Overview
The Caterpillar 735 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 394 hp, capacity of 28.8 yd3, travel speed of 36.3 mph, fuel capacity of 148.0 gal and hydraulic capacity of 61.6 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 735 against similar articulated dump truck models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
362
hp
Gross Power
413
hp
Rated Payload
72,091.16
lb
Overall Length
35.73
ft
Full Specifications
103 specs
Dimensions
Capacity - Heaped
25.77 yd³ / 19.70 m³
Capacity - Struck
19.23 yd³ / 14.70 m³
Dump Ground Clearance
2.09 ft / 0.64 m
Dump Height
22.82 ft / 6.96 m
Ground Clearance
1.76 ft / 0.54 m
Overall Height
12.15 ft / 3.70 m
Overall Length
35.73 ft / 10.89 m
Overall Width
11.01 ft / 3.36 m
Rated Payload
72,091 lb / 32,700 kg
Wheel Base Between Back Tires
6.40 in / 163 mm
Wheelbase
17.15 ft / 5.23 m
Engine
Bore
5.40 in / 137 mm
Cat C13 ACERT
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)
Center Axle - Empty
14,088 lb / 6,390 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
45,900 lb / 20,820 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
21.20 gal / 80.3 L
Def Tank
5.30 gal / 20.1 L
Displacement
926 cu in / 15.2 L
Emissions
The 735 meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C15 with ACERT Technology
Engine Model - U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final/Eu Stage Iv
13
Engine Oil Capacity
10.10 gal / 38.2 L
Flywheel Power
385 hp / 287.1 kW
Forward - 1
5.20 mph / 8.4 km/h
Forward - 2
7.10 mph / 11.4 km/h
Forward - 3
9.60 mph / 15.4 km/h
Forward - 4
12.90 mph / 20.8 km/h
Forward - 5
17.50 mph / 28.2 km/h
Forward - 6
23.50 mph / 37.8 km/h
Forward - 7
31.90 mph / 51.3 km/h
Front
0.4
Front Axle - Empty
40,014 lb / 18,150 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
48,480 lb / 21,990 kg
Fuel Capacity
148 gal / 560.2 L
Fuel Tank
148 gal / 560.2 L
Gross Power
413 hp / 308.0 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
435 hp / 324.4 kW
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
61.60 gal / 233.2 L
Max Speed
36.30 mph / 58.4 km/h
Max Torque
1,525 lb-ft / 2,067 Nm
Net Power
394 hp / 293.8 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
424 hp / 316.2 kW
Net Power - Iso 14396
429 hp / 319.9 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
424 hp / 316.2 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
419 hp / 312.4 kW
No Engine De-Rating Below
12,500
Note (1)
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Forward Gears
8
Number of Reverse Gears
1
Peak Engine Torque Gross (Sae J1995)
1,614 lb-ft / 2,188 Nm
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)
1,597 lb-ft / 2,165 Nm
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1,200 lb-ft / 1,627 Nm
Rear Axle - Empty
12,588 lb / 5,710 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
44,401 lb / 20,140 kg
Reverse - 1
5 mph / 8.0 km/h
Reverse - 2
6.80 mph / 10.9 km/h
Steering
ISO 5010 1992E
Stroke
6.80 in / 173 mm
The 735 meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Net Power - Iso 9249
Torque Measured @
1,200 rpm
Total Empty
66,690 lb / 30,250 kg
Total Loaded
138,781 lb / 62,950 kg
Transmission Fluid Capacity
19.10 gal / 72.3 L
Hydraulics
Base
0.60
Base Plate
0.60
Body Capacities
2
Body Plate Type
450
Cab - Fops
231
Cab - Rops
1,040
Capacity - Heaped
28.80 yd³ / 22.02 m³
Center Axle - Rated Load
32,337 lb / 14,668 kg
Final Drives/Differential
21.10
Front Axle - Rated Load
7,417 lb / 3,364 kg
Front Plate
0.30
Heaped (Sae 2:1)
25.80
Heaped Sae 1:1
32
Interior Cab
79
Lower Time
7 sec
Net Power
362 hp / 269.9 kW
Note
750
Output Transfer Gear Box
6.30
Raise Time
11 sec
Rear Axle - Rated Load
32,337 lb / 14,668 kg
Scow
0.60
Side
0.50
Side Plates
0.50
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1
27.30
Tailgate Struck
19.90
Total - Empty
69,206 lb / 31,391 kg
Total - Loaded
141,297 lb / 64,091 kg
Total - Rated Load
72,091
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
212 in / 5,385 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
318 ft / 96.93 m
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
149 ft / 45.42 m
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius
294 ft / 89.61 m
Other
Dump Clearance
2 ft / 0.61 m
Brakes
SAE J/ISO 3450-1998
Cooling System
25.10 gal / 95.0 L
Engine Crankcase
10.60 gal / 40.1 L
Struck
19
Transmission
22.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 735 engine? +
The Caterpillar 735 produces 413 hp (308.0 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 735 compare to similar Articulated Dump Truck models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar 735 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.