Cat ®

740B
Articulated Truck

NEW FEATURES:
„ C15 Engine with ACERT™ Technology meeting Tier 2/EU Stage II engine „ Machine width position lamps
emission regulations „ Electric hood switch mounted in-cab
„ Controlled Throttle Shift (CTS) Transmission „ External grab rail around cab roof
„ Automatic Traction Control (ATC) „ Improved fuse panel
„ Passenger grab handles „ Color Multi-Purpose Display (CMPD) incorporating the rearview
„ Floor-mounted accelerator pedal camera screen and cycle counter
„ Park brake switch – guarded by raised dash moldings „ Machine Security System Tornado-ready (optional)
„ Dash dimmer switch „ External roof-level work lights (optional)
„ Headliner with radio mounting „ Motorized heated mirrors (optional)

Specifications
Engine Body Capacities
Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT™ Heaped SAE 2:1 24 m3 31.4 yd3
Gross Power – SAE J1995 361 kW 484 hp Struck 18.5 m3 24.2 yd3
Net Power – SAE J1349 352 kW 472 hp Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 25.5 m3 33.5 yd3
Net Power – ISO 9249 356 kW 477 hp Tailgate Struck 19.5 m3 25.5 yd3
Net Power – EEC 80/1269 356 kW 477 hp
Bore 137 mm 5.4 in Transmission
Stroke 171.5 mm 6.75 in Forward 1 8.9 km/h 5.5 mph
Displacement 15.2 L 926 in3 Forward 2 12.1 km/h 7.5 mph
Forward 3 16.4 km/h 10.2 mph
• The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested Forward 4 22 km/h 13.7 mph
under the conditions for the specified standard. Forward 5 30 km/h 18.6 mph
• The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when Forward 6 40 km/h 25.1 mph
the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at
minimum speed. Forward 7 54.7 km/h 34 mph
• Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 318 kW (426 hp) per Reverse 1 8.4 km/h 5.2 mph
the SAE reference conditions. Reverse 2 11.6 km/h 7.2 mph
• The 740B meets EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II emission specifications for the
U.S./Canada and European countries. Sound Levels
• No engine derating required below 3050 m (10,000 ft). Interior Cab 79 dB(A)
• Peak engine torque gross (SAE J1995) 2508 N-m (1,850 lb-ft)
• Peak engine torque net (SAE J1349) 2460 N-m (1,814 lb-ft) • The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level)
measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in
• Peak engine torque speed (1,200 rpm) ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 is 79 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar,
when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors
Weights and windows closed.
Rated Payload 39.5 tonnes 43.5 tons • 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.
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Operating Weights Service Refill Capacities

Front Axle – Empty 20 295 kg 44,743 lb Fuel Tank 560 L 148 gal
Center Axle – Empty 7280 kg 16,050 lb Cooling System 80 L 21.1 gal
Rear Axle – Empty 6550 kg 14,440 lb Hydraulic System 328 L 86.6 gal
Total – Empty 34 127 kg 75,237 lb Engine Crankcase 38 L 9.5 gal
Front Axle – Rated Load 5211 kg 11,488 lb Transmission 72 L 19 gal
Center Axle – Rated Load 17 186 kg 37,889 lb Final Drives/Differential 72 L 19 gal
Rear Axle – Rated Load 17 186 kg 37,889 lb Output Transfer Gear Box 18 L 4.8 gal
Total – Rated Load 39 582 kg 87,263 lb
Front Axle – Loaded 25 506 kg 56,231 lb Body Hoist
Center Axle – Loaded 24 466 kg 53,938 lb Raise time 12 Seconds
Rear Axle – Loaded 23 736 kg 52,239 lb Lower time 7 Seconds
Total – Loaded 73 709 kg 162,500 lb
Standards
Body Plate Thickness Brakes ISO 3450 – 1996
Front 8 mm 0.31 in Cab/FOPS ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Scow 16 mm 0.63 in Cab/ROPS ISO 3471 – 2008
Side 12 mm 0.47 in Steering ISO 5010 – 2007
Base 16 mm 0.63 in

