Overview
The Caterpillar 730 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 325 hp, capacity of 21.8 yd3, travel speed of 34.4 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 730 against similar articulated dump truck models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
285
hp
Gross Power
329
hp
Rated Payload
61,949.90
lb
Overall Length
32.55
ft
Full Specifications
96 specs
Dimensions
Capacity - Heaped
22.11 yd³ / 16.90 m³
Capacity - Struck
17.14 yd³ / 13.10 m³
Dump Ground Clearance
1.83 ft / 0.56 m
Dump Height
21.33 ft / 6.50 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
61,950 lb / 28,100 kg
Wheelbase
15.32 ft / 4.67 m
Engine
Bore
5.10 in / 130 mm
Cat C13 ACERT
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)
Center Axle - Empty
11,023 lb / 5,000 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
39,022 lb / 17,700 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
22.50 gal / 85.2 L
Def Tank
5.30 gal / 20.1 L
Displacement
763 cu in / 12.5 L
Emissions
The 730 meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C11 with ACERT Technology
Engine Model - U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final/Eu Stage Iv
13
Engine Oil Capacity
9.80 gal / 37.1 L
Forward - 1
5 mph / 8.0 km/h
Forward - 2
9 mph / 14.5 km/h
Forward - 3
14 mph / 22.5 km/h
Forward - 4
21 mph / 33.8 km/h
Forward - 5
29 mph / 46.7 km/h
Forward - 6
34 mph / 54.7 km/h
Front
0.4
Front Axle - Empty
28,969 lb / 13,140 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
34,965 lb / 15,860 kg
Fuel Capacity
95.20 gal / 360.4 L
Fuel Tank
108.80 gal / 411.9 L
Gross Power
329 hp / 245.3 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
375 hp / 279.6 kW
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
27 gal / 102.2 L
Max Speed
34.40 mph / 55.4 km/h
Net Power
325 hp / 242.4 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
321 hp / 239.4 kW
Net Power - Iso 14396
370 hp / 275.9 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
321 hp / 239.4 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
367 hp / 273.7 kW
No Engine De-Rating Below
12,500
Note (1)
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Forward Gears
6
Number of Reverse Gears
1
Peak Engine Torque Gross (Sae J1995)
1,579 lb-ft / 2,141 Nm
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)
1,564 lb-ft / 2,120 Nm
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1,200 lb-ft / 1,627 Nm
Rear Axle - Empty
10,384 lb / 4,710 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
38,383 lb / 17,410 kg
Reverse - 1
6 mph / 9.7 km/h
Steering
ISO 5010 2007
Stroke
6.20 in / 157 mm
The 730 meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Net Power - Iso 9249
Total Empty
50,376 lb / 22,850 kg
Total Loaded
112,370 lb / 50,970 kg
Transmission Fluid Capacity
9.60 gal / 36.3 L
Hydraulics
Base
0.60
Base Plate
0.60
Body Capacities
2
Body Plate Type
450
Cab - Fops
3,449
Cab - Rops
3,471
Capacity - Heaped
21.80 yd³ / 16.67 m³
Center Axle - Rated Load
27,249 lb / 12,360 kg
Final Drives/Differential
33
Front Axle - Loaded
40,300 lb / 18,280 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load
7,231 lb / 3,280 kg
Front Plate
0.30
Heaped (Sae 2:1)
23
Interior Cab
72
Lower Time
12 sec
Net Power
285 hp / 212.5 kW
Note
23.50
Output Transfer Gear Box
6.30
Raise Time
12 sec
Rear Axle - Rated Load
27,249 lb / 12,360 kg
Scow
0.60
Side
0.50
Side Plates
0.50
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1
24.60
Tailgate Struck
18.20
Total - Empty
52,690 lb / 23,900 kg
Total - Loaded
114,420 lb / 51,900 kg
Total - Rated Load
61,729
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
210 in / 5,334 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
318 ft / 96.93 m
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
153 ft / 46.63 m
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius
294 ft / 89.61 m
Other
Brakes
ISO 3450 2011
Cooling System
21.90 gal / 82.9 L
Engine Crankcase
10 gal / 37.9 L
Struck
17.40
Transmission
12.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 730 engine? +
The Caterpillar 730 produces 329 hp (245.3 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Articulated Dump Truck work cycles efficiently.
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