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740 GC Articulated Truck
745 Articulated Truck
745 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
740 EJ Articulated Truck

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C15 Cat C18 Cat® C18 Cat® C18
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 452 hp 511 hp 511 hp 511 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 439 hp 496 hp 496 hp 496 hp
Net Power - ISO 14396 447 hp 504 hp 447 hp 504 hp
Bore 5.4 in 5.7 in 5.7 in 5.7 in
Stroke 6.75 in 7.2 in 7.2 in 7.2 in
Displacement 926 in³ 1106 in³ 1106 in³ 1106 in³
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. - The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
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. - 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. - Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
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 - 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 (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 - - -
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1711 ft·lbf 1931 ft·lbf 1931 lb/ft 1931 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1670 ft·lbf 1887 ft·lbf 1887 lb/ft 1887 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Emissions - The 745 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. - The 740 EJ meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
No Engine De-rating Required Below - 10000 ft 10000 ft 10000 ft
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final - - Cat® C18 -
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final - - - Cat C18

Weights

Rated Payload 40 ton (US) 45.2 t 55 ton (US) 42 ton (US)

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1) 29.7 yd³ 33.4 yd³ - 30.1 yd³
Struck 23.2 yd³ 26 yd³ - 23.5 yd³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 32 yd³ 35.7 yd³ - -
Tailgate Struck 24.4 yd³ 25.5 yd³ - -

Transmission

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

Sound Levels

Interior Cab 72 dB(A) 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 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 - 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
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. - 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

Front Axle - Empty 43200 lb 42285 lb - 44849 lb
Center Axle - Empty 14804 lb 15653 lb - 17095 lb
Rear Axle - Empty 14562 lb 15653 lb - 16515 lb
Total - Empty 72565 lb 72995 lb - 78623 lb
Front Axle - Rated Load 7002 lb 12963 lb - 3534 lb
Center Axle - Rated Load 36513 lb 38713 lb - 40120 lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load 36513 lb 38713 lb - 40120 lb
Total - Rated Load 80027 lb 90389 lb - 83776 lb
Front Axle - Loaded 50201 lb 55248 lb - 48548 lb
Center Axle - Loaded 51317 lb 54366 lb - 57214 lb
Rear Axle - Loaded 51074 lb 53771 lb - 56637 lb
Total - Loaded 152593 lb 163385 lb - 162399 lb

Body Plate

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

Body Plate Thickness

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

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 145.3 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US) 145.3 gal (US)
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US) 23.7 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) 17.69 gal (US) 17.7 gal (US) 17.7 gal (US)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US)
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US)
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank 6.5 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US)
Final Drives/Differential - - 33 gal (US) -

Body Hoist

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

Standards

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

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45° 45 deg 45° 45 deg
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 303 in 340 in 340 in 339 in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 330 in 356 in 356 in 356 in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 156 in 174 in 174 in 173 in
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 220 in 233 in 233 in 233 in
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.

Steering

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

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes 3-4 5 - 5
Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes 5–6 - - -
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes 3 4-5 - 4–5
Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes 4–5 - - -
Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes 5 - - -
Note 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 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. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes - 4 - 4
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes - 4 - 4
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes - 4-5 - 4–5

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base - - 180.7 in -
Long Wheel Base - - 228.4 in -

Blade Eject/Retract

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