Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Frame Selection

On-Highway Trucks

FRAME SELECTION GUIDE FOR CT680 AND CT681

Based on Front Axle Load, Desired GVWR and Wheelbase: Select a Frame from table below. Frame length varies in roughly two inch increments to accom- modate many different body sizes. Frames can also be Reinforced (or Doubled) to carry heavier loads.

Maximum Wheelbase 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360

Front Axles GVWR 12K <=52K 13.2K <=53.2K 14K <=60K 16K <=62K 18K <=64K 20K <=66K 20K <=85K 12K <=52K 13.2K <=53.2K 14K <=60K 16K <=62K 18K <=64K 20K <=66K 20K <=85K 12K <=52K 13.2K <=53.2K 14K <=60K 16K <=62K 18K <=64K 20K <=66K 20K <=85K

Dimensions

Code

299" (7600 mm)

274" (6950 mm)

258" (6550 mm) 258" (6550 mm)

12.25 × 3.375 × 0.375

01CDH

254" (6450 mm) 254" (6450 mm) 205" (5200 mm)

360" (9150 mm)

337" (8550 mm)

12.0 × 3.25 × 0.25

329" (8350 mm)

01DAV 01GDL

299" (7600 mm)

with 0.25 Outer Reinforcement

283" (7200 mm) 283" (7200 mm)

270" (6850 mm)

360" (9150 mm) 360" (9150 mm) 360" (9150 mm)

12.25 × 3.375 × 0.375

01CDH 01GDM

348" (8850 mm)

with 0.312 Outer Reinforcement

339" (8600 mm)

319" (8100 mm)

295" (7500 mm)

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