Caterpillar 730c2 articulated dump truck Specs (2016-2020)

The Caterpillar 730c2 articulated dump truck (2016-2020) stands out for typical engine power at 375 hp (280 kW), while below-average weight comes in at 52,294 lb (23.7 t). Its published dump capacity is 22.9 yd³ (17.5 m³).
Specification profile

2016-2020

Weight: 52,294 lb (23.7 t)Engine power: 375 hp (280 kW)Dump Capacity: 22.9 yd³ (17.5 m³)Travel speed: 34.2 mph (55 km/h)
52,294 lb (23.7 t)Weight
375 hp (280 kW)Engine power
22.9 yd³ (17.5 m³)Dump Capacity
34.2 mph (55 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,564 lb-ft (2,120 Nm)Maximum torque
12.1 ft (3.7 m)Transport width
12.4 ft (3.77 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

375 hp (280 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)

Engine power is close to the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

52,294 lb (23.7 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Dump Capacity

Average

22.9 yd³ (17.5 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)

Dump Capacity is close to 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.

Maximum torque

Above average

1,564 lb-ft (2,120 Nm)
Low 371 lb-ft (503 Nm)Typical 1,304 lb-ft (1,767 Nm)High 2,028 lb-ft (2,750 Nm)

Maximum torque is above the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

12.1 ft (3.7 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 above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length34.3 ft (10.4 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Transport width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Central LubricationYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Heated Dump BodyYES
TailgateNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 730c2 articulated dump truck
Model year / production 2016-2020
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power375 hp (280 kW)
Maximum torque1,564 lb-ft (2,120 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed34.2 mph (55 km/h)

Dimensions

Loading Height9.55 ft (2.91 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.77 m)
Transport length34.3 ft (10.4 m)
Transport width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Outside turning radius26.5 ft (8.07 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity22.9 yd³ (17.5 m³)
Weight52,294 lb (23.7 t)
Net Load61,729 lb (28 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke130×157 mm
Displacement3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC13 Acert

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres23.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Central LubricationYes
Heated Dump BodyYes
TailgateNo