within reach of trainer seat.

Mechanical Systems
Maximizing your uptime with durable and dependable mechanical systems

Keeping You Up and Running with Meticulously Engineered

and Globally Proven Mechanical Systems
Reliability youve come to depend on, our dragline mechanical systems
have proven field history in mine sites across the globe, from the
extreme heat of Australia to the frigid temperatures of Canada.

Swing Machinery
Highly reliable swing planetary transmission and output pinion.
Interchangeable parts across all swing drives.
Potential for machine to operate with removal of one swing unit
(typicalmaintenance).
Cooler/filtration unit plumbed to each planetary gearcase. Controlled
and monitored via dragline Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

Hoist/Drag Machinery
Parallel shaft gearcases, with eccentric bearing cartridges for
optimalgear alignment.
Gearing, bearings, drums, etc are interchangeable between hoist
anddrag motions.
Splash lubricated gearcases with optional filtration available.
Leak proof inspection hatches for inspection of all gear mesh.
Drums mounted on self aligning, anti-friction bearings.
Motors coupled to input pinions with grid couplings to reduce
impactloads.

Propel Machinery
Heavy duty eccentric cam, driven by bull gear and parallel shaft gearbox.
Eccentric bushing continuously monitored via RTDs. PLC will alarm and shut down
machine if permissible temperatures are exceeded.
Each side independently driven, but electrically synchronized, monitored and
adjustable via dragline PLC.
Shoe incorporates ball swivel mounting to accommodate variable ground conditions.
Ability to propel machine up and down 10% grade and transverse across 5% grade.

Major Structures
Bolstering your life-of-mine investment with robust
and durable dragline structures
Rugged Structures Designed and Fabricated to Withstand Your Extreme Mining Conditions
To extend service life and ultimately reduce your maintenance cost, all major dragline structures are designed for durability and
dependability. Extended performance in the harsh mining conditions you face daily is accomplished through selection of high-strength
steels, and rugged castings, joined and thermally stress-relieved to create a reliable shell capable of the most productive surface
extraction machine in the industry.

Boom and Tri-structures are manufactured using cold-weather,

impact-resistant, high-strength steel with select welds of full
penetration, profiled and ground type.
All structural welds undergo visual inspection, with critical welds
also receiving MT, UT or X-ray inspection.
For reduced susceptibility to cracking, large furnaces are used
tostress-relieve entire weldments.
Simplifying field inspections, interiors of finished structures
arepainted white.

Base Frame Assembly

Grid-Radial design to optimize load and access.
Forged integral center pintle.
Stress relieved T-section roller path sub-weldment.
Thick bottom plate, with abrasion resistant steel wear plates
and anti-skid cleats.

Roller Circle, Rails and Racks (Gear Segment)

Large diameter machined crowned rollers.
Third rail eliminates flanged rollers allowing addition of more
rollers extending service life significantly.
Bias cut rail ends for smooth roller transition.
Forged/fabricated rack segments, stress relieved weldment,
quenched and tempered teeth.

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Revolving Frame Assembly

Boom Assembly

Deep, rectangular frame structure,

running full length of assembly.
Integrated thick rail pad circumferential
diaphragm sub-weldment, UT tested,
and ground.
Thick integrated plates for support of
main machinery.
Penetrations reinforced with through
thickness plates as determined per FEA.

Rectangular, deep cross section

geometry, constructed of high strength
wide flange beams.
Pre-stretched galvanized main support
ropes with equalizers. Kevlar intermediate
boom support ropes .
Drop down stabilizer rope to mitigate
dynamics in main support ropes.
Pressurized apex lacings, monitored
through PLC.
Boom point sheave assembly to
equalize rope.

Fairlead Assembly
Over-under fairlead provides constant
rope contact with sheaves.
Sheaves interchangeable with boom
andtri-structure.
Shimless fairlead adjustment system
forlower swivel.
Rubber composite donut between
swivels to dampen dynamics.

