740 GC Bare Chassis Articulated Truck

The Cat® OEM 740 GC Bare Chassis is available in a standard wheel base. With up to a 44.6 tonnes (49.2 tons) capacity, the 740 GC bare chassis offers proven reliability, durability, high productivity, superior operator comfort and lower operating costs.

740 GC Bare Chassis
Water Truck
Service Truck
Specialty Applications
Forestry Applications

Features

  • Water Truck Applications

    Water Truck Applications

    • Cat® Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for water truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
    • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for dust suppression, road construction, fire protection, and other applications.
    • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size water tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
  • Service Truck Applications

    Service Truck Applications

    • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for service truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
    • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for delivering fuel and preventive maintenance lubrication to your site’s machine fleet.
    • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
  • Specialty Body Applications

    Specialty Body Applications

    • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for specialty body applications.
    • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling coal or waste, container trucks or hooklifts, cable reel trucks, and other applications.
    • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
  • Forestry Applications

    Forestry Applications

    • Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for forestry applications.
    • Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling logs and other applications.
    • Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.

Specifications

Units for specifications

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C15
Bore 5.4 in 137 mm
Stroke 6.75 in 171.5 mm
Displacement 926 in³ 15.2 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 452 hp 337 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 439 hp 327 kW
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1711 lb/ft 2320 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396 447 hp 333 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1670 lb/ft 2264 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final Cat® C15
No Engine De-rating Required Below 10000 ft 3050 m

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base 162.4 in 4126 mm

Weights

Rated Payload 49.2 ton (US) 44.6 t

Transmission

Forward - 1 4 mile/h 6.4 km/h
Forward - 2 5.3 mile/h 8.5 km/h
Forward - 3 7.3 mile/h 11.5 km/h
Forward - 4 9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h
Forward - 5 12.2 mile/h 19.7 km/h
Forward - 6 14.9 mile/h 24 km/h
Forward - 7 20.6 mile/h 33.1 km/h
Forward - 8 24.7 mile/h 39.8 km/h
Forward - 9 35.7 mile/h 57.5 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.2 mile/h 6.8 km/h
Reverse - 2 9.8 mile/h 15.7 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 143.5 gal (US) 550 l
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US) 90 l
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) 67 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) 140 l
Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) 75 l
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 5 l
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) 60 l
DEF Tank 25 gal (US) 6.5 l

Sound Levels

Interior Cab 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Steering ISO 5010:2019

Steering

Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds at 60 rpm

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 220 in 5595 mm
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 303 in 7698 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 330 in 8395 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 156 in 3960 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45°
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

Standard Equipment

For more information on 740 GC Bare Chassis options, please contact Caterpillar OEM Solutions at <a href="mailto:oem_solutions@cat.com">oem_solutions@cat.com</a>.

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
  • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
  • Storage:
    – Cup holder
    – Flask receptacle (under the secondary seat)
    – Under seat storage
    – Door pocket
    – Behind seat storage
    – Coat hook
  • Glass windows:
    – Front, laminated and tinted
    – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
  • Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
  • Two seats both with seat belts, operator’s retractable
  • Adjustable air vents
  • 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
  • Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
  • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
  • Windows (tinted) opening both sides
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
  • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
  • Sun visor
  • 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
  • Seats:
    – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
    – Trainer: padded with lap belt

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Detect with Stability Assist
  • Product Link: PLE641E (cellular)

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

  • 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
  • Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
  • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
  • Batteries (two) maintenance free
  • Horn

POWERTRAIN

  • Three axle, six-wheel drive
  • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
  • Cat C15 engine
  • Three axle, six-wheel drive
  • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
  • Retarder: engine compression brake
  • Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission

SAFETY

  • Reverse alarm
  • ROPS/FOPS cab
  • Rearview camera

GUARDS

  • Rear window
  • Crankcase
  • Radiator
  • Axle

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • S·O·S sampling valves
  • Tires, six 29.5 R25
  • Vandalism protection: lockable caps
  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)

Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
  • Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
  • Product Link Elite: PLE631E (satellite)
  • Fuel additive – anti-waxing
  • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
  • Four-point seat belt
  • Ether start
  • Machine Security System (MSS)
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Engine block heater
  • Heated rearview motorized mirrors
  • Window blinds
  • Cold weather start attachment
  • Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
  • Bluetooth radio stereo system
  • Fast fuel fill
  • Infrared glass – high ambient cab
  • Flashing LED beacon
  • Heated/cooled seat

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