- Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 725C ➔
The Caterpillar 725C is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 725 series and is used for transport on rough terrain where traction, stability, and payload capacity are required. The 725C typically features a diesel engine, articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a dump body for efficient loading and unloading. It is commonly used in site development, road building, and mining support operations. The model is recognized for its durability, serviceability, and suitability for demanding off-road hauling tasks in varied ground conditions.
Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 20 cu yd (15 cu m)
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| Struck | 14 cu yd (11 cu m)
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| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 20 cu yd (16 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
| Body Plate Type | High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel
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Dump
| Capacity - Heaped | 20 cu yd (16 cu m)
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| Capacity - Struck | 14 cu yd (11 cu m)
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| Dump Angle | 45 degrees
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| Lower Time | 8 seconds
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| Raise Time | 10 seconds
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Engine
| Bore | 5 in (12 cm)
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| Displacement | 567 cu in (9,291 cu cm)
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| Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV | Cat C9.3 ACERT
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| Gross Power | 320 hp (239 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 320 hp (239 kw)
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| Max Torque | 1,263 lbs ft (1,712 nm)
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| Net Power | 314 hp (234 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 316 hp (236 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 314 hp (234 kw)
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| No Engine De-rating Required Below | 8,400 ft (2,560 m)
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| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1,275 lbs ft (1,729 nm)
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| Peak Engine Torque Net (ISO 14396) | 1,263 lbs ft (1,712 nm)
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| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 rpm
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| Stroke | 6 in (15 cm)
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| Torque Measured @ | 1200 rpm
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Operating Specifications
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 6 gal (22 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 3 gal (10 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 29 gal (108 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 8 gal (29 l)
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| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3 gal (12 l)
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Operating Weights
| Center Axle - Empty | 10,030 lbs (4,550 kg)
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| Center Axle - Loaded | 33,333 lbs (15,120 kg)
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| Center Axle - Rated Load | 23,303 lbs (10,570 kg)
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| Front Axle - Empty | 31,813 lbs (14,430 kg)
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| Front Axle - Loaded | 37,236 lbs (16,890 kg)
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| Front Axle - Rated Load | 5,423 lbs (2,460 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Empty | 9,348 lbs (4,240 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Loaded | 32,651 lbs (14,810 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 23,303 lbs (10,570 kg)
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| Total - Empty | 51,191 lbs (23,220 kg)
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| Total - Loaded | 103,220 lbs (46,820 kg)
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| Total - Rated Load | 52,029 lbs (23,600 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 22 gal (83 l)
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| DEF Tank (ISO 2224-1) | 5 gal (20 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 10 gal (38 l)
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| Final Drives/Differential | 36 gal (135 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 109 gal (412 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 29 gal (110 l)
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| Output Transfer Gear Box | 6 gal (24 l)
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| Transmission | 12 gal (47 l)
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Sound Levels
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 - 2011
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| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II - 2005
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| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 - 2008
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| Steering | ISO 5010 - 2007
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Steering System
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
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Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 5 mph (8 kph)
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| Forward - 2 | 9 mph (14 kph)
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| Forward - 3 | 14 mph (23 kph)
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| Forward - 4 | 21 mph (34 kph)
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| Forward - 5 | 30 mph (48 kph)
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| Forward - 6 | 35 mph (56 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 (10 kph)
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Turning Circle
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 210 in (533 cm)
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| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 318 in (808 cm)
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| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 153 in (389 cm)
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| Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius | 294 in (747 cm)
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| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45 degrees
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Weights
| Center Axle - empty | 10,030 lbs (4,550 kg)
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| Center Axle - loaded | 23,303 lbs (10,570 kg)
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| Front Axle - empty | 31,813 lbs (14,430 kg)
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| Front Axle - loaded | 5,423 lbs (2,460 kg)
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| Rear Axle - empty | 9,348 lbs (4,240 kg)
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| Rear Axle - loaded | 23,303 lbs (10,570 kg)
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| Total Empty | 51,191 lbs (23,220 kg)
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| Total Loaded | 103,220 lbs (46,820 kg)
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