- Overall Length: 35.73 ft / 10889 mm
- Overall Width: 11.26 ft / 3430 mm
- Overall Height: 12.29 ft / 3745 mm
- Wheelbase: 17.15 ft / 5227 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 740
The Caterpillar 740 is an articulated dump truck built around the C15 ACERT Technology engine (445 hp).
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Total Empty72399.9 lb32840 kg
03Selected published values87
Articulated dump trucks are commonly used to haul bulk material across construction, quarry and earthmoving sites. Published rows for Caterpillar 740 include published payload of 83775.66 lb / 38000 kg, published body capacity of 29.96 yd3 / 22.9 m3, published engine power of 464 hp / 346.1 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (35.73 ft / 10889 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (11.26 ft / 3430 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Height” field (12.29 ft / 3745 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Overall Length35.73 ft10889 mm
Overall Width11.26 ft3430 mm
Overall Height12.29 ft3745 mm
Wheelbase17.15 ft5227 mm
Ground Clearance1.9 ft577 mm
Dump Height23.19 ft7068 mm
Dump Ground Clearance2.29 ft697 mm
Dump
Dump Angle70 degrees70 degrees
Lower Time7 sec7 sec
Rated Payload83775.66 lb38000 kg
Capacity - Struck22.76 yd317.4 m3
Raise Time12 sec12 sec
Capacity - Heaped29.96 yd322.9 m3
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC15 ACERT TechnologyC15 ACERT Technology
Gross Power464 hp346.1 kw
Net Power445 hp331.9 kw
Power Measured @1700 rpm1700 rpm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement926 cu in15.2 L
Bore5.4 in137.2 mm
Stroke6.8 in171.5 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249458 hp341.6 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349453 hp337.9 kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995469 hp349.8 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269458 hp341.6 kw
Operational
Fuel Capacity148 gal560 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity61.6 gal233 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity21.2 gal80 L
Engine Oil Capacity10.1 gal38 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity19.1 gal72 L
Tire Size29.5R2529.5R25
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears77
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Speed34 mph54.7 km/h
Forward - 15.5 mph8.9 km/h
Forward - 27.5 mph12.1 km/h
Forward - 310.2 mph16.5 km/h
Forward - 413.7 mph22.1 km/h
Forward - 518.6 mph30 km/h
Forward - 625.1 mph40.4 km/h
Forward - 734 mph54.8 km/h
Reverse - 15.2 mph8.4 km/h
Reverse - 27.2 mph11.6 km/h
Weights
Front Axle - Empty42791.8 lb19410 kg
Center Axle - Empty15542.6 %15542.5904 %
Rear Axle - Empty14065.5 lb6380 kg
Front Axle - Loaded53528.3 %53528.2403 %
Center Axle - Loaded52062.2 %52062.1661 %
Rear Axle - Loaded50585.1 lb22945 kg
Total Empty72399.9 lb32840 kg
Total Loaded156175.5 lb70840 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System21.1 gal79.9 L
Fuel Tank140.5 gal531.9 L
Engine Crankcase9.5 gal36 L
Transmission19 gal72 L
Hydraulic System86.6 gal327.9 L
Final Drives/Differential19 gal72 L
Output Transfer Gear Box4.8 gal18.2 L
Standards
Cab - FopsISO 3449 Level II - 2005ISO 3449 Level II - 2005
Cab - RopsISO 3471 - 2008ISO 3471 - 2008
BrakesISO 3450 - 1996ISO 3450 - 1996
SteeringISO 5010 - 2007ISO 5010 - 2007
Operating Weights
Front Axle - Empty42770 lb19400.2 kg
Center Axle - Empty15873 lb7199.9 kg
Rear Axle - Empty14330 lb6500 kg
Total - Empty72973 lb33100 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load11464 lb5200 kg
Center Axle - Rated Load37809 lb17149.9 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load37809 lb17149.9 kg
Total - Rated Load87083 lb39500.2 kg
Front Axle - Loaded54234 lb24600.2 kg
Center Axle - Loaded53683 lb24350.3 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded52139 lb23649.9 kg
Total - Loaded160055 lb72599.8 kg
Sound Levels
Interior Cab79 dB(A)79 dB(A)
Body Capacities
Heaped (Sae 2:1)31.4 yd324.1 m3
Struck24.2 yd318.6 m3
Tailgate Struck25.5 yd319.5 m3
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:133.5 yd325.7 m3
Body Hoist
Raise Time12 s12 s
Lower Time7 s7 s
Body Plate Thickness
Front0.4 in7.9 mm
Scow0.7 in16.1 mm
Side0.5 in12 mm
Base0.7 in16.1 mm
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