Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 730 EJ Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and versatile machine designed for rugged construction and mining applications. With a heaped capacity of 22.1 cubic yards and a gross power of 325 horsepower, this truck can handle heavy loads with ease. Its durable construction and advanced technology make it a reliable choice for demanding job sites.
Articulated/Rigid | A Starting 2023 Model Year |
Drive Configuration | 6WD Starting 2024 Model Year |
Engine Type | Cat C13 ACERT Starting 2021 Model Year |
Mfg. Model | 730 EJ Starting 2024 Model Year |
Operating Weight Pounds (Kgs) | 58,643 (26,600) Starting 2024 Model Year |
Planetary Powershift Transmission | Powershift w/ lockup torque converter Starting 2024 Model Year |
Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons) | 31 (28) Starting 2024 Model Year |
Articulating/Rigid | Articulated |
Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 22 cu yd (17 cu m) |
Struck | 18 cu yd (14 cu m) |
Base | 0 in (1 cm) |
Front | 0 in (1 cm) |
Side | 0 in (1 cm) |
Dump Ground Clearance | 3 ft (1 m) |
Dump Height | 10 ft (3 m) |
Ground Clearance | 10 ft (3 m) |
Overall Height | 12 ft (4 m) |
Overall Length | 32 ft (10 m) |
Overall Width | 12 ft (4 m) |
Wheelbase | 8 ft (2 m) |
Drive Config | 6x6 |
Capacity - Heaped | 22 cu yd (17 cu m) |
Capacity - Struck | 18 cu yd (14 cu m) |
Lower Time | 12 seconds |
Raise Time | 15 seconds |
Eject Time | 12 seconds |
Retract Time | 15 seconds |
Bore | 5 in (13 cm) |
Displacement | 680 cu in (11,143 cu cm) |
Gross Power | 325 hp (242 kw) |
Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 325 hp (242 kw) |
Make | Cat |
Net Power | 317 hp (236 kw) |
Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 321 hp (239 kw) |
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 321 hp (239 kw) |
Net Power - SAE J1349 | 319 hp (238 kw) |
Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm |
Stroke | 6 in (14 cm) |
Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 18 gal (68 l) |
Engine Oil Capacity | 11 gal (42 l) |
Fuel Capacity | 94 gal (356 l) |
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 47 gal (176 l) |
Transmission Fluid Capacity | 10 gal (36 l) |
Center Axle - Empty | 13,140 lbs (5,960 kg) |
Center Axle - Loaded | 43,144 lbs (19,570 kg) |
Center Axle - Rated Load | 30,005 lbs (13,610 kg) |
Front Axle - Empty | 30,821 lbs (13,980 kg) |
Front Axle - Loaded | 32,805 lbs (14,880 kg) |
Front Axle - Rated Load | 1,984 lbs (900 kg) |
Rear Axle - Empty | 12,368 lbs (5,610 kg) |
Rear Axle - Loaded | 42,373 lbs (19,220 kg) |
Rear Axle - Rated Load | 30,005 lbs (13,610 kg) |
Total - Empty | 56,328 lbs (25,550 kg) |
Total - Loaded | 118,322 lbs (53,670 kg) |
Total - Rated Load | 61,994 lbs (28,120 kg) |
Cooling System | 18 gal (68 l) |
Engine Crankcase | 11 gal (42 l) |
Final Drives/Differential | 43 gal (164 l) |
Fuel Tank | 94 gal (356 l) |
Hydraulic System | 47 gal (176 l) |
Output Transfer Gear Box | 5 gal (18 l) |
Transmission | 10 gal (36 l) |
Interior Cab | 76 dB(A) |
Brakes | ISO 3450 1996 |
Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II 2005 |
Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 2008 |
Steering | ISO 5010 2007 |
Forward - 1 | 5 mph (8 kph) |
Forward - 2 | 9 mph (14 kph) |
Forward - 3 | 14 mph (23 kph) |
Forward - 4 | 21 mph (34 kph) |
Forward - 5 | 29 mph (47 kph) |
Forward - 6 | 34 mph (55 kph) |
Max Speed | 34 mph (55 kph) |
Number of Forward Gears | 6 |
Number of Reverse Gears | 1 |
Reverse - 1 | 5 mph (8 kph) |
Transmission Type | electronic transmission |
Center Axle - empty | 13,140 lbs (5,960 kg) |
Center Axle - loaded | 43,144 lbs (19,570 kg) |
Front Axle - empty | 30,821 lbs (13,980 kg) |
Front Axle - loaded | 32,805 lbs (14,880 kg) |
Operating Weight | 118,330 lbs (53,674 kg) |
Rear Axle - empty | 12,368 lbs (5,610 kg) |
Rear Axle - loaded | 42,373 lbs (19,220 kg) |
Total Empty | 56,328 lbs (25,550 kg) |
Total Loaded | 118,322 lbs (53,670 kg) |