- Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 730C2 ➔
The Caterpillar 730C2 is a robust off-highway truck designed for heavy-duty hauling in mining and construction applications. Featuring a payload capacity of approximately 28 metric tons, the 730C2 combines durability with advanced technology for efficient material transport. Its powerful Cat engine delivers reliable performance and fuel efficiency, while the truck's suspension and drivetrain systems enhance stability and traction on rough terrain. The operator cabin offers ergonomic controls and improved visibility for safety and comfort. The Caterpillar 730C2 off-highway truck is engineered to optimize productivity in demanding environments, making it a key asset in large-scale earthmoving and mining operations.
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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| Side | 1 in (1 cm)
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Dump
| Rated Payload | 68,343 lbs (31,000 kg)
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Engine
| Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV | Cat C13 ACERT
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 375 hp (280 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 370 hp (276 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 367 hp (274 kw)
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| No Engine De-rating Required Below | 12,500 ft (3,810 m)
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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 (ISO 14396) | 1,564 lbs ft (2,120 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 Weights
| Center Axle - Empty | 9,987 lbs (4,530 kg)
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| Center Axle - Loaded | 37,236 lbs (16,890 kg)
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| Center Axle - Rated Load | 27,249 lbs (12,360 kg)
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| Front Axle - Empty | 32,882 lbs (14,915 kg)
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| Front Axle - Loaded | 40,113 lbs (18,195 kg)
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| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7,231 lbs (3,280 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Empty | 9,436 lbs (4,280 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Loaded | 36,685 lbs (16,640 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 27,249 lbs (12,360 kg)
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| Total - Empty | 52,305 lbs (23,725 kg)
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| Total - Loaded | 114,034 lbs (51,725 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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| DEF Tank (ISO 2224-1) | 5 gal (20 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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Sound Levels
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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| 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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Wheel Base Length
| Long Wheel Base | 215 in (547 cm)
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| Standard Wheel Base | 157 in (398 cm)
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