730 EJ Articulated Truck

The Cat® 730 EJ features a world-class cab design, re-engineered using global operator feedback to advance comfort and ease of operation. Enhancements include new controls, transmission-protection features, hoist-assist system, advanced automatic traction control system, stability-assist machine rollover warning system, and a fuel saving ECO mode.

MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATIC CONTROLS

HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

BUILT TO PERFORM

TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE

BECAUSE UPTIME COUNTS

MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES

Standard Equipment

NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • Adjustable air vents
  • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
  • Combined gear selection and eject control lever
  • Glass windows:
    – Front, laminated and tinted
    – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
  • Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
  • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
  • 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
    – Eject control
    – Hydraulic system
    – Charging system
    – Retarder
    – Transmission fault
    – Traction control system
    – Check engine lamp
  • 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
    – Machine Security System (MSS) ready
    – Secondary steering energy source engaged
    – Hour meter
    – Retarder active
  • Seats:
    – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
    – Trainer: padded with lap belt
  • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
  • Storage:
    – Cup holder
    – Flask receptacle
    – Under seat storage
    – Door pocket
    – Behind operator seat storage
    – Coat hook
  • Sun visor
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
  • 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)
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
  • Product Link: PLE631 or PLE641 dependent on location and licensing agreement
  • Cat Detect with Stability Assist
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
  • Batteries (two) maintenance free
  • Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
  • Horn
  • 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
  • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
POWER TRAIN
  • Auto shift six-speed forward and one reverse transmission
  • Cat C13 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
  • Front dump body spill guard
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
  • S·O·S sampling valves
  • Tires, six 750/65 R25 radial
  • Vandalism protection: lockable caps
  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
  • Underslung tailgate

Additional information

Offering Type

Engine - Note (1)

The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.

Engine - Note (2)

The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed.

Engine - Note (3)

Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 274 kW (367 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.

Turning Circle - Note

Dimensions are for machines equipped with 750/65 R25 tires.

Sound Levels - Note (2)

Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments.

Eject/Retract Times - Retract Time

15 s ( 15 s )

Eject/Retract Times - Eject Time

12 s ( 12 s )

Peak Engine Torque Net (ISO 14396)

1810 N·m ( 1335 ft·lbf )

Engine Model

Cat® C13

Engine - Bore

130 mm ( 5.1 in )

Engine - Stroke

157 mm ( 6.2 in )

Engine - Displacement

12.5 l ( 763 in³ )

Engine - Net Power - ISO 14396

276 kW ( 370 HP )

Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349

274 kW ( 367 HP )

Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)

1830 N·m ( 1350 ft·lbf )

Engine - Gross Power - SAE J1995

280 kW ( 375 HP )

No Engine De-rating Below

3990 m ( 13100 ft )

Peak Engine Torque Speed

1200 r/min ( 1200 r/min )

Weights - Rated Payload

27.1 t ( 30 ton (US) )

Body Capacities - Heaped (SAE 2:1)

16.9 m³ ( 22.1 yd³ )

Body Capacities - Struck

13.5 m³ ( 17.7 yd³ )

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 )

Sound Levels - Interior Cab

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

Operating Weights - Total - Loaded

53310 kg ( 117528 lb )

Operating Weights - Center Axle - Loaded

18825 kg ( 41502 lb )

Operating Weights - Rear Axle - Empty

5380 kg ( 11861 lb )

Operating Weights - Front Axle - Rated Load

650 kg ( 1433 lb )

Operating Weights - Total - Empty

26210 kg ( 57783 lb )

Operating Weights - Front Axle - Loaded

15880 kg ( 35009 lb )

Operating Weights - Rear Axle - Loaded

18605 kg ( 41017 lb )

Operating Weights - Total - Rated Load

27100 kg ( 59745 lb )

Operating Weights - Front Axle - Empty

15230 kg ( 33576 lb )

Operating Weights - Center Axle - Rated Load

13225 kg ( 29156 lb )

Operating Weights - Center Axle - Empty

5600 kg ( 12346 lb )

Operating Weights - Rear Axle - Rated Load

13225 kg ( 29156 lb )

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) )

Steering - Lock to Lock

4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Standards - Brakes

ISO 3450 – 2011

Standards - Cab - FOPS

ISO 3449 Level II – 2005

Standards - Cab - ROPS

ISO 3471 – 2008

Standards - Steering

ISO 5010 – 2007

Body Plate - Type

High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

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

45°

Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width

5424 mm ( 214 in )

Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius

7470 mm ( 294 in )

Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius

3849 mm ( 152 in )

Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius

8075 mm ( 318 in )

Sound Levels - Note (1)

The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.

Engine - Emissions

The 730 EJ meets either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching - Wheel Loaders: 966M/966M XE - Passes

4

Engine Model - Either U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II or U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent

Cat C13

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching - Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes

4–5

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching - Note

An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 730 EJ is an excellent match for the Cat 349F and 336F Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972M, 966M, 962M and 950M Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching - Hydraulic Excavators: 349F/349F XE - Passes

4–5

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching - Wheel Loader: 950M - Passes

5

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching - Wheel Loaders: 972M/972M XE - Passes

3–4

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching - Hydraulic Excavators: 336F/336F XE - Passes

5–6

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