Caterpillar 730 articulated dump truck Specs (2006-2026)

For the Caterpillar 730 articulated dump truck (2006-2026), below-average engine power at 321 hp (239 kW) is paired with typical weight at 56,328 lb (25.6 t). The listed dump capacity is 22.1 yd³ (16.9 m³).
Specification profile

2006-2026

Weight: 56,328 lb (25.6 t)Engine power: 321 hp (239 kW)Dump Capacity: 22.1 yd³ (16.9 m³)Travel speed: 34.2 mph (55 km/h)
56,328 lb (25.6 t)Weight
321 hp (239 kW)Engine power
22.1 yd³ (16.9 m³)Dump Capacity
34.2 mph (55 km/h)Travel speed
10.1 ft (3.07 m)Transport width
12.3 ft (3.76 m)Transport height
10 ft (3.05 m)Loading Height
31.9 ft (9.73 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

321 hp (239 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Average

56,328 lb (25.6 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Dump Capacity

Below average

22.1 yd³ (16.9 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)

Dump Capacity is below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

34.2 mph (55 km/h)
Low 19.3 mph (31 km/h)Typical 32.6 mph (52.5 km/h)High 37.3 mph (60 km/h)

Travel speed is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Low 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Typical 10.5 ft (3.2 m)High 13.7 ft (4.17 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

12.3 ft (3.76 m)
Low 9.51 ft (2.9 m)Typical 11.7 ft (3.58 m)High 13.3 ft (4.04 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length31.9 ft (9.73 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.76 m)
Transport width10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Central LubricationYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Heated Dump BodyYES
TailgateYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 730 articulated dump truck
Model year / production 2006-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power321 hp (239 kW)
Travel speed34.2 mph (55 km/h)

Dimensions

Loading Height10 ft (3.05 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.76 m)
Transport length31.9 ft (9.73 m)
Transport width10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Outside turning radius25.2 ft (7.69 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity22.1 yd³ (16.9 m³)
Weight56,328 lb (25.6 t)
Net Load61,950 lb (28.1 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke130×140 mm
Displacement2.95 US gal (11.2 L)
Emission levelTier 3/ IIIA
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC11 Acert

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres750/65/R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes

Other specifications

Central LubricationYes
Heated Dump BodyYes
TailgateYes