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 Model | Cat® C15 |
| Gross Power (SAE J1995) | 452hp |
| Net Power (SAE J1349) | 439hp |
| Engine Power (ISO 14396) | 447hp |
| Bore | 5.4in |
| Stroke | 6.75in |
| Displacement | 926in³ |
| 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. |
| Note (5) | The C15 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. |
| 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. |
| No Engine De-rating Below | 10000ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1711lbf·ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1670lbf·ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200r/min |
| Rated Payload | 40ton (US) |
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 29.7yd³ |
| Struck | 23.2yd³ |
| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 32yd³ |
| Tailgate Struck | 24.4yd³ |
| 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 co |
| Forward - 1 | 4mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 5.3mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 7.3mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 9.2mile/h |
| Forward - 5 | 12.2mile/h |
| Forward - 6 | 14.9mile/h |
| Forward - 7 | 20.6mile/h |
| Forward - 8 | 24.7mile/h |
| Forward - 9 | 35.7mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.2mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.8mile/h |
| Interior Cab | 72dB(A) |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Front Axle - Empty | 43200lb |
| Center Axle - Empty | 14804lb |
| Rear Axle - Empty | 14562lb |
| Total - Empty | 72565lb |
| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7002lb |
| Center Axle - Rated Load | 36513lb |
| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 36513lb |
| Total - Rated Load | 80027lb |
| Front Axle - Loaded | 50201lb |
| Center Axle - Loaded | 51317lb |
| Rear Axle - Loaded | 51074lb |
| Total - Loaded | 152593lb |
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel |
| Front Plate | 0.28in |
| Base Plate | 0.51in |
| Side Plates | 0.43in |
| Fuel Tank | 145.3gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 23.7gal (US) |
| Brake Cooling Tank | 17.7gal (US) |
| Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System | 36.9gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 13.7gal (US) |
| Transmission - OTG | 19.8gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 1.3gal (US) |
| Axles - Each | 15.8gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.5gal (US) |
| Raise Time | 12s |
| Lower Time | 12s |
| 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 | 303in |
| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 330in |
| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 156in |
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 220in |
| 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 | 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 product |
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