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740

Three Axle Articulated Trucks

Cat 740 with 43.5 ton rated payload offers proven reliability and durability, high productivity, superior operator comfort and lower operating costs. Spacious two-person cab with forward facing trainer/passenger seat and off road oil/nitrogen front suspension cylinders keep the operator comfortable through out the working day. True "on-the-go" differential locks with simple operation improve cycle times and productivity. Strong, durable Cat ACERT engines and electronically controlled transmissions deliver high productivity with low fuel consumption.

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Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT™
Gross Power - SAE J1995 350 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 338 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 342 kW

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

Engine with ACERT™ Technology

ACERT TechnologyThe Cat® C15 ACERT™ engine introduces a series of evolutionary, incremental improvements that provide breakthrough engine technology built on systems and... Read more

Transmission

Electronic TransmissionThe Caterpillar seven-speed electronically controlled transmission features anti-hunt shift strategy for speed continuity, and Individual Clutch Mo... Read more

Suspension and Traction Control

Front SuspensionThe three-point front suspension oscillates ±6° to provide a smooth ride, allowing the operator to travel at speed over rough terrain and softening impact... Read more

Operator Comfort

Ride ComfortThe three-point front suspension with its oscillating axle and low-pressure ride struts, combined with the center-mounted cab, offers unrivaled levels of ride... Read more

Ease of Operation

Ergonomic LayoutThe controls and layout of the cab are designed to make it as easy to operate as your car. Quick, easy to read and simple to operate, the controls and gau... Read more

Durability and Reliability

Front FrameThe front frame design features a large box section and wide, stiff frame beams to handle torque loads. The divergent frame design decreases stress in the hitc... Read more

Serviceability

Long Service IntervalsLong engine oil change and hydraulic oil change intervals lower maintenance costs and downtime. Wheel-bearing adjustment is completely eliminated.Lu... Read more

Product Link

Equipment Manager - a better way to manage your fleetEquipment Manager allows transmitted data to be searched and sorted by alert level, group, equipment identification,... Read more

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SelectionMake comparisons of the machines you are considering before you buy. Your Cat® dealer can help.PurchaseConsider the resale value, compare productivity and day-to... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 740

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Engine
Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT™
Gross Power - SAE J1995 350 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 338 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 342 kW
Net Power - EEC 80/1269 342 kW
Bore 137 mm
Stroke 171.5 mm
Displacement 15.2 l
Weights
Rated Payload 39.5 t
Body Capacities
Heaped (SAE 2:1) 24 m³
Struck 18.5 m³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 25.5 m³
Tailgate Struck 19.5 m³
Transmission
Forward - 1 8.9 km/h
Forward - 2 12.1 km/h
Forward - 3 16.4 km/h
Forward - 4 22 km/h
Forward - 5 30 km/h
Forward - 6 40 km/h
Forward - 7 54.7 km/h
Reverse - 1 8.4 km/h
Reverse - 2 11.6 km/h
Sound Levels
Interior Cab 79 dB(A)
Operating Weights
Front Axle - Empty 19400 kg
Center Axle - Empty 7200 kg
Rear Axle - Empty 6500 kg
Total - Empty 33100 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load 5200 kg
Center Axle - Rated Load 17150 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load 17150 kg
Total - Rated Load 39500 kg
Front Axle - Loaded 24600 kg
Center Axle - Loaded 24350 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded 23650 kg
Total - Loaded 72600 kg
Body Plate Thickness
Front 8 mm
Scow 16 mm
Side 12 mm
Base 16 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank 532 l
Cooling System 80 l
Hydraulic System 328 l
Engine Crankcase 38 l
Transmission 72 l
Final Drives/Differential 72 l
Output Transfer Gear Box 18 l
Body Hoist
Raise Time 12 s
Lower Time 7 s
Standards
Brakes ISO 3450 - 1996
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449 Level II - 2005
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471 - 2008
Steering ISO 5010 - 2007

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Engine Model Cat® C15
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