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Caterpillar 725

Configuration: Build 05A, 6x6, 23.5R25 tires, standard body without tailgate; Cat C13B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V.

24 sourced values · Sources: Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length10,445 mm
BOverall height3,498 mm
CWheelbaseNot published
DGround clearance533 mm
EOverall width3,676 mm
FTrack gauge / tread2,275 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight23,110 kg
Published: 23,110 kg
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Total, empty (50,949 lb).
Max gross (laden) weight47,110 kg
Published: 47,110 kg
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Total, loaded (103,860 lb).

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length10,445 mm
Published: 10,445 mm
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Without tailgate; with tailgate 10 593 mm.
Overall width3,676 mm
Published: 3,676 mm
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Overall width as printed. Width over tire 2877 mm; over fenders 2950 mm.
Overall height3,498 mm
Published: 3,498 mm
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Height, transport position.
WheelbaseNot publishedCat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Single wheelbase not published; mid-to-front axle 3979 mm, mid-to-rear axle 1700 mm.
Track gauge / tread2,275 mm
Published: 2,275 mm
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track width.
Ground clearance533 mm
Published: 533 mm
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radius7,470 mm
Published: 7,470 mm
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE turning radius; clearance radius 8075 mm.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, articulated 6x6
Published: Wheeled, articulated 6x6
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles3
Published: 3
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)6
Published: 6
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size23.5R25
Published: 23.5R25
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Six 23.5R25 tires (standard equipment list).

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressureNot publishedCat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
Ground pressure, loaded (highest axle)Not publishedCat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)14,260 kg
Published: 14,260 kg
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Empty.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)4,310 kg
Published: 4,310 kg
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Empty, rear axle; center axle 4540 kg.
Axle load, front (laden/max)16,784 kg
Published: 16,784 kg
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loaded.
Axle load, rear (laden/max)15,048 kg
Published: 15,048 kg
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loaded, rear axle; center axle 15 278 kg.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelCat C13B
Published: Cat C13B
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Stage V.
Net power257 kW
Published: 257 kW
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1349 at 1,700 rpm (345 hp). Gross SAE J1995 263 kW; ISO 14396 259 kW.
Gross power263 kW
Published: 263 kW
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1995 (352 hp).
Displacement12.5 L
Published: 12.5 L
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
763 in³.
Rated speed1,700 rpm
Published: 1,700 rpm
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Advertised power tested at 1,700 rpm.

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flowNot publishedCat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
System / relief pressureNot publishedCat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max travel speed55 km/h
Published: 55 km/h
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Forward 6 (34 mph).
Rated payload≈ 24,000 kg
Published: 24 t
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated payload 24 tonnes (26.5 tons).
Body capacity (heaped)15 m³
Published: 15 m³
Cat 725 Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ3698-00 (12-2025), build 05A; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Heaped SAE 2:1 (19.6 yd³). Struck 11.5 m³; with tailgate heaped 15.9 m³.

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