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METRIC
740
KEY SPECS
- Engine Model Cat® C15
- Gross Power (SAE J1995) 335kW
- Net Power (SAE J1349) 324kW
OVERVIEW
BENEFITS
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EFFORTLESS CONTROL
- A uniquely combined hoist and transmission lever allows for easy operation which suits a wide range of operator experience
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PROVEN DESIGN
- Versatile configurations and tire options adapt to a variety of jobs, while a redesigned body boosts payload and durability. Adjustable seats and flexible cab layouts elevate comfort and productivity, keeping you efficient all day long.
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UNMATCHED SAFETY
- Safety features boost operator confidence by making every shift more secure — from roll‑over prevention that keeps the cab and body stable to improved, cab entry that helps operators climb in with confidence.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
PROVEN RELIABILITY
• Cat C15 engine delivers high performance across a variety of applications.
• Class-leading transmission technology with advanced productivity electronic control strategy (APECS) and electronic clutch pressure control (ECPC).
• Enhanced reliability through commonality and design simplicity, with long life to overhaul.
• Minimized impact of emission systems allows excellent response and power.
• Engine compression brake improves retarding response and increases retarding power for controlled descent of grades.
• Aftertreatment technologies reduce emissions, including reducing NOx emissions by 80%.
• Class-leading transmission technology with advanced productivity electronic control strategy (APECS) and electronic clutch pressure control (ECPC).
• Enhanced reliability through commonality and design simplicity, with long life to overhaul.
• Minimized impact of emission systems allows excellent response and power.
• Engine compression brake improves retarding response and increases retarding power for controlled descent of grades.
• Aftertreatment technologies reduce emissions, including reducing NOx emissions by 80%.
DURABILITY
• All structures and components are proven through extensive testing and customer experience.
• Suspension allows greater speed over rough terrain, while softening impact loads.
• Front suspension oscillates ±6 degrees for a smooth ride.
• Frames are designed to handle torque loads, decrease hitch area stress, and optimize suspension geometry.
• Frames are robot-welded for maximum durability.
• Redesigned dump body provides reinforced top edge on side rail.
• Suspension allows greater speed over rough terrain, while softening impact loads.
• Front suspension oscillates ±6 degrees for a smooth ride.
• Frames are designed to handle torque loads, decrease hitch area stress, and optimize suspension geometry.
• Frames are robot-welded for maximum durability.
• Redesigned dump body provides reinforced top edge on side rail.
ACHIEVE GREATER PRODUCTIVITY
• High density power shift (HDPS) transmission is designed specifically for articulated trucks with nine forward/two reverse speeds and improved acceleration.
• Variable gearshift points are based on the operating conditions, reducing the use of torque converter drive and helping maintain ground speed during gear changes on grades.
• Advanced automatic traction control (AATC) decreases wheel slippage, delivering maximum traction and increased productivity. Fully automatic with no operator action.
• Truck body dimensions and other specifications are an excellent match to Cat loaders and other loading equipment, resulting in fewer passes, increased production, and lower system costs.
• Optional body heat solution reduces carry back in specific applications.
• Variable gearshift points are based on the operating conditions, reducing the use of torque converter drive and helping maintain ground speed during gear changes on grades.
• Advanced automatic traction control (AATC) decreases wheel slippage, delivering maximum traction and increased productivity. Fully automatic with no operator action.
• Truck body dimensions and other specifications are an excellent match to Cat loaders and other loading equipment, resulting in fewer passes, increased production, and lower system costs.
• Optional body heat solution reduces carry back in specific applications.
BOOST FUEL EFFICIENCY
• Economy mode reduces fuel use without affecting productivity and can be engaged with a single button.
• Advanced Mechanical Electronic Unit Injector (MEUI™) system delivers increased injection pressures and more precise fuel rates. These durable injectors enhance responsiveness while controlling soot.
• Innovative air-management systems optimize airflow and enhance power and fuel efficiency.
• Fully automatic retarder control helps prevent engine overspeed, preserves the machine without any operator intervention.
• Advanced Mechanical Electronic Unit Injector (MEUI™) system delivers increased injection pressures and more precise fuel rates. These durable injectors enhance responsiveness while controlling soot.
