23,900 kg325 hpMarket avg. €260k · 35 listed · 16 below market
Asking prices land at €196k – €323k, around 227% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 730 listings currently run from €196,000 to €323,000, with a market average around €259,839. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 35 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 730 is a 23,900 kg articulated dump truck producing 325 hp, positioned in the mid-range segment of the articulated hauler class. In continuous production since 2001, the model represents an established and widely supported platform within the Cat earthmoving lineup. Its combination of payload capacity and powertrain output places it in direct competition with mid-class articulated haulers from other major manufacturers.
Articulated dump trucks in this class are used primarily in earthmoving, road construction, quarrying, and large-scale civil infrastructure projects where rough or soft terrain requires a machine with high ground clearance and flexible frame articulation. The 730 is well suited to site-haulage cycles in confined or uneven working areas where rigid-frame trucks cannot operate efficiently. Mining overburden removal and landfill operations are also typical deployment environments for machines of this type.
When inspecting a used Caterpillar 730, prioritize a thorough review of the articulation joint and the frame itself, as these are high-stress areas in any articulated hauler and repair complexity is significant. Request full service records and confirm that scheduled transmission and differential oil changes have been performed at manufacturer-recommended intervals. Inspect the body floor and side panels for wear or repairs, and check tire condition across all six positions given the replacement cost associated with machines of this operating weight. An oil sample analysis from the engine, transmission, and axles provides valuable insight into internal component condition that is not visible during a walkaround. Confirm that all electrical systems, including payload monitoring and traction control functions if fitted, are operational before purchase.
The Caterpillar 730 is cross-shopped most directly against the Volvo A30G and the Komatsu HM300, all three competing in the same mid-range articulated hauler segment. The Cat 730 distinguishes itself through the continuity of its production run since 2001, which supports parts availability and technician familiarity across a broad geographic footprint. Against the Volvo A30G and Komatsu HM300, buyers typically evaluate differences in drivetrain layout, transmission type, and manufacturer service network density for their operating region. Within the used market, attributes that move a specific machine within its pricing band include accumulated operating hours, service history documentation, tire condition and remaining life, the presence of optional attachments such as tailgates or body liners, configuration variants, and overall structural condition including the articulation joint and body hinge points.
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