Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Specs

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 740 EJ ➔

The Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and reliable machine designed for heavy-duty hauling in challenging off-road conditions. With a gross power of 464 hp and a heaped dump capacity of 35.8 cubic yards, this articulated truck is equipped to tackle large loads with ease. Its high-strength Brinell HB450 wear-resistant steel body plate and advanced transmission system ensure durability and efficiency on the job site. This versatile truck boasts impressive dimensions and weights, making it a top choice for demanding construction and mining operations.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck General Specifications specifications
Articulated/Rigid	Articulated — Starting 2024 Model Year
Drive Configuration	6WD — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type	Cat C18 — Starting 2024 Model Year
Mfg. Model	740 EJ — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight	79,622.00 lbs (36,115.98 kg) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Planetary Powershift Transmission	Powershift w/ lockup torque converter — Starting 2019 Model Year
Rated Payload	42.00 t (42,000.00 kg) — Starting 2019 Model Year

Blade Eject/Retract

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Blade Eject/Retract specifications
Eject (Automatic)	16 s
Eject (Manual)	17 s
Retract (Automatic)	21 s
Retract (Manual)	21 s

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (Sae 2:1)	30.1 cu yd
Struck	23.5 cu yd

Body Plate

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Body Plate specifications
Base	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Body Plate Type	High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel
Chute	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Front	0.30 in (0.76 cm)
Side	0.50 in (1.27 cm)

Body Plate Thickness

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Body Plate Thickness specifications
Base	0.40 in (1.02 cm)
Front	0.30 in (0.76 cm)
Side	0.30 in (0.76 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance	3.61 ft (1.10 m)
Ground Clearance	1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Overall Height	12.29 ft (3.75 m)
Overall Length	38.03 ft (11.59 m)
Overall Width	11.26 ft (3.43 m)
Wheelbase	18.31 ft (5.58 m)

Dump

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	35.71 cu yd
Capacity - Struck	23.29 cu yd
Rated Payload	92,594.04 lbs (42,000.00 kg)

Ejector Cycle Times

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Ejector Cycle Times specifications
Eject Time	14 s
Retract Time	24 s

Engine

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	5.70 in (14.48 cm)
Displacement	1,106.00 cu in (18,124.13 cu cm)
Emissions	The 740 EJ meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Model - U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final, Eu Stage Iv, Japan 2014, Korea Tier 4 Final	Cat C18 ACERT
Gross Power	464.00 hp (346.01 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	511.00 hp (381.06 kw)
Net Power	445.00 hp (331.84 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	458.00 hp (341.54 kw)
Net Power - Iso 14396	504.00 hp (375.84 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	458.00 hp (341.54 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	496.00 hp (369.87 kw)
No Engine De-Rating Required Below	10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
Note (1)	The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2)	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 (3)	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (4)	DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.
Number Of Cylinders	6
Peak Engine Torque Gross (Sae J1995)	1,931.00 lbs ft (2,618.05 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)	1,887.00 lbs ft (2,558.39 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 rpm
Power Measured @	1700 rpm
Stroke	7.20 in (18.29 cm)

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	17,095.00 lbs (7,754.17 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	57,214.00 lbs (25,951.87 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	40,120.00 lbs (18,198.15 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	44,849.00 lbs (20,343.19 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	48,548.00 lbs (22,021.03 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	3,534.00 lbs (1,603.00 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	16,515.00 lbs (7,491.09 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	56,637.00 lbs (25,690.14 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	40,120.00 lbs (18,198.15 kg)
Total - Empty	78,623.00 lbs (35,662.84 kg)
Total - Loaded	162,399.00 lbs (73,663.04 kg)
Total - Rated Load	83,776.00 lbs (38,000.20 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	21.20 gal (80.24 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Fuel Capacity	148.00 gal (560.18 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	61.60 gal (233.16 l)
Tire Size	29.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	19.10 gal (72.29 l)

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching specifications
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes	5
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes	4
Note	An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes	4-5
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes	4-5
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes	4

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Service Refill Capacities specifications
Axles - Each	15.80 gal (59.80 l)
Brake Cooling Tank	17.70 gal (66.99 l)
Cooling System	23.70 gal (89.70 l)
Def Tank	5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Engine Crankcase	13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Final Drive - Each	1.30 gal (4.92 l)
Final Drives/Differential	60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Fuel Tank	145.30 gal (549.96 l)
Hydraulic System	87.20 gal (330.05 l)
Output Transfer Gear Box	4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System	36.90 gal (139.67 l)
Transmission	19.00 gal (71.92 l)
Transmission - Otg	19.80 gal (74.94 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
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 76 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.

Standards

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450 2011
Cab - Fops	ISO 3449 Level II 2005
Cab - Rops	ISO 3471 2008
Steering	ISO 5010 2007

Steering

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Steering specifications
Lock To Lock	4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	3.80 mph (6.12 kph)
Forward - 2	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Forward - 3	7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Forward - 4	8.80 mph (14.16 kph)
Forward - 5	11.60 mph (18.67 kph)
Forward - 6	14.20 mph (22.85 kph)
Forward - 7	19.60 mph (31.54 kph)
Forward - 8	23.50 mph (37.82 kph)
Forward - 9	34.00 mph (54.72 kph)
Max Speed	34.30 mph (55.20 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	7
Number Of Reverse Gears	1
Reverse - 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Reverse - 2	9.10 mph (14.64 kph)
Transmission Type	Powershift

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Turning Circle specifications
Note	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	233.00 in (591.82 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	356.00 in (904.24 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	173.00 in (439.42 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius	339.00 in (861.06 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar 740 EJ Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	18166.1 %
Center Axle - Loaded	58246.2 %
Front Axle - Empty	43,651.60 lbs (19,800.06 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	47267.2 %
Rear Axle - Empty	16,689.00 lbs (7,570.01 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	56,769.10 lbs (25,750.06 kg)
Total Empty	78,506.70 lbs (35,610.08 kg)
Total Loaded	162,282.30 lbs (73,610.10 kg)