740 ® Articulated Truck Engine Engine Model Gross Power – SAE J1995 Net Power – SAE J1349 Weights Rated Payload Body Capacities Heaped 2:1 Cat® C15 ACERT™ 350 kW 469 hp 338 kW 453 hp 39.5 tonnes 43.5 tons 24 m3 31.
740 Articulated Truck The 740 Caterpillar® Articulated Truck is a world-leading earthmoving solution. Cat® C15 Engine with ACERT™ Technology Performance and Productivity – Power Train Performance and Productivity – Suspension and Traction Control The core concept behind ACERT™ technology is advanced combustion. ACERT engine technology carefully controls the combustion process to reduce pollutant levels while maintaining performance and efficiency. pg.
Performance and Productivity – Body Capacity ✔ Increased payload capacity for improved productivity. pg. 6 Operator Comfort Ease of Operation Large center-mounted cab, oscillating front axle, air suspension seat, full-size trainer seat and large storage space provide exceptional operator comfort. pg. 7 Ergonomically designed wrap-around dash, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, easy-to-reach controls and outstanding all-around viewing promote fast, confident machine operation. pg.
Cat C15® Engine with ACERT™ Technology A combination of proven systems and innovative new technologies, ACERT engines optimize performance while meeting EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIa engine exhaust emission regulations. Cylinder Head and Piston Technology. The C15 ACERT engine has a crossflow cylinder head with refined port geometry, which provides improved breathing and better combustion. The Monotherm/steel pistons have a forged steel design, which offers high strength, light weight and tighter tolerances.
Performance and Productivity – Power Train Integrated power train with more power, greater performance and lower fuel consumption – the power to do more work. Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI). A highly evolved fuel system with a proven record of reliability in the field. It combines the technical advancement of an electronic control system with the simplicity of direct mechanically controlled unit fuel injection.
Performance and Productivity – Suspension and Traction Control Suspension systems and traction control – delivering power to the ground in all conditions. Service brake detail Front Suspension. The three-point front suspension oscillates ±6° to provide a smooth ride, allowing the operator to travel at speed over rough terrain and softening impact loads on structures and components. A-Frame Construction.
Operator Comfort The operator’s office – high productivity from a comfortable, motivated operator. Ride Comfort. The three-point front suspension with its oscillating axle and low-pressure ride struts, combined with the center-mounted cab, offers unrivaled levels of ride comfort for the operator in all driving conditions. The operator remains comfortable and productive throughout the day. Spacious Two-Person Cab.
Ease of Operation Designed for simple, easy operation, the 740 allows the operator to focus on production. Ergonomic Layout. The controls and layout of the cab are designed to make it as easy to operate as your car. Quick, easy to read and simple to operate, the controls and gauges on the 740 allow the operator to concentrate on production. Dash. The Generation II wrap-around dash puts all controls within easy reach of the operator.
Durability and Reliability High availability leads to high productivity. Excellent durability keeps ownership costs low. Front Frame. The front frame design features a large box section and wide, stiff frame beams to handle torque loads. The divergent frame design decreases stress in the hitch area and optimizes suspension geometry. The frame design makes maximum use of robotic welding for increased durability. Rear Frame.
Serviceability More time on production, less time and money spent on servicing. Electrical Service Center. Located inside the cab, this service center provides a power port, diagnostic connector and Cat Data Link connector. Cat Data Link Connector. The Cat Data Link connector provides a plug-in using a laptop computer with Electronic Technician (ET) software. The Cat Data Link port performs programming functions on all electronic controls. Service Access.
Product Link Powered by Product Link, Equipment Manager is a secure user-friendly, application accessed via your Cat dealer’s website. Equipment Manager – a better way to manage your fleet. Equipment Manager allows transmitted data to be searched and sorted by alert level, group, equipment identification, make and model.
Complete Customer Support Cat® dealer services help you operate longer with lower costs. Selection. Make detailed comparisons of the machines you are considering before you buy. What are the job requirements, machine attachments and operating hours? What is your need for machine availability and do you have the proper loading tool match? Your Cat® dealer can help. Custom Product. The 740 is compatible with a wide range of Caterpillar and auxiliary equipment manufacturers’ specialized products.
Engine Engine Model Gross Power – SAE J1995 Net Power – SAE J1349 Net Power – ISO 9249 Net Power – EEC 80/1269 Flywheel Power Bore Stroke Displacement Sound Levels Cat® C15 ACERT™ 350 kW 469 hp 338 kW 453 hp 342 kW 458 hp 342 kW 458 hp 338 kW 453 hp 137 mm 5.4 in 171.5 mm 6.75 in 15.
Body Hoist Raise time Lower time 14 Standards 12 Seconds 7 Seconds 740 Articulated Truck specifications Brakes Cab/FOPS Cab/ROPS Steering ISO 3450 – 1996 ISO 3449 Level ll – 2005 ISO 3471 – 1994 ISO 5010 – 2007
Turning Circle Dimensions Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. (approximate) Turning dimensions Steer angle — left/right 45° SAE turning radius 8138 mm Clearance radius 8595 mm Inside radius 4101 mm Aisle width 5694 mm 320.4 in 338.4 in 161.5 in 224.2 in 7092 mm 23.4' 3745 mm 12.3' 3239 mm 10.6' 577 mm 1.8' Steering Lock to Lock 70 ° 3705 mm* 12.14' 3418 mm 11.2' 6288 mm 20.6' 5734 mm Inside 18.8' of Body 697 mm 2.3' 1458 mm 4.7' 1966 mm 6.4' 4244 mm 13.9' 10 889 mm 35.
STANDARD* Gradeability/Speed/Rimpull 10 0 20 20 30 40 60 35 50 80 100 60 120 70 140 80 kg x 1000 lb x 1000 160 E 90 40 40 L 75 30 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 1A 60 25 20 15 45 1B 2 30 10 5 0 3 4 15 0 0 5 0 5 10 6 7 15 10 20 20 5% 25 30 30 35 60 km/h 50 40 mph TOTAL RESISTANCE % (GRADE PLUS ROLLING RESISTANCE) lb x 1000 kg x 1000 0 45 RIMPULL To determine performance, read from Gross Weight down to % Total Resistance.
Standard Equipment Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.
Optional Equipment Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.
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