Overview
The Caterpillar 740B 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 474 hp, capacity of 31.4 yd3, travel speed of 34.0 mph, fuel capacity of 148.0 gal and hydraulic capacity of 86.7 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 740B against similar articulated dump truck models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
483
hp
Gross Power
489
hp
Rated Payload
87,082.59
lb
Overall Length
36.09
ft
Full Specifications
90 specs
Dimensions
Capacity - Heaped
31.40 yd³ / 24.01 m³
Capacity - Struck
24.20 yd³ / 18.50 m³
Dump Angle
70 deg
Dump Ground Clearance
2.29 ft / 0.70 m
Dump Height
23.27 ft / 7.09 m
Ground Clearance
1.90 ft / 0.58 m
Overall Height
13.26 ft / 4.04 m
Overall Length
36.09 ft / 11.00 m
Overall Width
12.37 ft / 3.77 m
Rated Payload
87,083 lb / 39,500 kg
Wheelbase
17.16 ft / 5.23 m
Engine
Bore
5.40 in / 137 mm
Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Model - Tier 2 Eu Stage Ii
Center Axle - Empty
15,937 lb / 7,229 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
53,826 lb / 24,415 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
21.20 gal / 80.3 L
Displacement
926 cu in / 15.2 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C15
Engine Model - Tier 2 Eu Stage Ii
15
Engine Model Tier 4 Interim/Eu Stage Iiib
15
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
45,556 lb / 20,664 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
57,045 lb / 25,875 kg
Fuel Capacity
148 gal / 560.2 L
Fuel Tank
149.30 gal / 565.2 L
Gross Power
489 hp / 364.6 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
489 hp / 364.6 kW
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
86.70 gal / 328.2 L
Max Speed
34 mph / 54.7 km/h
Max Torque
1,819 lb-ft / 2,466 Nm
Net Power
474 hp / 353.5 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
477 hp / 355.7 kW
Net Power - Iso 14396
484 hp / 360.9 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
477 hp / 355.7 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
474 hp / 353.5 kW
Number of Forward Gears
7
Number of Reverse Gears
2
Power Measured @
1,700 rpm
Rear Axle - Empty
14,328 lb / 6,499 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
52,216 lb / 23,685 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
Torque Measured @
1,200 rpm
Total Empty
75,824 lb / 34,393 kg
Total Loaded
163,087 lb / 73,975 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
31.40 yd³ / 24.01 m³
Center Axle - Rated Load
37,889 lb / 17,186 kg
Final Drives/Differential
60.80
Front Axle - Rated Load
11,488 lb / 5,211 kg
Heaped (Sae 2:1)
31.40
Interior Cab
79
Lower Time
7 sec
Net Power
483 hp / 360.2 kW
Note
29.50
Output Transfer Gear Box
4.80
Raise Time
12 sec
Rear Axle - Rated Load
37,889 lb / 17,186 kg
Scow
0.70
Side
0.50
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1
33.50
Tailgate Struck
25.50
Total - Empty
75,857 lb / 34,408 kg
Total - Loaded
163,120 lb / 73,990 kg
Total - Rated Load
87,263
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
224.20 in / 5,695 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
338.40 ft / 103.14 m
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
161.50 ft / 49.23 m
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius
320.40 ft / 97.66 m
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45 deg
Other
Brakes
ISO 3450 - 1996
Cooling System
21.10 gal / 79.9 L
Engine Crankcase
9 gal / 34.1 L
Struck
24.20
Transmission
19
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 740B engine? +
The Caterpillar 740B produces 489 hp (364.6 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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