Tri-structure Assembly
Tri-structure design reduces front end
weight and enables optimization with
boom configurations, increasing
allowable loadand reach.
Simplified wide flange beam construction,
with high impact strength steel.
Less maintenance points compared
toA-frame/Mast assembly.
Crack detection system for back legs and
tri-structure head assembly, monitored
by a warning indicator in the PLC.

Bucket Assembly
Bucket capacity and style application
dependent.
Final capacity takes into account ground
mass per cubic meter, soil characteristics,
abrasion, and digging style.
Bucket capabilities range from 76-116 m3
(100-152 yd3).
Rigging configuration is twin dump.
Custom wear packages designed to suit
a variety of soil conditions.
Three different bucket styles available,
HPS, Conventional, andFabricated.

Dynavane Assembly
Modular Dynavane assemblies
decreaseroof weight, easier to
maintainand install.

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Cat MineStar System and

TechnologySolutions
Evolving your mine for greater safety and productivity

Helping You Enhance Safety and Productivity through Technology

Aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of your dragline, we currently offer a combination of Cat MineStar System
offerings and Cat dragline technology solutions.

Cat MineStar System

Helping you achieve your goals for enhanced mine site safety, improved efficiency, reduced operating costs, and greater
profitability, the Cat MineStar System provides the most comprehensive suite of mining technology products in the industry.
Itconsists of a number of configurable capability sets Fleet, Terrain, Detect, Health, and Command that allow you to scale
thesystem to your mine site needs. Cat MineStar System helps you manage everything from material tracking to sophisticated
real-time fleet management, machine health systems, autonomous equipment, and more.

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The Cat 8750 dragline is currently able to utilize two of the

CatMineStar System capability sets:
Fleet
Fleet provides real-time machine tracking, assignment and
productivity management, providing a comprehensive overview
of all your asset operations from anywhere in the world.
Terrain
Terrain enables high-precision management of drilling, dragline,
grading and loading operations through the use of guidance
technology. It increases machine productivity and provides
youreal-time feedback for improved efficiency.
The remaining Cat MineStar System capability sets are currently
under development for the Cat dragline product line.

Dragline Technology Solutions

Enhancement of productivity and efficiency is afforded through
Catdragline technology solutions. This facilitates real-time machine
tracking, assignment and productivity monitoring, reducing mean
time to repair (MTTR), a full package of diagnostic equipment is
alsoavailable.
AccessDirect
Enables factory experts to join the local maintenance team.
Prepares maintenance personnel to arrive on site ready to fix
rather than analyze the problem.
Reduces MTTR and daily maintenance efforts.
Enhances local and remote diagnostic capabilities.
Description
Electrical interface system that facilitates remote access to

machines on board computer via internet.

Permits monitoring, adjustment, resetting, and modification

ofelectrical parameters.
Arrives with software for PLC, software for drives resident,
andone server per fleet.
Features high-speed data transfer.

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Dragline Model Selection

Maximizing your return on investment and
optimizing your dragline performance
Dragline Model Recommendations Grounded in
Analysis and Collaboration
Protecting your investment and ensuring that you achieve your
cost per ton targets, we have on-staff Application Engineers
and a new dragline optimization process to help determine the
dragline configuration optimally suited for your application.

Application Engineering
Specialize in analyzing mine environments and applying
findings to recommendations fornew draglines configured
specifically to meet your productivity targets.
Analyze existing dragline performance and apply findings
torecommendations for upgrade solutions.
Work collaboratively with you to consider factors, such as
your digging environment, mine life, mine plan, and annual
production targets, among others, to determine the proper
dragline configuration for your mine site.

