Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Caterpillar 740B is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 700 series and is used for transporting large payloads over rough terrain, soft ground, and uneven haul roads. The 740B typically features a rear dump body, all-wheel drive articulation, and a diesel engine matched to heavy-duty transmission and chassis components. Common applications include site development, road building, aggregate handling, and bulk material transport. The model is recognized for its off-road mobility, load-carrying capacity, and suitability for demanding jobsite conditions.

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1	33.50 cu yd (25.61 cu m)
Tailgate Struck	25.50 cu yd (19.50 cu m)

Body Hoist

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Lower Time	7 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds

Body Plate Thickness

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Body Plate Thickness specifications
Scow	0.70 in (1.78 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance	2.30 ft (0.70 m)
Dump Height	23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Ground Clearance	1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Overall Height	13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Overall Length	36.10 ft (11.00 m)
Overall Width	12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Wheelbase	17.20 ft (5.24 m)

Dump

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	7 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds

Ejector Cycle Times

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Ejector Cycle Times specifications
Eject Time	14 seconds
Retract Time	24 seconds

Engine

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Displacement	926.00 cu in (15,174.45 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C15 ACERT
Gross Power	489.00 hp (364.65 kw)
Max Torque	1,819.00 lbs ft (2,466.20 nm)
Net Power	474.00 hp (353.47 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	477.00 hp (355.70 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	477.00 hp (355.70 kw)
Power Measured @	1700 rpm
Stroke	6.80 in (17.27 cm)
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Operating Specifications specifications
Engine Oil Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Tire Size	29.5R25

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Engine Crankcase	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Final Drives/Differential	60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Fuel Tank	149.30 gal (565.10 l)
Output Transfer Gear Box	4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Transmission	19.00 gal (71.92 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	79 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450 - 1996
Cab - FOPS	ISO 3449 Level II - 2005
Cab - ROPS	ISO 3471 - 2008
Steering	ISO 5010 - 2007

Steering System

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Steering System specifications
Lock to Lock	4.6 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	5.50 mph (8.85 kph)
Forward - 2	7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Forward - 3	10.20 mph (16.42 kph)
Forward - 4	13.70 mph (22.05 kph)
Forward - 5	18.60 mph (29.93 kph)
Forward - 6	25.10 mph (40.39 kph)
Forward - 7	34.00 mph (54.72 kph)
Max Speed	34.00 mph (54.72 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	7
Number of Reverse Gears	2
Reverse - 1	5.20 mph (8.37 kph)
Reverse - 2	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Turning Circle specifications
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right	45 degrees

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