730 Bare Chassis

730 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck

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.

Long Wheel Base

  • The 730 can be ordered with or without hoist cylinders, and in standard wheel base (SWB) or long wheel base (LWB) configurations through your local Cat dealer.

Water Truck Applications

  • Cat® Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for water truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
  • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for dust suppression, road construction, fire protection, and other applications.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size water tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

Service Truck Applications

  • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for service truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
  • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for delivering fuel and preventive maintenance lubrication to your site's machine fleet.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

Specialty Body Applications

  • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for specialty body applications.
  • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling coal or waste, container trucks or hooklifts, cable reel trucks, and other applications.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

Forestry Applications

  • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for forestry applications.
  • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling logs and other applications.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

Standard Equipment

For more information on 730 Bare Chassis options, please contact Caterpillar OEM Solutions at [email protected].
    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

    Additional information

    Engine Model

    Cat® C13

    Engine - Gross Power - SAE J1995

    280 kW ( 375 hp )

    Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349

    274 kW ( 367 hp )

    Engine - Bore

    130 mm ( 5.1 in )

    Engine - Stroke

    157 mm ( 6.2 in )

    Engine - Displacement

    12.5 l ( 762.8 in³ )

    Engine - Net Power - ISO 14396

    276.0 kW ( 370.0 hp )

    Peak Engine Torque Speed

    1200 r/min ( 1200 r/min )

    Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)

    2141 N·m ( 1579 lb/ft )

    Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)

    2107 N·m ( 1554 ft·lbf )

    No Engine De-rating Required Below

    3810 m ( 12500 ft )

    Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV

    Cat® C13

    Wheel Base Length - Standard Wheel Base

    3979 mm ( 156.7 in )

    Wheel Base Length - Long Wheel Base

    5465 mm ( 215.2 in )

    Weights - Rated Payload

    35.3 t ( 38.9 ton (US) )

    Transmission - Forward - 1

    8 km/h ( 5 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 2

    15 km/h ( 9 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 3

    22 km/h ( 14 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 4

    34 km/h ( 21 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 5

    47 km/h ( 29 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 6

    55 km/h ( 34 mile/h )

    Transmission - Reverse - 1

    9 km/h ( 6 mile/h )

    Service Refill Capacities - Fuel Tank

    412 l ( 108.8 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Cooling System

    83 l ( 21.9 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Hydraulic System

    110 l ( 29.1 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Engine Crankcase

    38 l ( 10 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Transmission

    47 l ( 12.4 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Final Drives/Differential

    125 l ( 33 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Output Transfer Gear Box

    24 l ( 6.3 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - DEF Tank

    20 l ( 5.3 gal (US) )

    Sound Levels - Interior Cab

    72 dB(A) ( 72 dB(A) )

    Standards - Brakes

    ISO 3450:2011

    Standards - Cab - FOPS

    ISO 3449:2005 Level II

    Standards - Cab - ROPS

    ISO 3471:2008

    Standards - Steering

    ISO 5010:2019

    Steering - Lock to Lock

    4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius

    3879 mm ( 153 in )

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius

    7470 mm ( 294 in )

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width

    5332 mm ( 210 in )

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius

    8075 mm ( 318 in )

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right

    45 ° ( 45 ° )

    Turning Circle - Note

    Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5 R25 tires.

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