XCMG XDE Off-highway trucks tech specs

Overview

The XCMG XDE (2017–2025) is an ultra-class off-highway dump truck aimed at large mining operations where productivity depends on moving several hundred tonnes in every haul cycle. Its 660-ton operating weight and 400-ton payload put it above the Cat 797 and Cat 798 in stated carrying capacity, while the MTU20V4000C23 engine produces 2,800 kilowatts and 12,920 Nm of torque. An AC frequency conversion electric drive system handles power delivery under sustained heavy loads, making the truck best suited to mines with infrastructure built around ultra-class equipment.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Performance & Efficiency

The MTU20V4000C23 engine produces 2,800 kilowatts and 12,920 Nm of maximum torque, providing the power needed to move a 400-ton payload through demanding mine haul cycles. Its AC frequency conversion electric drive system manages power delivery under sustained loading, while the 64 km/h maximum forward speed supports productive travel on longer haul roads. The dump body raises in 28 seconds and lowers in 18 seconds, while the hydraulic system operates with a 210 bar relief pressure.

In Comparison

Cat 797: Carries a 363-ton payload and offers slightly higher stated engine power and maximum speed, but uses a 7-speed mechanical powershift transmission rather than electric drive.
Cat 798: Carries a 372-ton payload and matches the XDE's 64 km/h maximum speed, while also using an AC electric drive system.
XCMG XDE: Offers the highest stated payload of the three at 400 tons, combined with 2,800 kilowatts of power and AC frequency conversion electric drive for high-volume mine production.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the XCMG XDE is a high-capacity mining truck in the AED 15,000,000–20,000,000 range. Its 400-ton payload, 2,800-kilowatt engine, electric drive system, and 64 km/h maximum speed make it a strong production option for mines that can fully use its hauling capacity and support the infrastructure demands of a 660-ton machine.