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740 GC Three Axle Articulated Truck

740 GC

Three Axle Articulated Trucks
The Cat 740 GC with a 22.7 m³ (29.7 yd³)/36.3 tonne (40 ton) capacity, offers reliability, durability and efficient performance, including the latest, world-class operator’s station found on other Cat Articulated Trucks.<br>The 740 GC offers a highly efficient value proposition within the 40 ton AT size class. Automated, assisted and intuitive controls bring Safety and Ease of Operation to the forefront – helping reduce operator workload and training. Ideally matched to popular loading tools, the 740 GC is a productive machine in any fleet.
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Gross Power (SAE J1995)
449 hp/335 kW
Net Power (SAE J1349)
434 hp/324 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396)
443 hp/330 kW

Key Features

Specifications

Metric | Imperial
Engine Expand Collapse
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Gross Power (SAE J1995)
449 hp 335 kW
Net Power (SAE J1349)
434 hp 324 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396)
443 hp 330 kW
Bore
5.4 in 137 mm
Stroke
6.75 in 171.5 mm
Displacement
926 in³ 15.2 l
Note (1)
Advertised power is tested at 1,700 rpm.
Note (2)
Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (3)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler, and fan at minimum speed.
Note (4)
Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 324 kW (434 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (5)
Two engine emissions options are available: 1. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 2. Noncertified configuration that is equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II.
No Engine De-rating Below
10000 ft 3050 m
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1711 lbf·ft 2320 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1670 lbf·ft 2264 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Rated Payload
40 ton (US) 36.3 t
Air Conditioning
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 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons).
Heaped (SAE 2:1)
29.7 yd³ 22.7 m³
Struck
23.2 yd³ 17.7 m³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1
31.9 yd³ 24.4 m³
Tailgate Struck
23.4 yd³ 17.9 m³
Forward - 1
4 mile/h 6.4 km/h
Forward - 2
5.3 mile/h 8.5 km/h
Forward - 3
7.3 mile/h 11.5 km/h
Forward - 4
9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h
Forward - 5
12.2 mile/h 19.7 km/h
Forward - 6
14.9 mile/h 24 km/h
Forward - 7
20.6 mile/h 33.1 km/h
Forward - 8
24.7 mile/h 39.8 km/h
Forward - 9
35.7 mile/h 57.5 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.2 mile/h 6.8 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.8 mile/h 15.7 km/h
Interior Cab
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Note (1)
Advertised power is tested at 1,700 rpm.
Note (2)
Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Front Axle - Empty
42097 lb 19095 kg
Center Axle - Empty
14958 lb 6785 kg
Rear Axle - Empty
14727 lb 6680 kg
Total - Empty
71782 lb 32560 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load
7002 lb 3176 kg
Center Axle - Rated Load
36513 lb 16562 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load
36513 lb 16562 kg
Total - Rated Load
80028 lb 36300 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
49099 lb 22271 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
51471 lb 23347 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
51240 lb 23242 kg
Total - Loaded
151810 lb 68860 kg
Type
High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
Front Plate
0.28 in 7 mm
Base Plate
0.51 in 13 mm
Side Plates
0.43 in 11 mm
Fuel Tank
145.3 gal (US) 550 l
Cooling System
23.7 gal (US) 90 l
Brake Cooling Tank
17.7 gal (US) 67 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
36.9 gal (US) 140 l
Engine Crankcase
13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Transmission - OTG
19.8 gal (US) 75 l
Final Drive - Each
1.3 gal (US) 5 l
Axles - Each
15.8 gal (US) 60 l
Raise Time
12 s 12 s
Lower Time
12 s 12 s
Brakes
ISO 3450 – 2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471 – 2008
Steering
ISO 5010 – 2019
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45°
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
303 in 7698 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
330 in 8395 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
156 in 3960 mm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
220 in 5595 mm
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
Lock to Lock
4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes
3-4
Hydraulic Excavator: 352 - Passes
5-6
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes
3
Wheel Loader: 966 - Passes
4-5
Wheel Loader: 962 - Passes
5
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

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