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

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base 162.4 in 156.7 in -
Long Wheel Base - 215.2 in -

Weights

Rated Payload 49.2 ton (US) 38.9 ton (US) 40 ton (US)

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C15 Cat® C13 Cat® C15
Bore 5.4 in 5.1 in 5.4 in
Stroke 6.75 in 6.2 in 6.75 in
Displacement 926 in³ 762.8 in³ 926 in³
Gross Power - SAE J1995 452 HP 375 HP 452 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 439 HP 367 HP 439 HP
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1711 lb/ft 1579 lb/ft 1711 ft·lbf
Net Power - ISO 14396 447 HP 370 HP 447 HP
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1670 lb/ft 1554 ft·lbf 1670 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final Cat® C15 - -
No Engine De-rating Required Below 10000 ft 12500 ft -
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV - Cat® C13 -
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.
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 - - 10000 ft

Transmission

Forward - 1 4 mile/h 5 mile/h 4 mile/h
Forward - 2 5.3 mile/h 9 mile/h 5.3 mile/h
Forward - 3 7.3 mile/h 14 mile/h 7.3 mile/h
Forward - 4 9.2 mile/h 21 mile/h 9.2 mile/h
Forward - 5 12.2 mile/h 29 mile/h 12.2 mile/h
Forward - 6 14.9 mile/h 34 mile/h 14.9 mile/h
Forward - 7 20.6 mile/h - 20.6 mile/h
Forward - 8 24.7 mile/h - 24.7 mile/h
Forward - 9 35.7 mile/h - 35.7 mile/h
Reverse - 1 4.2 mile/h 6 mile/h 4.2 mile/h
Reverse - 2 9.8 mile/h - 9.8 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 143.5 gal (US) 108.8 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US)
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US) 21.9 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) - 17.7 gal (US)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) - 36.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US) 10 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US)
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) - 19.8 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) - 1.3 gal (US)
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) - 15.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank 25 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US) 6.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - 29.1 gal (US) -
Transmission - 12.4 gal (US) -
Final Drives/Differential - 33 gal (US) -
Output Transfer Gear Box - 6.3 gal (US) -

Sound Levels

Interior Cab 72 dB(A) 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.
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

Standards

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

Steering

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

Turning Circle

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

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1) - - 29.7 yd³
Struck - - 22.2 yd³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 - - 31.9 yd³
Tailgate Struck - - 23.4 yd³

Body Hoist

Raise Time - - 12 s
Lower Time - - 12 s

Operating Weights

Center Axle - Empty - - 14636 lb
Rear Axle - Empty - - 14145 lb
Center Axle - Rated Load - - 37670 lb
Front Axle - Empty - - 42596 lb
Total - Empty - - 71377 lb
Center Axle - Loaded - - 51088 lb
Front Axle - Loaded - - 49723 lb
Total - Rated Load - - 80027 lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load - - 37670 lb
Rear Axle - Loaded - - 50594 lb
Front Axle - Rated Load - - 4687 lb
Total - Loaded - - 151405 lb

Body Plate

Type - - High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

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
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
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