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Engine
Engine Model
Cat C18 Cat C18	Cat® C13 Cat® C13	Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Bore
5.7 in 145 mm	5.1 in 130 mm	5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke
7.2 in 183 mm	6.2 in 157 mm	6.2 in 157 mm
Displacement
1106 in³ 18.1 l	762.8 in³ 12.5 l	763 in³ 12.5 l
Net Power - SAE J1349
496 HP 370 kW	367 HP 274 kW	367 HP 274 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1887 ft·lbf 2558 N·m	1564 ft·lbf 2120 N·m	-
Engine Model - Either U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II or U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent
-	Cat C13 Cat C13	Cat C13 Cat C13
Peak Engine Torque Net (ISO 14396)
-	-	1335 ft·lbf 1810 N·m
Note (1)
The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.	The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.	The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat® C18 Cat® C18	-	-
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. 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.	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. 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.	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. 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.
Note (3)
Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 254 kW (341 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 254 kW (341 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 274 kW (367 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 274 kW (367 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Emissions
The 745 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. The 745 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.	The 730 meets either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. The 730 meets either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.	The 730 EJ meets either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. The 730 EJ meets either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
Note (4)
DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.	-	-
No Engine De-rating Required Below
10000 ft 3050 m	-	-
No Engine De-rating Below
-	12500 ft 3810 m	13100 ft 3990 m
Gross Power - SAE J1995
511 HP 381 kW	375 HP 280 kW	375 HP 280 kW
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1931 ft·lbf 2618 N·m	1579 ft·lbf 2141 N·m	1350 ft·lbf 1830 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396
504 HP 376 kW	370 HP 276 kW	370 HP 276 kW
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min 1200 r/min	1200 r/min 1200 r/min	1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Weights
Rated Payload
45.2 t 41 t	31 ton (US) 28 t	30 ton (US) 27.1 t
Body Capacities
Heaped (SAE 2:1)
32.7 yd³ 25 m³	23 yd³ 17.5 m³	22.1 yd³ 16.9 m³
Struck
24.2 yd³ 18.5 m³	17.4 yd³ 13.3 m³	17.7 yd³ 13.5 m³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1
34.7 yd³ 26.5 m³	24.6 yd³ 18.8 m³	-
Tailgate Struck
25.5 yd³ 19.5 m³	18.2 yd³ 13.9 m³	-
Transmission
Forward - 1
3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h	5 mile/h 8 km/h	5 mile/h 8 km/h
Forward - 2
5 mile/h 8.1 km/h	9 mile/h 15 km/h	9 mile/h 15 km/h
Forward - 3
7 mile/h 11.2 km/h	14 mile/h 22 km/h	14 mile/h 22 km/h
Forward - 4
8.8 mile/h 14.1 km/h	21 mile/h 34 km/h	21 mile/h 34 km/h
Forward - 5
11.6 mile/h 18.7 km/h	29 mile/h 47 km/h	29 mile/h 47 km/h
Forward - 6
14.2 mile/h 22.9 km/h	34 mile/h 55 km/h	34 mile/h 55 km/h
Forward - 7
19.6 mile/h 31.5 km/h	-	-
Forward - 8
23.5 mile/h 37.9 km/h	-	-
Reverse - 1
4 mile/h 6.4 km/h	6 mile/h 9 km/h	6 mile/h 9 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h	-	-
Forward - 9
34 mile/h 54.8 km/h	-	-
Sound Levels
Interior Cab
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)	72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)	72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
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 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed. The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.	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. 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.	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. 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.
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. 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.	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. 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.	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. 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.
