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Articulated Truck Bare Chassis 735 Bare Chassis

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Key Specs

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

Overview

Customization to Work for Your Application.

The Cat® OEM 735 Bare Chassis is available in both standard and long wheel base. With up to a 38.4 tonnes (42.3 tons) capacity, the 735 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.

22% REDUCTION IN UNLADEN WEIGHT

Deliver more productivity while using less fuel in any size application.

Product Specifications for 735 Bare Chassis

Engine Model Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Bore 5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke 6.2 in 157 mm
Displacement 736 in³ 12.5 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 434 hp 324 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 424 hp 316 kW
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1614 lb/ft 2188 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1597 lb/ft 2165 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396 447 hp 333 kW
No Engine De-rating Required Below 12500 ft 3810 m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Standard Wheel Base 156.7 in 3979 mm
Long Wheel Base 215.2 in 5465 mm
Rated Payload 43.1 ton (US) 39.1 t
Forward - 1 5 mile/h 8 km/h
Forward - 2 9 mile/h 15 km/h
Forward - 3 14 mile/h 23 km/h
Forward - 4 22 mile/h 35 km/h
Forward - 5 30 mile/h 48 km/h
Forward - 6 35 mile/h 57 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 12.3 gal (US) 56 l
Final Drives/Differential 33 gal (US) 125 l
Output Transfer Gear Box 5.5 gal (US) 25 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 at 60 rpm 4.75 seconds at 60 rpm
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 294 in 7470 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 149 in 3793 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 212 in 5393 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 318 in 8075 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45° 45°
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 750/65 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 750/65 R25 tires.

735 Bare Chassis Standard Equipment

For more information on 735 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

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

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Product Link
  • Cat Detect with Stability Assist

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

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

POWERTRAIN

  • Retarder: engine compression brake
  • Cat C13 engine
  • Auto shift six-speed forward and single speed reverse transmission
  • 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
  • Three axle, six-wheel drive

SAFETY

  • Reverse alarm
  • Rearview camera
  • ROPS/FOPS cab

GUARDS

  • Axle
  • Crankcase
  • Rear window
  • Radiator

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Vandalism protection: lockable caps
  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
  • Tires, six 750/65 R25
  • S·O·S sampling valves

735 Bare Chassis Optional Equipment

NOTE

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

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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

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