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More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility
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UP TO 50% LESS OPERATOR INPUT
A uniquely combined hoist and transmission lever allows for easy operation which suits a wide range of operator experience
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IMPROVED OPERATOR COMFORT
Quieter, more spacious cab with improved visibility helps operators work more productively throughout the day
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UNMATCHED SAFETY
Safety features help increase operator confidence by providing a safer operation - prevention of cab and body roll-over and safer cab entry
Engine
| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Displacement | 926 inÂł |
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 |
| Engine Power (ISO 14396) | 447 hp |
| Gross Power (SAE J1995) | 452 hp |
| Net Power (SAE J1349) | 439 hp |
| No Engine De-rating Below | 10000 ft |
| 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 APIÂ certifications. |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1711 lbf·ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1670 lbf·ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 r/min |
| Stroke | 6.75 in |
Weights
| Rated Payload | 40 ton (US) |
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). |
Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 29.7 ydÂł |
| Struck | 23.2 ydÂł |
| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 32 ydÂł |
| Tailgate Struck | 24.4 ydÂł |
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4 mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 5.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 7.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 9.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 5 | 12.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 6 | 14.9 mile/h |
| Forward - 7 | 20.6 mile/h |
| Forward - 8 | 24.7 mile/h |
| Forward - 9 | 35.7 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.2 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.8 mile/h |
Sound Levels
| Interior Cab | 72 dB(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 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. |
Operating Weights
| Center Axle - Empty | 14804 lb |
| Center Axle - Loaded | 51317 lb |
| Center Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb |
| Front Axle - Empty | 43200 lb |
| Front Axle - Loaded | 50201 lb |
| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7002 lb |
| Rear Axle - Empty | 14562 lb |
| Rear Axle - Loaded | 51074 lb |
| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb |
| Total - Empty | 72565 lb |
| Total - Loaded | 152593 lb |
| Total - Rated Load | 80027 lb |
Body Plate
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel |
Body Plate Thickness
| Base Plate | 0.51 in |
| Front Plate | 0.28 in |
| Side Plates | 0.43 in |
Service Refill Capacities
| Axles - Each | 15.8 gal (US) |
| Brake Cooling Tank | 17.7 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 23.7 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.5 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) |
Body Hoist
| Lower Time | 12 s |
| Raise Time | 12 s |
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 – 2011 |
| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 |
| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 – 2008 |
| Steering | ISO 5010 – 2019 |
Turning Circle
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. |
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 220 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 330 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 156 in |
| Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius | 303 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45° |
Steering
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm |
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
| Hydraulic Excavator: 352 - Passes | 5-6 |
| Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - 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: 962 - Passes | 5 |
| Wheel Loader: 966 - Passes | 4-5 |
| Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes | 3 |
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Engine
| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Displacement | 926 inÂł |
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 |
| Engine Power (ISO 14396) | 447 hp |
| Gross Power (SAE J1995) | 452 hp |
| Net Power (SAE J1349) | 439 hp |
| No Engine De-rating Below | 10000 ft |
| 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 APIÂ certifications. |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1711 lbf·ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1670 lbf·ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 r/min |
| Stroke | 6.75 in |
Weights
| Rated Payload | 40 ton (US) |
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). |
Body Capacities
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 29.7 ydÂł |
| Struck | 23.2 ydÂł |
| Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 | 32 ydÂł |
| Tailgate Struck | 24.4 ydÂł |
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4 mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 5.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 7.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 9.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 5 | 12.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 6 | 14.9 mile/h |
| Forward - 7 | 20.6 mile/h |
| Forward - 8 | 24.7 mile/h |
| Forward - 9 | 35.7 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.2 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.8 mile/h |
Sound Levels
| Interior Cab | 72 dB(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 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. |
Operating Weights
| Center Axle - Empty | 14804 lb |
| Center Axle - Loaded | 51317 lb |
| Center Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb |
| Front Axle - Empty | 43200 lb |
| Front Axle - Loaded | 50201 lb |
| Front Axle - Rated Load | 7002 lb |
| Rear Axle - Empty | 14562 lb |
| Rear Axle - Loaded | 51074 lb |
| Rear Axle - Rated Load | 36513 lb |
| Total - Empty | 72565 lb |
| Total - Loaded | 152593 lb |
| Total - Rated Load | 80027 lb |
Body Plate
| Type | High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel |
Body Plate Thickness
| Base Plate | 0.51 in |
| Front Plate | 0.28 in |
| Side Plates | 0.43 in |
Service Refill Capacities
| Axles - Each | 15.8 gal (US) |
| Brake Cooling Tank | 17.7 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 23.7 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.5 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) |
Body Hoist
| Lower Time | 12 s |
| Raise Time | 12 s |
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 – 2011 |
| Cab - FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 |
| Cab - ROPS | ISO 3471 – 2008 |
| Steering | ISO 5010 – 2019 |
Turning Circle
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. |
| Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width | 220 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius | 330 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius | 156 in |
| Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius | 303 in |
| Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right | 45° |
Steering
| Lock to Lock | 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm |
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
| Hydraulic Excavator: 352 - Passes | 5-6 |
| Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - 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: 962 - Passes | 5 |
| Wheel Loader: 966 - Passes | 4-5 |
| Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes | 3 |