Overview
The Caterpillar 725 is a articulated dump truck listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 309 hp, capacity of 22.1 yd3, travel speed of 35.3 mph, fuel capacity of 95.2 gal and hydraulic capacity of 27.0 gal. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 725 against similar articulated dump truck models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
317
hp
Gross Power
313
hp
Rated Payload
52,029.10
lb
Overall Length
32.55
ft
Full Specifications
81 specs
Dimensions
Capacity - Heaped
18.71 yd³ / 14.30 m³
Capacity - Struck
14.52 yd³ / 11.10 m³
Dump Angle
70 deg
Dump Ground Clearance
1.83 ft / 0.56 m
Dump Height
21.02 ft / 6.41 m
Ground Clearance
1.63 ft / 0.50 m
Overall Height
11.29 ft / 3.44 m
Overall Length
32.55 ft / 9.92 m
Overall Width
9.44 ft / 2.88 m
Rated Payload
52,029 lb / 23,600 kg
Wheel Base Between Back Tires
5.60 in / 142 mm
Wheelbase
15.32 ft / 4.67 m
Engine
Bore
5.10 in / 130 mm
Center Axle - Empty
10,648 lb / 4,830 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
34,436 lb / 15,620 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
22.50 gal / 85.2 L
Displacement
680 cu in / 11.1 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C11 with ACERT Technology
Engine Oil Capacity
9.80 gal / 37.1 L
Flywheel Power
301 hp / 224.5 kW
Forward - 1
4.90 mph / 7.9 km/h
Forward - 2
9.30 mph / 15.0 km/h
Forward - 3
14 mph / 22.5 km/h
Forward - 4
21.50 mph / 34.6 km/h
Forward - 5
29.90 mph / 48.1 km/h
Forward - 6
35.30 mph / 56.8 km/h
Front
0.4
Front Axle - Empty
28,704 lb / 13,020 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
33,136 lb / 15,030 kg
Fuel Capacity
95.20 gal / 360.4 L
Fuel Tank
95 gal / 359.6 L
Gross Power
313 hp / 233.4 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
309 hp / 230.4 kW
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
27 gal / 102.2 L
Max Speed
35.30 mph / 56.8 km/h
Net Power
309 hp / 230.4 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
304 hp / 226.7 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
304 hp / 226.7 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
301 hp / 224.5 kW
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Forward Gears
6
Number of Reverse Gears
1
Rear Axle - Empty
49,075 lb / 22,260 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
33,510 lb / 15,200 kg
Reverse - 1
5.50 mph / 8.9 km/h
Steering
ISO 5010 - 2007
Stroke
5.50 in / 140 mm
Total Empty
49,075 lb / 22,260 kg
Total Loaded
101,082 lb / 45,850 kg
Transmission Fluid Capacity
9.60 gal / 36.3 L
Hydraulics
Base
0.60
Body Capacities
2
Cab - Fops
3,449
Cab - Rops
3,471
Capacity - Heaped
22.10 yd³ / 16.90 m³
Center Axle - Rated Load
23,788 lb / 10,790 kg
Final Drives/Differential
34.90
Front Axle - Rated Load
4,431 lb / 2,010 kg
Heaped (Sae 2:1)
18.80
Heaped Sae 1:1
22.90
Interior Cab
76
Lower Time
11 sec
Net Power
317 hp / 236.4 kW
Output Transfer Gear Box
4.80
Raise Time
10 sec
Rear Axle - Empty
9,722 lb / 4,410 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load
23,788 lb / 10,790 kg
Scow
0.60
Side
0.50
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1
20
Tailgate Struck
15
Total - Empty
49,075 lb / 22,260 kg
Total - Loaded
101,082 lb / 45,850 kg
Total - Rated Load
52,007
Other
Dump Clearance
1.82 ft / 0.55 m
Brakes
ISO 3450 - 1996
Cooling System
22.70 gal / 85.9 L
Engine Crankcase
9.80 gal / 37.1 L
Struck
14.50
Transmission
9.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 725 engine? +
The Caterpillar 725 produces 313 hp (233.4 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Articulated Dump Truck work cycles efficiently.
How does the Caterpillar 725 compare to similar Articulated Dump Truck models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar 725 side by side with any other model using the Heavy Equipment Hub compare tool. Key comparison points include engine power, operating weight, digging depth, hydraulic flow, and overall dimensions.