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GATHER

EVALUATE

SIZE

ESTIMATE
PRODUCTION

SELECT

- Collect mine design criteria

- Select multiple possible draglines

- Analyze mine conditions specific to dragline selection

- Narrow dragline selections based on initial estimate for
Rated Suspended Load (RSL), boom length and height

- Determine the swing and hoisting requirements

- Develop cut diagrams, use these to refine dragline
options based on physical dimensions of mine

- Calculate cycle time and production estimates

for each portion of the dig plan
- If production does not align with customer expectations,
need to return to evalutation phase
- If estimated production aligns with desired
production, recommend dragline
- If the dragline is not the optimum model
go back to the evaluation process

New Dragline Optimization Process

Aftermarket Solutions
Improving your productivity and reliability over the life of your machine

Productivity and Reliability

Enhancements for Existing
CatDraglines
A dragline is a life-of-mine asset.

Toensure that your investment provides

the highest level of performance,

productivity, and financial return over

time, we offer a stable of top-quality,

globally-available aftermarket solutions.

Mechanical Upgrades
Provide full mechanical component
upgrades for existing draglines.
In-house and third party Finite Element
Analysis expertise employed to ensure
that replacement parts outperform the
original components.
Solutions include:
Major dragline structure repair/
replacement for improved reliability
and productivity enhancement.
Boom modifications to optimize

RatedSuspended Load (RSL),

operating radius, digging depth,

anddumping height.

Re-engineered components for

improved performance.

Electrical Upgrades
Owners of legacy draglines can reap
the benefits of the latest technology,
reducing operating cost, and improving
machine productivity and reliability.
Tailored solutions that address your
specific needs, whether you own an
ACor DC powered dragline.
Allows electrical system to work in
harmony with on-board mechanical
systems.
Solutions include:
Drive system upgrades for enhanced
performance (AC and DC machines).
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
and Human Machine Interface (HMI)
upgrades for enhanced safety and
availability.
Production Monitoring System for

optimized productivity.

On-board troubleshooting and remote

diagnostics for improved reliability.

Dragline Relocation
and Field Assembly
Fundamental elements of the
Catdragline portfolio.
Offer turn-key solution of OEM dragline
parts, dragline service expertise,
andlocal resources.
Unmatched institutional knowledge
ofcurrent and legacy dragline
modelsensures informed upgrade
recommendations, leading to more
productive and reliable operations
following relocation.

Component Rebuilds
Highest quality OE component rebuild
services for both legacy draglines
andcurrent models in use today.

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Safety
Designed with your safety as our top priority

Sharing your commitment to safety, and

driven by our commitment to Zero Harm,
we work tirelessly to design the safest
machines possible to protect your most
important asset; your employees.
Some examples of the safety-enhancing
features of Cat draglines include the
following.

Operators Cab
Industry leading visibility.
Additional visibility provided by
fiveoptimally mounted cameras
andoperator cab mounted
overheaddisplays.
Dual egress doors; rear door and
levelfloor provide unimpeded stretcher
to operator access.
Unique three seat design
accommodates operator, trainer,
andmaintenance person.

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Observers seat, positioned behind

operator, provides maintenance
personnel with the operators view
whileallowing him or her to monitor
operator actions.
Separate operator and trainer
emergency stop buttons.

Arc Flash evaluation available.

Single point of motion disable for
mechanical maintenance of machine.
Key interlocking prevents access to
incoming High Voltage connection areas.
Stored energy warning signs installed at
appropriate locations reduce injuries.

Structures/Surfaces

Emergency Lighting

Sturdy handrail mounting clamps

prevent vibration induced weld cracks.
Non-skid material on roof and shoe
walkway surfaces prevent falls.
Serrated bar grating stairs, platforms
and walkways facilitate safe movement
around the machine.

Improves personnel safety by lighting

the machine during power outages.

Electrical Equipment
Emergency stop system is hardwired
dual string with safety relay.
All operator interface controls are
24volt.

Operator Training
Provides a safe and controlled learning
environment to help produce a more
skilled and safer operator.

