Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Caterpillar 730C2 is a rigid-frame off-highway truck used in mining, quarry, and large earthmoving applications. It is designed for hauling material over rough terrain and is commonly paired with excavators, wheel loaders, and dozers in production fleets. The 730C2 features a 6x6 drivetrain, articulated steering, and a rear dump body for efficient load transport and discharge. Caterpillar equipped the model with operator controls, service access, and durability features suited to demanding jobsite conditions. The 730C2 is part of Caterpillar's off-highway truck lineup and is used for material handling in construction and aggregate operations.

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (Sae 2:1)	23 cu yd
Struck	17.4 cu yd
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1	24.6 cu yd
Tailgate Struck	18.2 cu yd

Body Hoist

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

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)
Chute	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Front	0.30 in (0.76 cm)
Side	0.50 in (1.27 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Height	11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Length	34.67 ft (10.57 m)
Weight	52,305.00 lbs (23,725.18 kg)
Width	9.67 ft (2.95 m)

Dump

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Rated Payload	68,343.22 lbs (31,000.00 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	5.20 in (13.21 cm)
Displacement	763.00 cu in (12,503.36 cu cm)
Emissions	The reference to Tier 4 Final/Stage IV includes U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Engine Model	Cat C13
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 Below	12,500.00 ft (3,810.00 m)
No Engine De-Rating Required Below	12,500.00 ft (3,810.00 m)
Note (1)	The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2)	The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed.
Note (3)	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 254 kW (341 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (4)	DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.
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)
Engine Crankcase	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Final Drives/Differential	33.00 gal (124.91 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 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	76 dB(A)
Note (1)	The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.
Note (2)	Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments.

Standards

Caterpillar 730C2 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

Caterpillar 730C2 Off-Highway Truck Steering 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
Note	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires.
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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