The Cat 735 with a 20 m³ (26.2 yd³)/32 tonnes (35.3 tons) capacity, offers demonstrated reliability and durability, high performance and productivity and a new world-class cab to improve operator comfort and ease of operation.<br>Updating the successful 735C to include the new cab design makes the 735 a more attractive proposition for our customers. Class leading levels of performance and new features such as Advanced Automatic Traction Control (AATC) and Assisted Hoisting Control create operator comfort, making a productive machine all day long while retaining all axle enclosed wet brakes and Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS).

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Bore 5.1in
Displacement 736in³
Emissions The 735 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model Cat® C13
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V Cat C13
Gross Power - SAE J1995 434HP
Net Power - ISO 14396 429HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 424HP
No Engine De-rating Below 12500ft
Note (1) The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Note (2) The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
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.
Note (4) Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 254 kW (341 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (5) DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certificatio
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1614ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1597ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200r/min
Stroke 6.2in
Rated Payload 35.3ton (US)
Heaped (SAE 2:1) 26.2yd³
Struck 20.3yd³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 27.9yd³
Tailgate Struck 21.3yd³
Forward - 1 5mile/h
Forward - 2 9mile/h
Forward - 3 14mile/h
Forward - 4 22mile/h
Forward - 5 30mile/h
Forward - 6 35mile/h
Reverse - 1 6mile/h
Cooling System 21.9gal (US)
DEF Tank 5.3gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 10gal (US)
Final Drives/Differential 33gal (US)
Fuel Tank 108.8gal (US)
Hydraulic System 29.1gal (US)
Output Transfer Gear Box 5.5gal (US)
Transmission 12.3gal (US)
Interior Cab 72dB(A)
Note (1) The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the
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.
Lower Time 11s
Raise Time 12s
Brakes ISO 3450 – 2011
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471 – 2008
Steering ISO 5010 – 2007
Center Axle - Empty 11001lb
Center Axle - Loaded 41756lb
Center Axle - Rated Load 30754lb
Front Axle - Empty 34128lb
Front Axle - Loaded 43166lb
Front Axle - Rated Load 9039lb
Rear Axle - Empty 10516lb
Rear Axle - Loaded 41270lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load 30754lb
Total - Empty 55645lb
Total - Loaded 126192lb
Total - Rated Load 70548lb
Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
Type High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 750/65 R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 212in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 318in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 149in
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 294in
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45°
Hydraulic Excavators: 336F/336F XE - Passes 5–6
Hydraulic Excavators: 349F/349F XE - Passes 4–5
Note An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 735 is an excellent match for the Cat 349F and 336F Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972M, 966M, 962M and 950M Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased
Wheel Loader: 950M - Passes 5
Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes 4–5
Wheel Loaders: 966M/966M XE - Passes 4
Wheel Loaders: 972M/972M XE - Passes 3–4
Base Plate 0.51in
Front Plate 0.28in
Side Plates 0.43in

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Operator Environment
    • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
    • Adjustable air vents
    • Retractable belt: Operator seat and second seat
    • 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 warning
      – Seat belt warning
      – Secondary steering failure warning
      – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter
      – Machine Security System (MSS)
      – Secondary steering energy source engaged
      – Hour meter
      – Retarder active
    • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
    • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
    • Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
    • Seats:
      – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
      – Trainer: padded with lap belt
    • Sun visor
    • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
    • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
    • Windows opening side, tinted
    • Storage:
      – Cup holder
      – Flask receptacle
      – Under seat storage
      – Door pocket
      – Behind operator seat storage
      – Coat hook
    • Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
    • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
    • Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
    • 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
  • Cat Technologies
    • Cat Detect with Stability Assist
    • Product Link
  • Electrical And Lighting
    • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
    • Horn
    • 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
    • Main disconnect switch
    • Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
    • Batteries (two) maintenance free
  • Power Train
    • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
    • Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
    • Cat C13 engine
    • Three axle, six-wheel drive
    • Retarder: engine compression brake
    • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
    • Auto shift six-speed forward and one reverse transmission
  • Safety
    • Rearview camera
    • ROPS/FOPS cab
    • Reverse alarm
  • Guards
    • Radiator
    • Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
    • Crankcase
    • Rear window
    • Axle
  • Other Standard Equipment
    • Tires, six 750/65 R25
    • Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
    • S·O·S sampling valves
    • Vandalism protection: lockable caps
    • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)

Optional Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Optional Equipment
    • Engine block heater
    • Heated rearview motorized mirrors
    • Scissor tailgate
    • Ether start
    • Flashing LED beacon
    • Cold weather start attachment
    • Infrared glass – high ambient cab
    • Product Link Elite: PLE631 (satellite), PLE641 (cellular). Product Link is optional.
    • Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
    • Fuel additive – anti-waxing
    • Body liners
    • Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
    • Four-point seat belt
    • Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
    • Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
    • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
    • Fast fuel fill
    • Heated/cooled seat
    • Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
    • Machine Security System (MSS)
    • Bluetooth radio stereo system
    • Exhaust heated body
    • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
    • Window blinds
    • Wheel chocks