Serviceability
Designed to get you back to work fast

Lowering your operating costs

throughreduced incidents of unplanned
maintenance, longer intervals between
scheduled service, and easier serviceability
are of supreme importance to us.
Promoting safer and easier maintenance
activities, Cat draglines have improved
access to most major service points.

Base Access
Easy accessibility to base via manholes
inside and outside of roller circle path.

Revolving Frame Access

Ability to move from section to section
throughout all compartment spaces.

Swing Platform

Overhead Crane

Boom Access

Raised platforms for swing, brake,

blower, and electrical termination
maintenance.

Overhead cranes provide coverage to

most major components.
Safe access via walkways along the
entire length of the machinery house.

Improved access to suspension rope

connections.
Walkway system allows inspection
onupper and lower lacing-chord
connections.

Machinery House Accessibility

Substantial walkways/work areas
around deck-mounted machinery
andelectrical equipment.

Fairlead Internal Access

Hoist/Drag Access

Fairlead Sheave Maintenance

Ready accessibility to hoist and drag

drums via stairs, walkways, and platforms.

External access ladders and walkways

allow for ready maintenance.
Upper sheave removal system available.

Hoist/Drag Rope Clamps

Clamps eliminate need to lift heavy
components to attach rope to drum.

Dirt Chute Access

Cleats and lanyard attachment points
within dirt chute.
Long lasting poly wear blocks are easy
to remove and handle.

Ladder rung access to lower and upper

access points.

Tri-Structure Access
Walkways provide access to major
service points.

Remote Bulk Lube Tank Fill

Easily accessible maintenance point
forlube servicing.

Lights
Robust exterior flood lighting brackets
allow for changing flood lights from
walkways and platforms.
Machinery house internal highbay
lighting is accessible from boxes with
quick opening hatches on top of roof.
Boom and Tri-structure ballasts are
accessible in the machinery house.

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Customer Support
Stay up and running with service and support
from our unmatched global network

Providing You a Unified Team Unlike Any Other in the Mining Industry
While the Caterpillar acquisition of Bucyrus is complete, we are still in the process of integrating the two companies.
However,you can rest assured that both your Cat and Bucyrus products will continue to be supported and that there will
be no disruption in the service you have come to expect from both organizations.
We are committed to business as usual with sales, parts fulfillment, technical support, and all other customer services
continuing uninterrupted. For the time being, Caterpillar Global Mining will operate from two distinct distribution channels:
Legacy Bucyrus products, including our draglines, will continue factory direct with support from former Bucyrus employees
that are now part of Caterpillars Global Mining Division.
Traditional Cat products will continue through Cat dealers with support from Caterpillars Global Mining Division.

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We Will Transition Products to the

CatDealer Network
With the goal of providing you with one face and
the distribution approach that positions you best
for success, we will leverage the strength of the
Cat dealer network. All products will eventually
be sold and serviced by Cat dealers; however, the
transition will occur in phases until complete.

We Will Create an Unparalleled

Sourcefor Support
The expertise you have come to depend on will
continue in the Caterpillar organization, whether
through a Cat dealer or from Caterpillar
combining the best of both organizations to
create one unparalleled source for support.

Until the Transition Is Complete

To ensure you have the support necessary to
meet your production requirements, experienced
and knowledgeable Caterpillar Service Engineers
are available throughout the world.
Services offered include the following:
Technical Service
Non destructive UT testing
Conditional analysis
Suspension pendant inspections
Alignment audits
OEM supported technical consulting
andtroubleshooting

Maintenance and Repair Contracts

30+ years of experience
Contracts tailored to each customer
Parts planning and machine maintenance
services
Maximize value, while minimizing risk
High degrees of customization and flexibility
Inventory management support

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Operator Training
Maximize your investment
Aimed at advancing a novice operator to expert levels in a rapid timeframe, our combination of on-site and computer-based training
provides all the tools your staff will need.
To help maximize your investment in a Cat dragline, we provide on-site operator training assessments, on-site electrical and
mechanical maintenance training, and a variety of computer-based training options.

