Caterpillar - LHD Loader
CAT R1700 Rebuild
The CAT R1700 LHD loader feeds the underground haulage fleet. VRM Mining delivers full transmission, engine, and hydraulic rebuilds to OEM specification with test certificates.
Key specifications
Caterpillar LHD Loader. Figures below reflect the platform we rebuild to OEM Zero Hour standard.
- Payload
- 15 000 kg
- Engine
- Cat C13
- Power
- 361 hp / 269 kW
- Max Bucket Capacity
- 8.6 m3
- Transmission
- Automatic planetary powershift
How we rebuild it
Every CAT R1700 rebuild is stripped to bare metal, every wear item replaced, and the machine rebuilt back to OEM torque, clearance, and pressure specification - then tested and certified before it returns to service.
- Standard
- OEM Zero Hour
- Certification
- Dyno + bench test certificates
- Warranty
- 2000-hour on applicable components
- Downtime option
- Exchange / reman units where available
Proven in the field
VRM Mining completed a full R1700 transmission rebuild at a Northern Cape manganese operation in February 2026 - in service with zero recorded failures.
What we rebuild on this machine
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Common questions
CAT R1700 rebuild - FAQ
Yes. VRM Mining rebuilds the CAT R1700 (LHD Loader) and its Cat C13 engine to OEM Zero Hour standard, with dyno-certified engines, test certification, and a 2000-hour warranty on applicable components.
Rebuild your CAT R1700 to OEM standard
Request an assessment or send a parts enquiry and we will scope the work with you.