Overview
The Caterpillar 740 is a articulated dump truck listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 445 hp, capacity of 30.3 yd3, travel speed of 34.0 mph, fuel capacity of 148.0 gal and hydraulic capacity of 61.6 gal. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 740 against similar articulated dump truck models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
444
hp
Gross Power
464
hp
Rated Payload
83,775.66
lb
Overall Length
35.73
ft
Full Specifications
79 specs
Dimensions
Capacity - Heaped
29.96 yd³ / 22.91 m³
Capacity - Struck
22.76 yd³ / 17.40 m³
Dump Angle
70 deg
Dump Ground Clearance
2.29 ft / 0.70 m
Dump Height
23.19 ft / 7.07 m
Ground Clearance
1.90 ft / 0.58 m
Overall Height
12.29 ft / 3.75 m
Overall Length
35.73 ft / 10.89 m
Overall Width
11.26 ft / 3.43 m
Rated Payload
83,776 lb / 38,000 kg
Wheelbase
17.15 ft / 5.23 m
Engine
Bore
5.40 in / 137 mm
Center Axle - Empty
15,543 lb / 7,050 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
52,062 lb / 23,615 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
21.20 gal / 80.3 L
Displacement
926 cu in / 15.2 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C15 ACERT Technology
Engine Oil Capacity
10.10 gal / 38.2 L
Forward - 1
5.50 mph / 8.9 km/h
Forward - 2
7.50 mph / 12.1 km/h
Forward - 3
10.20 mph / 16.4 km/h
Forward - 4
13.70 mph / 22.0 km/h
Forward - 5
18.60 mph / 29.9 km/h
Forward - 6
25.10 mph / 40.4 km/h
Forward - 7
34 mph / 54.7 km/h
Front
0.4
Front Axle - Empty
42,792 lb / 19,410 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
53,528 lb / 24,280 kg
Fuel Capacity
148 gal / 560.2 L
Fuel Tank
140.50 gal / 531.9 L
Gross Power
464 hp / 346.0 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
469 hp / 349.7 kW
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
61.60 gal / 233.2 L
Max Speed
34 mph / 54.7 km/h
Net Power
445 hp / 331.8 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
458 hp / 341.5 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
458 hp / 341.5 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
453 hp / 337.8 kW
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Forward Gears
7
Number of Reverse Gears
2
Power Measured @
1,700 rpm
Rear Axle - Empty
14,066 lb / 6,380 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
50,585 lb / 22,945 kg
Reverse - 1
5.20 mph / 8.4 km/h
Reverse - 2
7.20 mph / 11.6 km/h
Steering
ISO 5010 - 2007
Stroke
6.80 in / 173 mm
Total Empty
72,400 lb / 32,840 kg
Total Loaded
156,176 lb / 70,840 kg
Transmission Fluid Capacity
19.10 gal / 72.3 L
Hydraulics
Base
0.70
Body Capacities
2
Cab - Fops
3,449
Cab - Rops
3,471
Capacity - Heaped
30.30 yd³ / 23.17 m³
Center Axle - Rated Load
37,809 lb / 17,150 kg
Final Drives/Differential
19
Front Axle - Rated Load
11,464 lb / 5,200 kg
Heaped (Sae 2:1)
31.40
Interior Cab
79
Lower Time
7 sec
Net Power
444 hp / 331.1 kW
Output Transfer Gear Box
4.80
Raise Time
12 sec
Rear Axle - Rated Load
37,809 lb / 17,150 kg
Scow
0.70
Side
0.50
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1
33.50
Tailgate Struck
25.50
Total - Empty
72,973 lb / 33,100 kg
Total - Loaded
160,055 lb / 72,600 kg
Total - Rated Load
87,083
Other
Brakes
ISO 3450 - 1996
Cooling System
21.10 gal / 79.9 L
Engine Crankcase
9.50 gal / 36.0 L
Struck
24.20
Transmission
19
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 740 engine? +
The Caterpillar 740 produces 464 hp (346.0 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Articulated Dump Truck work cycles efficiently.
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