# 2001 Caterpillar 740 **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 87339998 - **Year:** 2001 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 740 - **Category:** Off-Highway Trucks - **Serial number:** CAT00740JAXM00251 - **Location:** Burnaby, BC - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-09 ## Description Air Conditioner, Retarder, Rear View Camera, Body Extensions, Tailgate, Fast Fuel Fill, 29.5R25 Tires ## Manufacturer specifications ### Body Capacities - **Heaped (Sae 2:1):** 31.4 cu yd - **Struck:** 24.2 cu yd - **Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1:** 33.5 cu yd - **Tailgate Struck:** 25.5 cu yd ### Body Hoist - **Lower Time:** 7 s - **Raise Time:** 12 s ### Body Plate Thickness - **Base:** 0.7 in (1.78 cm) - **Front:** 0.4 in (1.02 cm) - **Scow:** 0.7 in (1.78 cm) - **Side:** 0.5 in (1.27 cm) ### Dimensions - **Dump Ground Clearance:** 2.29 ft (0.7 m) - **Dump Height:** 23.19 ft (7.07 m) - **Ground Clearance:** 1.9 ft (0.58 m) - **Height:** 12.25 ft (3.73 m) - **Length:** 35.5833 ft (10.85 m) - **Overall Height:** 12.29 ft (3.75 m) - **Overall Length:** 35.73 ft (10.89 m) - **Overall Width:** 11.26 ft (3.43 m) - **Weight:** 73000 lbs (33112.28 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 17.15 ft (5.23 m) - **Width:** 11.25 ft (3.43 m) ### Dump - **Capacity - Heaped:** 29.96 cu yd - **Capacity - Struck:** 22.76 cu yd - **Dump Angle:** 70 degrees - **Lower Time:** 7 sec - **Raise Time:** 12 sec - **Rated Payload:** 83775.66 lbs (37993.5 kg) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged - **Bore:** 5.4 in (13.72 cm) - **Displacement:** 926 cu in (15174.45 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C15 ACERT Technology - **Engine Model:** Cat C15 ACERT - **Gross Power:** 464 hp (346.01 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 469 hp (349.74 kw) - **Net Power:** 445 hp (331.84 kw) - **Net Power - Eec 80/1269:** 458 hp (341.54 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 458 hp (341.54 kw) - **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 453 hp (337.81 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Power Measured @:** 1700 rpm - **Stroke:** 6.8 in (17.27 cm) ### General Specifications - **Articulated/Rigid (since 2019):** A - **Drive Configuration (since 2019):** 6WD - **Engine Type (since 2019):** Cat C15 ACERT - **Mfg. Model (since 2019):** 740 - **Operating Weight (since 2019):** 71,377 lbs (32370.52 kg) - **Planetary Powershift Transmission (since 2019):** Powershift w/ lockup torque converter - **Rated Payload (since 2019):** 40 t (40000 kg) ### Operating Weights - **Center Axle - Empty:** 15873 lbs (7198.64 kg) - **Center Axle - Loaded:** 53683 lbs (24346.03 kg) - **Center Axle - Rated Load:** 37809 lbs (17146.94 kg) - **Front Axle - Empty:** 42770 lbs (19396.83 kg) - **Front Axle - Loaded:** 54234 lbs (24595.92 kg) - **Front Axle - Rated Load:** 11464 lbs (5199.09 kg) - **Rear Axle - Empty:** 14330 lbs (6498.87 kg) - **Rear Axle - Loaded:** 52139 lbs (23645.81 kg) - **Rear Axle - Rated Load:** 37809 lbs (17146.94 kg) - **Total - Empty:** 72973 lbs (33094.33 kg) - **Total - Loaded:** 160055 lbs (72587.3 kg) - **Total - Rated Load:** 87083 lbs (39493.43 kg) ### Operational - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 21.2 gal (80.24 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 10.1 gal (38.23 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 148 gal (560.18 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 61.6 gal (233.16 l) - **Tire Size:** 29.5R25 - **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 19.1 gal (72.29 l) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 21.1 gal (79.86 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 9.5 gal (35.96 l) - **Final Drives/Differential:** 19 gal (71.92 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 140.5 gal (531.79 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 86.6 gal (327.78 l) - **Output Transfer Gear Box:** 4.8 gal (18.17 l) - **Transmission:** 19 gal (71.92 l) ### Sound Levels - **Interior Cab:** 79 dB(A) ### Standards - **Brakes:** ISO 3450 - 1996 - **Cab - Fops:** ISO 3449 Level II - 2005 - **Cab - Rops:** ISO 3471 - 2008 - **Steering:** ISO 5010 - 2007 ### Transmission - **Forward - 1:** 5.5 mph (8.85 kph) - **Forward - 2:** 7.5 mph (12.07 kph) - **Forward - 3:** 10.2 mph (16.42 kph) - **Forward - 4:** 13.7 mph (22.05 kph) - **Forward - 5:** 18.6 mph (29.93 kph) - **Forward - 6:** 25.1 mph (40.39 kph) - **Forward - 7:** 34 mph (54.72 kph) - **Max Speed:** 34 mph (54.72 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 7 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 2 - **Reverse - 1:** 5.2 mph (8.37 kph) - **Reverse - 2:** 7.2 mph (11.59 kph) ### Weights - **Center Axle - Empty:** 15542.6 % - **Center Axle - Loaded:** 52062.2 % - **Front Axle - Empty:** 42791.8 lbs (19406.71 kg) - **Front Axle - Loaded:** 53528.3 % - **Rear Axle - Empty:** 14065.5 lbs (6378.91 kg) - **Rear Axle - Loaded:** 50585.1 lbs (22941.09 kg) - **Total Empty:** 72399.9 lbs (32834.42 kg) - **Total Loaded:** 156175.5 lbs (70827.89 kg) ## About this model 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 a rear dump body, articulated steering, and all-wheel drive for improved traction and maneuverability. The 740 is part of Caterpillar's off-highway truck lineup and is commonly used in site development, road building, and material transport operations. Depending on model year and configuration, it may include advanced transmission controls, operator comfort features, and integrated service access for maintenance. The Caterpillar 740 is recognized for high-capacity hauling in demanding jobsite conditions. ## Photos ![2001 Caterpillar 740](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/21663/509/f9960fb1-7f07-33b2-91b9-54993e2d88e7-hr.jpg) ![2001 Caterpillar 740 photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/21663/509/6da377f9-5830-3886-ae49-eec16f605aac-hr.jpg) ![2001 Caterpillar 740 photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/21663/509/80467d4a-70e3-3d02-928c-3f026f60101d-hr.jpg) ![2001 Caterpillar 740 photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/21663/509/de126dc8-d293-3916-a44e-f1a40d754884-hr.jpg) ![2001 Caterpillar 740 photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/21663/509/1ed1e9f3-7dc9-30b5-bb25-81be7ba16c04-hr.jpg)