Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty hauling in challenging environments. With a heaped capacity of 30.1 cubic yards and a rated payload of 84,000 lbs, this truck is equipped with a Cat C18 ACERT engine producing 511 horsepower. Its high-strength Brinell HB450 wear-resistant steel body plate ensures durability and longevity, making it a reliable choice for demanding off-road tasks. Operating with precision and efficiency, the Caterpillar 740C is a top performer in its class, delivering exceptional power and performance for a variety of construction and mining applications.

Body Capacities

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

Body Hoist

Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck Body Hoist specifications
Eject Time	17 s
Retract Time	20 s

Body Plate

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

Dump

Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	30.1 cu yd
Capacity - Struck	23.5 cu yd
Rated Payload	84,000.00 lbs (38,095.24 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Bore	5.70 in (14.48 cm)
Displacement	1,106.00 cu in (18,124.13 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C18 Acert
Engine Model - U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final/Eu Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final	Cat C18 ACERT
Gross Power	511.00 hp (381.06 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	511.00 hp (381.06 kw)
Net Power	496.00 hp (369.87 kw)
Net Power - Iso 14396	504.00 hp (375.84 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)
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
Stroke	7.20 in (18.29 cm)
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Weights

Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	17,416.00 lbs (7,898.41 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	57,541.00 lbs (26,095.69 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	40,124.00 lbs (18,196.83 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	45,239.00 lbs (20,516.55 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	48,766.00 lbs (22,116.10 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	3,527.00 lbs (1,599.55 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	16,865.00 lbs (7,648.53 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	56,989.00 lbs (25,845.35 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	40,124.00 lbs (18,196.83 kg)
Total - Empty	79,521.00 lbs (36,063.95 kg)
Total - Loaded	163,296.00 lbs (74,057.15 kg)
Total - Rated Load	83,776.00 lbs (37,993.65 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	23.70 gal (89.70 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	19.80 gal (74.94 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 740C 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	6.60 gal (24.98 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 740C Off-Highway Truck Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	79 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar 740C 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 740C Off-Highway Truck Steering specifications
Lock To Lock	4.6 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 740C 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)
Number Of Forward Gears	9
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Reverse - 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Reverse - 2	9.10 mph (14.64 kph)

Turning Circle

Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck Turning Circle specifications
Note	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	235.00 in (596.90 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	358.00 in (909.32 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	174.00 in (441.96 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius	340.00 in (863.60 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar 740C Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	17416 %
Center Axle - Loaded	40124 %
Front Axle - Empty	45,239.00 lbs (20,516.55 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	3527 %
Rear Axle - Empty	16,865.00 lbs (7,648.53 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	40,124.00 lbs (18,196.83 kg)
Total Empty	79,521.00 lbs (36,063.95 kg)
Total Loaded	163,296.00 lbs (74,057.15 kg)

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