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

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base 156.7 in - -

Weights

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

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C9.3 Cat C18 Cat® C15
Gross Power - SAE J1995 342 HP 511 HP 452 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 334 HP 496 HP 439 HP
Net Power - ISO 14396 338 HP 504 HP 447 HP
Bore 4.5 in 5.7 in 5.4 in
Stroke 45.2 in 7.2 in 6.75 in
Displacement 567.5 in³ 1106 in³ 926 in³
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1275 lb/ft 1931 ft·lbf 1711 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1263 ft·lbf 1887 ft·lbf 1670 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, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final - Cat® C18 -
Note (4) - 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 Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (1) - The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. 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 (2) - 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. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
Note (3) - Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. 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.
Emissions - The 745 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - - Cat C15
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

Steering

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

Transmission

Forward - 1 5 mile/h 3.8 mile/h 4 mile/h
Forward - 2 9.4 mile/h 5 mile/h 5.3 mile/h
Forward - 3 14.4 mile/h 7 mile/h 7.3 mile/h
Forward - 4 22.1 mile/h 8.8 mile/h 9.2 mile/h
Forward - 5 30.7 mile/h 11.6 mile/h 12.2 mile/h
Forward - 6 36.3 mile/h 14.2 mile/h 14.9 mile/h
Reverse - 1 5.5 mile/h 4 mile/h 4.2 mile/h
Forward - 7 - 19.6 mile/h 20.6 mile/h
Forward - 8 - 23.5 mile/h 24.7 mile/h
Reverse - 2 - 9.1 mile/h 9.8 mile/h
Forward - 9 - 34 mile/h 35.7 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) 5.3 gal (US) 6.5 gal (US)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System - 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US)
Transmission - OTG - 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US)
Axles - Each - 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank - 17.69 gal (US) 17.7 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 340 in 303 in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 153 in 174 in 156 in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 318 in 356 in 330 in
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 210 in 233 in 220 in
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45 ° 45 deg 45°
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 23.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

Body Capacities

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

Sound Levels

Interior Cab - 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
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 76 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 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the
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.

Operating Weights

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

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

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes - 4 -
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes - 4 -
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes - 43926 -
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes - 5 -
Note - 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. 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: 980 - Passes - 43926 -
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

Body Plate Thickness

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