- Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 740 ➔
The Caterpillar 740 is a robust off-highway truck designed for heavy-duty hauling in mining, construction, and quarry applications. Featuring a high-capacity payload, the Cat 740 offers efficient material transport with advanced drivetrain technology and durable components. Its powerful engine delivers reliable performance while maintaining fuel efficiency. The truck's operator cabin provides enhanced visibility and ergonomic controls for improved safety and comfort. Equipped with advanced monitoring systems, the Caterpillar 740 ensures optimal uptime and maintenance management. This off-highway truck is engineered to handle challenging terrains and heavy loads, making it a preferred choice for large-scale earthmoving and material handling projects.
General Specifications
| Articulated/Rigid | A
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Drive Configuration | 6WD
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine Type | Cat C15 ACERT
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Mfg. Model | 740
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 71,377 (32,376)
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Planetary Powershift Transmission | Powershift w/ lockup torque converter
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons) | 40 (36.3)
Starting 2019 Model Year |
Articulating/Rigid
| Articulating/Rigid | Articulated
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Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 31 cu yd (24 cu m)
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| Struck | 24 cu yd (19 cu m)
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| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 34 cu yd (26 cu m)
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| Tailgate Struck | 26 cu yd (19 cu m)
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Body Hoist
| Lower Time | 7 seconds
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| Raise Time | 12 seconds
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Body Plate Thickness
| Base | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Front | 0 in (1 cm)
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| Scow | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Side | 1 in (1 cm)
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Dimensions
| Dump Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Dump Height | 23 ft (7 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Overall Height | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Overall Length | 36 ft (11 m)
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| Overall Width | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Wheelbase | 17 ft (5 m)
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DRIVE SYSTEM
Dump
| Capacity - Heaped | 30 cu yd (23 cu m)
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| Capacity - Struck | 23 cu yd (17 cu m)
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| Dump Angle | 70 degrees
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| Lower Time | 7 seconds
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| Raise Time | 12 seconds
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| Rated Payload | 83,776 lbs (38,000 kg)
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Engine
| Aspiration | Turbocharged
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| Bore | 5 in (14 cm)
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| Displacement | 926 cu in (15,174 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C15 ACERT
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| Gross Power | 464 hp (346 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 469 hp (350 kw)
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| Make | Cat
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| Net Power | 445 hp (332 kw)
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| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 458 hp (342 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 458 hp (342 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 453 hp (338 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Power Measured @ | 1700 rpm
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| Stroke | 7 in (17 cm)
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Operating Specifications
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 21 gal (80 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 10 gal (38 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 148 gal (560 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 62 gal (233 l)
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| Tire Size | 29.5R25
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| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 19 gal (72 l)
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Operating Weights
| Center Axle - Empty | 15,873 lbs (7,200 kg)
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| Center Axle - Loaded | 53,683 lbs (24,350 kg)
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| Center Axle - Rated Load | 37,809 lbs (17,150 kg)
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| Front Axle - Empty | 42,770 lbs (19,400 kg)
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| Front Axle - Loaded | 54,234 lbs (24,600 kg)
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| Front Axle - Rated Load | 11,464 lbs (5,200 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Empty | 14,330 lbs (6,500 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Loaded | 52,139 lbs (23,650 kg)
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| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 37,809 lbs (17,150 kg)
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| Total - Empty | 72,973 lbs (33,100 kg)
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| Total - Loaded | 160,055 lbs (72,600 kg)
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| Total - Rated Load | 87,083 lbs (39,500 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 21 gal (80 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 10 gal (36 l)
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| Final Drives/Differential | 19 gal (72 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 141 gal (532 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 87 gal (328 l)
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| Output Transfer Gear Box | 5 gal (18 l)
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| Transmission | 19 gal (72 l)
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Sound Levels
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 - 1996
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| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II - 2005
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| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 - 2008
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| Steering | ISO 5010 - 2007
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Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 6 mph (9 kph)
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| Forward - 2 | 8 mph (12 kph)
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| Forward - 3 | 10 mph (16 kph)
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| Forward - 4 | 14 mph (22 kph)
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| Forward - 5 | 19 mph (30 kph)
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| Forward - 6 | 25 mph (40 kph)
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| Forward - 7 | 34 mph (55 kph)
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| Max Speed | 34 mph (55 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 7
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 2
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| Reverse - 1 | 5 mph (8 kph)
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| Reverse - 2 | 7 mph (12 kph)
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Weights
| Center Axle - empty | 15,543 lbs (7,050 kg)
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| Center Axle - loaded | 52,062 lbs (23,615 kg)
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| Front Axle - empty | 42,792 lbs (19,410 kg)
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| Front Axle - loaded | 53,528 lbs (24,280 kg)
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| Operating Weight | 151,760 lbs (68,837 kg)
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| Rear Axle - empty | 14,066 lbs (6,380 kg)
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| Rear Axle - loaded | 50,585 lbs (22,945 kg)
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| Total Empty | 72,400 lbs (32,840 kg)
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| Total Loaded | 156,176 lbs (70,840 kg)
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