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740 GC

Three Axle Articulated Trucks

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.

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Gross Power - SAE J1995 335 kW
Net Power - ISO 14396 330 kW
Rated Payload 36.3 t
Engine Model Cat® C15

Availability Ready Stock Estimated delivery : 2 - 3 weeks

OVERVIEW

Reliable Productivity

FEATURES & BENEFITS

MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE

Every Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent Cat engine is equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and aftertreatment components. The right t... Read more

AUTOMATIC CONTROLS

    Advanced Automatic Traction Control (AATC) proactively applies inter- and cross-axle differential locks ‘on-the-go.’ Operators are freed from thi... Read more

HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION

    All three axles promote stability using oscillating a-frames with lateral tie rods. Operate at productive speeds with confidence while virtually... Read more

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

Spacious cab delivers comfort all shift long and is 7dB quieter than prior model.Unique combination hoist/transmission lever is intuitive and enhances cycle times with fe... Read more

BUILT TO PERFORM

    Box section front frame absorb is stiff to handle torque loads. Frame design decreases stress at the hitch and optimizes suspension geometry. &nb... Read more

TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE

Cat Product Link wirelessly connect you to your equipment, giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing. The system tracks location, hours, fu... Read more

BECAUSE UPTIME COUNTS

Caterpillar design, manufacturing and customer service help ensure peak performance and uptime.Long service intervals keep your machine operating.Lubrication points are g... Read more

MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

    Caterpillar designs and functions with great concern for the environment.     Cat C18 engine incorporates the Cat Clean Emiss... Read more

BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES

Seat belt in use indicator (four-point seat belt available as an option)Operator presence detection (prevents gear engagement when operator is not seated)Additional mirro... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 740 GC

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Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995 335 kW
Net Power - ISO 14396 330 kW
Engine Model Cat® C15
Bore 137 mm
Stroke 171.5 mm
Displacement 15.2 l
Emissions The C15 engine emits either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emissions.
Net Power - SAE J1349 324 kW
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 2320 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 2264 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min
No Engine De-rating Below 3050 m
Engine Model - Either U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II or U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent Cat C15
Note (2) Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (1) Advertised power is tested at 1,700 rpm.
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.
Gross Power (SAE J1995) 335 kW
Net Power (SAE J1349) 324 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396) 330 kW
Note (4) Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 324 kW (434 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (5) Two engine emissions options are available: 1. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 2. Noncertified configuration that is equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II.
Weights
Rated Payload 36.3 t
Body Capacities
Heaped (SAE 2:1) 22.7 m³
Struck 17.7 m³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 24.4 m³
Tailgate Struck 17.9 m³
Transmission
Forward - 1 6.4 km/h
Forward - 2 8.5 km/h
Forward - 3 11.5 km/h
Forward - 4 14.8 km/h
Forward - 5 19.7 km/h
Forward - 6 24 km/h
Reverse - 1 6.8 km/h
Forward - 9 57.5 km/h
Forward - 7 33.1 km/h
Reverse - 2 15.7 km/h
Forward - 8 39.8 km/h
Sound Levels
Interior Cab 72 dB(A)
Note (2) Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab or when not properly maintained or with doors/windows open for extended periods or in noisy environments.
Note (1) The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 72 dB(A) when ISO 6396:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the cooling fan’s maximum speed. The sound level may vary at different cooling fan speeds. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained.
Operating Weights
Rear Axle - Loaded 23242 kg
Center Axle - Empty 6785 kg
Center Axle - Rated Load 16562 kg
Total - Loaded 68860 kg
Front Axle - Loaded 22271 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load 3176 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load 16562 kg
Total - Empty 32560 kg
Total - Rated Load 36300 kg
Rear Axle - Empty 6680 kg
Center Axle - Loaded 23347 kg
Front Axle - Empty 19095 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank 550 l
Cooling System 90 l
Engine Crankcase 52 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 140 l
Brake Cooling Tank 67 l
Final Drive - Each 5 l
Transmission - OTG 75 l
Axles - Each 60 l
Body Hoist
Raise Time 12 s
Lower Time 12 s
Steering
Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
Standards
Brakes ISO 3450 – 2011
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471 – 2008
Steering ISO 5010 – 2019
Body Plate
Type High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
Turning Circle
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45°
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 5595 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 3960 mm
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 8395 mm
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 7698 mm
Body Plate Thickness
Side Plates 11 mm
Front Plate 7 mm
Base Plate 13 mm
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
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.
Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes 4–5
Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes 5–6
Wheel Loader: 972M - Passes 3
Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes 5
Hydraulic Excavator: 374F - Passes 3–4
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes 3-4
Hydraulic Excavator: 352 - Passes 5-6
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes 3
Wheel Loader: 966 - Passes 4-5
Wheel Loader: 962 - Passes 5
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons).

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