Customize the Cat 745 articulated truck bare chassis for your application.

Articulated Truck Bare Chassis 745 Bare Chassis

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Key Specs

Standard Wheel Base
180.7 in
4590 mm
Rated Payload
55 ton (US)
49.9 t
Engine Model
Cat® C18
Cat® C18

Overview

Customization to Work for Your Application.

The Cat® OEM 745 Bare Chassis is available in both standard and long wheel base. With up to a 49.9 tonnes (55 tons) capacity, the 745 bare chassis offers proven reliability, durability, high productivity, superior operator comfort and lower operating costs. The long wheel base configuration accommodates longer specialty OEM bodies, while retaining high-quality steering, braking, and ride characteristics.

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. The Operator-presence detection system applies parking brake if gear is engaged and operator is not seated.

Product Specifications for 745 Bare Chassis

Engine Model Cat® C18 Cat® C18
Bore 5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in 183 mm
Displacement 1106 in³ 18.1 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 511 hp 381 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 496 hp 370 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1887 lb/ft 2558 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1931 lb/ft 2618 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396 447 hp 333 kW
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
No Engine De-rating Required Below 10000 ft 3050 m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final Cat® C18 Cat® C18
Standard Wheel Base 180.7 in 4590 mm
Long Wheel Base 228.4 in 5801 mm
Rated Payload 55 ton (US) 49.9 t
Forward - 1 3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h
Forward - 2 5 mile/h 8.1 km/h
Forward - 3 7 mile/h 11.2 km/h
Forward - 4 8.8 mile/h 14.1 km/h
Forward - 5 11.6 mile/h 18.7 km/h
Forward - 6 14.2 mile/h 22.9 km/h
Forward - 7 19.6 mile/h 31.5 km/h
Forward - 8 23.5 mile/h 37.9 km/h
Forward - 9 34 mile/h 54.8 km/h
Reverse - 1 4 mile/h 6.4 km/h
Reverse - 2 9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h
Fuel Tank 145.3 gal (US) 550 l
DEF Tank 5.3 gal (US) 25 l
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US) 90 l
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) 67 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) 140 l
Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) 75 l
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 5 l
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) 60 l
Final Drives/Differential 33 gal (US) 125 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 4.8 seconds at 60 rpm 4.8 seconds at 60 rpm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 356 in 9082 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45° 45°
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 340 in 8625 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 174 in 4413 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 233 in 5917 mm
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

745 Bare Chassis Standard Equipment

For more information on 745 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)
  • 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
  • Storage:
    – Cup holder
    – Flask receptacle
    – Under seat storage
    – Door pocket
    – Behind seat storage
    – Coat hook
  • Seats:
    – Fully adjustable, air suspension
    – Padded trainer with lap belt
  • Two seat belts, operator's retractable
  • Window blinds
  • Touch screen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Windows opening side, tinted
  • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
  • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
  • Heater and defroster with variable speed fan
  • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
  • Sun visor
  • Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
  • Glass windows:
    – Front, laminated and tinted
    – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
  • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
    – Alert indicator
    – Selected gear and direction
    – Speed or auto shift
    – Review Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
    – Primary steering failure
    – Seat belt warning
    – Secondary steering failure
    – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter
    – Machine Security System (MSS)
    – Secondary steering energy source engaged
    – Hour meter
    – Retarder active

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Product Link: PL641 (cellular)
  • Cat Detect with Stability Assist

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

  • Batteries (two) maintenance free
  • Electrical system: 24-volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter
  • Horn
  • Lighting systems:
    – Cab interior
    – Two head lamps
    – Two width marker
    – Two reversing
    – Work light
    – Two stop/tail lights
    – Front and rear direction indicators
  • Main disconnect switch
  • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)

POWER TRAIN

  • Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
  • Cat C18 engine
  • Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
  • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
  • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
  • Retarder: engine compression brake
  • Three axle, six-wheel drive

SAFETY

  • Reverse alarm
  • Rearview camera
  • ROPS/FOPS cab

GUARDS

  • Rear window
  • Radiator
  • Crankcase
  • Axle

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • S·O·S sampling valves
  • Tires, six 29.5R25, radial
  • Vandalism protection: lockable caps for fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank

745 Bare Chassis Optional Equipment

NOTE

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

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
  • Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
  • Bluetooth radio stereo system
  • Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
  • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
  • Cold weather start attachment
  • Engine block heater
  • Ether start
  • Fast fuel fill
  • Fender extension
  • Flashing LED beacon
  • Four-point seat belt
  • Fuel additive – anti-waxing
  • Heated rearview motorized mirrors
  • Machine Security System (MSS)
  • Product Link Elite: PLE631 (satellite)
  • Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
  • Seat (deluxe) heated/cooled, half leather, air adjustable lumbar and air adjustable bolsters
  • Sound suppression
  • 875/65 R29 wide tires

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