740 GC Articulated Truck

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Product description

The Cat 740 GC with a 22.7 m³ (29.7 yd³)/36.3 tonne (40 ton) capacity, offers reliability, durability and efficient performance, including the latest, world-class operator’s station found on other Cat Articulated Trucks.<br>The 740 GC offers a highly efficient value proposition within the 40 ton AT size class. Automated, assisted and intuitive controls bring Safety and Ease of Operation to the forefront – helping reduce operator workload and training. Ideally matched to popular loading tools, the 740 GC is a productive machine in any fleet.

Engine

Engine Model - Cat® C15
Bore - 5.4in
Stroke - 6.75in
Displacement - 926in³
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Cat C15
Gross Power - SAE J1995 - 452HP
Net Power - ISO 14396 - 447HP
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) - 1711ft·lbf
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 - 10000ft
Peak Engine Torque Speed - 1200r/min
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) - 1670ft·lbf
Net Power - SAE J1349 - 439HP

Weights

Rated Payload - 40ton (US)

Body Capacities

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

Transmission

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

Service Refill Capacities

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

Sound Levels

Interior Cab - 72dB(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

Body Hoist

Raise Time - 12s
Lower Time - 12s

Standards

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

Operating Weights

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

Steering

Lock to Lock - 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Body Plate

Type - High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

Turning Circle

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

Body Plate Thickness

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

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

Standard Equipment:

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Operator Environment
- Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
- Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
- Two seats both with seat belts, operator’s retractable
- Glass windows:
  – Front, laminated and tinted
  – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
  – Alert indicator
  – Selected gear and direction
  – Speed or auto shift
  – Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
  – Primary steering failure (warning)
  – Seat belt warning
  – Secondary steering failure
  – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter
  – Machine Security System (MSS)
  – Secondary steering energy source engaged
  – Hour meter
  – Retarder active
- Adjustable air vents
- Machine operation monitoring system includes:
  – Action lamp
  – Engine oil pressure
  – Primary steering system
  – Left and right turn signal
  – High beam
  – Coolant temperature
  – Tachometer
  – Parking brake
  – Fuel level
  – Transmission oil temperature
  – Brake system
  – Transmission hold
  – Hoist control
  – Hydraulic system
  – Charging system
  – Transmission fault
  – Traction control system
  – Check engine lamp
- Storage:
  – Cup holder
  – Flask receptacle (under the secondary seat)
  – Under seat storage
  – Door pocket
  – Behind seat storage
  – Coat hook
- Windows (tinted) opening both sides
- Seats:
  – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
  – Trainer: padded with lap belt
- Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Sun visor
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
Cat Technologies
- Cat Detect with Stability Assist
- Product Link: PL631E or PL641E dependent on location and licensing agreement
Electrical And Lighting
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Main disconnect switch
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
- Lighting systems:
  – Cab interior
  – Two head lamps
  – Two width marker
  – Two reversing
  – Work light/cab access light
  – Two stop/tail lights
  – Front and rear direction indicators
- Horn
Power Train
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
- Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
- Cat C15 engine
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
Safety
- Rearview camera
- ROPS/FOPS cab
- Reverse alarm
Guards
- Crankcase
- Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
- Rear window
- Radiator
- Axle
Other Standard Equipment
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- Tires, six 29.5 R25
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)

Optional Equipment:

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Optional Equipment
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Product Link Elite: PLE631E (satellite), PLE641E (cellular)
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- Four-point seat belt
- Cold weather start attachment
- Body liners
- Engine block heater
- Window blinds
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Heated rearview motorized mirrors
- Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
- Scissor tailgate
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Bluetooth radio stereo system
- Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
- Wheel chocks
- Heated/cooled seat
- Fast fuel fill
- Exhaust heated body
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
- Infrared glass – high ambient cab
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system