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Articulated Truck Bare Chassis 730 Bare Chassis

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Key Specs

Standard Wheel Base
156.7 in
3979 mm
Rated Payload
38.9 ton (US)
35.3 t
Engine Model
Cat® C13
Cat® C13

Overview

Customization to Work for Your Application.

The Cat® OEM 730 Bare Chassis is equipped with a true “on-the-go” Automatic Traction Control (ATC) system. Advanced Productivity Electronics Control Strategy (APECS) delivers a smooth shifting transmission, improving acceleration with higher productivity.

Cat chassis are the right choice for specialty truck bodies (coal, trash), water trucks, fuel and lube, service vehicles, container carriers, hook lifts and other machine derivatives. These specialty machines have proven themselves in construction, industrial, waste, material handling, quarry, and mining projects worldwide.

Benefits

UP TO 50% LESS OPERATOR INPUT

A uniquely combined hoist and transmission lever allows for easy operation which suits a wide range of operator experience.

IMPROVED OPERATOR COMFORT

Quieter, more spacious cab with improved visibility helps operators work more productively throughout the day.

UNMATCHED SAFETY

Safety features help increase operator confidence by providing a safer operation - prevention of cab and body roll-over and safer cab entry.

Product Specifications for 730 Bare Chassis

Engine Model Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 375 hp 280 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 367 hp 274 kW
Bore 5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke 6.2 in 157 mm
Displacement 762.8 in³ 12.5 l
Net Power - ISO 14396 370 hp 276 kW
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1579 lb/ft 2141 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1554 ft·lbf 2107 N·m
No Engine De-rating Required Below 12500 ft 3810 m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Standard Wheel Base 156.7 in 3979 mm
Long Wheel Base 215.2 in 5465 mm
Rated Payload 38.9 ton (US) 35.3 t
Forward - 1 5 mile/h 8 km/h
Forward - 2 9 mile/h 15 km/h
Forward - 3 14 mile/h 22 km/h
Forward - 4 21 mile/h 34 km/h
Forward - 5 29 mile/h 47 km/h
Forward - 6 34 mile/h 55 km/h
Reverse - 1 6 mile/h 9 km/h
Fuel Tank 108.8 gal (US) 412 l
Cooling System 21.9 gal (US) 83 l
Hydraulic System 29.1 gal (US) 110 l
Engine Crankcase 10 gal (US) 38 l
Transmission 12.4 gal (US) 47 l
Final Drives/Differential 33 gal (US) 125 l
Output Transfer Gear Box 6.3 gal (US) 24 l
DEF Tank 5.3 gal (US) 20 l
Interior Cab 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Brakes ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008
Steering ISO 5010:2019 ISO 5010:2019
Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 153 in 3879 mm
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 294 in 7470 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 210 in 5332 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 318 in 8075 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45 ° 45 °
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5 R25 tires.

730 Bare Chassis Standard Equipment

For more information on 730 Bare Chassis options, please contact Caterpillar OEM Solutions at oem_solutions@cat.com.

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
  • Storage:
    – Cup holder
    – Flask receptacle
    – Under seat storage
    – Door pocket
    – Behind operator seat storage
    – Coat hook
  • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
  • 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
    – Machine Security System (MSS) ready
    – Secondary steering energy source engaged
    – Hour meter
    – Retarder active
  • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
  • Adjustable air vents
  • Sun visor
  • Retractable belt: Operator seat and second seat
  • Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
  • Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
  • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
  • Windows opening both sides, tinted
  • 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
  • Glass windows:
    – Front, laminated and tinted
    – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
  • Seats:
    – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
    – Trainer: padded with lap belt

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Detect with Stability Assist
  • Product Link

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

  • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
  • Horn
  • Batteries (two) maintenance free
  • Main disconnect switch
  • 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
  • Electrical system: 24-volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter

POWERTRAIN

  • Retarder: engine compression brake
  • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
  • Cat C13 engine
  • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
  • Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
  • Auto shift six-speed forward and single speed reverse transmission
  • Three axle, six-wheel drive

SAFETY

  • ROPS/FOPS cab
  • Rearview camera
  • Reverse alarm

GUARDS

  • Rear window
  • Radiator
  • Crankcase
  • Axle

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
  • S·O·S sampling valves
  • Vandalism protection: lockable caps
  • Tires, six 23.5R25

730 Bare Chassis Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Exhaust heated body
  • Product Link Elite: PLE641 (cellular). Product Link is optional.
  • Engine block heater
  • Cold weather start attachment
  • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
  • Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
  • Four-point seat belt
  • Infrared glass – high ambient cab
  • Flashing LED beacon
  • Heated/cooled seat
  • Window blinds
  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Machine Security System (MSS)
  • Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
  • Bluetooth radio stereo system
  • Heated rearview motorized mirrors
  • Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
  • Fast fuel fill
  • Ether start
  • Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
  • Fuel additive – anti-waxing

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