# 2012 Caterpillar 740B for Sale in Los Angeles, Ca **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89322851 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 740B - **Category:** Off-Highway Trucks - **Hours:** 15115 - **Serial number:** CAT0740BET4R00859 - **Location:** Los Angeles, Ca - **Auction starts:** 2026-11-04 ## Description Air Conditioner, Air Ride Seat, 2011 US EPA Label, Tailgate, 29.5R25 Tires Closing Time: 2026-11-04 04:00:00 PM ## Manufacturer specifications ### Body Capacities - **Heaped (Sae 2:1):** 30.2 cu yd - **Heaped (Sae 2:1):** 31.4 cu yd - **Struck:** 23.3 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:** 0.4 in (1.02 cm) - **Base:** 0.7 in (1.78 cm) - **Front:** 0.3 in (0.76 cm) - **Front:** 0.4 in (1.02 cm) - **Scow:** 0.7 in (1.78 cm) - **Side:** 0.3 in (0.76 cm) - **Side:** 0.5 in (1.27 cm) ### Dimensions - **Dump Ground Clearance:** 2.29 ft (0.7 m) - **Dump Height:** 23.27 ft (7.09 m) - **Ground Clearance:** 1.9 ft (0.58 m) - **Height:** 12.3333 ft (3.76 m) - **Height:** 13.25 ft (4.04 m) - **Length:** 36.0833 ft (11 m) - **Length:** 38.3333 ft (11.68 m) - **Overall Height:** 13.26 ft (4.04 m) - **Overall Length:** 36.09 ft (11 m) - **Overall Width:** 12.37 ft (3.77 m) - **Weight:** 75824 lbs (34393.23 kg) - **Weight:** 81340 lbs (36895.25 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 17.16 ft (5.23 m) - **Width:** 11.5 ft (3.51 m) ### Dump - **Capacity - Heaped:** 30.2 cu yd - **Capacity - Heaped:** 31.4 cu yd - **Capacity - Struck:** 23.3 cu yd - **Capacity - Struck:** 24.2 cu yd - **Dump Angle:** 70 degrees - **Lower Time:** 7 sec - **Raise Time:** 12 sec - **Rated Payload:** 84000 lbs (38101.81 kg) - **Rated Payload:** 87082.59 lbs (39500.05 kg) ### Ejector Cycle Times - **Eject Time:** 14 s - **Retract Time:** 24 s ### Engine - **Bore:** 5.4 in (13.72 cm) - **Displacement:** 926 cu in (15174.45 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C15 Acert - **Engine Model:** Cat C15 ACERT - **Engine Model:** C15 - **Engine Model - Tier 2 Eu Stage Ii:** Cat C15 ACERT - **Engine Model Tier 4 Interim/Eu Stage Iiib:** Cat C15 ACERT - **Gross Power:** 489 hp (364.65 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 484 hp (360.92 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 489 hp (364.65 kw) - **Max Torque:** 1819 lbs ft (2466.2 nm) - **Net Power:** 474 hp (353.47 kw) - **Net Power - Eec 80/1269:** 477 hp (355.7 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 14396:** 477 hp (355.7 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 14396:** 484 hp (360.92 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 477 hp (355.7 kw) - **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 472 hp (351.98 kw) - **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 474 hp (353.47 kw) - **Power Measured @:** 1700 rpm - **Stroke:** 6.8 in (17.27 cm) - **Torque Measured @:** 1200 rpm ### Operating Weights - **Center Axle - Empty:** 17996 lbs (8162.86 kg) - **Center Axle - Empty:** 15864 lbs (7195.8 kg) - **Center Axle - Loaded:** 58076 lbs (26342.86 kg) - **Center Axle - Loaded:** 53753 lbs (24381.98 kg) - **Center Axle - Rated Load:** 40078 lbs (18179.1 kg) - **Center Axle - Rated Load:** 37889 lbs (17186.18 kg) - **Front Axle - Empty:** 46762 lbs (21210.91 kg) - **Front Axle - Empty:** 45737 lbs (20745.98 kg) - **Front Axle - Loaded:** 50380 lbs (22852.01 kg) - **Front Axle - Loaded:** 57223 lbs (25955.95 kg) - **Front Axle - Rated Load:** 3620 lbs (1642.01 kg) - **Front Axle - Rated Load:** 11488 lbs (5210.88 kg) - **Rear Axle - Empty:** 16334 lbs (7408.99 kg) - **Rear Axle - Empty:** 14255 lbs (6465.97 kg) - **Rear Axle - Loaded:** 56414 lbs (25588.99 kg) - **Rear Axle - Loaded:** 52144 lbs (23652.15 kg) - **Rear Axle - Rated Load:** 40078 lbs (18179.1 kg) - **Rear Axle - Rated Load:** 37889 lbs (17186.18 kg) - **Total - Empty:** 81095 lbs (36784.12 kg) - **Total - Empty:** 75857 lbs (34408.2 kg) - **Total - Loaded:** 164871 lbs (74784.32 kg) - **Total - Loaded:** 163120 lbs (73990.08 kg) - **Total - Rated Load:** 83776 lbs (38000.2 kg) - **Total - Rated Load:** 87263 lbs (39581.88 kg) ### Operational - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 