740 GC Articulated Truck
Product description
The Cat 740 GC with a 22.7 m³ (29.7 yd³)/36.3 tonne (40 ton) capacity, offers reliability, durability and efficient performance, including the latest, world-class operator’s station found on other Cat Articulated Trucks.<br>The 740 GC offers a highly efficient value proposition within the 40 ton AT size class. Automated, assisted and intuitive controls bring Safety and Ease of Operation to the forefront – helping reduce operator workload and training. Ideally matched to popular loading tools, the 740 GC is a productive machine in any fleet.
Engine
- Engine Model - Cat® C15
- Bore - 5.4in
- Stroke - 6.75in
- Displacement - 926in³
- Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Cat C15
- Gross Power - SAE J1995 - 452HP
- Net Power - ISO 14396 - 447HP
- Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) - 1711ft·lbf
- Emissions - The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
- Note (4) - Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
- Note (2) - The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 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 (1) - The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
- Note (5) - DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 22241-1. Requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.
- No Engine De-rating Below - 10000ft
- Peak Engine Torque Speed - 1200r/min
- Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) - 1670ft·lbf
- Net Power - SAE J1349 - 439HP
Weights
- Rated Payload - 40ton (US)
Body Capacities
- Heaped (SAE 2:1) - 29.7yd³
- Struck - 22.2yd³
- Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 - 31.9yd³
- Tailgate Struck - 23.4yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 1 - 4mile/h
- Forward - 2 - 5.3mile/h
- Forward - 3 - 7.3mile/h
- Forward - 4 - 9.2mile/h
- Forward - 5 - 12.2mile/h
- Forward - 6 - 14.9mile/h
- Reverse - 1 - 4.2mile/h
- Reverse - 2 - 9.8mile/h
- Forward - 8 - 24.7mile/h
- Forward - 7 - 20.6mile/h
- Forward - 9 - 35.7mile/h
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank - 145.3gal (US)
- Cooling System - 23.7gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase - 13.7gal (US)
- Axles - Each - 15.8gal (US)
- Brake Cooling Tank - 17.7gal (US)
- Transmission - OTG - 19.8gal (US)
- DEF Tank - 6.5gal (US)
- Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System - 36.9gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each - 1.3gal (US)
Sound Levels
- Interior Cab - 72dB(A)
- 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.
- 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
Body Hoist
- Raise Time - 12s
- Lower Time - 12s
Standards
- Brakes - ISO 3450 – 2011
- Cab - FOPS - ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
- Cab - ROPS - ISO 3471 – 2008
- Steering - ISO 5010 – 2007
Operating Weights
- Center Axle - Empty - 14636lb
- Rear Axle - Empty - 14145lb
- Center Axle - Rated Load - 37670lb
- Front Axle - Empty - 42596lb
- Total - Empty - 71377lb
- Center Axle - Loaded - 51088lb
- Front Axle - Loaded - 49723lb
- Total - Rated Load - 80027lb
- Rear Axle - Rated Load - 37670lb
- Rear Axle - Loaded - 50594lb
- Front Axle - Rated Load - 4687lb
- Total - Loaded - 151405lb
Steering
- Lock to Lock - 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
Body Plate
- Type - High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
Turning Circle
- Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius - 303in
- Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius - 330in
- Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width - 220in
- Note - Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
- Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right - 45°
- Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius - 156in
Body Plate Thickness
- Side Plates - 0.43in
- Base Plate - 0.51in
- Front Plate - 0.28in
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
- Note - An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 740 GC is an excellent match for the Cat 374F and 352F Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972M, 966M, and 962M Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased pr
- Wheel Loader: 972M - Passes - 3
- Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes - 5
- Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes - 4–5
- Hydraulic Excavator: 374F - Passes - 3–4
- Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes - 5–6
Standard Equipment:
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Operator Environment
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- Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
- Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
- Two seats both with seat belts, operator’s retractable
- 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
– Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
– Primary steering failure (warning)
– 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 - 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
– Transmission fault
– Traction control system
– Check engine lamp - Storage:
– Cup holder
– Flask receptacle (under the secondary seat)
– Under seat storage
– Door pocket
– Behind seat storage
– Coat hook - Windows (tinted) opening both sides
- Seats:
– Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
– Trainer: padded with lap belt - Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Sun visor
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
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- Cat Technologies
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- Cat Detect with Stability Assist
- Product Link: PL631E or PL641E dependent on location and licensing agreement
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- Electrical And Lighting
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- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Main disconnect switch
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
- 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 - Horn
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- Power Train
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- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
- Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
- Cat C15 engine
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
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- Safety
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- Rearview camera
- ROPS/FOPS cab
- Reverse alarm
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- Guards
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- Crankcase
- Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
- Rear window
- Radiator
- Axle
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- Other Standard Equipment
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- S·O·S sampling valves
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- Tires, six 29.5 R25
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
Optional Equipment:
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Optional Equipment
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- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Product Link Elite: PLE631E (satellite), PLE641E (cellular)
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- Four-point seat belt
- Cold weather start attachment
- Body liners
- Engine block heater
- Window blinds
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Heated rearview motorized mirrors
- Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
- Scissor tailgate
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Bluetooth radio stereo system
- Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
- Wheel chocks
- Heated/cooled seat
- Fast fuel fill
- Exhaust heated body
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
- Infrared glass – high ambient cab
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system