Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Specs

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 transporting loose aggregate, soil, rock, and other bulk materials over rough terrain. The 725C typically features a six-wheel drive configuration, articulated steering, and a rear dump body for efficient loading and unloading. It is commonly selected for site development, road building, and large-scale material handling. The model is known for its heavy-duty chassis, off-road mobility, and compatibility with demanding jobsite conditions.

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (SAE 2:1)	19.60 cu yd (14.98 cu m)
Struck	14.40 cu yd (11.01 cu m)
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1	20.40 cu yd (15.60 cu m)
Tailgate Struck	14.50 cu yd (11.09 cu m)

Body Hoist

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Lower Time	8 seconds
Raise Time	10 seconds

Body Plate

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Body Plate specifications
Body Plate Type	High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel

Dump

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	20.40 cu yd (15.60 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	14.40 cu yd (11.01 cu m)
Dump Angle	45 degrees
Lower Time	8 seconds
Raise Time	10 seconds

Engine

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Displacement	567.00 cu in (9,291.49 cu cm)
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV	Cat C9.3 ACERT
Gross Power	320.00 hp (238.63 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	320.00 hp (238.63 kw)
Max Torque	1,263.00 lbs ft (1,712.38 nm)
Net Power	314.00 hp (234.15 kw)
Net Power - ISO 14396	316.00 hp (235.65 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	314.00 hp (234.15 kw)
No Engine De-rating Required Below	8,400.00 ft (2,560.32 m)
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)	1,275.00 lbs ft (1,728.65 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Net (ISO 14396)	1,263.00 lbs ft (1,712.38 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 rpm
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Fuel Capacity	28.60 gal (108.25 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	7.70 gal (29.14 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.30 gal (12.49 l)

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	10,030.00 lbs (4,549.54 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	33,333.00 lbs (15,119.61 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	23,303.00 lbs (10,570.08 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	31,813.00 lbs (14,430.15 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	37,236.00 lbs (16,889.99 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	5,423.00 lbs (2,459.83 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	9,348.00 lbs (4,240.19 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	32,651.00 lbs (14,810.26 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	23,303.00 lbs (10,570.08 kg)
Total - Empty	51,191.00 lbs (23,219.88 kg)
Total - Loaded	103,220.00 lbs (46,819.86 kg)
Total - Rated Load	52,029.00 lbs (23,599.99 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	21.90 gal (82.89 l)
DEF Tank (ISO 2224-1)	5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Engine Crankcase	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Final Drives/Differential	35.70 gal (135.12 l)
Fuel Tank	108.80 gal (411.81 l)
Hydraulic System	29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Output Transfer Gear Box	6.30 gal (23.85 l)
Transmission	12.40 gal (46.93 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	76 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450 - 2011
Cab - FOPS	ISO 3449 Level II - 2005
Cab - ROPS	ISO 3471 - 2008
Steering	ISO 5010 - 2007

Steering System

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Steering System specifications
Lock to Lock	4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Forward - 2	9.00 mph (14.48 kph)
Forward - 3	14.00 mph (22.53 kph)
Forward - 4	21.00 mph (33.80 kph)
Forward - 5	30.00 mph (48.28 kph)
Forward - 6	35.00 mph (56.33 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	6
Number of Reverse Gears	1
Reverse - 1	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Turning Circle specifications
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	210.00 in (533.40 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	318.00 in (807.72 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	153.00 in (388.62 cm)
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius	294.00 in (746.76 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right	45 degrees

Weights

Caterpillar 725C Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - empty	10,030.00 lbs (4,549.54 kg)
Center Axle - loaded	23,303.00 lbs (10,570.08 kg)
Front Axle - empty	31,813.00 lbs (14,430.15 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	5,423.00 lbs (2,459.83 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	9,348.00 lbs (4,240.19 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	23,303.00 lbs (10,570.08 kg)
Total Empty	51,191.00 lbs (23,219.88 kg)
Total Loaded	103,220.00 lbs (46,819.86 kg)

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