Customized Training
On-site and/or classroom training for dragline operators and mine operation supervisors.
Aimed at developing internal training competency for your operation.
Designed in module form to target key production issues specific to your operation.
Trainers have years of experience with hands-on and classroom training, offering the necessary skills to implement changes
on all aspects of operation, machine management, and maintenance.
Utilizes cutting-edge technologies to improve knowledge retention, increase training efficiency, and create a safer learning
environment via machine simulation.

Computer-Based Training (CBT) Modules

Provide a cost-effective way to train employees, improve safety, and optimize machine performance.
Offer convenient 24/7 access to training on a variety of topics ranging from safety and operation to mechanical and electrical repairs.
Highly visual and interactive, the CBTs are short online courses on technical subjects, designed by training specialists.

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Sustainability
Higher standards for a better tomorrow

Meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of tomorrow is the goal for all Cat machinery. The commitment to
helping you operate safely and sustainably is affirmed in the production of the 8750 dragline.

Cat Dragline Sustainability

Power consumption
Consumes less power, produces less heat and sound, and emits fewer greenhouse gasses than other methods

of overburden removal.

Energy savings, accompanied by higher productivity with AC IGBT electrics.

Greenhouse gas emissions
Fully electric machine with minimal sight emissions.

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8750 Dragline Specifications

Weights 22.9 m (75 ft) Base*

Base 22.9 m (75 ft) Base

Boom Length @ 39
Net Weight, domestic,
approximate with bucket
Working Weight, approximate
with bucket
Ballast Weight, approximate

109.7 m
5 502 075 kg

360 ft
12,130,000 lb

5 955 668 kg

13,130,000 lb

453 592 kg

1,000,000 lb

Boom Length @ 39
Net Weight, domestic,
approximate with bucket
Working Weight, approximate
with bucket
Ballast Weight, approximate

117.3 m
5 497 540 kg

385 ft
12,120,000 lb

6 078 138 kg

13,400,000 lb

580 598 kg

1,280,000 lb

Boom Length @ 39
Net Weight, domestic,
approximate with bucket
Working Weight, approximate
with bucket
Ballast Weight, approximate

124.9 m
5 535 188 kg

410 ft
12,203,000 lb

6 182 464 kg

13,630,000 lb

647 276 kg

1,427,000 lb

* Net weight, ballast weight, working weight kPa (psi) bearing

pressure will vary with boom length, angle, and rated suspended
load. Shipping weight subject to 5% variance.

Electrical 22.9 m (75 ft) Base

IGBT-AFE Inverter Cabinets

Hoist Motors
Drag Motors
Swing Motors
Walking Motors

4 Water-Cooled*
6 to 8
6 to 8
1230kW
1,650hp
6 to 8
6 to 8
1230kW
1,650hp
7 or 8
7 or 8
932kW
1,250hp
4 932 kW
4 1,250 hp

* Motor combinations and IGBT-AFE Inverter Cabinets vary with

boom length, angle, and rated suspension load.

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Outside Diameter
Bearing Area
Bearing Pressure
Circle Rail Diameter
Rollers (average diameter)
Swing Gear (pitch diameter)

22.9 m
410.5 m2
137.9147.5kPa
16.8 m
35.6 cm
13.87 m

75 ft
4,418 ft2
20.00
21.40psi
55 ft
14 in
45 ft 6 in

Walking Mounting 22.9 m (75 ft) Base

Shoe Width and Length

Combined Bearing Area
Bearing Pressure
(@ 80% of working weight)
Overall Width Over Shoes
Length of Step (approximate)

4.3 m 21.3 m
182.1 m2
256.5268.9kPa
32.3 m
2.13 m

14 ft 70 ft
1,960 ft2
37.20
39.00psi
106 ft
7 ft

Dimensions 22.9 m (75 ft) Base

All dimensions are approximate.
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1
7

