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740

740
Caterpillar
The Cat® 740 raises the bar for operator comfort and control. Its redesigned, world‑class cab is built to deliver a smoother, smarter, more intuitive experience. With upgraded controls, built‑in transmission protection, hoist assist, advanced automatic traction control, stability‑assist rollover warnings, and an ECO mode that cuts fuel use, the 740 is engineered to keep productivity high and operating costs low.
The Cat® 740 raises the bar for operator comfort and control. Its redesigned, world‑class cab is built to deliver a smoother, smarter, more intuitive experience. With upgraded controls, built‑in transmission protection, hoist assist, advanced automatic traction control, stability‑assist rollover warnings, and an ECO mode that cuts fuel use, the 740 is engineered to keep productivity high and operating costs low.
740

Brochures and Spec Sheets

Gallery

Specifications

Specification Value Unit
Engine Model
Gross Power (SAE J1995) 452 hp
Net Power (SAE J1349) 439 hp
Engine Power (ISO 14396) 447 hp
Bore 5.4 in
Stroke 6.75 in
Displacement 926 in³
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No Engine De-rating Below 10000 ft
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
Rated Payload 40 ton (US)
Heaped (SAE 2:1) 29.7 yd³
Struck 23.2 yd³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1 32 yd³
Tailgate Struck 24.4 yd³
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
Interior Cab 72 dB(A)
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Front Axle - Empty 43200 lb
Center Axle - Empty 14804 lb
Rear Axle - Empty 14562 lb
Total - Empty 72565 lb
Front Axle - Rated Load 7002 lb
Center Axle - Rated Load 36513 lb
Rear Axle - Rated Load 36513 lb
Total - Rated Load 80027 lb
Front Axle - Loaded 50201 lb
Center Axle - Loaded 51317 lb
Rear Axle - Loaded 51074 lb
Total - Loaded 152593 lb
Type
Front Plate 0.28 in
Base Plate 0.51 in
Side Plates 0.43 in
Fuel Tank 145.3 gal (US)
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US)
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US)
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank 6.5 gal (US)
Raise Time 12 s
Lower Time 12 s
Brakes
Cab - FOPS
Cab - ROPS
Steering
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 303 in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 330 in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 156 in
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 220 in
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Lock to Lock
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes
Hydraulic Excavator: 352 - Passes
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes
Wheel Loader: 966 - Passes
Wheel Loader: 962 - Passes
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Standard Equipment

  • NOTE
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
  • POWERTRAIN
  • SAFETY
  • GUARDS
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Optional Equipment

  • NOTE
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT