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740 GC Articulated Truck
740 EJ Articulated Truck

Engine

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

Weights

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

Body Capacities

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

Transmission

Forward - 1 4 mile/h 3.8 mile/h -
Forward - 2 5.3 mile/h 5 mile/h -
Forward - 3 7.3 mile/h 7 mile/h -
Forward - 4 9.2 mile/h 8.8 mile/h -
Forward - 5 12.2 mile/h 11.6 mile/h -
Forward - 6 14.9 mile/h 14.2 mile/h -
Reverse - 1 4.2 mile/h 4 mile/h -
Reverse - 2 9.8 mile/h 9.1 mile/h -
Forward - 8 24.7 mile/h 23.5 mile/h -
Forward - 7 20.6 mile/h 19.6 mile/h -
Forward - 9 35.7 mile/h 34 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) -
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US) -
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) 17.7 gal (US) -
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US) -
DEF Tank 6.5 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US) -
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US) -
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US) -

Sound Levels

Interior Cab 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. 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 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 -

Body Hoist

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

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

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

Steering

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

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 -

Turning Circle

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

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 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. -
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 - -
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 -

Blade Eject/Retract

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