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Articulated Truck Bare Chassis 725 Bare Chassis

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Key Specs

Standard Wheel Base
156.7 in
3979 mm
Rated Payload
30.4 ton (US)
27.6 t
Engine Model
Cat® C9.3
Cat® C9.3

Overview

Customization to Work for Your Application.

The Cat® OEM 725 Bare Chassis is a strong, durable Cat C9.3 engine platform with a U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV engine emission solution. Advanced Productivity Electronics Control Strategy (APECS) delivers a smooth shifting transmission, improving acceleration with higher productivity.

Cat chassis are the right choice for specialty truck bodies (coal, trash), water trucks, fuel and lube, service vehicles, container carriers, hook lifts and other machine derivatives. These specialty machines have proven themselves in construction, industrial, waste, material handling, quarry, and mining projects worldwide.

Benefits

UP TO 50% LESS OPERATOR INPUT

A uniquely combined hoist and transmission lever allows for easy operation which suits a wide range of operator experience.

IMPROVED OPERATOR COMFORT

Quieter, more spacious cab with improved visibility helps operators work more productively throughout the day.

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Increased productivity, improved acceleration and speed performance increase on grades lead to improved performance.

Product Specifications for 725 Bare Chassis

Engine Model Cat® C9.3 Cat® C9.3
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 342 hp 255 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 334 hp 249 kW
Net Power - ISO 14396 338 hp 252 kW
Bore 4.5 in 115 mm
Stroke 45.2 in 1149 mm
Displacement 567.5 in³ 9.3 l
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1275 lb/ft 1729 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1263 ft·lbf 1712 N·m
No Engine De-rating Required Below 3000 ft 914 m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Cat® C9.3 Cat® C9.3
Standard Wheel Base 156.7 in 3979 mm
Rated Payload 30.4 ton (US) 27.6 t
Forward - 1 5 mile/h 8.1 km/h
Forward - 2 9.4 mile/h 15.2 km/h
Forward - 3 14.4 mile/h 23.2 km/h
Forward - 4 22.1 mile/h 35.5 km/h
Forward - 5 30.7 mile/h 49.4 km/h
Forward - 6 36.3 mile/h 58.4 km/h
Reverse - 1 5.5 mile/h 8.9 km/h
Fuel Tank 91 gal (US) 412 l
Cooling System 18 gal (US) 83 l
Hydraulic System 24 gal (US) 110 l
Engine Crankcase 8 gal (US) 38 l
Transmission 10 gal (US) 47 l
Output Transfer Gear Box 5 gal (US) 24 l
Final Drives/Differential 33 gal (US) 125 l
Final Drive - Each 1.6 gal (US) 7.5 l
DEF Tank 4 gal (US) 20 l
Brakes ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008
Steering ISO 5010:2019 ISO 5010:2019
Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds at 60 rpm 4.75 seconds at 60 rpm
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 294 in 7470 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 153 in 3879 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 318 in 8075 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 210 in 5332 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45 ° 45 °
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires.

725 Bare Chassis Standard Equipment

For more information on 725 Bare Chassis options, please contact Caterpillar OEM Solutions at oem_solutions@cat.com.

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Machine operation monitoring system includes:
    – Action lamp
    – Engine oil pressure
    – Primary steering system
    – Left and right turn signal
    – High beam
    – Coolant temperature
    – Tachometer
    – Parking brake
    – Fuel level
    – Transmission oil temperature
    – Brake system
    – Transmission hold
    – Hoist control
    – Hydraulic system
    – Charging system
    – Retarder
    – Transmission fault
    – Traction control system
    – Check engine lamp
  • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
    – Alert indicator
    – Selected gear and direction
    – Speed or auto shift
    – Review Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
    – Primary steering failure warning
    – Seat belt warning
    – Secondary steering failure warning
    – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter
    – Machine Security System (MSS) ready
    – Secondary steering energy source engaged
    – Hour meter
    – Retarder active
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
  • Seats:
    – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
    – Trainer: padded with lap belt
  • Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
  • Sun visor
  • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
  • Glass windows:
    – Front, laminated and tinted
    – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
  • Windows opening both sides, tinted
  • Retractable belt: Operator seat and second seat
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
  • Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
  • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
  • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
  • Storage:
    – Cup holder
    – Flask receptacle
    – Under seat storage
    – Door pocket
    – Behind operator seat storage
    – Coat hook
  • Adjustable air vents
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Product Link
  • Cat Detect with Stability Assist

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

  • Batteries (two) maintenance free
  • Horn
  • Lighting systems:
    – Cab interior
    – Two head lamps
    – Two width marker
    – Two reversing
    – Work light/cab access light
    – Two stop/tail lights
    – Front and rear direction indicators
  • Electrical system: 24-volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter
  • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
  • Main disconnect switch

POWERTRAIN

  • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
  • Retarder: engine compression brake
  • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
  • Three axle, six-wheel drive
  • Cat C9.3 engine
  • Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
  • Auto shift six-speed forward and single speed reverse transmission

SAFETY

  • Rearview camera
  • ROPS/FOPS cab
  • Reverse alarm

GUARDS

  • Axle
  • Radiator
  • Rear window
  • Crankcase

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
  • Vandalism protection: lockable caps
  • Tires, six 23.5R25
  • S·O·S sampling valves

725 Bare Chassis Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
  • Cold weather start attachment
  • Bluetooth radio stereo system
  • Flashing LED beacon
  • Engine block heater
  • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
  • Infrared glass – high ambient cab
  • Ether start
  • Heated/cooled seat
  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
  • Fast fuel fill
  • Four-point seat belt
  • Window blinds
  • Fuel additive – anti-waxing
  • Heated rearview motorized mirrors
  • Wheel chocks
  • Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
  • Product Link Elite: PLE641 (cellular). Product Link is optional.
  • Machine Security System (MSS)

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