745 Bare Chassis

745 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck

The Cat® OEM 745 Bare Chassis is available in both standard and long wheel base. With up to a 49.9 tonnes (55 tons) capacity, the 745 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.

745 Bare Chassis

DESCRIPTION

The Cat® OEM 745 Bare Chassis is available in both standard and long wheel base. With up to a 49.9 tonnes (55 tons) capacity, the 745 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.

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.The Cat® OEM 745 Bare Chassis is available in both standard and long wheel base. With up to a 49.9 tonnes (55 tons) capacity, the 745 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.

Industrail OEM

Long Wheel Base

  • The 745 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.

Water Truck Applications

  • Cat® Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for water truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
  • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for dust suppression, road construction, fire protection, and other applications.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size water tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

Service Truck Applications

  • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for service truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
  • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for delivering fuel and preventive maintenance lubrication to your site's machine fleet.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

Specialty Body Applications

  • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for specialty body applications.
  • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling coal or waste, container trucks or hooklifts, cable reel trucks, and other applications.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

Forestry Applications

  • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for forestry applications.
  • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling logs and other applications.
  • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • For more information on 745 Bare Chassis options, please contact Caterpillar OEM Solutions at [email protected].
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
    • 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
    • Storage:
      – Cup holder
      – Flask receptacle
      – Under seat storage
      – Door pocket
      – Behind seat storage
      – Coat hook
    • Seats:
      – Fully adjustable, air suspension
      – Padded trainer with lap belt
    • Two seat belts, operator's retractable
    • Window blinds
    • Touch screen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
    • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
    • Windows opening side, tinted
    • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
    • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
    • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
    • Heater and defroster with variable speed fan
    • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
    • Sun visor
    • Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
    • Glass windows:
      – Front, laminated and tinted
      – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
    • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
      – Alert indicator
      – Selected gear and direction
      – Speed or auto shift
      – Review Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
      – Primary steering failure
      – Seat belt warning
      – Secondary steering failure
      – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter
      – Machine Security System (MSS)
      – Secondary steering energy source engaged
      – Hour meter
      – Retarder active
  • CAT TECHNOLOGIES
    • Product Link: PL641 (cellular)
    • Cat Detect with Stability Assist
  • ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
    • Batteries (two) maintenance free
    • Electrical system: 24-volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter
    • Horn
    • Lighting systems:
      – Cab interior
      – Two head lamps
      – Two width marker
      – Two reversing
      – Work light
      – Two stop/tail lights
      – Front and rear direction indicators
    • Main disconnect switch
    • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
    • Cat C18 engine
    • Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
    • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
    • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
    • Retarder: engine compression brake
    • Three axle, six-wheel drive
  • SAFETY
    • Reverse alarm
    • Rearview camera
    • ROPS/FOPS cab
  • GUARDS
    • Rear window
    • Radiator
    • Crankcase
    • Axle
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • S·O·S sampling valves
    • Tires, six 29.5R25, radial
    • Vandalism protection: lockable caps for fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank

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
    • Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
    • Bluetooth radio stereo system
    • Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
    • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
    • Cold weather start attachment
    • Engine block heater
    • Ether start
    • Fast fuel fill
    • Fender extension
    • Flashing LED beacon
    • Four-point seat belt
    • Fuel additive – anti-waxing
    • Heated rearview motorized mirrors
    • Machine Security System (MSS)
    • Product Link Elite: PLE631 (satellite)
    • Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
    • Seat (deluxe) heated/cooled, half leather, air adjustable lumbar and air adjustable bolsters
    • Sound suppression
    • 875/65 R29 wide tires

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
745 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
Name:
745 Bare Chassis
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C18
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Displacement
1106 in³ / 18.1 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995
511 HP / 381 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
496 HP / 370 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1887 lb/ft / 2558 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1931 lb/ft / 2618 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396
447 HP / 333 kW
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min / 1200 r/min
No Engine De-rating Required Below
10000 ft / 3050 m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat® C18

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base
180.7 in / 4590 mm
Long Wheel Base
228.4 in / 5801 mm

Weights

Rated Payload
55 ton (US) / 49.9 t

Transmission

Forward - 1
3.8 mile/h / 6.1 km/h
Forward - 2
5 mile/h / 8.1 km/h
Forward - 3
7 mile/h / 11.2 km/h
Forward - 4
8.8 mile/h / 14.1 km/h
Forward - 5
11.6 mile/h / 18.7 km/h
Forward - 6
14.2 mile/h / 22.9 km/h
Forward - 7
19.6 mile/h / 31.5 km/h
Forward - 8
23.5 mile/h / 37.9 km/h
Forward - 9
34 mile/h / 54.8 km/h
Reverse - 1
4 mile/h / 6.4 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.1 mile/h / 14.6 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
145.3 gal (US) / 550 l
DEF Tank
5.3 gal (US) / 25 l
Cooling System
23.7 gal (US) / 90 l
Brake Cooling Tank
17.7 gal (US) / 67 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
36.9 gal (US) / 140 l
Engine Crankcase
13.7 gal (US) / 52 l
Transmission - OTG
19.8 gal (US) / 75 l
Final Drive - Each
1.3 gal (US) / 5 l
Axles - Each
15.8 gal (US) / 60 l
Final Drives/Differential
33 gal (US) / 125 l