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4 15
5 16
1 70°

12 13
2

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7 8 9 10 17
11 18

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Dimensions

mm ft mm ft
1 7092 23.4 11 11 000 36.1
2 3239 10.6 12 3745 12.3
3 697 2.3 13** 4039 13.3
4 6288 20.6 14 4160 13.6
5* 5734 18.8 15*** 3780 12.4
6 577 1.8 16 3418 11.2
7 1458 4.7 17 2687 8.8
8 1966 6.4 18 3430 11.2
9 4246 13.9 19**** 3520 11.5
10 3330 10.9

*Inside of body.
**Exhaust stack can be removed for transportation.
***If equipped with a scissor tailgate.
****Max-unladen over tire bulge.

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
„ Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant „ ROPS/FOPS cab, with full instrumentation, including:
„ Air vents, adjustable – Instrument cluster display module
„ Automatic Traction Control (ATC) – Indicator lamps: left turn, secondary steering, primary steering loss,
„ Auto shift seven-speed forward and two-speed reverse transmission front and center axle brake temp (735B/740B and 740B Ejector only),
„ Back up alarm brake oil pressure, action lamp, transmission fault, park brake,
charging system status, differential lock fault, body not in float, right
„ Body, adapted for exhaust heat turn, high beam, transmission hold, machine filter warning, retarder,
„ Cat® C15 engine with ACERT™ Technology retarder up shift warning
„ Color Multi-Purpose Display (CMPD) incorporating the Cycle Counter – Gauges: engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, torque
and rearview Camera Screen converter oil temperature, fuel level, fuel tank level gauge
„ CD/Radio, heavy duty ready – LCD warnings/indicators: Gear, Alert, Speed, Soot,
„ Differentials, standard with automatic clutched cross-axle and DPF Regeneration, Engine hours, Primary Steer, 2nd Steer,
inter-axle differential locks for all axles Machine Security (MSS), Retarder
„ Electrical system: 24 volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter – Meters: service hour meter, speedometer, tachometer
„ Electro hydraulic hoist control „ Seat, fully adjustable, air suspension
„ Ether starting aid „ Seat, padded passenger
„ Glass windows, laminated and tinted, front „ Secondary steering – electronic
„ Glass windows, toughened and tinted, sides and rear „ S∙O∙SSM sampling valves
„ Guards: rear window, radiator, crankcase and axle „ Spill guard, front, integral part of fabricated body
„ Headlights, four „ Starting receptacle, electric, remote
„ Heater and defroster with four-speed fan „ Storage – two cup holders, flask receptacle, under seat storage,
„ Horn, electric door pocket, behind seat storage, coat hook
„ Lights: cab interior, front, side, rear, two reversing/working lights, two „ Sun visor
stop/tail lights, side width marker, front and rear direction indicators „ Three-axle, six wheel drive
„ Mirrors, main and auxiliary, left and right „ Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
„ Mud flaps, wheel arch and body mounted, with transportation tie backs „ Tires, 29.5R25, radial
„ Oil-cooled brakes, enclosed „ Towing eyes, front and rear tow pin
„ Operator and passenger grab hand rails „ Two seat belts, retractable
„ Product Link „ Vandalism protection: lockable caps for fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank
„ Retarder, engine compression brake „ Windows opening side, tinted
„ Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
„ Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, (rear)

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
„ Autolube installation for automatic greasing of bearings „ Fuel Additive – Anti-Waxing
„ Body liners „ Heated rearview motorized mirrors
„ CD/Radio, heavy duty with auxiliary input „ Heated seats
„ Cold Weather Coolant (–51° C/–59.8° F) „ Product Link PL 321, PL 522 and PL 523 (where available)
„ Cold weather start attachment „ Roof mounted work lights
„ Engine Block Heater „ Long wheel base rear chassis (OEM)
„ Exhaust heated body „ Machine Security System (MSS)
„ Extensions, fender „ Tailgate:
„ Fast fuel fill – Scissor-type
„ Flashing LED Beacon

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