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Caterpillar 730 EJ Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 730 EJ ➔

The Caterpillar 730 EJ Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and versatile machine designed for rugged construction and mining applications. With a heaped capacity of 22.1 cubic yards and a gross power of 325 horsepower, this truck can handle heavy loads with ease. Its durable construction and advanced technology make it a reliable choice for demanding job sites.

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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 EJ Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	58,643 (26,600) 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

Articulated

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1)	22.10 cu yd (16.90 cu m)
Struck	17.70 cu yd (13.53 cu m)

Body Plate Thickness

Base	0.40 in (1.02 cm)
Front	0.30 in (0.76 cm)
Side	0.30 in (0.76 cm)

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Dump Height	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Ground Clearance	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Overall Height	12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Overall Length	31.90 ft (9.72 m)
Overall Width	11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Wheelbase	7.50 ft (2.29 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive Config

6x6

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	22.10 cu yd (16.90 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	17.70 cu yd (13.53 cu m)
Lower Time	12 seconds
Raise Time	15 seconds

Ejector Cycle Times

Eject Time	12 seconds
Retract Time	15 seconds

Engine

Bore	5.10 in (12.95 cm)
Displacement	680.00 cu in (11,143.23 cu cm)
Gross Power	325.00 hp (242.36 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	325.00 hp (242.36 kw)
Make	Cat
Net Power	317.00 hp (236.39 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	321.00 hp (239.37 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	321.00 hp (239.37 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	319.00 hp (237.88 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Stroke	5.50 in (13.97 cm)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	18.00 gal (68.13 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Fuel Capacity	94.00 gal (355.79 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	46.50 gal (176.00 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.50 gal (35.96 l)

Operating Weights

Center Axle - Empty	13,140.00 lbs (5,960.21 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	43,144.00 lbs (19,569.81 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	30,005.00 lbs (13,610.06 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	30,821.00 lbs (13,980.19 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	32,805.00 lbs (14,880.12 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	1,984.00 lbs (899.93 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	12,368.00 lbs (5,610.04 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	42,373.00 lbs (19,220.09 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	30,005.00 lbs (13,610.06 kg)
Total - Empty	56,328.00 lbs (25,549.98 kg)
Total - Loaded	118,322.00 lbs (53,670.02 kg)
Total - Rated Load	61,994.00 lbs (28,120.04 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	18.00 gal (68.13 l)
Engine Crankcase	11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Final Drives/Differential	43.30 gal (163.89 l)
Fuel Tank	94.00 gal (355.79 l)
Hydraulic System	46.50 gal (176.00 l)
Output Transfer Gear Box	4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Transmission	9.50 gal (35.96 l)

Sound Levels

Interior Cab

76 dB(A)

Standards

Brakes	ISO 3450 1996
Cab - FOPS	ISO 3449 Level II 2005
Cab - ROPS	ISO 3471 2008
Steering	ISO 5010 2007

Transmission

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	29.00 mph (46.67 kph)
Forward - 6	34.00 mph (54.72 kph)
Max Speed	34.00 mph (54.72 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	6
Number of Reverse Gears	1
Reverse - 1	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Transmission Type	electronic transmission

Weights

Center Axle - empty	13,140.00 lbs (5,960.21 kg)
Center Axle - loaded	43,144.00 lbs (19,569.81 kg)
Front Axle - empty	30,821.00 lbs (13,980.19 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	32,805.00 lbs (14,880.12 kg)
Operating Weight	118,330.00 lbs (53,673.65 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	12,368.00 lbs (5,610.04 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	42,373.00 lbs (19,220.09 kg)
Total Empty	56,328.00 lbs (25,549.98 kg)
Total Loaded	118,322.00 lbs (53,670.02 kg)

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