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740 EJ Articulated Truck

740 EJ Articulated Truck

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Engine

Bore 5.7 in
Displacement 1106 inÂł
Emissions The 740 EJ meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model Cat® C18
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final Cat C18
Gross Power - SAE J1995 511 HP
Net Power - ISO 14396 504 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 496 HP
No Engine De-rating Required Below 10000 ft
Note (1) The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2) 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 (3) Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (4) DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. 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) 1931 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1887 ft·lbf
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min
Stroke 7.2 in

Weights

Rated Payload 42 ton (US)

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1) 30.1 ydÂł
Struck 23.5 ydÂł

Transmission

Forward - 1 3.8 mile/h
Forward - 2 5 mile/h
Forward - 3 7 mile/h
Forward - 4 8.8 mile/h
Forward - 5 11.6 mile/h
Forward - 6 14.2 mile/h
Forward - 7 19.6 mile/h
Forward - 8 23.5 mile/h
Forward - 9 34 mile/h
Reverse - 1 4 mile/h
Reverse - 2 9.1 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 76 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 17095 lb
Center Axle - Loaded 57214 lb
Center Axle - Rated Load 40120 lb
Front Axle - Empty 44849 lb
Front Axle - Loaded 48548 lb
Front Axle - Rated Load 3534 lb
Rear Axle - Empty 16515 lb
Rear Axle - Loaded 56637 lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load 40120 lb
Total - Empty 78623 lb
Total - Loaded 162399 lb
Total - Rated Load 83776 lb

Body Plate

Base 0.55 in
Chute 0.55 in
Front 0.28 in
Side 0.43 in
Type High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel

Service Refill Capacities

Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US)
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US)
DEF Tank 5.3 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)

Steering

Lock to Lock 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm

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 29.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 233 in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 356 in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 173 in
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 339 in
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45 deg

Blade Eject/Retract

Eject (automatic) 16 s
Eject (manual) 17 s
Retract (automatic) 21 s
Retract (manual) 21 s

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes 5
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes 4
Note An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes 4–5
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes 4–5
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes 4

Download resources

740 EJ Product Brochure
740 EJ Key Features (Aus-NZ, Eur, Japan, N Am)
740 EJ Technical Specifications (Aus-NZ, Eur, Japan, N Am)

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