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745 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
740 GC Articulated Truck
730 Articulated Truck

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base 180.7 in - -
Long Wheel Base 228.4 in - -

Weights

Rated Payload 55 ton (US) 40 ton (US) 31 ton (US)

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C18 Cat® C15 Cat® C13
Bore 5.7 in 5.4 in 5.1 in
Stroke 7.2 in 6.75 in 6.2 in
Displacement 1106 in³ 926 in³ 762.8 in³
Gross Power - SAE J1995 511 HP 452 HP 375 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 496 HP 439 HP 367 HP
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1887 lb/ft 1670 ft·lbf 1564 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1931 lb/ft 1711 ft·lbf 1579 ft·lbf
Net Power - ISO 14396 447 HP 447 HP 370 HP
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
No Engine De-rating Required Below 10000 ft - -
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final Cat® C18 - -
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Cat C15 Cat C13
Emissions - The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. The 730 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
Note (4) - Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 254 kW (341 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (2) - The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
Note (3) - 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. 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 (1) - The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Note (5) - DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 22241-1. Requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. 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 certificatio
No Engine De-rating Below - 10000 ft 12500 ft

Transmission

Forward - 1 3.8 mile/h 4 mile/h 5 mile/h
Forward - 2 5 mile/h 5.3 mile/h 9 mile/h
Forward - 3 7 mile/h 7.3 mile/h 14 mile/h
Forward - 4 8.8 mile/h 9.2 mile/h 21 mile/h
Forward - 5 11.6 mile/h 12.2 mile/h 29 mile/h
Forward - 6 14.2 mile/h 14.9 mile/h 34 mile/h
Forward - 7 19.6 mile/h 20.6 mile/h -
Forward - 8 23.5 mile/h 24.7 mile/h -
Forward - 9 34 mile/h 35.7 mile/h -
Reverse - 1 4 mile/h 4.2 mile/h 6 mile/h
Reverse - 2 9.1 mile/h 9.8 mile/h -

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 145.3 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US) 108.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank 5.3 gal (US) 6.5 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US)
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US) 21.9 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) 17.7 gal (US) -
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US) 10 gal (US)
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US) -
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US) -
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US) -
Final Drives/Differential 33 gal (US) - 33 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - - 29.1 gal (US)
Transmission - - 12.4 gal (US)
Output Transfer Gear Box - - 6.3 gal (US)

Sound Levels

Interior Cab 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
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. 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.
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 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008
Steering ISO 5010:2019 ISO 5010 – 2007 ISO 5010 – 2007

Steering

Lock to Lock 4.8 seconds at 60 rpm 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 356 in 330 in 318 in
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45° 45° 45°
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 340 in 303 in 294 in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 174 in 156 in 153 in
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 233 in 220 in 210 in
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires.

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1) - 29.7 yd³ 23 yd³
Struck - 22.2 yd³ 17.4 yd³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 - 31.9 yd³ 24.6 yd³
Tailgate Struck - 23.4 yd³ 18.2 yd³

Body Hoist

Raise Time - 12 s 12 s
Lower Time - 12 s 8 s

Operating Weights

Center Axle - Empty - 14636 lb 10053 lb
Rear Axle - Empty - 14145 lb 9568 lb
Center Axle - Rated Load - 37670 lb 27249 lb
Front Axle - Empty - 42596 lb 33069 lb
Total - Empty - 71377 lb 52690 lb
Center Axle - Loaded - 51088 lb 37302 lb
Front Axle - Loaded - 49723 lb 40300 lb
Total - Rated Load - 80027 lb 61729 lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load - 37670 lb 27249 lb
Rear Axle - Loaded - 50594 lb 36817 lb
Front Axle - Rated Load - 4687 lb 7231 lb
Total - Loaded - 151405 lb 114420 lb

Body Plate

Type - High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

Body Plate Thickness

Side Plates - 0.43 in 0.43 in
Base Plate - 0.51 in 0.51 in
Front Plate - 0.28 in 0.28 in

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Note - An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 740 GC is an excellent match for the Cat 374F and 352F Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972M, 966M, and 962M Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased pr An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 730 is an excellent match for the Cat 349F and 336F Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972M, 966M, 962M and 950M Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased
Wheel Loader: 972M - Passes - 3 -
Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes - 5 4–5
Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes - 4–5 -
Hydraulic Excavator: 374F - Passes - 3–4 -
Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes - 5–6 -
Wheel Loaders: 966M/966M XE - Passes - - 4
Wheel Loader: 950M - Passes - - 5
Hydraulic Excavators: 336F/336F XE - Passes - - 5–6
Hydraulic Excavators: 349F/349F XE - Passes - - 4–5
Wheel Loaders: 972M/972M XE - Passes - - 3–4
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