Clearance Radius

27.9 m

91 ft 8 in

Boom Foot Radius

7.3 m

24 ft

Clearance Height

4.1 m

13 ft 4 in

Boom Foot Height

5.1 m

16 ft 10 in

Point Sheave Pitch Diameter

353.1 cm

139 in

6
2

Boom
Length
m

Boom Operating
Angle Radius

ft

109.7 360

39

109.7 360
117.3 385

ft

DRAG

HOIST
Drum
Rope
Diameter Number Diameter

Rated
Suspension
Load

Boom
Point
Height

Dumping
Height

Digging
Depth

Drum
Rope
Diameter Number Diameter

kg

cm

lb

ft

ft

ft

in

cm

in

cm

in

cm

in

94.5 310 394 840 650,000 74.2 243.5 52.1 171 54.8 180 317.5 125

11.76 4.63

317.5 125

11.76 4.63

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99.1 325 294 800 650,000 68.07 223.3 46.3 152 63.4 208 317.5 125

11.76 4.63

317.5 125

11.76 4.63

39

100.2 329 278 964 615,000 78.9 259.1 57.3 188 55.1 181 317.5 125

11.76 4.63

317.5 125

11.76 4.63

117.3 385

35

105.1 345 278 964 615,000 72.4 237.6 50.5 166 61.8 203 317.5 125

11.76 4.63

317.5 125

11.76 4.63

117.3 385

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108.5 356 263 088 580,000 67.3 220.8 46.3 152 69.1 227 317.5 125

11.43 4.50

317.5 125

11.43 4.50

124.9 410

39

106.1 348 249 480 550,000 83.7 274.8 62.7 206 52.7 173 317.5 125

11.43 4.50

317.5 125

11.43 4.50

124.9 410

35

111.5 366 242 676 535,000 76.8 252.0 56.7 186 64.9 213 317.5 125

10.79 4.25

317.5 125

10.79 4.25

124.9 410

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114.9 377 226 800 500,000 71.3 234.1 51.2 168 70.4 231 317.5 125

10.79 4.25

317.5 125

10.79 4.25

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8750 Dragline Specifications

Weights 25.6 m (84 ft) Base*

Electrical 25.6 m (84 ft) Base

Boom Length @ 39
Net Weight, domestic,
approximate with bucket
Working Weight, approximate
with bucket
Ballast Weight, approximate

109.7 m
6 597 500 kg

360 ft
14,545,000 lb

IGBT-AFE Inverter Cabinets

Hoist Motors

6 876 006 kg

15,159,000 lb

Drag Motors

278 505 kg

614,000 lb

Swing Motors

Boom Length @ 39
Net Weight, domestic,
approximate with bucket
Working Weight, approximate
with bucket
Ballast Weight, approximate

117.3 m
6 705 000 kg

385 ft
14,782,000 lb

Walking Motors

7 125 480 kg

15,709,000 lb

* Motor combinations and IGBT-AFE Inverter Cabinets vary with

boom length, angle, and rated suspension load.

420 480 kg

927,000 lb

Boom Length @ 39
Net Weight, domestic,
approximate with bucket
Working Weight, approximate
with bucket

Ballast Weight, approximate

124.9 m
6 709 992 kg

410 ft
14,793,000 lb

7 223 005 kg

15,924,000 lb

513 013 kg

1,131,000 lb

Boom Length @ 39
Net Weight, domestic,
approximate with bucket
Working Weight, approximate
with bucket

Ballast Weight, approximate

132.5 m
6 672 341 kg

435 ft
14,710,000 lb

7 202 140 kg

15,878,000 lb

529 796 kg

1,168,000 lb

Base 25.6 m (84 ft) Base

Outside Diameter
Bearing Area
Bearing Pressure
Circle Rail Diameter
Rollers (average diameter)
Swing Gear (pitch diameter)

25.6 m
514.8 m2
131.0140.6kPa
16.8 m
40.6 cm
13.87 m

84 ft
5,542 ft2
19.00
20.39psi

55 ft

16 in
45 ft 6 in

Walking Mounting 25.6 m (84 ft) Base

* Net weight, ballast weight, working weight kPa (psi) bearing

pressure will vary with boom length, angle, and rated suspended

load. Shipping weight subject to 5% variance.

