745 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
THE RUNDOWN
Long Wheel Base
- The 745 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® C18 |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 511hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 496hp |
| Bore | 5.7in |
| Stroke | 7.2in |
| Displacement | 1106in³ |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1887lb/ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1931lb/ft |
| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 447hp |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200r/min |
| No Engine De-rating Required Below | 10000ft |
| Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final | Engine specifications shown are for highly regulated countries. Can be equipped with the C18 engine for lesser regulated countries. |
Wheel Base Length
| Standard Wheel Base | 180.7in |
| Long Wheel Base | 228.4in |
Weights
| Rated Payload | 45.2ton (US) |
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 3.8mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 5mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 7mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 8.8mile/h |
| Forward - 5 | 11.6mile/h |
| Forward - 6 | 14.2mile/h |
| Forward - 7 | 19.6mile/h |
| Forward - 8 | 23.5mile/h |
| Forward - 9 | 34mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.1mile/h |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 145.3gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 5.3gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 23.7gal (US) |
| Brake Cooling Tank | 17.7gal (US) |
| Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System | 36.9gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 13.7gal (US) |
| Transmission - OTG | 19.8gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 1.3gal (US) |
| Axles - Each | 15.8gal (US) |
| Final Drives/Differential | 33gal (US) |
Sound Levels
| Interior Cab | 72dB(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 | 4.8 seconds at 60 rpm |
Turning Circle
| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45° |
| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 356in |
| Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius | 340in |
| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 174in |
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 233in |
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. |
Standard Equipment
For more information on 745 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
- Adjustable air vents
- Two seat belts, operator's retractable
- Air conditioning
- Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Glass windows, laminated and tinted front, toughened and tinted rear
- Heater and defroster with variable 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
- 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
- Touch screen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Window blinds
- Windows (tinted) opening both sides
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter
- Horn
- Lighting systems: cab interior, two head lamps, two width marker, two reversing, work light/cab access light, two stop/tail lights, front and rear direction indicators
- Main disconnect switch
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
POWERTRAIN
- Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
- Cat C18 engine
- Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
- CX38 transmission
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
POWER TRAIN
SAFETY
- Rearview camera
- Reverse alarm
- ROPS/FOPS cab
GUARDS
- Crankcase
- Radiator
- Rear window
- Axle
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Tires, six 29.5R25, radial
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Detect with Stability Assist
- Product Link: PL641 (cellular)
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
- Fender extension
- Four-point seat belt
- Heated rearview motorized mirrors
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Product Link Elite: PLE631 (satellite)
- Seat (deluxe) heated/cooled, half leather, air adjustable lumbar and air adjustable bolsters
- 875/65 R29 wide tires
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Cold weather start attachment
- Engine block heater
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- Roof mounted LED work lights
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Mirrors: heated motorized
- Operator seat belt, four-point
- Radio, Bluetooth® stereo system
- Seat, heated/cooled
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
- Hoist cylinders
- Sound suppression (standard in some countries) *EFTA countries are EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Türkiye, and UK.
- Wheel chocks
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Payload monitoring system
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Product Link Dual PLE683
- Software enabled attachment for tow applications