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Reliable Productivity
More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility
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UP TO 50% LESS OPERATOR INPUT
A uniquely combined hoist and transmission lever allows for easy operation which suits a wide range of operator experience
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IMPROVED OPERATOR COMFORT
Quieter, more spacious cab with improved visibility helps operators work more productively throughout the day
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UNMATCHED SAFETY
Safety features help increase operator confidence by providing a safer operation - prevention of cab and body roll-over and safer cab entry
Engine
| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Displacement | 926 inÂł |
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 452 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 447 hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 439 hp |
| No Engine De-rating Below | 10000 ft |
| Note (1) | The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. |
| Note (2) | The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. |
| 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 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. |
| Note (5) | DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 22241-1. Requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1711 ft·lbf |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1670 ft·lbf |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 r/min |
| Stroke | 6.75 in |
Weights
| Rated Payload | 40 ton (US) |
Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 29.7 ydÂł |
| Struck | 23.2 ydÂł |
| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 32 ydÂł |
| Tailgate Struck | 24.4 ydÂł |
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4 mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 5.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 7.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 9.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 5 | 12.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 6 | 14.9 mile/h |
| Forward - 7 | 20.6 mile/h |
| Forward - 8 | 24.7 mile/h |
| Forward - 9 | 35.7 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.2 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.8 mile/h |
Sound Levels
| Interior Cab | 72 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed. |
| Note (2) | Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments. |
Operating Weights
| Center Axle - Empty | 14804 lb |
| Center Axle - Loaded | 51317 lb |
| Center Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb |
| Front Axle - Empty | 43200 lb |
| Front Axle - Loaded | 50201 lb |
| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7002 lb |
| Rear Axle - Empty | 14562 lb |
| Rear Axle - Loaded | 51074 lb |
| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb |
| Total - Empty | 72565 lb |
| Total - Loaded | 152593 lb |
| Total - Rated Load | 80027 lb |
Body Plate
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel |
Body Plate Thickness
| Base Plate | 0.51 in |
| Front Plate | 0.28 in |
| Side Plates | 0.43 in |
Service Refill Capacities
| Axles - Each | 15.8 gal (US) |
| Brake Cooling Tank | 17.7 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 23.7 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.5 gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 13.7 gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 1.3 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 145.3 gal (US) |
| Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System | 36.9 gal (US) |
| Transmission - OTG | 19.8 gal (US) |
Body Hoist
| Lower Time | 12 s |
| Raise Time | 12 s |
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 – 2011 |
| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 |
| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 – 2008 |
| Steering | ISO 5010 – 2007 |
Turning Circle
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. |
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 220 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 330 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 156 in |
| Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius | 303 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45° |
Steering
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm |
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
| Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes | 5–6 |
| Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes | 3-4 |
| Note | An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 740 GC is an excellent match for the Cat 374 and 352 Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972, 966, and 962 Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved. |
| Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes | 5 |
| Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes | 4–5 |
| Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes | 3 |
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Engine
| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Displacement | 926 inÂł |
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 452 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 447 hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 439 hp |
| No Engine De-rating Below | 10000 ft |
| Note (1) | The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. |
| Note (2) | The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. |
| 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 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. |
| Note (5) | DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 22241-1. Requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1711 ft·lbf |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1670 ft·lbf |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 r/min |
| Stroke | 6.75 in |
Weights
| Rated Payload | 40 ton (US) |
Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 29.7 ydÂł |
| Struck | 23.2 ydÂł |
| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 32 ydÂł |
| Tailgate Struck | 24.4 ydÂł |
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4 mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 5.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 7.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 9.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 5 | 12.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 6 | 14.9 mile/h |
| Forward - 7 | 20.6 mile/h |
| Forward - 8 | 24.7 mile/h |
| Forward - 9 | 35.7 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.2 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.8 mile/h |
Sound Levels
| Interior Cab | 72 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed. |
| Note (2) | Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments. |
Operating Weights
| Center Axle - Empty | 14804 lb |
| Center Axle - Loaded | 51317 lb |
| Center Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb |
| Front Axle - Empty | 43200 lb |
| Front Axle - Loaded | 50201 lb |
| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7002 lb |
| Rear Axle - Empty | 14562 lb |
| Rear Axle - Loaded | 51074 lb |
| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb |
| Total - Empty | 72565 lb |
| Total - Loaded | 152593 lb |
| Total - Rated Load | 80027 lb |
Body Plate
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel |
Body Plate Thickness
| Base Plate | 0.51 in |
| Front Plate | 0.28 in |
| Side Plates | 0.43 in |
Service Refill Capacities
| Axles - Each | 15.8 gal (US) |
| Brake Cooling Tank | 17.7 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 23.7 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.5 gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 13.7 gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 1.3 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 145.3 gal (US) |
| Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System | 36.9 gal (US) |
| Transmission - OTG | 19.8 gal (US) |
Body Hoist
| Lower Time | 12 s |
| Raise Time | 12 s |
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 – 2011 |
| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 |
| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 – 2008 |
| Steering | ISO 5010 – 2007 |
Turning Circle
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. |
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 220 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 330 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 156 in |
| Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius | 303 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45° |
Steering
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm |
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
| Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes | 5–6 |
| Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes | 3-4 |
| Note | An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 740 GC is an excellent match for the Cat 374 and 352 Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972, 966, and 962 Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved. |
| Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes | 5 |
| Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes | 4–5 |
| Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes | 3 |