Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Caterpillar 730C is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 30-ton class truck lineup and is commonly used on rough terrain where traction, stability, and payload capacity are required. The 730C features a rear dump body, all-wheel drive articulation, and a diesel powertrain suited for demanding site conditions. It is used for transporting soil, rock, aggregate, and other bulk materials over short to medium distances. The model is recognized for its durability, serviceability, and compatibility with heavy-duty fleet operations.

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (SAE 2:1)	23.00 cu yd (17.58 cu m)
Struck	17.40 cu yd (13.30 cu m)
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1	24.60 cu yd (18.81 cu m)
Tailgate Struck	18.20 cu yd (13.91 cu m)

Body Hoist

Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Lower Time	8 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds

Body Plate

Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Body Plate specifications
Body Plate Type	High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel

Dump

Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	23.00 cu yd (17.58 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	17.40 cu yd (13.30 cu m)
Dump Angle	45 degrees
Lower Time	8 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds
Rated Payload	62,000.00 lbs (28,117.91 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	5.20 in (13.21 cm)
Displacement	763.00 cu in (12,503.36 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C13
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV	Cat C13 ACERT
Gross Power	375.00 hp (279.64 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	375.00 hp (279.64 kw)
Max Torque	1,579.00 lbs ft (2,140.81 nm)
Net Power	367.00 hp (273.68 kw)
Net Power - ISO 14396	370.00 hp (275.91 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	367.00 hp (273.68 kw)
No Engine De-rating Required Below	12,500.00 ft (3,810.00 m)
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)	1,579.00 lbs ft (2,140.81 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Net (ISO 14396)	1,564.00 lbs ft (2,120.47 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 rpm
Stroke	6.20 in (15.75 cm)
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	21.90 gal (82.89 l)
Fuel Capacity	108.80 gal (411.81 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	10,384.00 lbs (4,709.30 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	37,633.00 lbs (17,067.12 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	27,249.00 lbs (12,357.82 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	33,091.00 lbs (15,007.26 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	40,322.00 lbs (18,286.62 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	7,231.00 lbs (3,279.37 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	9,656.00 lbs (4,379.14 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	36,905.00 lbs (16,736.96 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	27,249.00 lbs (12,357.82 kg)
Total - Empty	53,131.00 lbs (24,095.69 kg)
Total - Loaded	114,860.00 lbs (52,090.70 kg)
Total - Rated Load	61,729.00 lbs (27,995.01 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 730C 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	10.50 gal (39.74 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	9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 730C Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	76 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar 730C 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 730C Off-Highway Truck Steering System specifications
Lock to Lock	4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 730C 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	29.00 mph (46.67 kph)
Forward - 6	34.00 mph (54.72 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	6
Number of Reverse Gears	1
Reverse - 1	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 730C 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 730C Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - empty	10,384.00 lbs (4,709.30 kg)
Center Axle - loaded	27,249.00 lbs (12,357.82 kg)
Front Axle - empty	33,091.00 lbs (15,007.26 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	7,231.00 lbs (3,279.37 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	9,656.00 lbs (4,379.14 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	27,249.00 lbs (12,357.82 kg)
Total Empty	53,131.00 lbs (24,095.69 kg)
Total Loaded	61,729.00 lbs (27,995.01 kg)

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