730 Articulated Truck

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Product description

Haul more, dump more with the Cat® 730 articulated truck. With a 31-ton (28-tonne) payload capacity, it’s designed to boost productivity—especially on compact jobsites. Pass-matched with Cat excavators and loaders, you can move more material efficiently and with less effort.

Engine

Engine Model - Cat® C13B
Gross Power (SAE J1995) - 375hp
Net Power (SAE J1349) - 367hp
Engine Power (ISO 14396) - 370hp
Bore - 5.1in
Stroke - 6.2in
Displacement - 762.8in³
Note (1) - Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2) - Advertised power is tested at 1,800 rpm.
Note (3) - Net power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler, and fan at minimum speed.
Note (4) - Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 274 kW (367 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (5) - Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014, and Korea Stage V emission standards.
Note (6) - Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1:2006. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.
No Engine De-rating Below - 12500ft
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) - 1579lbf·ft
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) - 1554lbf·ft
Peak Engine Torque Speed - 1200r/min

Weights

Rated Payload - 31ton (US)

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1) - 23yd³
Struck - 18.2yd³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 - 24.6yd³
Tailgate Struck - 19.1yd³

Transmission

Forward - 1 - 5mile/h
Forward - 2 - 9mile/h
Forward - 3 - 14mile/h
Forward - 4 - 21mile/h
Forward - 5 - 29mile/h
Forward - 6 - 34mile/h
Reverse - 1 - 6mile/h

Sound Levels

Note (1) - The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 70 +/- 1 when ISO 6396:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the cooling fan’s maximum speed. The sound level may vary at different cooling fan
Note (2) - Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab or when not properly maintained or with doors/windows open for extended periods or in noisy environments.

Operating Weights

Front Axle - Empty - 31658lb
Center Axle - Empty - 10340lb
Rear Axle - Empty - 9833lb
Total - Empty - 51831lb
Front Axle - Rated Load - 7165lb
Center Axle - Rated Load - 27282lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load - 27282lb
Total - Rated Load - 61729lb
Front Axle - Loaded - 38823lb
Center Axle - Loaded - 37622lb
Rear Axle - Loaded - 37115lb
Total - Loaded - 113560lb

Body Plate

Type - High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

Body Plate Thickness

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

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank - 106gal (US)
DEF Tank - 9gal (US)
Cooling System - 22gal (US)
Hydraulic System - 32gal (US)
Engine Crankcase - 11.4gal (US)
Transmission - 12.4gal (US)
Final Drives/Differential - 33gal (US)
Output Transfer Gear Box - 7gal (US)

Body Hoist

Raise Time - 12s
Lower Time - 8s

Standards

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

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right - 45°
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius - 294in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius - 318in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius - 153in
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width - 210in
Note - Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires.

Steering

Lock to Lock - 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hydraulic Excavators: 350/352 - Passes - 4-5
Hydraulic Excavators: 336 - Passes - 5-6
Wheel Loaders: 972/972 XE - Passes - 3-4
Wheel Loaders: 966/966 XE - Passes - 4
Wheel Loader: 962 - Passes - 4-5
Wheel Loader: 950 - Passes - 5
Note - An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 730 is an excellent match for the Cat 350/352 and 336 Hydraulic Excavators and Cat 972, 966, 962, and 950 Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased pr

Standard Equipment:

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Operator Environment
- Sun visor
- Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Adjustable air vents
- Machine operation monitoring system includes:
  – Action lamp
  – Engine oil pressure
  – Primary steering system
  – Left and right turn signal
  – High beam
  – Coolant temperature
  – Tachometer
  – Parking brake
  – Fuel level
  – Transmission oil temperature
  – Brake system
  – Transmission hold
  – Hoist control
  – Hydraulic system
  – Charging system
  – Retarder
  – Transmission fault
  – Traction control system
  – Check engine lamp
- Seats:
  – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
  – Trainer: padded with lap belt
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
  – Alert indicator
  – Selected gear and direction
  – Speed or auto shift
  – Review Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
  – Primary steering failure warning
  – Seat belt warning
  – Secondary steering failure warning
  – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter
  – Secondary steering energy source engaged
  – Hour meter
  – Retarder active
- Mirrors: exterior
- Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- Air conditioning
- Glass windows:
  – Front, laminated and tinted
  – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Storage:
  – Cup holder
  – Flask receptacle
  – Under seat storage
  – Door pocket
  – Behind operator seat storage
  – Coat hook
- Windows opening both sides, tinted
- Retractable belt: Operator seat and second seat
- Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
Technology
- Cat^® Detect with Stability Assist
- Product Link Cellular PLE643
Electrical And Lighting
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
- Horn
- Lighting systems:
  – Cab interior
  – Two head lamps
  – Two width marker
  – Two reversing
  – Work light/cab access light
  – Two stop/tail lights
  – Front and rear direction indicators
- Main disconnect switch
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
Powertrain
- CX31 transmission
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Auto shift six-speed forward and single-speed reverse transmission
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
- Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
- Cat C13B engine
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
Safety
- Rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) cab
- Reverse alarm
- Rearview camera
Guards
- Radiator
- Rear window
- Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
- Crankcase
Other Standard Equipment
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Tires, six 23.5R25, radial
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- Sound suppression (standard in some countries*)
  *Countries are EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Türkiye and UK.
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps

Optional Equipment:

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Operator Environment
- Infrared glass – high ambient cab
- Mirrors, heated motorized
- Radio, Bluetooth^® stereo system
- Seat, heated/cooled
- Operator, seat belt, four-point
- Window blinds
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
Technology
- Cat Payload monitoring system
- Operator Coaching
- Product Link Dual PLE683
Electrical And Lighting
- Cold weather start attachment
- Engine block heater
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- Roof mounted LED work lights
Optional Equipment
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
- Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
- Body liners
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Exhaust heated body
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Wheel chocks
- Tires, six 750/65R25, radial
- Fast fuel fill
- Scissor tailgate