The upgraded interior puts control at your fingertips
Caterpillar introduces a smarter articulated truck design with built-in automatic features for the next generation Cat® 725, 730, 730 EJ and 735 models. The upgraded interior puts control at your fingertips, with all functions accessible through a sleek touchscreen or a smooth, responsive keypad—plus, the touchscreen can be effortlessly navigated using the integrated jog dial for added convenience. New push-to-start with operator ID stores up to 50 operator IDs to quickly get to work and safeguard against unauthorized use.
Caterpillar’s latest machine design makes operating our next gen articulated trucks feel more comfortable, responsive, and user-friendly than ever. With the introduction of the Cat C13B engine on the 725, the improved power-to-weight ratio means it is up to 14% more efficient on our Tier 4 Final [and equivalent] machines1
The new Cat C13 engine powers the next generation of trucks with ratings from 257 to 316 kW (345 to 424 hp), depending on the model. Designed to meet global emission standards—including U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014, and Korea Stage V—the C13 features a compact, lightweight design with no need for exhaust gas recirculation. The machine is available in configurations suitable for all regions worldwide, ensuring reliable performance across a wide range of applications.
Requiring no operator input, advanced automatic traction control prevents wheel slippage in poor underfoot conditions for maximum traction and productivity. The new engine overspeed control works seamlessly with Automatic Retarder Control (ARC) to manage braking and automatically adjust engine speed—enhancing truck handling, improving steering response, and building confidence for newer operators in challenging conditions. Machine speed limiting supports safe operation by allowing ground speed to be set by the operator or in service mode—ideal for uneven terrain, high-traffic areas, or sites with strict speed regulations. Additionally, the integrated body height limiter promotes safety by helping ensure the machine operates within jobsite standards and height restrictions.
Caterpillar’s unique feature, Dynamic Roll Protection, supports rollover prevention, working in parallel with the field-proven Stability Assist, which prevents hoisting on uneven terrain. Configurable to material and jobsite conditions, this new feature monitors conditions to detect when the truck is experiencing high lateral acceleration, provides a visual and audible alarm, reduces fuel and applies service brakes automatically. It reduces the risk of machine rollover due to high-speed cornering, helping minimize downtime and safety repairs from rolling the truck. Additionally, Stability Assist software reports information via VisionLink® to increase awareness of when an event has occurred.
Reducing operator fatigue, the new Auto Wait Brake (AWB) automatically applies service brakes when the shift lever is in any position other than park and ground speed reaches 0 kmph. The service brakes apply in less than one second after the machine has stopped, and, after eight seconds, the transmission shifts to neutral with AWB engaging. Simply applying the throttle re-engages the transmission and releases the service brakes. This new feature eliminates the need to shift to park for short duration stops and saves fuel when shifting to neutral. This feature also works with the machine Hill Assist, by applying the service brakes, preventing rollback.
Providing front and rear proximity detection, all next generation articulated trucks offer an optional object detect and multiview camera via a separate secondary monitor. The system’s radar sensors, mounted fore and aft, provide visual and audible alerts when objects are within the truck’s travel path. Four discrete camera views, that are configurable to the operator's preference, are mounted at the front, rear and sides in order to enhance the operator’s view around the truck. Source