Customize the Cat 735 articulated truck bare chassis for your application.
735 Bare Chassis
The Cat® OEM 735 Bare Chassis is available in both standard and long wheel base. With up to a 38.4 tonnes (42.3 tons) capacity, the 735 bare chassis offers proven reliability, durability, high productivity, superior operator comfort and lower operating costs. The long wheel base configuration accommodates longer specialty OEM bodies, while retaining high-quality steering, braking and ride characteristics.

The Cat 735 features a world-class cab design, re-engineered using global operator feedback to advance comfort and ease of operation. Enhancements include new controls, transmission-protection features, hoist-assist system, advanced automatic traction control system, stability-assist machine rollover warning system, and a fuel saving ECO mode.
Engine Model
Cat® C13
Bore
5.1 in
Stroke
6.2 in
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Specification
Value
Engine Model
Cat® C13
Bore
5.1 in
Stroke
6.2 in
Displacement
736 in³
Gross Power - SAE J1995
434 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
424 HP
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1614 lb/ft
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1597 lb/ft
Net Power - ISO 14396
447 HP
No Engine De-rating Required Below
12500 ft
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat® C13
Specification
Value
Standard Wheel Base
156.7 in
Long Wheel Base
215.2 in
Specification
Value
Rated Payload
43.1 ton (US)
Specification
Value
Forward - 1
5 mile/h
Forward - 2
9 mile/h
Forward - 3
14 mile/h
Forward - 4
22 mile/h
Forward - 5
30 mile/h
Forward - 6
35 mile/h
Reverse - 1
6 mile/h
Specification
Value
Fuel Tank
108.8 gal (US)
Cooling System
21.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
29.1 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
10 gal (US)
Transmission
12.3 gal (US)
Final Drives/Differential
33 gal (US)
Output Transfer Gear Box
5.5 gal (US)
DEF Tank
5.3 gal (US)
Specification
Value
Interior Cab
72 dB(A)
Specification
Value
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
Steering
ISO 5010:2019
Specification
Value
Lock to Lock
4.75 seconds at 60 rpm
Specification
Value
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
294 in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
149 in
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
212 in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
318 in
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45°
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 750/65 R25 tires.
  • The 735 can be ordered with or without hoist cylinders, and in standard wheel base (SWB) or long wheel base (LWB) configurations through your local Cat dealer.
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