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4 or 5 Water-Cooled*
6 to 8
6 to 8
1230kW
1,650hp

6 to 8
6 to 8

1230kW
1,650hp

8 or 10
8 or 10

932kW
1,250 hp

4 932 kW
4 1,250 hp

Shoe Width and Length

Combined Bearing Area
Bearing Pressure
(@ 80% of working weight)
Overall Width Over Shoes
Length of Step (approximate)

4.9 m 24.4 m
237.8 m2
226.8243.5kPa
37.08 m
2.28 m

16 ft 80 ft
2,560 ft2

32.90
35.32psi
121 ft 8 in

7 ft 6 in

Dimensions 25.6 m (84 ft) Base

All dimensions are approximate.
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1
7

Clearance Radius

29.26 m

96 ft

Boom Foot Radius

7.3 m

24 ft

Clearance Height

4.69 m

15 ft 5 in

Boom Foot Height

6.55 m

21 ft 6 in

Point Sheave Pitch Diameter

381 cm

150 in

6
2

Boom
Length
m

Boom Operating
Angle Radius

ft

109.7 360

m
39

ft

DRAG

HOIST
Drum
Rope
Diameter Number Diameter

Rated
Suspension
Load

Boom
Point
Height

Dumping
Height

Digging
Depth

Drum
Rope
Diameter Number Diameter

kg

cm

lb

ft

ft

ft

in

94.5 310.0 344 736 760,000 75.6 248.0 50.2 165 66.7 219 330.2 130

cm
2

in

13.03 5.13

cm

in

330.2 130

cm
2

in

13.03 5.13

109.7 360

35

99.1 325.1 344 736 760,000 69.5 228.0 44.5 146 72.5 238 330.2 130

13.03 5.13

330.2 130

13.03 5.13

109.7 360

32

102.2 335.5 322 056 710,000 64.7 212.3 40.2 132 79.8 262 330.2 130

12.70 5.00

330.2 130

12.70 5.00

117.3 385

39

100.4 329.5 344 736 760,000 80.4 263.8 55.1 181 61.8 203 330.2 130

13.03 5.13

330.2 130

13.03 5.13

117.3 385

35

105.3 345.6 344 736 760,000 73.9 242.3 48.7 160 68.2 224 330.2 130

13.03 5.13

330.2 130

13.03 5.13

117.3 385

32

109.0 356.7 283 500 625,000 68.7 225.5 46.0 151 74.1 243 330.2 130

11.76 4.63

330.2 130

11.76 4.63

124.9 410

39

106.3 348.9 306 180 675,000 85.2 279.5 61.5 202 58.5 192 330.2 130

12.06 4.75

330.2 130

12.06 4.75

124.9 410

35

111.5 366.1 317 520 700,000 78.2 256.8 54.5 179 65.5 215 330.2 130

12.70 5.00

330.2 130

12.70 5.00

124.9 410

32

115.2 377.9 272 160 600,000 72.8 238.9 50.6 166 78.6 258 330.2 130

11.76 4.63

330.2 130

11.76 4.63

132.5 435

39

112.3 368.3 263 088 580,000 90.0 295.2 67.9 223 61.2 201 330.2 130

11.43 4.50

330.2 130

11.43 4.50

132.5 435

35

117.8 386.6 254 016 560,000 82.6 271.0 60.3 198 72.2 237 330.2 130

11.43 4.50

330.2 130

11.43 4.50

132.5 435

32

121.6 399.2 240 404 530,000 76.8 252.0 55.4 182 76.2 250 330.2 130

11.43 4.50

330.2 130

11.43 4.50

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