Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Caterpillar 740 GC is an off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, and earthmoving applications. It features a 6x6 drivetrain, articulated frame, and a rear dump body for efficient load transport on rough terrain. The 740 GC is part of Caterpillar's articulated truck lineup and is commonly used for site development, road building, and large-scale material handling. It is built for productivity, durability, and service access in demanding jobsite conditions. The model is often selected for medium-duty hauling tasks where traction, stability, and payload capacity are important.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck General Specifications specifications
Articulated/Rigid	Articulated - Starting 2024
Drive Configuration	6WD - Starting 2024
Engine Type	Cat C15 - Starting 2024
Mfg. Model	740 GC - Starting 2024
Operating Weight	71,377.00 lbs (32,376.10 kg) - Starting 2024
Planetary Powershift Transmission	Powershift w/ lockup torque converter - Starting 2024
Rated Payload	40.00 t (40,000.00 kg) - Starting 2024

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (Sae 2:1)	29.7 cu yd
Struck	22.2 cu yd
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1	31.9 cu yd
Tailgate Struck	23.4 cu yd

Body Hoist

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Lower Time	12 s
Raise Time	12 s

Body Plate

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Body Plate specifications
Body Plate Type	High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

Body Plate Thickness

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Body Plate Thickness specifications
Base Plate	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Front Plate	0.30 in (0.76 cm)
Side Plates	0.50 in (1.27 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Displacement	926.00 cu in (15,174.45 cu cm)
Emissions	The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Engine Model	Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Model - U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final/Eu Stage Iv	Cat C15 ACERT
Gross Power - Sae J1995	452.00 hp (337.06 kw)
Net Power - Iso 14396	447.00 hp (333.33 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	439.00 hp (327.37 kw)
No Engine De-Rating Below	10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
Note (1)	The reference to Tier 4 Final/Stage IV includes U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Note (2)	The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
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.
Note (4)	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
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 those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.
Peak Engine Torque Gross (Sae J1995)	1,711.00 lbs ft (2,319.77 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)	1,670.00 lbs ft (2,264.19 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 rpm
Stroke	6.80 in (17.27 cm)

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	14,636.00 lbs (6,638.79 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	51,088.00 lbs (23,173.16 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	37,670.00 lbs (17,086.85 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	42,596.00 lbs (19,321.24 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	49,723.00 lbs (22,554.00 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	4,687.00 lbs (2,125.99 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	14,145.00 lbs (6,416.07 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	50,594.00 lbs (22,949.08 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	37,670.00 lbs (17,086.85 kg)
Total - Empty	71,377.00 lbs (32,376.10 kg)
Total - Loaded	151,405.00 lbs (68,676.24 kg)
Total - Rated Load	80,027.00 lbs (36,299.68 kg)

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching specifications
Hydraulic Excavator: 352f - Passes	56
Hydraulic Excavator: 374f - Passes	34
Note	An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 740 GC is an excellent match for the Cat 374F and 352F Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972M, 966M, and 962M Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
Wheel Loader: 962m - Passes	5
Wheel Loader: 966m - Passes	45
Wheel Loader: 972m - Passes	3

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 740 GC 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	6.50 gal (24.60 l)
Engine Crankcase	13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Final Drive - Each	1.30 gal (4.92 l)
Fuel Tank	145.30 gal (549.96 l)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System	36.90 gal (139.67 l)
Transmission - Otg	19.80 gal (74.94 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 740 GC 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 72 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 GC 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 GC Off-Highway Truck Steering specifications
Lock To Lock	4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Forward - 2	5.30 mph (8.53 kph)
Forward - 3	7.30 mph (11.75 kph)
Forward - 4	9.20 mph (14.81 kph)
Forward - 5	12.20 mph (19.63 kph)
Forward - 6	14.90 mph (23.98 kph)
Forward - 7	20.60 mph (33.15 kph)
Forward - 8	24.70 mph (39.75 kph)
Forward - 9	35.70 mph (57.45 kph)
Reverse - 1	4.20 mph (6.76 kph)
Reverse - 2	9.80 mph (15.77 kph)

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Turning Circle specifications
Note	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	220.00 in (558.80 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	330.00 in (838.20 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	156.00 in (396.24 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius	303.00 in (769.62 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar 740 GC Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Rated Payload	80,000.00 lbs (36,287.43 kg)