- Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 725 ➔
The Caterpillar 725 is a reliable off-highway truck designed for heavy-duty hauling in construction, mining, and quarry applications. Featuring a robust frame and advanced drivetrain, the Cat 725 delivers efficient performance and durability in challenging terrains. This articulated dump truck offers a payload capacity of approximately 25 tons, optimized for transporting large volumes of materials. Equipped with a powerful Cat engine, the 725 ensures fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Its operator-friendly cab enhances comfort and visibility, improving productivity on site. The Caterpillar 725 off-highway truck is engineered for versatility, durability, and consistent performance in demanding earthmoving and material handling operations.
General Specifications
| Articulated/Rigid | Articulated
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Drive Configuration | 6WD
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Engine Type | Cat C9.3
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Mfg. Model | 725
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 50,795 (23,040)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Planetary Powershift Transmission | Powershift w/ lockup torque converter
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons) | 26.5 (24)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
Articulating/Rigid
| Articulating/Rigid | Articulated
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Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 19 cu yd (14 cu m)
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| Struck | 15 cu yd (11 cu m)
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| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 20 cu yd (15 cu m)
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| Tailgate Struck | 15 cu yd (11 cu m)
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Body Hoist
| Lower Time | 8 seconds
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| Raise Time | 10 seconds
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BODY PLATE
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
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Body Plate Thickness
| Base | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Front | 0 in (1 cm)
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| Scow | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Side | 1 in (1 cm)
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Dimensions
| Dump Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Dump Height | 21 ft (6 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Overall Height | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Overall Length | 33 ft (10 m)
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| Overall Width | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Wheelbase | 15 ft (5 m)
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Dump
| Capacity - Heaped | 19 cu yd (14 cu m)
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| Capacity - Struck | 15 cu yd (11 cu m)
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| Dump Angle | 70 degrees
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| Lower Time | 11 seconds
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| Raise Time | 10 seconds
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| Rated Payload | 52,029 lbs (23,600 kg)
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Engine
| Aspiration | Turbocharged
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| Bore | 5 in (13 cm)
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| Displacement | 680 cu in (11,143 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C11 ACERT
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| Flywheel Power | 301 hp (224 kw)
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| Gross Power | 313 hp (233 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 309 hp (230 kw)
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| Make | Cat
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| Net Power | 309 hp (230 kw)
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| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 304 hp (227 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 304 hp (227 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 301 hp (224 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Stroke | 6 in (14 cm)
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Operating Specifications
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 23 gal (85 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 10 gal (37 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 95 gal (360 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 27 gal (102 l)
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| Tire Size | 23.5R25
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| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 10 gal (36 l)
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Operating Weights
| Center Axle - Empty | 10,648 lbs (4,830 kg)
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| Center Axle - Loaded | 34,336 lbs (15,575 kg)
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| Center Axle - Rated Load | 23,788 lbs (10,790 kg)
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| Front Axle - Empty | 28,704 lbs (13,020 kg)
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| Front Axle - Loaded | 33,135 lbs (15,030 kg)
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| Front Axle - Rated Load | 4,431 lbs (2,010 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Empty | 9,722 lbs (4,410 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Loaded | 33,510 lbs (15,200 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 23,788 lbs (10,790 kg)
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| Total - Empty | 49,075 lbs (22,260 kg)
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| Total - Loaded | 101,082 lbs (45,850 kg)
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| Total - Rated Load | 52,007 lbs (23,590 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 23 gal (86 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 10 gal (37 l)
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| Final Drives/Differential | 35 gal (132 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 95 gal (360 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 26 gal (100 l)
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| Output Transfer Gear Box | 5 gal (18 l)
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| Transmission | 10 gal (36 l)
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Sound Levels
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 - 1996
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| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 level ll - 2005
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| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471-1994
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| Steering | ISO 5010 - 2007
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Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 5 mph (8 kph)
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| Forward - 2 | 9 mph (15 kph)
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| Forward - 3 | 14 mph (23 kph)
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| Forward - 4 | 22 mph (35 kph)
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| Forward - 5 | 30 mph (48 kph)
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| Forward - 6 | 35 mph (57 kph)
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| Max Speed | 35 mph (57 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 6
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 1
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| Reverse - 1 | 6 mph (9 kph)
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Weights
| Center Axle - empty | 10,648 lbs (4,830 kg)
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| Center Axle - loaded | 34,436 lbs (15,620 kg)
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| Front Axle - empty | 28,704 lbs (13,020 kg)
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| Front Axle - loaded | 33,136 lbs (15,030 kg)
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| Operating Weight | 97,880 lbs (44,398 kg)
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| Rear Axle - empty | 49,075 lbs (22,260 kg)
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| Rear Axle - loaded | 33,510 lbs (15,200 kg)
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| Total Empty | 49,075 lbs (22,260 kg)
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| Total Loaded | 101,082 lbs (45,850 kg)
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