Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Specs

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 735B ➔

The Caterpillar 735B is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in mining, quarrying, and large earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 700 series and is built for rough terrain, high payload capacity, and efficient material transport. The 735B typically features a diesel engine, all-wheel drive articulation, and a suspension system suited to uneven ground conditions. Common uses include construction, road building, and site development. The model is recognized for its combination of load-carrying capability, maneuverability, and durability in demanding off-road environments.

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (Sae 2:1)	25.8 cu yd
Struck	19.2 cu yd
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1	27.3 cu yd
Tailgate Struck	19.9 cu yd

Body Hoist

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Lower Time	7 s
Raise Time	11 s

Body Plate Thickness

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Body Plate Thickness specifications
Base	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Front	0.40 in (1.02 cm)
Scow	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Side	0.50 in (1.27 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance	2.09 ft (0.64 m)
Dump Height	22.34 ft (6.81 m)
Ground Clearance	1.76 ft (0.54 m)
Height	13.08 ft (3.99 m)
Length	36.08 ft (11.00 m)
Overall Height	13.12 ft (4.00 m)
Overall Length	36.09 ft (11.00 m)
Overall Width	12.11 ft (3.69 m)
Weight	71,591.00 lbs (32,467.57 kg)
Wheelbase	17.16 ft (5.23 m)
Width	11.25 ft (3.43 m)

Dump

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	25.8 cu yd
Capacity - Struck	19.2 cu yd
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	7 sec
Raise Time	11 sec
Rated Payload	72,091.16 lbs (32,700.04 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Displacement	926.00 cu in (15,174.45 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C15
Engine Model - Tier 2 Eu Stage Ii	Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Model Tier 4 Interim/Eu Stage Iiib	Cat C15 ACERT
Gross Power	452.00 hp (337.06 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	450.00 hp (335.57 kw)
Max Torque	1,238.40 lbs ft (1,679.02 nm)
Net Power	437.00 hp (325.88 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	442.00 hp (329.60 kw)
Net Power - Iso 14396	442.00 hp (329.60 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	442.00 hp (329.60 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	438.00 hp (326.62 kw)
Power Measured @	1700 rpm
Stroke	6.80 in (17.27 cm)
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	14,520.00 lbs (6,586.17 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	46,850.00 lbs (21,250.83 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	32,329.00 lbs (14,664.21 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	43,885.00 lbs (19,905.93 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	51,317.00 lbs (23,277.03 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	7,432.00 lbs (3,371.10 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	12,910.00 lbs (5,855.88 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	45,241.00 lbs (20,521.00 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	32,329.00 lbs (14,664.21 kg)
Total - Empty	71,317.00 lbs (32,348.89 kg)
Total - Loaded	143,409.00 lbs (65,049.31 kg)
Total - Rated Load	72,091.00 lbs (32,699.97 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	21.20 gal (80.24 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Fuel Capacity	148.00 gal (560.18 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	86.70 gal (328.16 l)
Tire Size	26.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	19.10 gal (72.29 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Engine Crankcase	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Final Drives/Differential	60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Fuel Tank	149.30 gal (565.10 l)
Hydraulic System	85.00 gal (321.73 l)
Output Transfer Gear Box	4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Transmission	19.00 gal (71.92 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	79 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450 - 1996
Cab - Fops	ISO 3449 Level II - 2005
Cab - Rops	ISO 3471 - 2008
Steering	ISO 5010 - 2007

Steering

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Steering specifications
Lock To Lock	4.6 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	5.10 mph (8.21 kph)
Forward - 2	7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Forward - 3	9.50 mph (15.29 kph)
Forward - 4	12.80 mph (20.60 kph)
Forward - 5	17.00 mph (27.36 kph)
Forward - 6	23.40 mph (37.66 kph)
Forward - 7	31.80 mph (51.18 kph)
Max Speed	31.80 mph (51.18 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	7
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Reverse - 1	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Reverse - 2	6.70 mph (10.78 kph)

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Turning Circle specifications
Note	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 26.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	221.90 in (563.63 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	338.40 in (859.54 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	164.70 in (418.34 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius	320.40 in (813.82 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right	45 degrees

Weights

Caterpillar 735B Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	14460 %
Center Axle - Loaded	46789 %
Front Axle - Empty	44,280.00 lbs (20,085.10 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	51712 %
Rear Axle - Empty	12,851.00 lbs (5,829.12 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	45,182.00 lbs (20,494.24 kg)
Total Empty	71,591.00 lbs (32,473.17 kg)
Total Loaded	143,682.00 lbs (65,173.14 kg)

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