The Cat 740 GC with a 22.7 m³ (29.7 yd³)/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.
Features
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MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE
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AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
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HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION
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OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
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BUILT TO PERFORM
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TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE
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BECAUSE UPTIME COUNTS
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MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
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BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES
Specifications
Units for specifications
Engine
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 |
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 452 hp 337 kW |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 439 hp 327 kW |
| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 447 hp 333 kW |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Stroke | 6.75 in 171.5 mm |
| Displacement | 926 in³ 15.2 l |
| Note (1) | The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. |
| Note (2) | The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. |
| 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 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. |
| Note (5) | DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 22241-1. Requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. |
| No Engine De-rating Below | 10000 ft 3050 m |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1711 ft·lbf 2320 N·m |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1670 ft·lbf 2264 N·m |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 r/min 1200 r/min |
Weights
| Rated Payload | 40 ton (US) 36.3 t |
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Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 29.7 yd³ 22.7 m³ |
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| Struck | 23.2 yd³ 17 m³ |
| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 32 yd³ 24.5 m³ |
| Tailgate Struck | 24.4 yd³ 18.7 m³ |
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4 mile/h 6.4 km/h |
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| 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 |
Sound Levels
| Interior Cab | 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A) |
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| 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. |
Operating Weights
| Front Axle - Empty | 43200 lb 19595 kg |
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| Center Axle - Empty | 14804 lb 6715 kg |
| Rear Axle - Empty | 14562 lb 6605 kg |
| Total - Empty | 72565 lb 32915 kg |
| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7002 lb 3176 kg |
| Center Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb 16562 kg |
| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb 16562 kg |
| Total - Rated Load | 80027 lb 36300 kg |
| Front Axle - Loaded | 50201 lb 22771 kg |
| Center Axle - Loaded | 51317 lb 23277 kg |
| Rear Axle - Loaded | 51074 lb 23167 kg |
| Total - Loaded | 152593 lb 69215 kg |
Body Plate
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel |
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Body Plate Thickness
| Front Plate | 0.28 in 7 mm |
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| Base Plate | 0.51 in 13 mm |
| Side Plates | 0.43 in 11 mm |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 145.3 gal (US) 550 l |
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| 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 | 6.5 gal (US) 25 l |
Body Hoist
| Raise Time | 12 s 12 s |
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| Lower Time | 12 s 12 s |
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 – 2011 |
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| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 |
| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 – 2008 |
| Steering | ISO 5010 – 2007 |
Turning Circle
| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45° |
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| 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 - Aisle Width | 220 in 5595 mm |
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. |
Steering
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm |
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Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
| Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes | 3-4 |
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| Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes | 5–6 |
| Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes | 3 |
| Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes | 4–5 |
| Wheel Loader: 962M - 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. |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
- Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
- Two seats both with seat belts, operator’s retractable
- Glass windows:
– Front, laminated and tinted
– Sides and rear, toughened and tinted - 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
– Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter
– Machine Security System (MSS)
– Secondary steering energy source engaged
– Hour meter
– Retarder active - Adjustable air vents
- 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 - Storage:
– Cup holder
– Flask receptacle (under the secondary seat)
– Under seat storage
– Door pocket
– Behind seat storage
– Coat hook - Windows (tinted) opening both sides
- Seats:
– Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
– Trainer: padded with lap belt - Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Sun visor
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Detect with Stability Assist
- Product Link: PL631E or PL641E dependent on location and licensing agreement
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Main disconnect switch
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
- 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 - Horn
POWER TRAIN
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
- Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
- Cat C15 engine
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
SAFETY
- Rearview camera
- ROPS/FOPS cab
- Reverse alarm
GUARDS
- Crankcase
- Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
- Rear window
- Radiator
- Axle
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- Tires, six 29.5 R25
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Product Link Elite: PLE631E (satellite), PLE641E (cellular)
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- Four-point seat belt
- Cold weather start attachment
- Body liners
- Engine block heater
- Window blinds
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Heated rearview motorized mirrors
- Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
- Scissor tailgate
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Bluetooth radio stereo system
- Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
- Wheel chocks
- Heated/cooled seat
- Fast fuel fill
- Exhaust heated body
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
- Infrared glass – high ambient cab
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
