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Overview

The Cat 740C EJ with a 23 m3 (30.1 yd3) 38 tonnes (42 ton) capacity offers proven reliability, durability, high productivity, superior operator comfort and lower operating costs. With a focus on unique, adaptable productivity, the 740C EJ has many updated and improved features, an all new power train and new ease of operation features including Automatic Retarder Control.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Gross Power – SAE J1995
511.00 hp
381.00 kW
Net Power – SAE J1349
496.00 hp
370.00 kW
Bore
5.70 in
145.00 mm
Stroke
7.20 in
183.00 mm
Displacement
1106.00 in3
18.10 L
Engine Model – U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat® C18 ACERT™
Net Power – ISO 14396
504.00 hp
376.00 kW

Weights

Rated Payload
42.00 tons
38.00 tonnes

Body Capacities

Heaped SAE 2:1
30.10 yd3
23.00 m3
Struck
23.50 yd3
18.00 m3

Transmission

Forward 1
3.80 mph
6.10 km/h
Forward 2
5.00 mph
8.10 km/h
Forward 3
7.00 mph
11.20 km/h
Forward 4
8.80 mph
14.10 km/h
Forward 5
11.60 mph
18.70 km/h
Forward 6
14.20 mph
22.90 km/h
Forward 7
19.60 mph
31.50 km/h
Reverse 1
4.00 mph
6.40 km/h
Reverse 2
9.10 mph
14.60 km/h

Operating Weights

Front Axle – Empty
45239.00 lb
20520.00 kg
Center Axle – Empty
17416.00 lb
7900.00 kg
Rear Axle – Empty
16865.00 lb
7650.00 kg
Total – Empty
79521.00 lb
36070.00 kg
Front Axle – Rated Load
3527.00 lb
1600.00 kg
Center Axle – Rated Load
40124.00 lb
18200.00 kg
Rear Axle – Rated Load
40124.00 lb
18200.00 kg
Total – Rated Load
83776.00 lb
38000.00 kg
Front Axle – Loaded
48766.00 lb
22120.00 kg
Center Axle – Loaded
57541.00 lb
26100.00 kg
Rear Axle – Loaded
56989.00 lb
25850.00 kg
Total – Loaded
163296.00 lb
74070.00 kg

Body Plate

Type
High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
145.30 gal
550.00 L
Cooling System
23.70 gal
90.00 L
DEF Tank
6.60 gal
25.00 L
Engine Crankcase
13.70 gal
52.00 L
Transmission/OTG
19.80 gal
75.00 L
Final Drives (each)
1.30 gal
5.00 L
Axles (each)
15.80 gal
60.00 L

Sound Levels

Interior Cab
79.00 dB(A)
79.00 dB(A)

Body Hoist

Eject Time
17.00 Seconds
17.00 Seconds
Retract Time
20.00 Seconds
20.00 Seconds

Standards

Brakes
ISO 3450-2011
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

Turning Circle

Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions: Steer Angle – Left/Right
45°
Turning Dimensions: SAE Turning Radius
340.00 in
8624.00 mm
Turning Dimensions: Clearance Radius
358.00 in
9082.00 mm
Turning Dimensions: Inside Radius
174.00 in
4413.00 mm
Turning Dimensions: Aisle Width
235.00 in
5961.00 mm

Engine

No Engine De-rating Required Below
10000.00 ft
3050.00 m
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1931.00 lbf-ft
2618.00 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1887.00 lbf-ft
2558.00 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200.00 rpm
1200.00 rpm

Transmission

Forward 8
23.50 mph
37.90 km/h
Forward 9
34.00 mph
54.80 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Brake Cooling Tank
17.69 gal
67.00 L
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
36.90 gal
140.00 L
Sales Features

Engine

Optimized performance, proven reliability

Transmission

Class leading transmission technology

Automatic Features

Ease of use, improved performance

Suspension and Braking

Performance with comfort

Operator Environment

Improved productivity with a comfortable and confident operator

Ease of Operation

Designed around the operator

Durability and Reliability

Proven structures and components

Integrated Technologies

The right information at the right time

Versatility

Stretch the operating envelope

Serviceability

Maximize uptime and reduce costs

Complete Customer Support

A commitment to your success

Sustainability

Making sustainable progress possible

Safety

Designed and built into every machine
Standard Equipment
  • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
  • Adjustable air vents
  • Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
  • Reverse alarm
  • Cat C18 ACERT engine
  • Cat rearview camera
  • Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
  • Color Multi-Purpose Display (CMPD) incorporating the rearview camera feed
  • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter and cross-axle differential locks
  • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
  • Electrical system: 24 volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter
  • Electro hydraulic hoist control
  • Glass windows: laminated and tinted-front toughened and tinted-sides and rear
  • Guards: rear window, radiator, crankcase and axle
  • Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
  • Horn: electric
  • Lights: cab interior, front, width marker, side, rear, two reversing/work light, two stop/tail lights, front and rear direction indicators
  • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
  • Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
  • Product Link: PL321 or PL522 dependent on location and licensing agreement
  • Retarder: engine compression brake
  • ROPS/FOPS cab, Machine Operation Monitoring System includes:
    • Action lamp, engine oil pressure, primary steering system, left turn signal, high beam, coolant temperature, tachometer, parking brake, fuel level, right turn signal, transmission oil temperature, brake system, transmission hold, eject control, hydraulic system, charging system, retarder, transmission fault, traction control system, check engine lamp
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level, emission malfunction lamp, regeneration active, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), regeneration disabled
  • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
    • Alert indicator, selected gear and direction, speed or auto shift, review Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM), primary steering failure, seat belt warning, secondary steering failure, DPF regeneration filter, Machine Security System (MSS), secondary steering energy source engaged, hour meter and retarder active
  • Seat, fully adjustable, air suspension
  • Seat, padded companion/trainer
  • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
  • S·O·S sampling valves
  • Spill guard, front, integral part of fabricated body
  • Starting receptacle, electric, remote
  • Storage: cup holder, flask receptacle, under seat storage, door pocket, behind seat storage, coat hook
  • Sun visor
  • Hydraulic tailgate
  • Three axle, six-wheel drive
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Tires, six 29.5R25, radial
  • Two seat belts, operator’s retractable
  • Vandalism protection: lockable caps for fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank
  • Windows opening side, tinted
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
Optional Equipment
  • Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
  • Body liners
  • Bluetooth radio stereo system
  • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
  • Cold weather start attachment
  • Engine block heater
  • Ether start
  • Exhaust heated body
  • Fast fuel fill
  • Flashing LED beacon
  • Fuel additive-anti-waxing
  • Heated seat
  • Heated rearview motorized mirrors
  • Machine Security System (MSS)
  • Product Link: PL321, PL522, VIMS™ Cellular, VIMS Satellite (where available)
  • Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
  • 875/65 R29 wide tires
  • Cat production measurement payload monitoring system