21.1 gal (79.86 l) - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 21.2 gal (80.24 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 10.1 gal (38.23 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 149.3 gal (565.1 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 148 gal (560.18 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 86.6 gal (327.78 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 86.7 gal (328.16 l) - **Tire Size:** 29.5R25 - **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 19 gal (71.92 l) - **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 19.1 gal (72.29 l) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 21.1 gal (79.86 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 9 gal (34.07 l) - **Final Drives/Differential:** 60.8 gal (230.13 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 149.3 gal (565.1 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 89 gal (336.87 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 85 gal (321.73 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 ### Steering - **Lock To Lock:** 4.6 seconds @ 60 rpm ### 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) ### Turning Circle - **Note:** Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. - **Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width:** 233.5 in (593.09 cm) - **Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width:** 224.2 in (569.47 cm) - **Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius:** 357.9 in (909.07 cm) - **Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius:** 338.4 in (859.54 cm) - **Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius:** 176 in (447.04 cm) - **Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius:** 161.5 in (410.21 cm) - **Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius:** 340.2 in (864.11 cm) - **Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius:** 320.4 in (813.82 cm) - **Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right:** 45 degrees ### Weights - **Center Axle - Empty:** 17917 % - **Center Axle - Empty:** 15937 % - **Center Axle - Loaded:** 57995 % - **Center Axle - Loaded:** 53826 % - **Front Axle - Empty:** 47168 lbs (21395.07 kg) - **Front Axle - Empty:** 45556 lbs (20663.88 kg) - **Front Axle - Loaded:** 50788 % - **Front Axle - Loaded:** 57045 % - **Rear Axle - Empty:** 16255 lbs (7373.15 kg) - **Rear Axle - Empty:** 14328 lbs (6499.08 kg) - **Rear Axle - Loaded:** 56333 lbs (25552.25 kg) - **Rear Axle - Loaded:** 52216 lbs (23684.81 kg) - **Total Empty:** 81340 lbs (36895.25 kg) - **Total Empty:** 75824 lbs (34393.23 kg) - **Total Loaded:** 83776 lbs (38000.2 kg) - **Total Loaded:** 163087 lbs (73975.11 kg) ## About this model 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 and soft ground. The 740B typically features a six-wheel drive articulated chassis, a rear dump body, and a diesel powertrain built for heavy-duty cycle work. Common uses include site development, road building, aggregate handling, and large-scale excavation support. The model is recognized for its off-road mobility, load-carrying capacity, and suitability for demanding material transport operations in challenging jobsite conditions. ## Photos ![2012 Caterpillar 740B](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23109/465/40d262b0-b7f5-4ea8-83d3-9680685da851-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 740B photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23109/465/429545e7-d367-4c8a-a1c1-6093b964a5aa-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 740B photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23109/465/b7758436-0125-480c-a217-191b1b9bfbb3-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 740B photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23109/465/bae71ee0-e4c3-41a7-9776-6595e4e6e5db-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 740B photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23109/465/3dd62972-42e1-4c5b-bd63-53a137d63bec-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 740B photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23109/465/f0614ea4-721e-4b74-bf11-163c6caa28a5-hr.jpg)