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Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck

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

The Caterpillar 740B is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 740 series and is used for transporting loose aggregate, soil, rock, and overburden across rough terrain and uneven job sites. The 740B features a rear dump body, articulated steering, and all-wheel drive for off-road mobility and load handling. It is commonly selected for site development, road building, and large-scale material transport. The model is recognized for its heavy-duty chassis, high payload capacity, and compatibility with demanding off-road operating conditions.

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Body Capacities

Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1	34 cu yd (26 cu m)
Tailgate Struck	26 cu yd (19 cu m)

Body Hoist

Lower Time	7 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds

Body Plate Thickness

Scow	1 in (2 cm)

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Dump Height	23 ft (7 m)
Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Overall Height	13 ft (4 m)
Overall Length	36 ft (11 m)
Overall Width	12 ft (4 m)
Wheelbase	17 ft (5 m)

Dump

Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	7 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds

Ejector Cycle Times

Eject Time	14 seconds
Retract Time	24 seconds

Engine

Bore	5 in (14 cm)
Displacement	926 cu in (15,174 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C15 ACERT
Gross Power	489 hp (365 kw)
Max Torque	1,819 lbs ft (2,466 nm)
Net Power	474 hp (353 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	477 hp (356 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	477 hp (356 kw)
Power Measured @	1700 rpm
Stroke	7 in (17 cm)
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Engine Oil Capacity	10 gal (38 l)
Tire Size	29.5R25

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	21 gal (80 l)
Engine Crankcase	9 gal (34 l)
Final Drives/Differential	61 gal (230 l)
Fuel Tank	149 gal (565 l)
Output Transfer Gear Box	5 gal (18 l)
Transmission	19 gal (72 l)

Sound Levels

Interior Cab

79 dB(A)

Standards

Brakes	ISO 3450 - 1996
Cab - FOPS	ISO 3449 Level II - 2005
Cab - ROPS	ISO 3471 - 2008
Steering	ISO 5010 - 2007

Steering System

Lock to Lock

4.6 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Forward - 1	6 mph (9 kph)
Forward - 2	8 mph (12 kph)
Forward - 3	10 mph (16 kph)
Forward - 4	14 mph (22 kph)
Forward - 5	19 mph (30 kph)
Forward - 6	25 mph (40 kph)
Forward - 7	34 mph (55 kph)
Max Speed	34 mph (55 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	7
Number of Reverse Gears	2
Reverse - 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Reverse - 2	7 mph (12 kph)

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right

45 degrees

Caterpillar 740Bs currently for sale

A 2015 Caterpillar 740B From Hendrix Rentals LLC for $149,500.00 USD

A Caterpillar 740B From MacAllister Machinery – South for $135,000.00 USD

A 2013 Caterpillar 740B From Hampton Equipment LLC for Call for Price

A Caterpillar 740B From Finning CAT for $825,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 740B From Holt of California CAT for $165,000.00 USD

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