Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Caterpillar 735C is a rigid-frame off-highway truck designed for hauling large volumes of material in mining, quarry, and heavy construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's articulated truck lineup and is used for earthmoving, site development, and bulk material transport on rough terrain. The 735C features a high-capacity dump body, all-wheel drive capability, and a chassis built for traction and stability in demanding conditions. Typical specifications include a powerful diesel engine, automatic transmission, and operator cab designed for visibility and control. The model is commonly selected for productivity in off-road haul operations and material handling.

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (Sae 2:1)	26.8 cu yd
Struck	19.6 cu yd
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1	28.7 cu yd
Tailgate Struck	20.3 cu yd

Body Hoist

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Lower Time	7 s
Raise Time	12 s

Body Plate

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Body Plate specifications
Body Plate Type	High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

Dimensions

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Height	12.08 ft (3.68 m)
Length	36.67 ft (11.18 m)
Weight	69,446.00 lbs (31,500.21 kg)
Width	11.33 ft (3.45 m)

Dump

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Rated Payload	79,366.33 lbs (35,993.80 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Displacement	926.00 cu in (15,174.45 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Model - U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final/Eu Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final	Cat C15 ACERT
Gross Power - Sae J1995	452.00 hp (337.06 kw)
Net Power - Iso 14396	447.00 hp (333.33 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	441.00 hp (328.86 kw)
No Engine De-Rating Required Below	10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
Peak Engine Torque Gross (Sae J1995)	1,931.00 lbs ft (2,618.05 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)	1,887.00 lbs ft (2,558.39 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 rpm
Stroke	6.80 in (17.27 cm)

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	13,977.00 lbs (6,338.78 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	47,091.00 lbs (21,356.46 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	33,113.00 lbs (15,017.23 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	41,844.00 lbs (18,976.87 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	47,708.00 lbs (21,636.28 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	5,864.00 lbs (2,659.41 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	13,404.00 lbs (6,078.91 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	46,517.00 lbs (21,096.15 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	33,113.00 lbs (15,017.23 kg)
Total - Empty	69,225.00 lbs (31,394.56 kg)
Total - Loaded	141,316.00 lbs (64,088.89 kg)
Total - Rated Load	72,091.00 lbs (32,694.33 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Service Refill Capacities specifications
Axles - Each	15.80 gal (59.80 l)
Brake Cooling Tank	17.70 gal (66.99 l)
Cooling System	23.70 gal (89.70 l)
Def Tank	6.60 gal (24.98 l)
Engine Crankcase	10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Final Drive - Each	1.30 gal (4.92 l)
Fuel Tank	126.80 gal (479.94 l)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System	36.90 gal (139.67 l)
Transmission - Otg	19.80 gal (74.94 l)

Sound Levels

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

Standards

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

Transmission

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Forward - 2	4.90 mph (7.89 kph)
Forward - 3	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
Forward - 4	8.60 mph (13.84 kph)
Forward - 5	11.40 mph (18.35 kph)
Forward - 6	14.00 mph (22.53 kph)
Forward - 7	19.30 mph (31.06 kph)
Forward - 8	23.10 mph (37.18 kph)
Forward - 9	33.50 mph (53.91 kph)
Reverse - 1	3.90 mph (6.28 kph)
Reverse - 2	8.90 mph (14.32 kph)

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Turning Circle specifications
Note	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 26.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	221.00 in (561.34 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	331.00 in (840.74 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	157.00 in (398.78 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius	314.00 in (797.56 cm)

Wheel Base Length

Caterpillar 735C Off-Highway Truck Wheel Base Length specifications
Long Wheel Base	228.40 in (580.14 cm)
Standard Wheel Base	162.40 in (412.50 cm)

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