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740 EJ Articulated Truck
740 GC Articulated Truck

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C18 Cat® C15 -
Bore 5.7 in 5.4 in -
Stroke 7.2 in 6.75 in -
Displacement 1106 in³ 926 in³ -
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final Cat C18 - -
Gross Power - SAE J1995 511 HP 452 HP -
Net Power - ISO 14396 504 HP 447 HP -
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1887 ft·lbf 1670 ft·lbf -
No Engine De-rating Required Below 10000 ft - -
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. -
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1931 ft·lbf 1711 ft·lbf -
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. -
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min -
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 740 EJ meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. -
Net Power - SAE J1349 496 HP 439 HP -
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 -

Weights

Rated Payload 42 ton (US) 40 ton (US) -

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1) 30.1 yd³ 29.7 yd³ -
Struck 23.5 yd³ 22.2 yd³ -
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 - 31.9 yd³ -
Tailgate Struck - 23.4 yd³ -

Transmission

Forward - 1 3.8 mile/h 4 mile/h -
Forward - 2 5 mile/h 5.3 mile/h -
Forward - 3 7 mile/h 7.3 mile/h -
Forward - 4 8.8 mile/h 9.2 mile/h -
Forward - 5 11.6 mile/h 12.2 mile/h -
Forward - 6 14.2 mile/h 14.9 mile/h -
Forward - 7 19.6 mile/h 20.6 mile/h -
Forward - 8 23.5 mile/h 24.7 mile/h -
Reverse - 1 4 mile/h 4.2 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 145.3 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US) -
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US) -
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US) -
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US) -
DEF Tank 5.3 gal (US) 6.5 gal (US) -
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US) -
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US) -
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) 17.7 gal (US) -

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. -

Standards

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

Operating Weights

Front Axle - Empty 44849 lb 42596 lb -
Front Axle - Loaded 48548 lb 49723 lb -
Center Axle - Loaded 57214 lb 51088 lb -
Center Axle - Empty 17095 lb 14636 lb -
Total - Empty 78623 lb 71377 lb -
Rear Axle - Rated Load 40120 lb 37670 lb -
Rear Axle - Empty 16515 lb 14145 lb -
Front Axle - Rated Load 3534 lb 4687 lb -
Center Axle - Rated Load 40120 lb 37670 lb -
Total - Loaded 162399 lb 151405 lb -
Total - Rated Load 83776 lb 80027 lb -
Rear Axle - Loaded 56637 lb 50594 lb -

Body Plate

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

Steering

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

Turning Circle

Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. -
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 233 in 220 in -
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 173 in 156 in -
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 356 in 330 in -
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 339 in 303 in -
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45 deg 45° -

Blade Eject/Retract

Retract (manual) 21 s - -
Eject (manual) 17 s - -
Eject (automatic) 16 s - -
Retract (automatic) 21 s - -

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

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: 972 - Passes 4–5 - -
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes 4 - -
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes 5 - -
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes 4 - -
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes 4–5 - -
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 Hoist

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

Body Plate Thickness

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