The Cat 725 articulated truck uses external payload indicator lights to alert the loading operator when approaching rated payload and when payload is reached.
Caterpillar, Inc.
Built-in safety
Caterpillar’s Dynamic Roll Protection supports rollover prevention while working in tandem with the field-proven Stability Assist which prevents hoisting on uneven terrain. Configurable to material and job site 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.
To reduce 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 kilometres per hour. 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.
A new dump body height limit feature for 725, 730, and 735 models allows the bed raise height to be set to meet job site conditions. The operator can quickly set the raise height limit by raising the bed to the desired height and holding a button on the keypad. Alternatively, it can be set through the display service mode to meet site-wide limits. This feature helps prevent the dump body from contacting overhead objects and increases cycle time by limiting full-body travel.
The Cat 730 EJ Articulated Truck ejects the load without raising the body to help maintain machine stability. This unique design allows load dispersal on inclines, side slopes, and in very soft underfoot conditions like those found on landfill sites. Virtually eliminating material sticking to the body to increase productivity, the truck can eject in areas with low overhead clearance, such as around overhead lines or in tunneling and underground operations. Delivering faster cycle times, the versatile 730 EJ can eject and spread material on the go to reduce the need for additional spreading and dozing equipment.
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.