• Innovative air-management systems optimize airflow and enhance power and fuel efficiency.
• Fully automatic retarder control helps prevent engine overspeed, preserves the machine without any operator intervention.
EASY, COMFORTABLE OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
• Simple, intuitive control and display layouts allow operator to focus on safe machine operation, while maintaining productivity.
• Assisted hoisting control allows automatic tipping; full manual control can be selected.
• Combined hoist/transmission lever, exclusive to Caterpillar, places multiple controls on the transmission lever, incorporates park brake, and reduces operator interaction by as much as 50%.
• Standard air suspension seat designed to absorb shocks and enhance operator comfort during long shifts. For added comfort and climate control, an optional heated and cooled leather seat is available, offering multiple adjustments to suit individual preferences.
• Spacious cab with seats positioned for optimal operator and trainer visibility.
• High-performance HVAC system ensures optimal cabin temperature and air quality for operator comfort in all weather conditions. The advanced cooling system maintains ideal engine and transmission temperatures, even under heavy loads and extreme environments.
• Updated touchscreen display allows easy monitoring and adjustment of systems.
• Dedicated storage solutions for everyday items, ensuring convenience and organization, comfort and room for movement for the operator.
• Assisted hoisting control allows automatic tipping; full manual control can be selected.
• Combined hoist/transmission lever, exclusive to Caterpillar, places multiple controls on the transmission lever, incorporates park brake, and reduces operator interaction by as much as 50%.
• Standard air suspension seat designed to absorb shocks and enhance operator comfort during long shifts. For added comfort and climate control, an optional heated and cooled leather seat is available, offering multiple adjustments to suit individual preferences.
• Spacious cab with seats positioned for optimal operator and trainer visibility.
• High-performance HVAC system ensures optimal cabin temperature and air quality for operator comfort in all weather conditions. The advanced cooling system maintains ideal engine and transmission temperatures, even under heavy loads and extreme environments.
• Updated touchscreen display allows easy monitoring and adjustment of systems.
• Dedicated storage solutions for everyday items, ensuring convenience and organization, comfort and room for movement for the operator.
BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES
• Operator-presence detection system applies parking brake if gear is engaged and operator is not seated.
• Additional mirrors available to increase visibility at front of machine; touchscreen displays feed from back-up camera (standard).
• Secondary steering activates automatically if low pressure is sensed in primary system.
• Cab has integral rollover protection system and falling object protection system.
• Stability assist software monitors angles of tractor, trailer, and grade independently, increasing operator awareness of stability during operation.
• Visual and audible alarms warn operator if an unstable angle is being approached; hoisting stops automatically.
• Hill assist system reduces potential for rollback by automatically holding brakes on when stopped on a grade.
• Additional mirrors available to increase visibility at front of machine; touchscreen displays feed from back-up camera (standard).
• Secondary steering activates automatically if low pressure is sensed in primary system.
• Cab has integral rollover protection system and falling object protection system.
• Stability assist software monitors angles of tractor, trailer, and grade independently, increasing operator awareness of stability during operation.
• Visual and audible alarms warn operator if an unstable angle is being approached; hoisting stops automatically.
• Hill assist system reduces potential for rollback by automatically holding brakes on when stopped on a grade.
TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE
• Integrated systems give you the ability to make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower costs.
• Product Link™ system connects to each machine wirelessly, allowing you to monitor location, hours, fuel use, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes.
• Payload technology allows operators to view real-time load weights on the integrated display.
• External payload indicator lights alert the loader when to stop, reducing the risk of machine overloading.
• Stability assist software reports information via online VisionLink®, increasing awareness of machine history if a rollover has occurred.
• Advanced productivity gives you the ability to view trends to help improve bidding accuracy and profitability.
• Product Link™ system connects to each machine wirelessly, allowing you to monitor location, hours, fuel use, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes.
• Payload technology allows operators to view real-time load weights on the integrated display.
• External payload indicator lights alert the loader when to stop, reducing the risk of machine overloading.
• Stability assist software reports information via online VisionLink®, increasing awareness of machine history if a rollover has occurred.
• Advanced productivity gives you the ability to view trends to help improve bidding accuracy and profitability.
