 
		          The Cat 730 with a 17.5 m³ (23 yd³)/28 tonnes (31 tons) capacity, offers demonstrated reliability and durability, high performance and productivity and a new world-class cab to improve operator comfort and ease of operation.<br>Updating the successful 730C2 to include the new cab design makes the 730 a more attractive proposition for our customers. Class leading levels of performance and new features such as Advanced Automatic Traction Control (AATC) and Assisted Hoisting Control create operator comfort, making a productive machine all day long while retaining all axle enclosed wet brakes and Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS).
| Engine Model | Cat® C13 | 
| Bore | 5.1in | 
| Stroke | 6.2in | 
| Displacement | 762.8in³ | 
| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 370HP | 
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 375HP | 
| No Engine De-rating Below | 12500ft | 
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200r/min | 
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1564ft·lbf | 
| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 367HP | 
| Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | Cat C13 | 
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1579ft·lbf | 
| Note (3) | 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. | 
| Emissions | The 730 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. | 
| Note (2) | The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. | 
| Note (1) | The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. | 
| Note (4) | Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 254 kW (341 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. | 
| Note (5) | 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 certificatio | 
| Rated Payload | 31ton (US) | 
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 23yd³ | 
| Struck | 17.4yd³ | 
| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 24.6yd³ | 
| Tailgate Struck | 18.2yd³ | 
| Forward - 1 | 5mile/h | 
| Forward - 2 | 9mile/h | 
| Forward - 3 | 14mile/h | 
| Forward - 4 | 21mile/h | 
| Forward - 5 | 29mile/h | 
| Forward - 6 | 34mile/h | 
| Reverse - 1 | 6mile/h | 
| Fuel Tank | 108.8gal (US) | 
| Cooling System | 21.9gal (US) | 
| Hydraulic System | 29.1gal (US) | 
| Engine Crankcase | 10gal (US) | 
| Transmission | 12.4gal (US) | 
| Final Drives/Differential | 33gal (US) | 
| Output Transfer Gear Box | 6.3gal (US) | 
| DEF Tank | 5.3gal (US) | 
| Interior Cab | 72dB(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 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the | 
| 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. | 
| Raise Time | 12s | 
| Lower Time | 8s | 
| Brakes | ISO 3450 – 2011 | 
| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 | 
| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 – 2008 | 
| Steering | ISO 5010 – 2007 | 
| Front Axle - Empty | 33069lb | 
| Front Axle - Loaded | 40300lb | 
| Center Axle - Rated Load | 27249lb | 
| Rear Axle - Loaded | 36817lb | 
| Center Axle - Loaded | 37302lb | 
| Total - Rated Load | 61729lb | 
| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7231lb | 
| Total - Loaded | 114420lb | 
| Center Axle - Empty | 10053lb | 
| Rear Axle - Empty | 9568lb | 
| Total - Empty | 52690lb | 
| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 27249lb | 
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm | 
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel | 
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 210in | 
| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45° | 
| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 153in | 
| Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius | 294in | 
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires. | 
| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 318in | 
| Base Plate | 0.51in | 
| Side Plates | 0.43in | 
| Front Plate | 0.28in | 
| Wheel Loaders: 966M/966M XE - Passes | 4 | 
| Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes | 4–5 | 
| Wheel Loader: 950M - Passes | 5 | 
| Hydraulic Excavators: 336F/336F XE - Passes | 5–6 | 
| Hydraulic Excavators: 349F/349F XE - Passes | 4–5 | 
| Note | 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 | 
| Wheel Loaders: 972M/972M XE - Passes | 3–4 | 
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