OVERVIEW
The Cat 740 GC with a 22.7 m (29.7 yd)/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.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.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT™
- Bore 137 mm5.4 in
- Stroke 171.5 mm6.75 in
- Displacement 15.2 l926 in³
- Gross Power Sae J 1995 335 kW449 HP
- Net Power Iso 14396 330 kW443 HP
- Net Power Sae J 1349 324 kW434 HP
- No Engine De Rating Below 3050 m10000 ft
- Peak Engine Torque Gross Sae J 1995 2320 N·m1711 ft·lbf
- Peak Engine Torque Net Sae J 1349 2264 N·m1670 ft·lbf
- Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min1200 r/min
- Rated Payload 36.3 t40 ton (US)
- Heaped Sae 2 1 22.7 m³29.7 yd³
- Struck 17 m³22.2 yd³
- Tailgate Heaped Sae 2 1 24.4 m³31.9 yd³
- Tailgate Struck 17.9 m³23.4 yd³
- Forward 1 6.4 km/h4 mile/h
- Forward 2 8.5 km/h5.3 mile/h
- Forward 3 11.5 km/h7.3 mile/h
- Forward 4 14.8 km/h9.2 mile/h
- Forward 5 19.7 km/h12.2 mile/h
- Forward 6 24 km/h14.9 mile/h
- Reverse 1 6.8 km/h4.2 mile/h
- Interior Cab 72 dB(A)72 dB(A)
- Center Axle Empty 6709 kg14791 lb
- Center Axle Loaded 23243 kg51242 lb
- Center Axle Rated Load 16534 kg36451 lb
- Front Axle Empty 18761 kg41361 lb
- Front Axle Loaded 21994 kg48488 lb
- Front Axle Rated Load 3233 kg7128 lb
- Rear Axle Empty 6486 kg14299 lb
- Rear Axle Loaded 23020 kg50750 lb
- Rear Axle Rated Load 16534 kg36451 lb
- Total Empty 31956 kg70451 lb
- Total Loaded 68257 kg150480 lb
- Total Rated Load 36301 kg80030 lb
- Fuel Tank 550 l145.3 gal (US)
- Cooling System 90 l23.7 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase 52 l13.7 gal (US)
- Raise Time 12 s12 s
- Lower Time 12 s12 s
- Lock To Lock 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
- Brakes ISO 3450 – 2011
- Cab Fops ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
- Cab Rops ISO 3471 – 2008
- Steering ISO 5010 – 2007
- Type High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
- 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 production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
- Turning Dimensions Aisle Width 5595 mm220 in
- Turning Dimensions Clearance Radius 8395 mm330 in
- Turning Dimensions Inside Radius 3960 mm156 in
- Turning Dimensions Sae Turning Radius 7698 mm303 in
- Turning Dimensions Steer Angle Left Right 45°
- Emissions The C15 engine emits either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emissions.
- 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 doors and windows closed.
- 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 3 Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 324 kW (434 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
- Base Plate 13 mm0.51 in
- Front Plate 7 mm0.28 in
- Side Plates 11 mm0.43 in
- Engine Model Either U S Epa Tier 2 Eu Stage Ii Or U S Epa Tier 3 Eu Stage Iiia Equivalent Cat C15 ACERT
- Wheel Loader 962 M Passes 5
- Forward 7 33.1 km/h20.6 mile/h
- Reverse 2 15.7 km/h9.8 mile/h
- Steering Hoist Hydraulic System 140 l36.9 gal (US)
- Transmission Otg 75 l19.8 gal (US)
- Brake Cooling Tank 67 l17.7 gal (US)
- Forward 8 39.8 km/h24.7 mile/h
- Axles Each 60 l15.8 gal (US)
- Final Drive Each 5 l1.3 gal (US)
- Forward 9 57.5 km/h35.7 mile/h
- Hydraulic Excavator 352 F Passes 5–6
- Hydraulic Excavator 374 F Passes 3–4
- Wheel Loader 966 M Passes 4–5
- Wheel Loader 972 M Passes 3
- Industry articulated-trucks
- Overview The Cat 740 GC with a 22.7 m (29.7 yd)/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.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.
EQUIPMENT
740 GC Standard Equipment
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
- Adjustable air vents
- Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Glass windows:
– Front, laminated and tinted
– Sides and rear, toughened and tinted - Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
- Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
- 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 - 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
– Machine Security System (MSS)
– Secondary steering energy source engaged
– Hour meter
– Retarder active - Seats:
– Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
– Trainer: padded with lap belt - Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- Storage:
– Cup holder
– Flask receptacle (under the secondary seat)
– Under seat storage
– Door pocket
– Behind seat storage
– Coat hook - Sun visor
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Two seats both with seat belts, operator’s retractable
- Windows (tinted) opening both sides
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
- CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Product Link: PL631E or PL641E dependent on location and licensing agreement
- Cat Detect with Stability Assist
- ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
- Horn
- 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 - Main disconnect switch
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
- POWER TRAIN
- Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
- Cat C15 ACERT engine
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
- SAFETY
- Reverse alarm
- Rearview camera
- ROPS/FOPS cab
- GUARDS
- Rear window
- Radiator
- Crankcase
- Axle
- Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
- OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Tires, six 29.5 R25
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
740 GC Optional Equipment
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
- Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
- Body liners
- Bluetooth radio stereo system
- Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Cold weather start attachment
- Engine block heater
- Ether start
- Exhaust heated body
- Fast fuel fill
- Flashing LED beacon
- Four-point seat belt
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Heated rearview motorized mirrors
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Product Link Elite: PLE631E (satellite), PLE641E (cellular)
- Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
- Scissor tailgate
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
- Heated/cooled seat
- Infrared glass – high ambient cab
- Window blinds
- Wheel chocks
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
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