Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Caterpillar 740 is an articulated off-highway truck used in earthmoving, quarry, mining, and large-scale construction applications. It is designed for hauling heavy material over rough terrain and typically features all-wheel drive, a high-capacity dump body, and a rear dump configuration. The 740 is part of Caterpillar's articulated truck lineup, known for use in site development, road building, and material transport. Common applications include aggregate hauling, bulk earthmoving, and support work in demanding off-road conditions. The model is often referenced for its balance of payload capacity, maneuverability, and durability in heavy-duty hauling operations.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck General Specifications specifications
Articulated/Rigid	A - Starting 2019
Drive Configuration	6WD - Starting 2019
Engine Type	Cat C15 ACERT - Starting 2019
Mfg. Model	740 - Starting 2019
Operating Weight	71,377.00 lbs (32,376.10 kg) - Starting 2019
Planetary Powershift Transmission	Powershift w/ lockup torque converter - Starting 2019
Rated Payload	40.00 t (40,000.00 kg) - Starting 2019

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (SAE 2:1)	29.7 cu yd - Starting 2026
Struck	23.2 cu yd - Starting 2026
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1	32 cu yd - Starting 2026
Tailgate Struck	24.4 cu yd - Starting 2026

Body Hoist

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Lower Time	12 s - Starting 2026
Raise Time	12 s - Starting 2026

Body Plate

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Body Plate specifications
Type	High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel - Starting 2026

Body Plate Thickness

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Body Plate Thickness specifications
Base Plate	0.51 in (1.30 cm) - Starting 2026
Front Plate	0.28 in (0.71 cm) - Starting 2026
Side Plates	0.43 in (1.09 cm) - Starting 2026

Dimensions

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Height	12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Length	35.58 ft (10.85 m)
Weight	73,000.00 lbs (33,112.28 kg)
Width	11.25 ft (3.43 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm) - Starting 2026
Displacement	926.00 cu in (15,174.45 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Engine Model	Cat® C15 - Starting 2026
Engine Power (ISO 14396)	447.00 hp (333.33 kw) - Starting 2026
Gross Power (SAE J1995)	452.00 hp (337.06 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power (SAE J1349)	439.00 hp (327.37 kw) - Starting 2026
No Engine De-rating Below	10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m) - Starting 2026
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)	1,711.00 lbs ft (2,319.77 nm) - Starting 2026
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)	1,670.00 lbs ft (2,264.19 nm) - Starting 2026
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 r/min - Starting 2026
Stroke	6.75 in (17.14 cm) - Starting 2026

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	14,804.00 lbs (6,714.99 kg) - Starting 2026
Center Axle - Loaded	51,317.00 lbs (23,277.03 kg) - Starting 2026
Center Axle - Rated Load	36,513.00 lbs (16,562.04 kg) - Starting 2026
Front Axle - Empty	43,200.00 lbs (19,595.21 kg) - Starting 2026
Front Axle - Loaded	50,201.00 lbs (22,770.82 kg) - Starting 2026
Front Axle - Rated Load	7,002.00 lbs (3,176.06 kg) - Starting 2026
Rear Axle - Empty	14,562.00 lbs (6,605.22 kg) - Starting 2026
Rear Axle - Loaded	51,074.00 lbs (23,166.81 kg) - Starting 2026
Rear Axle - Rated Load	36,513.00 lbs (16,562.04 kg) - Starting 2026
Total - Empty	72,565.00 lbs (32,914.97 kg) - Starting 2026
Total - Loaded	152,593.00 lbs (69,215.11 kg) - Starting 2026
Total - Rated Load	80,027.00 lbs (36,299.68 kg) - Starting 2026

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching specifications
Hydraulic Excavator: 352 - Passes	5-6 - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes	3-4 - Starting 2026
Wheel Loader: 962 - Passes	5 - Starting 2026
Wheel Loader: 966 - Passes	4-5 - Starting 2026
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes	3 - Starting 2026

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Service Refill Capacities specifications
Axles - Each	15.80 gal (59.80 l) - Starting 2026
Brake Cooling Tank	17.70 gal (66.99 l) - Starting 2026
Cooling System	23.70 gal (89.70 l) - Starting 2026
DEF Tank	6.50 gal (24.60 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Crankcase	13.70 gal (51.85 l) - Starting 2026
Final Drive - Each	1.30 gal (4.92 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank	145.30 gal (549.96 l) - Starting 2026
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System	36.90 gal (139.67 l) - Starting 2026
Transmission - OTG	19.80 gal (74.94 l) - Starting 2026

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	72 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Standards

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450 – 2011 - Starting 2026
Cab - FOPS	ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 - Starting 2026
Cab - ROPS	ISO 3471 – 2008 - Starting 2026
Steering	ISO 5010 – 2019 - Starting 2026

Steering

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Steering specifications
Lock to Lock	4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm - Starting 2026

Transmission

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 2	5.30 mph (8.53 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 3	7.30 mph (11.75 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 4	9.20 mph (14.81 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 5	12.20 mph (19.63 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 6	14.90 mph (23.98 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 7	20.60 mph (33.15 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 8	24.70 mph (39.75 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 9	35.70 mph (57.45 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 1	4.20 mph (6.76 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 2	9.80 mph (15.77 kph) - Starting 2026

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Turning Circle specifications
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	220.00 in (558.80 cm) - Starting 2026
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	330.00 in (838.20 cm) - Starting 2026
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	156.00 in (396.24 cm) - Starting 2026
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius	303.00 in (769.62 cm) - Starting 2026
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right	45 degrees - Starting 2026

Weights

Caterpillar 740 Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Rated Payload	40.00 t (40,000.00 kg) - Starting 2026

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