At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.
Working Range
Measurement basis: 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-07. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; pictured options may differ from the measured configuration · North American manufacturer reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/articulated-dump-trucks/caterpillar/730/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- 730 (05A), C13B; AEXQ3874 technical sheet
- Applicable region
- North American manufacturer reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 730
- Generation / record
- 730 (05A), C13B; AEXQ3874 technical sheet
- Product status
- Listed on manufacturer product page — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- North American manufacturer reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North American manufacturer reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Payload | 31 short tons | 28 t | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Net Power (SAE J1349) | 367 hp | 274 kW | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Heaped SAE 2:1 | 23.0 yd³ | 17.6 m³ | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall Length | 34 ft 3.2 in | 10,445 mm | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall Width | 12 ft 0.7 in | 3,676 mm | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height Transport Position | 11 ft 5.7 in | 3,498 mm | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Body Height Fully Tipped | 21 ft 2.3 in | 6,460 mm | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Load Over Height | 9 ft 8.4 in | 2,956 mm | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Ground Clearance – Body Fully Tipped | 1 ft 9.6 in | 549 mm | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Ground Clearance | 1 ft 9.1 in | 537 mm | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Clearance Radius | 26 ft 6 in | 8,075 mm | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
Use the lowered-body dimensions to check the access route, then use the separate body-raised height to assess the tipping area. Neither envelope establishes that the ground can support a loaded truck.
Match the body and tire configuration before comparing payload or loading geometry. Plan the loading machine and haul route together; engine output alone does not identify the limiting part of the cycle.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position. | 730 (05A), C13B; AEXQ3874 technical sheetNorth American manufacturer reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 730 inspection priorities
- Inspect the articulation and oscillation joints, hoist pivots and body structure for play, cracking and repair history.
- Review tire condition and matching specification, brake service and drivetrain records; arrange a warm demonstration appropriate to the site.
- Check body liners, tailgate equipment if fitted, and the condition of access steps and handrails.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Budget tires, body wear protection and haul-road upkeep separately from scheduled engine service.
- Estimate utilization from complete load–travel–tip–return cycles, including queues and mobilization between projects.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Axle arrangement
- Body and tailgate
- Payload class
- Drive system
A model specification does not establish compatibility with a particular attachment or option.
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: 730 (05A), body lowered, standard 23.5R25 tires, no optional tailgate; mirror-inclusive overall width. Cab and body in transport position.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.730 manufacturer specifications
North American manufacturer reference · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
730 (05A) current C13B product page
North American manufacturer reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified