Overview
The Caterpillar 740C EJ 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 496 hp, capacity of 30.2 yd3 and fuel capacity of 145.3 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 740C EJ against similar articulated dump truck models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
474
hp
Gross Power
511
hp
Rated Payload
84,000
lb
Full Specifications
78 specs
Dimensions
Capacity - Heaped
30.10 yd³ / 23.01 m³
Capacity - Struck
23.50 yd³ / 17.97 m³
Rated Payload
84,000 lb / 38,102 kg
Engine
Bore
5.70 in / 145 mm
Center Axle - Empty
17,416 lb / 7,900 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
40,124 lb / 18,200 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
23.70 gal / 89.7 L
Def Tank
6.60 gal / 25.0 L
Displacement
1,106 cu in / 18.1 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C18 Acert
Forward - 1
3.80 mph / 6.1 km/h
Forward - 2
5 mph / 8.0 km/h
Forward - 3
7 mph / 11.3 km/h
Forward - 4
8.80 mph / 14.2 km/h
Forward - 5
11.60 mph / 18.7 km/h
Forward - 6
14.20 mph / 22.9 km/h
Forward - 7
19.60 mph / 31.5 km/h
Forward - 8
23.50 mph / 37.8 km/h
Forward - 9
34 mph / 54.7 km/h
Front Axle - Empty
45,239 lb / 20,520 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
3,527 lb / 1,600 kg
Fuel Tank
145.30 gal / 550.0 L
Gross Power
511 hp / 381.1 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
511 hp / 381.1 kW
Net Power
496 hp / 369.9 kW
Net Power - Iso 14396
504 hp / 375.8 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
496 hp / 369.9 kW
No Engine De-Rating Required Below
10,000
Number of Forward Gears
9
Number of Reverse Gears
2
Peak Engine Torque Gross (Sae J1995)
1,931 lb-ft / 2,618 Nm
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)
1,887 lb-ft / 2,558 Nm
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1,200 lb-ft / 1,627 Nm
Rear Axle - Empty
16,865 lb / 7,650 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
40,124 lb / 18,200 kg
Reverse - 1
4 mph / 6.4 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.10 mph / 14.6 km/h
Steering
ISO 5010-2007
Stroke
7.20 in / 183 mm
Torque Measured @
1,200 rpm
Total Empty
79,521 lb / 36,070 kg
Total Loaded
163,296 lb / 74,070 kg
Transmission
Forward - 8
Transmission Fluid Capacity
19.80 gal / 75.0 L
Hydraulics
Body Capacities
2
Body Plate Type
450
Cab - Fops
3,449
Cab - Rops
3,471
Center Axle - Rated Load
40,124 lb / 18,200 kg
Eject Time
17
Front Axle - Rated Load
3,527 lb / 1,600 kg
Heaped (Sae 2:1)
30.10
Interior Cab
79
Note
29.50
Rear Axle - Rated Load
40,124 lb / 18,200 kg
Retract Time
20
Total - Empty
79,521 lb / 36,070 kg
Total - Loaded
163,296 lb / 74,070 kg
Total - Rated Load
83,776
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
235 in / 5,969 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
358 ft / 109.12 m
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
174 ft / 53.04 m
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius
340 ft / 103.63 m
Other
Axles - Each
16 lb / 7 kg
Brake Cooling Tank
17.70 gal / 67.0 L
Brakes
ISO 3450-2011
Capacity - Heaped
30.20 yd³ / 23.09 m³
Center Axle - Loaded
57,541 lb / 26,100 kg
Cooling System
23.70 gal / 89.7 L
Engine Crankcase
13.70 gal / 51.9 L
Final Drive - Each
1.3
Front Axle - Loaded
48,766 lb / 22,120 kg
Net Power
474 hp / 353.5 kW
Rear Axle - Loaded
56,989 lb / 25,850 kg
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
36.90
Struck
23.50
Transmission - Otg
19.80
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 740C EJ engine? +
The Caterpillar 740C EJ produces 511 hp (381.1 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Articulated Dump Truck work cycles efficiently.
How does the Caterpillar 740C EJ compare to similar Articulated Dump Truck models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar 740C EJ side by side with any other model using the Heavy Equipment Hub compare tool. Key comparison points include engine power, operating weight, digging depth, hydraulic flow, and overall dimensions.