Operating Weights
Total - Rated Load
90390 lb 41000 kg	61729 lb 28000 kg	59745 lb 27100 kg
Center Axle - Empty
15309 lb 6944 kg	10229 lb 4640 kg	12346 lb 5600 kg
Front Axle - Empty
43515 lb 19738 kg	31835 lb 14400 kg	33576 lb 15230 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
54000 lb 24494 kg	37479 lb 17000 kg	41502 lb 18825 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load
13007 lb 5900 kg	7231 lb 3280 kg	1433 lb 650 kg
Rear Axle - Empty
14731 lb 6682 kg	9744 lb 4420 kg	11861 lb 5380 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load
38691 lb 17550 kg	27249 lb 12360 kg	29156 lb 13225 kg
Total - Loaded
163942 lb 74363 kg	113538 lb 51500 kg	117528 lb 53310 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
53422 lb 24232 kg	36994 lb 16780 kg	41017 lb 18605 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
56522 lb 25638 kg	39066 lb 17720 kg	35009 lb 15880 kg
Center Axle - Rated Load
38691 lb 17550 kg	27249 lb 12360 kg	29156 lb 13225 kg
Total - Empty
73553 lb 33363 kg	51809 lb 23500 kg	57783 lb 26210 kg
Body Plate
Chute
0.55 in 14 mm	-	-
Side
0.43 in 11 mm	-	-
Type
High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel	High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel	High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
Front
0.28 in 7 mm	-	-
Base
0.55 in 14 mm	-	-
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
145.3 gal (US) 550 l	108.8 gal (US) 412 l	108.8 gal (US) 412 l
Cooling System
23.7 gal (US) 90 l	21.9 gal (US) 83 l	21.9 gal (US) 83 l
Hydraulic System
-	29.1 gal (US) 110 l	29.1 gal (US) 110 l
Engine Crankcase
13.7 gal (US) 52 l	10 gal (US) 38 l	10 gal (US) 38 l
Transmission
-	12.4 gal (US) 47 l	12.4 gal (US) 47 l
Final Drives/Differential
-	33 gal (US) 125 l	33 gal (US) 125 l
Output Transfer Gear Box
-	6.3 gal (US) 24 l	6.3 gal (US) 24 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
36.9 gal (US) 140 l	-	-
Final Drive - Each
1.3 gal (US) 5 l	-	-
Transmission - OTG
19.8 gal (US) 75 l	-	-
Axles - Each
15.8 gal (US) 60 l	-	-
DEF Tank
5.3 gal (US) 25 l	-	-
Brake Cooling Tank
17.69 gal (US) 67 l	-	-
Body Hoist
Raise Time
-	12 s 12 s	-
Lower Time
-	8 s 8 s	-
Lower (manual)
10 s 10 s	-	-
Raise (automatic)
13 s 13 s	-	-
Raise (manual)
12 s 12 s	-	-
Lower (automatic)
10 s 10 s	-	-
Steering
Lock to Lock
4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm	4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm	4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
Standards
Brakes
ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011	ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011	ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005	ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005	ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008	ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008	ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008
Steering
ISO 5010 – 2007 ISO 5010 – 2007	ISO 5010 – 2007 ISO 5010 – 2007	ISO 5010 – 2007 ISO 5010 – 2007
Turning Circle
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
340 in 8625 mm	294 in 7470 mm	294 in 7470 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
174 in 4413 mm	153 in 3879 mm	152 in 3849 mm
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires.	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 750/65 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 750/65 R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45 deg 45 deg	45° 45°	45° 45°
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
233 in 5917 mm	210 in 5332 mm	214 in 5424 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
356 in 9082 mm	318 in 8075 mm	318 in 8075 mm
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
Wheel Loaders: 966M/966M XE - Passes
-	4 4	4 4
Hydraulic Excavators: 336F/336F XE - Passes
-	5–6 5–6	5–6 5–6
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes
4 4	-	-
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes
5 5	-	-
Note
An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved. An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.	An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 730 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. An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 730 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.	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. 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.
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes
43926 43926	-	-
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes
4 4	-	-
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes
43926 43926	-	-
Hydraulic Excavators: 349F/349F XE - Passes
-	4–5 4–5	4–5 4–5
Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes
-	4–5 4–5	4–5 4–5
Wheel Loader: 950M - Passes
-	5 5	5 5
Wheel Loaders: 972M/972M XE - Passes
-	3–4 3–4	3–4 3–4
Body Plate Thickness
Side Plates
-	0.43 in 11 mm	-
Base Plate
-	0.51 in 13 mm	-
Front Plate
-	0.28 in 7 mm	-
Eject/Retract Times
Eject Time
-	-	12 s 12 s
Retract Time
-	-	15 s 15 s

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