REDUCED MAINTENANCE COSTS
• Durable design and easier servicing mean maximized uptime and reduced service costs.
• Enclosed wet brake design keeps out contaminants, extending brake life (and increasing machine uptime), while reducing replacement cost.
• Universal joints are lubricated for life, eliminating any greasing during the product lifetime.
• Coolant formula improves component life by reducing corrosion.
• Entire machine is designed for greater ease of maintenance with side-tilting cab, electrically raised hood, access panels, and Cat Data Link connector.
• Radiator is mounted behind cab for protection and ease of access.
• AATC monitors and controls differential lock and wheel speeds. This reduces machine inefficiencies as well as driveline and tire wear.
• Enclosed wet brake design keeps out contaminants, extending brake life (and increasing machine uptime), while reducing replacement cost.
• Universal joints are lubricated for life, eliminating any greasing during the product lifetime.
• Coolant formula improves component life by reducing corrosion.
• Entire machine is designed for greater ease of maintenance with side-tilting cab, electrically raised hood, access panels, and Cat Data Link connector.
• Radiator is mounted behind cab for protection and ease of access.
• AATC monitors and controls differential lock and wheel speeds. This reduces machine inefficiencies as well as driveline and tire wear.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Engine Model Cat® C15
- Gross Power (SAE J1995) 335kW
- Net Power (SAE J1349) 324kW
- Engine Power (ISO 14396) 330kW
- Bore 137mm
- Stroke 171.5mm
- Displacement 15.2l
- Note (1) Advertised power is tested at 1,700 rpm.
- Note (2) Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
- 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 (4) Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 324 kW (434 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
- Note (5) Two engine emissions options are available: 1. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 2. Noncertified configuration that is equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II.
- No Engine De-rating Below 3050m
- Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 2320N·m
- Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 2264N·m
- Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200r/min
- Rated Payload 36.3t
- Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons).
- Heaped (SAE 2:1) 22.7m³
- Struck 17.7m³
- Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 24.4m³
- Tailgate Struck 17.9m³
- Forward - 1 6.4km/h
- Forward - 2 8.5km/h
- Forward - 3 11.5km/h
- Forward - 4 14.8km/h
- Forward - 5 19.7km/h
- Forward - 6 24km/h
- Forward - 7 33.1km/h
- Forward - 8 39.8km/h
- Forward - 9 57.5km/h
- Reverse - 1 6.8km/h
- Reverse - 2 15.7km/h
- Interior Cab 72dB(A)
- Note (1) The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 72 dB(A) when ISO 6396:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the cooling fan’s maximum speed. The sound level may vary at different cooling fan speeds. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained.
- Note (2) Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab or when not properly maintained or with doors/windows open for extended periods or in noisy environments.
- Front Axle - Empty 19095kg
- Center Axle - Empty 6785kg
- Rear Axle - Empty 6680kg
- Total - Empty 32560kg
- Front Axle - Rated Load 3176kg
- Center Axle - Rated Load 16562kg
- Rear Axle - Rated Load 16562kg
- Total - Rated Load 36300kg
- Front Axle - Loaded 22271kg
- Center Axle - Loaded 23347kg
- Rear Axle - Loaded 23242kg
- Total - Loaded 68860kg
- Type High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
- Front Plate 7mm
- Base Plate 13mm
- Side Plates 11mm
- Fuel Tank 550l
- Cooling System 90l
- Brake Cooling Tank 67l
- Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 140l
- Engine Crankcase 52l
- Transmission - OTG 75l
- Final Drive - Each 5l
- Axles - Each 60l
- Raise Time 12s
- Lower Time 12s
- Brakes ISO 3450 – 2011
- Cab - FOPS ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
- Cab - ROPS ISO 3471 – 2008
- Steering ISO 5010 – 2019
- Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45°
- Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 7698mm
- Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 8395mm
- Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 3960mm
- Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 5595mm
- Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
- Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
- Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes 3-4
- Hydraulic Excavator: 352 - Passes 5-6
- Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes 3
- Wheel Loader: 966 - Passes 4-5
- Wheel Loader: 962 - Passes 5
- Note An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 740 GC is an excellent match for the Cat 374 and 352 Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972, 966, and 962 Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
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