# 2018 Caterpillar 74504 for Sale in Giddings , TX

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/off-highway-trucks/74504/id/84865948>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $225,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 84865948
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 74504
- **Category:** Off-Highway Trucks
- **Hours:** 9182
- **Serial number:** 3T600455
- **Location:** Giddings , TX

## Description

Air Conditioner, Air Suspension Seat, Auto Lube, Automatic Electronic Traction Aid, Bed Liner - Plastic, Bed Type - Standard, Canopy, Cycle Counter, Differential Lock, Emissions Level - EPA - EPA TIER 4f, Emissions Level - Japan - STEP 4 FINAL, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, Radio - Bluetooth, Rear View Camera, Regulatory Status - EPA / ARB / MLIT / S. Korea, Retarder, ROPS - Enclosed, Tailgate, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** No

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** No
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** No

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Compression in Radiator:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Starter:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### TRANSMISSION

- **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** No
- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

- **Hand Metering Unit:** Good
- **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Good
- **Steering Linkage:** Good

### SUSPENSION

- **Suspension Cylinders:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Accumulators - BRAKE:** Good
- **Control Valve:** Good
- **Hydraulic Cooler:** Good
- **Lines:** Good
- **Pedal:** Good
- **Pump - BRAKE:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No

### TRUCK BODY

- **Bed Liner:** Poor
- **Bottom:** Good
- **Hinge Pins & Brackets:** Good
- **Operating Condition - TRUCK BODY:** Good
- **Ribs and Stringers:** Good
- **Spill Guard:** Good
- **Tailgate:** Good

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Center Axle:** Good
- **Center Final Drives:** Good
- **Front Axle - FINAL DRIVES:** Good
- **Front Final Drives:** Good
- **Rear Axle:** Good
- **Universal Joints:** Good
- **Wheel Lugs & Rims:** Good

### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS

- **comment 1:** Active light is on the dash. Transmission ecm and chassis ecm are not communicating

## Manufacturer specifications

### Air Conditioning System

- **Air Conditioning (since 2026):** The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.2 kg (2.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons).

### Body Capacities

- **Heaped (SAE 2:1) (since 2026):** 33.4 cu yd
- **Struck (since 2026):** 26 cu yd
- **Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 (since 2026):** 35.7 cu yd
- **Tailgate Struck (since 2026):** 27.3 cu yd

### Body Hoist

- **Lower (automatic) (since 2026):** 10 s
- **Lower (manual) (since 2026):** 10 s
- **Raise (automatic) (since 2026):** 13 s
- **Raise (manual) (since 2026):** 12 s

### Body Plate

- **Base (since 2026):** 0.55 in (1.4 cm)
- **Chute (since 2026):** 0.55 in (1.4 cm)
- **Front (since 2026):** 0.28 in (0.71 cm)
- **Side (since 2026):** 0.43 in (1.09 cm)
- **Type (since 2026):** High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 12.4167 ft (3.78 m)
- **Length:** 37.9167 ft (11.56 m)
- **Weight:** 73553 lbs (33363.12 kg)
- **Width:** 11.0833 ft (3.38 m)

### Engine

- **Bore (since 2026):** 5.7 in (14.48 cm)
- **Displacement (since 2026):** 1106 cu in (18124.13 cu cm)
- **Engine Model (since 2026):** Cat® C18
- **Engine Power (ISO 14396) (since 2026):** 504 hp (375.84 kw)
- **Gross Power (SAE J1995) (since 2026):** 511 hp (381.06 kw)
- **Net Power (SAE J1349) (since 2026):** 496 hp (369.87 kw)
- **No Engine De-rating Required Below (since 2026):** 10000 ft (3048 m)
- **Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) (since 2026):** 1931 ft·lbf
- **Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) (since 2026):** 1887 lbs ft (2558.39 nm)
- **Peak Engine Torque Speed (since 2026):** 1200 r/min
- **Stroke (since 2026):** 7.2 in (18.29 cm)

### General Specifications

- **Articulated/Rigid (since 2018):** A
- **Articulated/Rigid (since 2024):** Articulated
- **Drive Configuration (since 2018):** 6WD
- **Engine Type (since 2018):** Cat C18 ACERT
- **Engine Type (since 2022):** Cat C18
- **Mfg. Model (since 2018):** 745
- **Operating Weight (since 2018):** 73,553 lbs (33363.12 kg)
- **Planetary Powershift Transmission (since 2018):** Powershift w/ lockup torque converter
- **Rated Payload (since 2018):** 45 t (45000 kg)

