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Overview

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. 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

Note (5)
The C15 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Bore
5.40 in
137.00 mm
Stroke
6.75 in
171.50 mm
Displacement
926.00 in³
15.20 l
Emissions
The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Cat C15
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
452.00 hp
337.00 kW
Net Power - ISO 14396
447.00 hp
333.00 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
439.00 hp
327.00 kW
No Engine De-rating Below
10000.00 ft
3050.00 m
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1711.00 lbf·ft
2320.00 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1670.00 lbf·ft
2264.00 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200.00 r/min
1200.00 r/min

Weights

Rated Payload
40.00 ton (US)
36.30 t

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1)
29.70 yd³
22.70 m³
Struck
23.20 yd³
17.70 m³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1
32.00 yd³
24.50 m³
Tailgate Struck
24.40 yd³
18.70 m³

Transmission

Forward - 1
4.00 mile/h
6.40 km/h
Forward - 2
5.30 mile/h
8.50 km/h
Forward - 3
7.30 mile/h
11.50 km/h
Forward - 4
9.20 mile/h
14.80 km/h
Forward - 5
12.20 mile/h
19.70 km/h
Forward - 6
14.90 mile/h
24.00 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.20 mile/h
6.80 km/h
Forward - 7
20.60 mile/h
33.10 km/h
Forward - 8
24.70 mile/h
39.80 km/h
Forward - 9
35.70 mile/h
57.50 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.80 mile/h
15.70 km/h

Sound Levels

Interior Cab
72.00 dB(A)
72.00 dB(A)

Operating Weights

Center Axle - Empty
14804.00 lb
6715.00 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
51317.00 lb
23277.00 kg
Center Axle - Rated Load
36513.00 lb
16562.00 kg
Front Axle - Empty
43200.00 lb
19595.00 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
50201.00 lb
22771.00 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load
7002.00 lb
3176.00 kg
Rear Axle - Empty
14562.00 lb
6605.00 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
51074.00 lb
23167.00 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load
36513.00 lb
16562.00 kg
Total - Empty
72565.00 lb
32915.00 kg
Total - Loaded
152593.00 lb
69215.00 kg
Total - Rated Load
80027.00 lb
36300.00 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
145.30 gal (US)
550.00 l
Cooling System
23.70 gal (US)
90.00 l
Engine Crankcase
13.70 gal (US)
52.00 l
Axles - Each
15.80 gal (US)
60.00 l
Brake Cooling Tank
17.70 gal (US)
67.00 l
DEF Tank
6.50 gal (US)
25.00 l
Final Drive - Each
1.30 gal (US)
5.00 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
36.90 gal (US)
140.00 l
Transmission - OTG
19.80 gal (US)
75.00 l

Body Hoist

Raise Time
12.00 s
12.00 s
Lower Time
12.00 s
12.00 s

Steering

Lock to Lock
4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm

Standards

Brakes
ISO 3450 – 2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471 – 2008
Steering
ISO 5010 – 2019

Body Plate

Type
High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel

Turning Circle

Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
220.00 in
5595.00 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
330.00 in
8395.00 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
156.00 in
3960.00 mm
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
303.00 in
7698.00 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45°

Body Plate Thickness

Base Plate
0.51 in
13.00 mm
Front Plate
0.28 in
7.00 mm
Side Plates
0.43 in
11.00 mm

Engine

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, aftertreatment, 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.

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes
5–6
Hydraulic Excavator: 374F - 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: 972M - Passes
3

Sound Levels

Note (1)
The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 72 dB(A) when ISO 6396:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the cooling fan’s maximum speed. The sound level may vary at different cooling fan speeds. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained.
Note (2)
Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab or when not properly maintained or with doors/windows open for extended periods or in noisy environments.

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes
3-4
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes
3

Engine

Gross Power (SAE J1995)
452.00 hp
337.00 kW
Net Power (SAE J1349)
439.00 hp
327.00 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396)
447.00 hp
333.00 kW
Note (6)
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in Cat selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1. Requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.

Air Conditioning System

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).

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Wheel Loader: 962 - Passes
5
Hydraulic Excavator: 352 - Passes
5-6
Wheel Loader: 966 - Passes
4-5
Features

MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATIC CONTROLS

HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

BUILT TO PERFORM

TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE

BECAUSE UPTIME COUNTS

MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES

Standard Equipment
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
    • Mirrors: exterior
    • Glass windows:
      – Front, laminated and tinted
      – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
    • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
      – Alert indicator
      – Selected gear and direction
      – Speed or auto shift
      – Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
      – Primary steering failure (warning)
      – Seat belt warning
      – Secondary steering failure
      – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration filter
      – Secondary steering energy source engaged
      – Hour meter
      – Retarder active
    • Adjustable air vents
    • Machine operation monitoring system includes:
      – Action lamp
      – Engine oil pressure
      – Primary steering system
      – Left and right turn signal
      – High beam
      – Coolant temperature
      – Tachometer
      – Parking brake
      – Fuel level
      – Transmission oil temperature
      – Brake system
      – Transmission hold
      – Hoist control
      – Hydraulic system
      – Charging system
      – Transmission fault
      – Traction control system
      – Check engine lamp
    • Storage:
      – Cup holder
      – Flask receptacle (under the secondary seat)
      – Under seat storage
      – Door pocket
      – Behind seat storage
      – Coat hook
    • Windows (tinted) opening both sides
    • Seats:
      – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension, retractable lap belt
      – Trainer: padded with retractable lap belt
    • Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
    • Sun visor
    • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
    • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
    • Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
    • Air conditioning
    • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
  • TECHNOLOGY
    • Cat Detect with Stability Assist
    • Product Link Cellular PLE643
  • ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
    • Batteries (two) maintenance free
    • Main disconnect switch
    • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
    • Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
    • Lighting systems:
      – Cab interior
      – Two head lamps
      – Two width marker
      – Two reversing
      – Work light/cab access light
      – Two stop/tail lights
      – Front and rear direction indicators
    • Horn
  • POWERTRAIN
    • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
    • Clean Emission Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
    • CX38 Transmission
    • Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
    • Three axle, six-wheel drive
    • Cat C15 engine
    • Retarder: engine compression brake and hydraulic
    • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
  • SAFETY
    • Rearview camera
    • ROPS/FOPS cab
    • Reverse alarm
  • GUARDS
    • Crankcase
    • Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
    • Rear window
    • Radiator
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • S·O·S sampling valves
    • Vandalism protection: lockable caps
    • Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
    • Tires, six 29.5 R25
    • Sound suppression (standard in some countries*)
      -*EFTA countries are EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Türkiye and UK.
Optional Equipment
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Operator seat belt, four-point
    • Window blinds
    • Mirrors, heated motorized
    • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
    • Radio, Bluetooth® stereo system
    • Seat, heated/cooled
    • Infrared glass – high ambient cab
  • TECHNOLOGY
    • Machine Security System (MSS)
    • Product Link Dual PLE683
    • Cat® Payload monitoring system
  • ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
    • Ether start
    • Flashing LED beacon
    • Cold weather start attachment
    • Engine block heater
    • Roof mounted LED work lights
  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • Body liners
    • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
    • Scissor tailgate
    • Bare chassis (no body) standard wheel base
    • Wheel chocks
    • Fast fuel fill
    • Exhaust heated body
    • Fuel additive – anti-waxing
    • Bare chassis (no body) long wheel base
    • Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings