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    Engine
    Engine Model Cat® C15 Cat® C18 Cat C18
    Bore 5.4 in 5.7 in 5.7 in
    Stroke 6.75 in 7.2 in 7.2 in
    Displacement 926 in³ 1106 in³ 1106 in³
    Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V Cat C15 - -
    Gross Power - SAE J1995 452 HP 511 HP 511 HP
    Net Power - ISO 14396 447 HP 504 HP 504 HP
    Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1711 ft·lbf 1931 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. The 745 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 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. 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 (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 (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 1200 r/min
    Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1670 ft·lbf 1887 ft·lbf 1887 ft·lbf
    Net Power - SAE J1349 439 HP 496 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 Cat® C18
    No Engine De-rating Required Below - 10000 ft 10000 ft

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

    Body Capacities
    Heaped (SAE 2:1) 29.7 yd³ 30.1 yd³ 32.7 yd³
    Struck 22.2 yd³ 23.5 yd³ 24.2 yd³
    Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 31.9 yd³ - 34.7 yd³
    Tailgate Struck 23.4 yd³ - 25.5 yd³

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

    Service Refill Capacities
    Fuel Tank 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)
    Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US) 13.7 gal (US)
    Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US) 15.8 gal (US)
    Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) 17.7 gal (US) 17.69 gal (US)
    Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US) 19.8 gal (US)
    DEF Tank 6.5 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US)
    Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US) 36.9 gal (US)
    Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 gal (US) 1.3 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. 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 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 - -
    Raise (automatic) - - 13 s
    Raise (manual) - - 12 s
    Lower (automatic) - - 10 s
    Lower (manual) - - 10 s

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

    Operating Weights
    Center Axle - Empty 14636 lb 17095 lb 15309 lb
    Rear Axle - Empty 14145 lb 16515 lb 14731 lb
    Center Axle - Rated Load 37670 lb 40120 lb 38691 lb
    Front Axle - Empty 42596 lb 44849 lb 43515 lb
    Total - Empty 71377 lb 78623 lb 73553 lb
    Center Axle - Loaded 51088 lb 57214 lb 54000 lb
    Front Axle - Loaded 49723 lb 48548 lb 56522 lb
    Total - Rated Load 80027 lb 83776 lb 90390 lb
    Rear Axle - Rated Load 37670 lb 40120 lb 38691 lb
    Rear Axle - Loaded 50594 lb 56637 lb 53422 lb
    Front Axle - Rated Load 4687 lb 3534 lb 13007 lb
    Total - Loaded 151405 lb 162399 lb 163942 lb

    Steering
    Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.8 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 High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel
    Chute - 0.55 in 0.55 in
    Front - 0.28 in 0.28 in
    Side - 0.43 in 0.43 in
    Base - 0.55 in 0.55 in

    Turning Circle
    Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 303 in 339 in 340 in
    Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 330 in 356 in 356 in
    Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 220 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 29.5R25 tires.
    Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45° 45 deg 45 deg
    Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 156 in 173 in 174 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. 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 43926
    Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes - 4 4
    Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes - 5 5
    Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes - 4 4
    Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes - 4–5 43926

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