745 Bare Chassis

745 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck

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.

Long Wheel Base

  • The 745 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 745 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)
    • 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

    Additional information

    Offering Type

    Turning Circle - Note

    Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

    Engine Model

    Cat® C18

    Engine - Bore

    145 mm ( 5.7 in )

    Engine - Stroke

    183 mm ( 7.2 in )

    Engine - Displacement

    18.1 l ( 1106 in³ )

    Engine - Gross Power - SAE J1995

    381 kW ( 511 HP )

    Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349

    370 kW ( 496 HP )

    Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)

    2558 N·m ( 1887 lb/ft )

    Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)

    2618 N·m ( 1931 lb/ft )

    Engine - Net Power - ISO 14396

    333 kW ( 447 HP )

    Peak Engine Torque Speed

    1200 r/min ( 1200 r/min )

    No Engine De-rating Required Below

    3050 m ( 10000 ft )

    Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final

    Cat® C18

    Wheel Base Length - Standard Wheel Base

    4590 mm ( 180.7 in )

    Wheel Base Length - Long Wheel Base

    5801 mm ( 228.4 in )

    Weights - Rated Payload

    49.9 t ( 55 ton (US) )

    Transmission - Forward - 1

    6.1 km/h ( 3.8 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 2

    8.1 km/h ( 5 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 3

    11.2 km/h ( 7 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 4

    14.1 km/h ( 8.8 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 5

    18.7 km/h ( 11.6 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 6

    22.9 km/h ( 14.2 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 7

    31.5 km/h ( 19.6 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 8

    37.9 km/h ( 23.5 mile/h )

    Transmission - Forward - 9

    54.8 km/h ( 34 mile/h )

    Transmission - Reverse - 1

    6.4 km/h ( 4 mile/h )

    Transmission - Reverse - 2

    14.6 km/h ( 9.1 mile/h )

    Service Refill Capacities - Fuel Tank

    550 l ( 145.3 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - DEF Tank

    25 l ( 5.3 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Cooling System

    90 l ( 23.7 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Brake Cooling Tank

    67 l ( 17.7 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System

    140 l ( 36.9 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Engine Crankcase

    52 l ( 13.7 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Transmission - OTG

    75 l ( 19.8 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Final Drive - Each

    5 l ( 1.3 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Axles - Each

    60 l ( 15.8 gal (US) )

    Service Refill Capacities - Final Drives/Differential

    125 l ( 33 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

    4.8 seconds at 60 rpm

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius

    9082 mm ( 356 in )

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

    45°

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius

    8625 mm ( 340 in )

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius

    4413 mm ( 174 in )

    Turning Circle - Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width

    5917 mm ( 233 in )

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