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725 Articulated Truck
Engine Model
Cat® C13B
Cat® C13B
Rated Payload
26.5 ton (US)
24 t
Heaped (SAE 2:1)
19.6 yd³
15 m³
Overview
Haul more, dump more with the Cat® 725 articulated truck. Get more done with less effort. Automated technology features simplify operation, while its efficient power-to-weight ratio cuts fuel costs—so you move more material for less.
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Details
Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | Cat® C13B Cat® C13B |
| Gross Power (SAE J1995) | 352 hp 263 kW |
| Net Power (SAE J1349) | 345 hp 257 kW |
| Engine Power (ISO 14396) | 347 hp 259 kW |
| Bore | 5.12 in 130 mm |
| Stroke | 6.18 in 157 mm |
| Displacement | 763 in³ 12.5 l |
| Note (1) | Advertised power is tested at 1,700 rpm. Advertised power is tested at 1,700 rpm. |
| Note (2) | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| 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. 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. |
| Note (4) | Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 257 kW (345 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 257 kW (345 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. |
| Note (5) | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V, Japan 2014, and Korea Stage V emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V, Japan 2014, and Korea Stage V emission standards. |
| Note (6) | Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. |
| No Engine De-rating Below | 12500 ft 3810 m |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1431 lbf·ft 1941 N·m |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1263 lbf·ft 1712 N·m |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 r/min 1200 r/min |
Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Payload | 26.5 ton (US) 24 t |
Body Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 19.6 yd³ 15 m³ |
| Struck | 15 yd³ 11.5 m³ |
| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 20.8 yd³ 15.9 m³ |
| Tailgate Struck | 15.7 yd³ 12 m³ |
Transmission
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Forward – 1 | 5 mile/h 8 km/h |
| Forward – 2 | 9 mile/h 15 km/h |
| Forward – 3 | 14 mile/h 22 km/h |
| Forward – 4 | 21 mile/h 34 km/h |
| Forward – 5 | 29 mile/h 47 km/h |
| Forward – 6 | 34 mile/h 55 km/h |
| Reverse – 1 | 6 mile/h 9 km/h |
Sound Levels
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Note (1) | The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 69±2 dB(A) when "ISO 6396:2008" is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum cooling fans speed. The sound level may vary at different cooling fan speeds. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 69±2 dB(A) when "ISO 6396:2008" is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum cooling fans speed. The sound level may vary at different cooling fan speeds. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained. |
| 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. 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. |
Operating Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Axle – Empty | 31438 lb 14260 kg |
| Center Axle – Empty | 10009 lb 4540 kg |
| Rear Axle – Empty | 9502 lb 4310 kg |
| Total – Empty | 50949 lb 23110 kg |
| Front Axle – Rated Load | 5564 lb 2524 kg |
| Center Axle – Rated Load | 23673 lb 10738 kg |
| Rear Axle – Rated Load | 23673 lb 10738 kg |
| Total – Rated Load | 52911 lb 24000 kg |
| Front Axle – Loaded | 37002 lb 16784 kg |
| Center Axle – Loaded | 33682 lb 15278 kg |
| Rear Axle – Loaded | 33175 lb 15048 kg |
| Total – Loaded | 103860 lb 47110 kg |
Body Plate
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel |
Body Plate Thickness
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Plate | 0.28 in 7 mm |
| Base Plate | 0.51 in 13 mm |
| Side Plates | 0.43 in 11 mm |
| Scow | 0.51 in 13 mm |
Service Refill Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 105.7 gal (US) 400 l |
| Cooling System | 21.9 gal (US) 83 l |
| Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System | 32.5 gal (US) 123 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 11.4 gal (US) 43 l |
| Transmission | 12.4 gal (US) 47 l |
| Output Transfer Gear Box | 6.6 gal (US) 25 l |
| Final Drive – Each | 33 gal (US) 125 l |
| DEF Tank | 9 gal (US) 34 l |
Body Hoist
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Raise Time | 12 s 12 s |
| Lower Time | 8 s 8 s |
Standards
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Turning Circle
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Turning Dimensions – Steer Angle – Left/Right | 45° 45° |
| Turning Dimensions – SAE Turning Radius | 294 in 7470 mm |
| Turning Dimensions – Clearance Radius | 318 in 8075 mm |
| Turning Dimensions – Inside Radius | 153 in 3879 mm |
| Turning Dimensions – Aisle Width | 210 in 5332 mm |
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires. |
Steering
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm |
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Excavators: 350/352 – Passes | 4-5 4-5 |
| Hydraulic Excavators: 336 – Passes | 5-6 5-6 |
| Wheel Loaders: 972/972 XE – Passes | 3-4 3-4 |
| Wheel Loaders: 966/966 XE – Passes | 4 4 |
| Wheel Loader: 962 – Passes | 4-5 4-5 |
| Wheel Loader: 950 – Passes | 5 5 |
| Note | An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 725 is an excellent match for the Cat 350/352 and 336 Hydraulic Excavators and Cat 972, 966, 962, and 950 Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved. An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 725 is an excellent match for the Cat 350/352 and 336 Hydraulic Excavators and Cat 972, 966, 962, and 950 Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved. |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Seats:
– Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
– Trainer: padded with lap belt - Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
- Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Retractable belt: Operator seat and second seat
- Sun visor
- Mirrors: exterior
- Adjustable air vents
- 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 - Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Glass windows:
– Front, laminated and tinted
– Sides and rear, toughened and tinted - Air conditioning
- Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- 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
– Secondary steering energy source engaged
– Hour meter
– Retarder active - Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
- Storage:
– Cup holder
– Flask receptacle
– Under seat storage
– Door pocket
– Behind operator seat storage
– Coat hook - Windows opening both sides, tinted
TECHNOLOGY
- Cat® Detect with Stability Assist
- Product Link Cellular PLE643
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter
- Main disconnect switch
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Horn
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
- 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
POWERTRAIN
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Cat C13B engine
- Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
- Auto shift six-speed forward and single speed reverse transmission
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
SAFETY
- Reverse alarm
- Rearview camera
- Rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) cab
GUARDS
- Radiator
- Crankcase
- Rear window
- Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps
- Tires, six 23.5R25
- Sound suppression (standard in some countries*)
–*Countries are EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzertland, Türkiye and UK.
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Infrared glass – high ambient cab
- Mirrors, heated motorized
- Radio, Bluetooth® stereo system
- Seat, heated/cooled
- Seat belt, four-point
- Window blinds
- Windshield wiper and washer, single-speed (rear)
TECHNOLOGY
- Operator Coaching
- Cat® Payload monitoring system
- Product Link Dual PLE683
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Cold weather start attachment (2 additional batteries)
- Engine block heater
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- Roof mounted LED work lights
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Scissor tailgate
- Wheel chocks
- Fast fuel fill
- Body liners
- Exhaust heated body