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725 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
740 GC Articulated Truck
745 Articulated Truck

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base 156.7 in - -

Weights

Rated Payload 30.4 ton (US) 40 ton (US) 45.2 t

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C9.3 Cat® C15 Cat C18
Gross Power - SAE J1995 342 HP 452 HP 511 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 334 HP 439 HP 496 HP
Net Power - ISO 14396 338 HP 447 HP 504 HP
Bore 4.5 in 5.4 in 5.7 in
Stroke 45.2 in 6.75 in 7.2 in
Displacement 567.5 in³ 926 in³ 1106 in³
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1275 lb/ft 1711 ft·lbf 1931 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1263 ft·lbf 1670 ft·lbf 1887 ft·lbf
No Engine De-rating Required Below 3000 ft - 10000 ft
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Cat® C9.3 - -
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Cat C15 -
Emissions - The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. The 745 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. 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
Note (2) - The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. 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 (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. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
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. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
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 - 10000 ft -
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final - - Cat® C18

Steering

Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds at 60 rpm 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Forward - 1 5 mile/h 4 mile/h 3.8 mile/h
Forward - 2 9.4 mile/h 5.3 mile/h 5 mile/h
Forward - 3 14.4 mile/h 7.3 mile/h 7 mile/h
Forward - 4 22.1 mile/h 9.2 mile/h 8.8 mile/h
Forward - 5 30.7 mile/h 12.2 mile/h 11.6 mile/h
Forward - 6 36.3 mile/h 14.9 mile/h 14.2 mile/h
Reverse - 1 5.5 mile/h 4.2 mile/h 4 mile/h
Reverse - 2 - 9.8 mile/h 9.1 mile/h
Forward - 8 - 24.7 mile/h 23.5 mile/h
Forward - 7 - 20.6 mile/h 19.6 mile/h
Forward - 9 - 35.7 mile/h 34 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 91 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US)
Cooling System 18 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 24 gal (US) - -
Engine Crankcase 8 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US)
Transmission 10 gal (US) - -
Output Transfer Gear Box 5 gal (US) - -
Final Drives/Differential 33 gal (US) - -
Final Drive - Each 1.6 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US)
DEF Tank 4 gal (US) 6.5 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US)
Axles - Each - 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank - 17.7 gal (US) 17.69 gal (US)
Transmission - OTG - 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System - 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US)

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008
Steering ISO 5010:2019 ISO 5010 – 2007 ISO 5010 – 2007

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 294 in 303 in 340 in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 153 in 156 in 174 in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 318 in 330 in 356 in
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 210 in 220 in 233 in
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45 ° 45° 45 deg
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1) - 29.7 yd³ 32.7 yd³
Struck - 22.2 yd³ 24.2 yd³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 - 31.9 yd³ 34.7 yd³
Tailgate Struck - 23.4 yd³ 25.5 yd³

Sound Levels

Interior Cab - 72 dB(A) 72 dB(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. 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 The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the

Body Hoist

Raise Time - 12 s -
Lower Time - 12 s -
Raise (automatic) - - 13 s
Raise (manual) - - 12 s
Lower (automatic) - - 10 s
Lower (manual) - - 10 s

Operating Weights

Center Axle - Empty - 14636 lb 15309 lb
Rear Axle - Empty - 14145 lb 14731 lb
Center Axle - Rated Load - 37670 lb 38691 lb
Front Axle - Empty - 42596 lb 43515 lb
Total - Empty - 71377 lb 73553 lb
Center Axle - Loaded - 51088 lb 54000 lb
Front Axle - Loaded - 49723 lb 56522 lb
Total - Rated Load - 80027 lb 90390 lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load - 37670 lb 38691 lb
Rear Axle - Loaded - 50594 lb 53422 lb
Front Axle - Rated Load - 4687 lb 13007 lb
Total - Loaded - 151405 lb 163942 lb

Body Plate

Type - High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel
Base - - 0.55 in
Chute - - 0.55 in
Side - - 0.43 in
Front - - 0.28 in

Body Plate Thickness

Side Plates - 0.43 in -
Base Plate - 0.51 in -
Front Plate - 0.28 in -

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 An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
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 -
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes - - 4
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes - - 4
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes - - 43926
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes - - 5
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes - - 43926
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