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730 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
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725 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
740 GC Articulated Truck

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base 156.7 in - 156.7 in -
Long Wheel Base 215.2 in - - -

Weights

Rated Payload 38.9 ton (US) 45.2 t 30.4 ton (US) 40 ton (US)

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C13 Cat C18 Cat® C9.3 Cat® C15
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 375 hp 511 hp 342 hp 452 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 367 hp 496 hp 334 hp 439 hp
Bore 5.1 in 5.7 in 4.5 in 5.4 in
Stroke 6.2 in 7.2 in 45.2 in 6.75 in
Displacement 762.8 in³ 1106 in³ 567.5 in³ 926 in³
Net Power - ISO 14396 370 hp 504 hp 338 hp 447 hp
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1579 lb/ft 1931 ft·lbf 1275 lb/ft 1711 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1554 ft·lbf 1887 ft·lbf 1263 ft·lbf 1670 ft·lbf
No Engine De-rating Required Below 12500 ft 10000 ft 3000 ft -
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Cat® C13 - Cat® C9.3 -
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.
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.
Emissions - The 745 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V 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 - - - 10000 ft

Transmission

Forward - 1 5 mile/h 3.8 mile/h 5 mile/h 4 mile/h
Forward - 2 9 mile/h 5 mile/h 9.4 mile/h 5.3 mile/h
Forward - 3 14 mile/h 7 mile/h 14.4 mile/h 7.3 mile/h
Forward - 4 21 mile/h 8.8 mile/h 22.1 mile/h 9.2 mile/h
Forward - 5 29 mile/h 11.6 mile/h 30.7 mile/h 12.2 mile/h
Forward - 6 34 mile/h 14.2 mile/h 36.3 mile/h 14.9 mile/h
Reverse - 1 6 mile/h 4 mile/h 5.5 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
Forward - 9 - 34 mile/h - 35.7 mile/h
Reverse - 2 - 9.1 mile/h - 9.8 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 108.8 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US) 91 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US)
Cooling System 21.9 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US) 18 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 29.1 gal (US) - 24 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase 10 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US) 8 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US)
Transmission 12.4 gal (US) - 10 gal (US) -
Final Drives/Differential 33 gal (US) - 33 gal (US) -
Output Transfer Gear Box 6.3 gal (US) - 5 gal (US) -
DEF Tank 5.3 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US) 4 gal (US) 6.5 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank - 17.69 gal (US) - 17.7 gal (US)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System - 36.9 gal (US) - 36.9 gal (US)
Transmission - OTG - 19.8 gal (US) - 19.8 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each - 1.3 gal (US) 1.6 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US)
Axles - Each - 15.8 gal (US) - 15.8 gal (US)

Sound Levels

Interior Cab 72 dB(A) 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.

Standards

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

Steering

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

Turning Circle

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

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1) - 33.4 yd³ - 29.7 yd³
Struck - 26 yd³ - 23.2 yd³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 - 35.7 yd³ - 32 yd³
Tailgate Struck - 25.5 yd³ - 24.4 yd³

Operating Weights

Front Axle - Empty - 42285 lb - 43200 lb
Center Axle - Empty - 15653 lb - 14804 lb
Rear Axle - Empty - 15653 lb - 14562 lb
Total - Empty - 72995 lb - 72565 lb
Front Axle - Rated Load - 12963 lb - 7002 lb
Center Axle - Rated Load - 38713 lb - 36513 lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load - 38713 lb - 36513 lb
Total - Rated Load - 90389 lb - 80027 lb
Front Axle - Loaded - 55248 lb - 50201 lb
Center Axle - Loaded - 54366 lb - 51317 lb
Rear Axle - Loaded - 53771 lb - 51074 lb
Total - Loaded - 163385 lb - 152593 lb

Body Plate

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

Body Hoist

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

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes - 4 - -
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes - 5 - 3-4
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes - 4 - -
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes - 4-5 - -
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes - 4-5 - 3
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 374 and 352 Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972, 966, and 962 Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased product
Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes - - - 5–6
Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes - - - 4–5
Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes - - - 5

Body Plate Thickness

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