740 GC Articulated Truck
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.<br>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.
Engine
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 452 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat® C15
- Emissions
- The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
- Net Power - SAE J1349
- 439 HP
- Net Power - ISO 14396
- 447 HP
- Bore
- 5.4 in
- Stroke
- 6.75 in
- Displacement
- 926 in²
- 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.
- Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
- 1670 ft·lbf
- 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 (4)
- Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
- No Engine De-rating Below
- 10000 ft
- Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
- 1711 ft·lbf
- Note (2)
- The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
- Peak Engine Torque Speed
- 1200 r/min
- 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
Weights
- Rated Payload
- 40 ton (US)
Body Capacities
- Heaped (SAE 2:1)
- 29.7 yd³
- Struck
- 22.2 yd³
- Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1
- 31.9 yd³
- Tailgate Struck
- 23.4 yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 5
- 12.2 mile/h
- Forward - 6
- 14.9 mile/h
- Forward - 7
- 20.6 mile/h
- Forward - 1
- 4 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 5.3 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.2 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 9.8 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 9.2 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 7.3 mile/h
Service Refill Capacities
- Final Drive - Each
- 1.3 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 13.7 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 145.3 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6.5 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 23.7 gal (US)
- Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
- 36.9 gal (US)
Sound Levels
- Interior Cab
- 72 dB(A)
- 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, whe
- 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.
Body Hoist
- Raise Time
- 12 s
- Lower Time
- 12 s
Standards
- Brakes
- ISO 3450 – 2011
- Cab - FOPS
- ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
- Cab - ROPS
- ISO 3471 – 2008
- Steering
- ISO 5010 – 2007
Turning Circle
- Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
- 330 in
- Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
- 45°
- Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
- 220 in
- Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
- 156 in
- Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
- 303 in
- Note
- Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
Operating Weights
- Front Axle - Empty
- 42596 lb
- Total - Loaded
- 151405 lb
- Front Axle - Loaded
- 49723 lb
- Rear Axle - Empty
- 14145 lb
- Rear Axle - Loaded
- 50594 lb
- Total - Empty
- 71377 lb
- Total - Rated Load
- 80027 lb
- Center Axle - Rated Load
- 37670 lb
- Front Axle - Rated Load
- 4687 lb
- Center Axle - Loaded
- 51088 lb
- Center Axle - Empty
- 14636 lb
- Rear Axle - Rated Load
- 37670 lb
Body Plate
- Type
- High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
Steering
- Lock to Lock
- 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
Shipping
- UPC
- 5–6