### Operating Weights

- **Center Axle - Empty (since 2026):** 15653 lbs (7100.09 kg)
- **Center Axle - Loaded (since 2026):** 54366 lbs (24660.03 kg)
- **Center Axle - Rated Load (since 2026):** 38713 lbs (17559.94 kg)
- **Front Axle - Empty (since 2026):** 42285 lbs (19180.18 kg)
- **Front Axle - Loaded (since 2026):** 55248 lbs (25060.1 kg)
- **Front Axle - Rated Load (since 2026):** 12963 lbs (5879.93 kg)
- **Rear Axle - Empty (since 2026):** 15058 lbs (6830.2 kg)
- **Rear Axle - Loaded (since 2026):** 53771 lbs (24390.15 kg)
- **Rear Axle - Rated Load (since 2026):** 38713 lbs (17559.94 kg)
- **Total - Empty (since 2026):** 72995 lbs (33110.02 kg)
- **Total - Loaded (since 2026):** 163385 lbs (74110.28 kg)
- **Total - Rated Load (since 2026):** 90389 lbs (40999.81 kg)

### Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

- **Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes (since 2026):** 5
- **Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes (since 2026):** 4
- **Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes (since 2026):** 4-5
- **Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes (since 2026):** 4-5
- **Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes (since 2026):** 4

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Axles - Each (since 2026):** 15.8 gal (59.8 l)
- **Brake Cooling Tank (since 2026):** 17.7 gal (66.99 l)
- **Cooling System (since 2026):** 23.7 gal (89.7 l)
- **DEF Tank (since 2026):** 5.3 gal (20.06 l)
- **Engine Crankcase (since 2026):** 13.7 gal (51.85 l)
- **Final Drive - Each (since 2026):** 1.3 gal (4.92 l)
- **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 145.3 gal (549.96 l)
- **Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System (since 2026):** 36.9 gal (139.67 l)
- **Transmission - OTG (since 2026):** 19.8 gal (74.94 l)

### Sound Levels

- **Interior Cab (since 2026):** 72 dB(A)

### Standards

- **Brakes (since 2026):** ISO 3450 – 2011
- **Cab - FOPS (since 2026):** ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
- **Cab - ROPS (since 2026):** ISO 3471 – 2008
- **Steering (since 2026):** ISO 5010 – 2019

### Steering

- **Lock to Lock (since 2026):** 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1 (since 2026):** 3.8 mph (6.12 kph)
- **Forward - 2 (since 2026):** 5 mph (8.05 kph)
- **Forward - 3 (since 2026):** 7 mph (11.27 kph)
- **Forward - 4 (since 2026):** 8.8 mph (14.16 kph)
- **Forward - 5 (since 2026):** 11.6 mph (18.67 kph)
- **Forward - 6 (since 2026):** 14.2 mph (22.85 kph)
- **Forward - 7 (since 2026):** 19.6 mph (31.54 kph)
- **Forward - 8 (since 2026):** 23.5 mph (37.82 kph)
- **Forward - 9 (since 2026):** 34 mph (54.72 kph)
- **Reverse - 1 (since 2026):** 4 mph (6.44 kph)
- **Reverse - 2 (since 2026):** 9.1 mph (14.64 kph)

### Turning Circle

- **Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width (since 2026):** 233 in (591.82 cm)
- **Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius (since 2026):** 356 in (904.24 cm)
- **Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius (since 2026):** 174 in (441.96 cm)
- **Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius (since 2026):** 340 in (863.6 cm)
- **Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right (since 2026):** 45 deg

### Weights

- **Rated Payload (since 2026):** 45.2 t (45200 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 745 is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 700 series and is commonly used for site development, road building, and large-scale material transport on rough terrain. The 745 features a rear dump body, all-wheel drive, and articulated steering for operation on uneven ground. It is typically powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and paired with an automatic transmission for efficient load movement. The model is known for its hauling capacity, traction, and suitability for demanding off-road conditions in heavy equipment fleets.

## Photos

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