Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Specs

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 730C2 ➔

The Caterpillar 730C2 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 for transporting loose material over rough terrain and uneven job sites. The 730C2 features a rear dump body, articulated steering, and all-wheel drive capability for improved traction and maneuverability. It is typically powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and built for durability, productivity, and operator comfort. The model is used in site development, road building, aggregate handling, and large-scale material transport operations.

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 730C2 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 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Lower Time	8 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds

Body Plate

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Body Plate specifications
Body Plate Type	High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

Body Plate Thickness

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Body Plate Thickness specifications
Base	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Front	0.30 in (0.76 cm)
Side	0.50 in (1.27 cm)

Dump

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Rated Payload	68,343.30 lbs (31,000.04 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV	Cat C13 ACERT
Gross Power - SAE J1995	375.00 hp (279.64 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 Net (SAE J1349)	1,564.00 lbs ft (2,120.47 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 rpm
Stroke	6.20 in (15.75 cm)

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	9,987.00 lbs (4,530.03 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	37,236.00 lbs (16,889.99 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	27,249.00 lbs (12,359.95 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	32,882.00 lbs (14,915.04 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	40,113.00 lbs (18,194.97 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	7,231.00 lbs (3,279.93 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	9,436.00 lbs (4,280.10 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	36,685.00 lbs (16,640.06 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	27,249.00 lbs (12,359.95 kg)
Total - Empty	52,305.00 lbs (23,725.18 kg)
Total - Loaded	114,034.00 lbs (51,725.02 kg)
Total - Rated Load	61,729.00 lbs (27,999.84 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	21.90 gal (82.89 l)
DEF Tank	5.20 gal (19.68 l)
DEF Tank (ISO 2224-1)	5.30 gal (20.06 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)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	76 dB(A)

Steering System

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Steering System specifications
Lock to Lock	4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 730C2 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)
Reverse - 1	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 730C2 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

Wheel Base Length

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Wheel Base Length specifications
Long Wheel Base	215.20 in (546.61 cm)
Standard Wheel Base	156.70 in (398.02 cm)

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