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 built for rough terrain, high-capacity transport, and efficient cycle times. The 740B typically features a rear dump body, all-wheel drive articulation, and a diesel powertrain suited to heavy-duty site conditions. Common uses include bulk material transport, road building, site development, and large-scale excavation support. The model is recognized for its combination of payload capacity, maneuverability, and durability in demanding off-road environments.

Body Capacities

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (Sae 2:1)	30.2 cu yd
Struck	23.3 cu yd
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1	33.5 cu yd
Tailgate Struck	25.5 cu yd

Body Hoist

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

Body Plate Thickness

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Body Plate Thickness specifications
Base	0.40 in (1.02 cm)
Front	0.30 in (0.76 cm)
Scow	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Side	0.30 in (0.76 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance	2.29 ft (0.70 m)
Dump Height	23.27 ft (7.09 m)
Ground Clearance	1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Height	12.33 ft (3.76 m)
Length	36.08 ft (11.00 m)
Overall Height	13.26 ft (4.04 m)
Overall Length	36.09 ft (11.00 m)
Overall Width	12.37 ft (3.77 m)
Weight	75,824.00 lbs (34,393.23 kg)
Wheelbase	17.16 ft (5.23 m)
Width	11.50 ft (3.51 m)

Dump

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	30.2 cu yd
Capacity - Struck	23.3 cu yd
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	7 sec
Raise Time	12 sec
Rated Payload	84,000.00 lbs (38,101.81 kg)

Ejector Cycle Times

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

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 Make	2236
Engine Model	C15 Acert
Engine Model - Tier 2 Eu Stage Ii	Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Model Tier 4 Interim/Eu Stage Iiib	Cat C15 ACERT
Gross Power	489.00 hp (364.65 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	484.00 hp (360.92 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 14396	477.00 hp (355.70 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	477.00 hp (355.70 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	472.00 hp (351.98 kw)
Power Measured @	1700 rpm
Stroke	6.80 in (17.27 cm)
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	17,996.00 lbs (8,162.86 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	58,076.00 lbs (26,342.86 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	40,078.00 lbs (18,179.10 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	46,762.00 lbs (21,210.91 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	50,380.00 lbs (22,852.01 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	3,620.00 lbs (1,642.01 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	16,334.00 lbs (7,408.99 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	56,414.00 lbs (25,588.99 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	40,078.00 lbs (18,179.10 kg)
Total - Empty	81,095.00 lbs (36,784.12 kg)
Total - Loaded	164,871.00 lbs (74,784.32 kg)
Total - Rated Load	83,776.00 lbs (38,000.20 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Fuel Capacity	149.30 gal (565.10 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	86.60 gal (327.78 l)
Tire Size	29.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	19.00 gal (71.92 l)

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)
Hydraulic System	89.00 gal (336.87 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

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Steering 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
Note	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	233.50 in (593.09 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	357.90 in (909.07 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	176.00 in (447.04 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius	340.20 in (864.11 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right	45 degrees

Weights

Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	17917 %
Center Axle - Loaded	57995 %
Front Axle - Empty	47,168.00 lbs (21,395.07 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	50788 %
Rear Axle - Empty	16,255.00 lbs (7,373.15 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	56,333.00 lbs (25,552.25 kg)
Total Empty	81,340.00 lbs (36,895.25 kg)
Total Loaded	83,776.00 lbs (38,000.20 kg)

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