Cat 730 specs
- payload (nominal)
- 28 t
- net power
- 274 kW (367 hp)
- operating weight
- 23,300 kg
- body capacity (sae 2:1 heaped)
- 17.6 m³
Cat 730 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Overall length | 10.445 m34'3" |
| 12 | Overall length with tailgate | 10.593 m34'8" |
| 14 | Overall width | 3.676 m12'1" |
| 13 | Overall height (cab) | 3.498 m11'6" |
| 2 | Loading height | 2.956 m9'8" |
| 1 | Dump height (body raised) | 6.46 m21'2" |
| 6 | Ground clearance | 0.537 m1'9" |
| 3 | Ground clearance, body fully tipped | 0.549 m1'10" |
| 10 | Front axle to machine front | 3.21 m10'6" |
| 9 | Front axle to mid axle | 3.979 m13'1" |
| 8 | Tandem axle spacing | 1.7 m5'7" |
| 7 | Rear axle to body rear | 1.556 m5'1" |
| 4 | Body length | 5.789 m19'0" |
| 5 | Body length, inside | 5.432 m17'10" |
| 15 | Width over tailgate | 2.984 m9'9" |
| 16 | Body width | 2.902 m9'6" |
| 17 | Track width | 2.275 m7'6" |
| 18 | Width over tyres | 2.877 m9'5" |
| 19 | Width over fenders | 2.95 m9'8" |
| 20 | Max laden width over tyre bulge | 2.95 m9'8" |
Cat 730 specifications
Current Cat 730 (05A generation, Cat C13A) in the Afr-ME / Eurasia / S Am build: Brazil MAR-1 (Tier 3 / Stage IIIA equivalent) or non-certified engine, standard body, 23.5R25 tyres - technical specifications AEXQ3916 (Dec 2025). Al-Bahar (UAE) currently lists only the 730C2 bare chassis, so the Cat regional sheet linked by Borusan Cat is used.
39 figures in 6 groups
Weight
- Operating weight
- 23,300 kgTotal, empty
- Payload (nominal)
- 28 tRated payload
- Gross machine weight (loaded)
- 51,300 kgTotal, loaded
- Front axle load, empty
- 14,060 kg
- Centre axle load, empty
- 4,730 kg
- Rear axle load, empty
- 4,510 kg
- Front axle load, loaded
- 17,310 kg
- Centre axle load, loaded
- 17,105 kg
- Rear axle load, loaded
- 16,885 kg
Body
- Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)
- 17.6 m³
- Body capacity (struck)
- 13.9 m³
- Body capacity with tailgate (SAE 2:1 heaped)
- 18.8 m³
- Body capacity with tailgate (struck)
- 14.6 m³
- Body plate
- High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
- Body plate thickness, front
- 7 mm
- Body plate thickness, base
- 13 mm
- Body plate thickness, sides
- 11 mm
- Body raise time
- 12 s
- Body lower time
- 8 s
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat C13A
- Emissions
- Brazil MAR-1 (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA) or non-certified (equivalent to Tier 2 / Stage II)Two engine options
- Gross power
- 280 kW (375 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,800 rpm
- Net power
- 274 kW (367 hp)SAE J1349
- Engine power
- 276 kW (370 hp)ISO 14396
- Max torque
- 2,141 NmGross, SAE J1995:2014, at 1,200 rpm
- Max torque (net)
- 2,107 NmSAE J1349:2011, at 1,200 rpm
- Displacement
- 12.5 L
- Bore x stroke
- 130 mm x 157 mm
- No engine derating below
- 3,810 mAltitude
Transmission
- Transmission
- Cat CX31 auto shift, 6F/1R
- Top speed
- 55 km/hForward 6
- Reverse speed
- 9 km/hReverse 1
Steering
- Steer angle
- 45°Left/right from centre
- SAE turning radius
- 7.47 m
- Clearance radius
- 8.075 m
- Inside radius
- 3.879 m
- Aisle width
- 5.332 m
- Lock to lock time
- 4.75 s at 60 rpm
Tyres
- Tyres
- Six 23.5R25 radial
Cat 730 service
What each system holds and when Cat says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine oil, with filter
- 38 L
- Engine oil and filter, change every
- 500 hours
Fluid: Cat DEO-ULS SAE 15W-40 (rated -10 to 50 °C) (Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations SEBU6250-30 (Dec 2020))
The engine works at full load up every ramp; oil run past its hours in desert heat loses its film, and the turbo bearings go first.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 400 L106.0 gal
- Cooling system
- 83 L21.9 gal
- Hydraulic system, with tank
- 123 L32.4 gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 38 L10.0 gal
- Transmission
- 47 L12.4 gal
- Final drives/differential
- 125 L33.0 gal
- Output transfer gearbox
- 24 L6.3 gal
Service intervals
- Engine oil and filter
- 500 hours
- Fuel filters
- 500 hours
- Transmission oil filter
- 500 hours
- Transmission oil
- 1,000 hours
- Output transfer gear oil
- 1,000 hours
- Differential and final drive oil
- 2,000 hours
- Hydraulic oil
- 4,000 hours
- Coolant
- 12,000 hours
Compare the Cat 730
The machines nearest in size, each drawn beside this one at the same scale.
Moving a Cat 730
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 10.45m
- Width
- 3.68m
- Height
- 3.5m
- Weight
- 23.3t
- RoadA 3 or 4-axle lowbed
- Width3.68 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort
- SeaA 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge
Cat 730 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 11
AED 750 /day
No priced Cat 730 for hire yet: this is all articulated dump trucks
No Cat 730 for rent listed right now.
Request a Cat 730About the Cat 730
The Cat 730 is a 23.3-tonne articulated dump truck with a Cat C13A engine rated at 274 kW (367 hp).
For transport it measures 10.445 m long and 3.676 m wide, and its tank holds 400 L of fuel.
An articulated dump truck: an off-road hauler that bends in the middle and drives all its wheels, for carrying loads across rough, soft sites.
Typical jobs: hauling earth on construction sites, quarry and pit work, moving material over soft ground, road building.
Cat 730 questions
How much does a Cat 730 weigh?
23,300 kg (51,368 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Cat 730 have?
A Cat C13A engine rated at 274 kW (367 hp) net.
How much can a Cat 730 carry?
Its rated payload is 28 t (31 tons).
What are the Cat 730's dimensions?
10.45 m long, 3.68 m wide and 3.50 m high, from Cat's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Cat 730?
Road: a 3 or 4-axle lowbed. Width: 3.68 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort. Sea: a 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the Cat 730's fuel tank capacity?
400 L (106.0 gal).
How much oil does a Cat 730 take?
Engine oil: 38 L (10.0 gal). Hydraulic oil: 123 L (32.4 gal).
How often does a Cat 730 need an oil change?
Cat sets the engine oil and filter at every 500 hours; in hot, dusty work, check the operator's manual for a shorter interval.
What are the Cat 730's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Volvo A40G, the Cat 740, the Cat 745. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Cat 730 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Cat 730 is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, the USA, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.
What is a Cat 730 used for?
An articulated dump truck: an off-road hauler that bends in the middle and drives all its wheels, for carrying loads across rough, soft sites. Typical jobs: hauling earth on construction sites, quarry and pit work, moving material over soft ground, road building.
Need a Cat 730 on site?
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