- Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 730 ➔
The Caterpillar 730 is a reliable off-highway truck designed for heavy-duty hauling in construction, mining, and quarry applications. Featuring a robust Cat engine, the 730 delivers high horsepower and torque for efficient material transport on rough terrain. Its advanced drivetrain and suspension system enhance stability and traction, improving productivity in challenging environments. The spacious operator cabin offers ergonomic controls and excellent visibility, promoting safety and comfort during long shifts. With a payload capacity of approximately 28 metric tons, the Caterpillar 730 balances power and maneuverability. This off-highway truck is engineered for durability, low operating costs, and ease of maintenance in demanding work sites.
General Specifications
| Articulated/Rigid | Articulated
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Drive Configuration | 6WD
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine Type | Cat C13
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Mfg. Model | 730
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 52,690 (23,900)
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Planetary Powershift Transmission | Powershift w/ lockup torque converter
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons) | 31 (28)
Starting 2019 Model Year |
Articulating/Rigid
| Articulating/Rigid | Articulated
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Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 23 cu yd (18 cu m)
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| Struck | 17 cu yd (13 cu m)
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| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 25 cu yd (19 cu m)
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| Tailgate Struck | 18 cu yd (14 cu m)
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Body Hoist
| Lower Time | 8 seconds
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| Raise Time | 12 seconds
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Body Plate
| 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 (7 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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DRIVE SYSTEM
Dump
| Capacity - Heaped | 22 cu yd (17 cu m)
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| Capacity - Struck | 17 cu yd (13 cu m)
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| Lower Time | 12 seconds
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| Raise Time | 12 seconds
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| Rated Payload | 61,950 lbs (28,100 kg)
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Engine
| Aspiration | Turbochaarged
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| Bore | 5 in (13 cm)
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| Displacement | 763 cu in (12,500 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C13 ACERT
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| Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV | Cat C13 ACERT
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| Gross Power | 329 hp (245 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 375 hp (280 kw)
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| Make | Cat
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| Net Power | 325 hp (242 kw)
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| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 321 hp (239 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 370 hp (276 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 321 hp (239 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 367 hp (274 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1,579 lbs ft (2,141 nm)
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| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1,564 lbs ft (2,120 nm)
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| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 rpm
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| Stroke | 6 in (16 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 | 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg)
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| Center Axle - Loaded | 37,302 lbs (16,920 kg)
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| Center Axle - Rated Load | 27,249 lbs (12,360 kg)
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| Front Axle - Empty | 33,069 lbs (15,000 kg)
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| Front Axle - Loaded | 40,300 lbs (18,280 kg)
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| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7,231 lbs (3,280 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Empty | 9,568 lbs (4,340 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Loaded | 36,817 lbs (16,700 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 27,249 lbs (12,360 kg)
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| Total - Empty | 52,690 lbs (23,900 kg)
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| Total - Loaded | 114,420 lbs (51,900 kg)
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| Total - Rated Load | 61,729 lbs (28,000 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 22 gal (83 l)
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| DEF Tank | 5 gal (20 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 10 gal (38 l)
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| Final Drives/Differential | 33 gal (125 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 | 29 mph (47 kph)
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| Forward - 6 | 34 mph (55 kph)
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| Max Speed | 34 mph (55 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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Weights
| Center Axle - empty | 11,023 lbs (5,000 kg)
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| Center Axle - loaded | 39,022 lbs (17,700 kg)
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| Front Axle - empty | 28,969 lbs (13,140 kg)
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| Front Axle - loaded | 34,965 lbs (15,860 kg)
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| Operating Weight | 109,600 lbs (49,714 kg)
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| Rear Axle - empty | 10,384 lbs (4,710 kg)
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| Rear Axle - loaded | 38,383 lbs (17,410 kg)
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| Total Empty | 50,376 lbs (22,850 kg)
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| Total Loaded | 112,370 lbs (50,970 kg)
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