Sound Levels

Interior Cab
72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)

Standards

Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
Steering
ISO 5010:2019

Steering

Lock to Lock
4.8 seconds at 60 rpm

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
356 in / 9082 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45°
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
340 in / 8625 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
174 in / 4413 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
233 in / 5917 mm
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

SEE HOW 745 Bare Chassis COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Articulated Truck Bare Chassis
745 Bare Chassis
745 Bare Chassis
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Engine Model
Cat® C18
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Displacement
1106 in³ / 18.1 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995
511 HP / 381 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
496 HP / 370 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1887 lb/ft / 2558 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1931 lb/ft / 2618 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396
447 HP / 333 kW
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min / 1200 r/min
No Engine De-rating Required Below
10000 ft / 3050 m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat® C18
Standard Wheel Base
180.7 in / 4590 mm
Rated Payload
55 ton (US) / 49.9 t
Forward - 1
3.8 mile/h / 6.1 km/h
Forward - 2
5 mile/h / 8.1 km/h
Forward - 3
7 mile/h / 11.2 km/h
Forward - 4
8.8 mile/h / 14.1 km/h
Forward - 5
11.6 mile/h / 18.7 km/h
Forward - 6
14.2 mile/h / 22.9 km/h
Reverse - 1
4 mile/h / 6.4 km/h
Fuel Tank
145.3 gal (US) / 550 l
DEF Tank
5.3 gal (US) / 25 l
Cooling System
23.7 gal (US) / 90 l
Engine Crankcase
13.7 gal (US) / 52 l
Interior Cab
72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
Steering
ISO 5010:2019
Lock to Lock
4.8 seconds at 60 rpm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
356 in / 9082 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45°
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
340 in / 8625 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
174 in / 4413 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
233 in / 5917 mm
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
Articulated Truck Bare Chassis
740 GC Bare Chassis
740 GC Bare Chassis
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.5 mm
Displacement
926 in³ / 15.2 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995
452 HP / 337 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
439 HP / 327 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1670 lb/ft / 2264 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1711 lb/ft / 2320 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396
447 HP / 333 kW
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min / 1200 r/min
No Engine De-rating Required Below
10000 ft / 3050 m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat® C15
Standard Wheel Base
162.4 in / 4126 mm
Rated Payload
49.2 ton (US) / 44.6 t
Forward - 1
4 mile/h / 6.4 km/h
Forward - 2
5.3 mile/h / 8.5 km/h
Forward - 3
7.3 mile/h / 11.5 km/h
Forward - 4
9.2 mile/h / 14.8 km/h
Forward - 5
12.2 mile/h / 19.7 km/h
Forward - 6
14.9 mile/h / 24 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.2 mile/h / 6.8 km/h
Fuel Tank
143.5 gal (US) / 550 l
DEF Tank
25 gal (US) / 6.5 l
Cooling System
23.7 gal (US) / 90 l
Engine Crankcase
13.7 gal (US) / 52 l
Interior Cab
72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
Steering
ISO 5010:2019
Lock to Lock
4.75 seconds at 60 rpm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
330 in / 8395 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45°
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
303 in / 7698 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
156 in / 3960 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
220 in / 5595 mm
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
Articulated Truck Bare Chassis
735 Bare Chassis
735 Bare Chassis
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Engine Model
Cat® C13
Bore
5.1 in / 130 mm
Stroke
6.2 in / 157 mm
Displacement
736 in³ / 12.5 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995
434 HP / 324 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
424 HP / 316 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1597 lb/ft / 2165 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1614 lb/ft / 2188 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396
447 HP / 333 kW
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min / 1200 r/min
No Engine De-rating Required Below
12500 ft / 3810 m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat® C13
Standard Wheel Base
156.7 in / 3979 mm
Rated Payload
43.1 ton (US) / 39.1 t
Forward - 1
5 mile/h / 8 km/h
Forward - 2
9 mile/h / 15 km/h
Forward - 3
14 mile/h / 23 km/h
Forward - 4
22 mile/h / 35 km/h
Forward - 5
30 mile/h / 48 km/h
Forward - 6
35 mile/h / 57 km/h
Reverse - 1
6 mile/h / 9 km/h
Fuel Tank
108.8 gal (US) / 412 l
DEF Tank
5.3 gal (US) / 20 l
Cooling System
21.9 gal (US) / 83 l
Engine Crankcase
10 gal (US) / 38 l
Interior Cab
72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
Steering
ISO 5010:2019
Lock to Lock
4.75 seconds at 60 rpm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
318 in / 8075 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45°
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
294 in / 7470 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
149 in / 3793 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
212 in / 5393 mm
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 750/65 R25 tires.