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740 Articulated Truck specifications
Sound Levels
Interior Cab 79 dB(A)
• The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure
level) measured according to the work cycle procedures
specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 is 79 dB(A), for the cab
offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained
and tested with the doors and windows closed.
• 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 19 400 kg 42,770 lb
Center Axle – Empty 7200 kg 15,873 lb
Rear Axle – Empty 6500 kg 14,330 lb
Total – Empty 33 100 kg 72,973 lb
Front Axle – Rated Load 5200 kg 11,464 lb
Center Axle – Rated Load 17 150 kg 37,809 lb
Rear Axle – Rated Load 17 150 kg 37,809 lb
Total – Rated Load 39 500 kg 87,083 lb
Front Axle – Loaded 24 600 kg 54,234 lb
Center Axle – Loaded 24 350 kg 53,683 lb
Rear Axle – Loaded 23 650 kg 52,139 lb
Total – Loaded 72 600 kg 160,055 lb
Body Plate Thickness
Front 8 mm 0.31 in
Scow 16 mm 0.63 in
Side 12 mm 0.47 in
Base 16 mm 0.63 in
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank 532 L 140.5 gal
Cooling System 80 L 21.1 gal
Hydraulic System 328 L 86.6 gal
Engine Crankcase 38 L 9.5 gal
Transmission 72 L 19 gal
Final Drives/Differential 72 L 19 gal
Output Transfer Gear Box 18 L 4.8 gal
Engine
Engine Model Cat
®
C15 ACERT™
Gross Power – SAE J1995 350 kW 469 hp
Net Power – SAE J1349 338 kW 453 hp
Net Power – ISO 9249 342 kW 458 hp
Net Power – EEC 80/1269 342 kW 458 hp
Flywheel Power 338 kW 453 hp
Bore 137 mm 5.4 in
Stroke 171.5 mm 6.75 in
Displacement 15.2 L 926 in
3
• The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,800 rpm when
tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
• 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.
• Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 330 kW
(442 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
• The 740 meets EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIa emission
specifications for the U.S. and Europe through 2010.
• No engine derating required below 2438 m (8,000 ft.).
Weights
Rated Payload 39.5 tonnes 43.5 tons
Body Capacities
Heaped 2:1 24 m
3
31.4 yd
3
Struck 18.5 m
3
24.2 yd
3
Transmission
Forward 1 8.9 km/h 5.5 mph
Forward 2 12.1 km/h 7.5 mph
Forward 3 16.4 km/h 10.2 mph
Forward 4 22 km/h 13.7 mph
Forward 5 30 km/h 18.6 mph
Forward 6 40 km/h 25.1 mph
Forward 7 54.7 km/h 34 mph
Reverse 1 8.4 km/h 5.2 mph
Reverse 2 11.6 km/h 7.2 mph