730 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
THE RUNDOWN
Long Wheel Base
- The 730 can be ordered with or without hoist cylinders, and in standard wheel base (SWB) or long wheel base (LWB) configurations through your local Cat dealer.
Water Truck Applications
- Cat® Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for water truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
- Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for dust suppression, road construction, fire protection, and other applications.
- Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size water tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
Service Truck Applications
- Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for service truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
- Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for delivering fuel and preventive maintenance lubrication to your site's machine fleet.
- Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
Specialty Body Applications
- Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for specialty body applications.
- Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling coal or waste, container trucks or hooklifts, cable reel trucks, and other applications.
- Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
Forestry Applications
- Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for forestry applications.
- Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling logs and other applications.
- Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
Engine
| Engine Model | Cat® C13 |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 375hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 367hp |
| Bore | 5.1in |
| Stroke | 6.2in |
| Displacement | 762.8in³ |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200r/min |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1579lb/ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1554ft·lbf |
| No Engine De-rating Required Below | 12500ft |
| Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV | Engine specifications shown are for highly regulated countries. Can be equipped with the C13A engine for lesser regulated countries. |
Wheel Base Length
| Standard Wheel Base | 156.7in |
| Long Wheel Base | 215.2in |
Weights
| Rated Payload | 31ton (US) |
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 5mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 9mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 21mile/h |
| Forward - 5 | 29mile/h |
| Forward - 6 | 34mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 6mile/h |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 106gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 22gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System | 32gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 11.4gal (US) |
| Transmission | 12.4gal (US) |
| Final Drives/Differential | 33gal (US) |
| Output Transfer Gear Box | 7gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 9gal (US) |
Sound Levels
| Interior Cab | 70dB(A) |
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450:2011 |
| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| Steering | ISO 5010:2019 |
Steering
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm |
Turning Circle
| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45° |
| Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius | 294in |
| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 153in |
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 210in |
| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 318in |
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5 R25 tires. |
Standard Equipment
For more information on 730 Bare Chassis options, please contact Caterpillar OEM Solutions at oem_solutions@cat.com.
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- 10-inch touchscreen with Cat rearview camera
- Adjustable air vents
- Air conditioning
- Auto wait brake
- Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Electronic OMM
- Glass windows:– Front, laminated and tinted– Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
- Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): alert indicator, selected gear and direction, speed or auto shift, Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM), primary steering failure (warning), seat belt warning, secondary steering failure, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter, secondary steering energy source engaged, hour meter, retarder active
- Machine operation monitoring system: action lamp, engine oil pressure, primary steering system, left and right turn signal, high beam, coolant temperature, tachometer, parking brake, fuel level, transmission oil temperature, brake system, transmission hold, hoist control, hydraulic system, charging system, transmission fault, traction control system, check engine lamp
- Mirrors: exterior
- Radio, Bluetooth® stereo system
- Seats: operator - fully adjustable, air suspension, retractable lap belt; trainer - padded with retractable lap belt
- Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- Storage: cup holder, flask receptacle (under the secondary seat), under seat storage, door pocket, behind seat storage, coat hook
- Sun visor
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Windows opening both sides, tinted
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Daylight running lights
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
- Horn
- LED Rear Step Lights
- Lighting systems: cab interior, two head lamps, two width marker, two reversing, work light/cab access light, two stop/taillights, front and rear direction indicators
- Main disconnect switch
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
POWERTRAIN
- Auto shift six-speed forward and single speed reverse transmission
- Automatic Retarder: engine compression brake
- Cat C13A (LRC) or C13B (HRC) engine
- Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
- CX31 transmission
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
SAFETY
- Dynamic Rollover Protection
- Machine Speed Limiting
- Rearview camera
- Reverse alarm
- Rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) cab
GUARDS
- Crankcase
- Radiator
- Rear window
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Sound suppression (standard in some countries) *EFTA countries are EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Türkiye, and UK.
- Tires, six 23.5R25
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- VisionLink
- Cat Detect with Stability Assist
- Product Link Cellular PLE643
- Push to Start with Operator ID
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Infrared glass — high ambient cab
- Mirrors: heated motorized
- Operator seat belt, four-point
- Seat, heated/cooled
- Secondary touchscreen display
- Window blinds
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Cold weather start attachment (2 additional batteries)
- Engine block heater
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- LED Rear Work Lights
- Roof mounted LED work lights
SAFETY
- Multi-view camera with object detection
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
- Cold weather coolant -51°C (-60°F)
- Fast fuel fill
- Fuel additive, anti-waxing
- Tires, six 750/65R25, radial
- Wheel chocks
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Payload monitoring system
- Operator Coaching
- Product Link Dual PLE683