745 Bare Chassis

Standard Wheel Base: 180.7 in / 4590 mm
Rated Payload: 55 ton (US) / 49.9 t
Long Wheel Base: 228.4 in / 5801 mm

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.

Loan Calculator Credit Application

Build & Quote

Cat Articulated Trucks Bare Chassis Brochure 745 Bare Chassis Tech Specs

Specifications
Equipment

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 J1995:2014	511 hp / 381 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011	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
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)

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.

Standard Equipment

For more information on 745 Bare Chassis options, please contact Caterpillar OEM Solutions at oem_solutions@cat.com.
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

745 Bare Chassis

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

We're here to help.