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Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 740 EJ ➔

The Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and reliable machine designed for heavy-duty hauling in challenging off-road conditions. With a gross power of 464 hp and a heaped dump capacity of 35.8 cubic yards, this articulated truck is equipped to tackle large loads with ease. Its high-strength Brinell HB450 wear-resistant steel body plate and advanced transmission system ensure durability and efficiency on the job site. This versatile truck boasts impressive dimensions and weights, making it a top choice for demanding construction and mining operations.

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General Specifications

Articulated/Rigid	Articulated Starting 2024 Model Year
Drive Configuration	6WD Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type	Cat C18 Starting 2024 Model Year
Mfg. Model	740 EJ Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	79,622 (36,116) Starting 2019 Model Year
Planetary Powershift Transmission	Powershift w/ lockup torque converter Starting 2019 Model Year
Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons)	42 (38) Starting 2019 Model Year

Articulating/Rigid

Articulated

Body Plate

Body Plate Type

High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel

Body Plate Thickness

Base	0 in (1 cm)
Front	0 in (1 cm)
Side	0 in (1 cm)

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Overall Height	12 ft (4 m)
Overall Length	38 ft (12 m)
Overall Width	11 ft (3 m)
Wheelbase	18 ft (6 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive Config

6x6

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	36 cu yd (27 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	23 cu yd (18 cu m)

Ejector Cycle Times

Eject Time	14 seconds
Retract Time	24 seconds

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Gross Power	464 hp (346 kw)
Make	Cat
Net Power	445 hp (332 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	458 hp (342 kw)
Net Power - ISO 14396	504 hp (376 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	458 hp (342 kw)
No Engine De-rating Required Below	10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Number of Cylinders	6
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)	1,931 lbs ft (2,618 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)	1,887 lbs ft (2,558 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 rpm
Power Measured @	1700 rpm

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	21 gal (80 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10 gal (38 l)
Fuel Capacity	148 gal (560 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	62 gal (233 l)
Tire Size	29.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	19 gal (72 l)

Operating Weights

Total - Rated Load

83,776 lbs (38,000 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Axles - Each	16 gal (60 l)
Brake Cooling Tank	18 gal (67 l)
DEF Tank	5 gal (20 l)
Final Drive - Each	1 gal (5 l)
Final Drives/Differential	61 gal (230 l)
Hydraulic System	87 gal (330 l)
Output Transfer Gear Box	5 gal (18 l)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System	37 gal (140 l)
Transmission	19 gal (72 l)
Transmission - OTG	20 gal (75 l)

Standards

Cab - FOPS	ISO 3449 Level II 2005
Cab - ROPS	ISO 3471 2008
Steering	ISO 5010 2007

Steering System

Lock to Lock

4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Forward - 8	24 mph (38 kph)
Forward - 9	34 mph (55 kph)
Max Speed	34 mph (55 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	7
Number of Reverse Gears	1
Transmission Type	Powershift

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	233 in (592 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	356 in (904 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	173 in (439 cm)
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius	339 in (861 cm)

Weights

Center Axle - empty	18,166 lbs (8,240 kg)
Center Axle - loaded	58,246 lbs (26,420 kg)
Front Axle - empty	43,652 lbs (19,800 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	47,267 lbs (21,440 kg)
Operating Weight	157,650 lbs (71,509 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	16,689 lbs (7,570 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	56,769 lbs (25,750 kg)
Total Empty	78,507 lbs (35,610 kg)
Total Loaded	162,282 lbs (73,610 kg)

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