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740 EJ Articulated Truck

The Cat 740 EJ with a 23 m³ (30.1 yd³) 38 tonnes (42 tons) capacity brings a new level of operator comfort and features to the market in addition to the durability, high productivity and lower operating costs Cat Articulated Trucks are known for. The all-new operator cabin is a leap into the next generation for Articulated Trucks, providing our operators the best place to help build the future.

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Engine Model

Cat® C18

Bore

5.7in

Stroke

7.2in

Displacement

1106in³

Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)

1887ft·lbf

No Engine De-rating Required Below

10000ft

Note (4)

DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certificatio

Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)

1931ft·lbf

Note (1)

The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.

Peak Engine Torque Speed

1200r/min

Note (2)

The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed.

Note (3)

Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.

Emissions

The 740 EJ meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.

Net Power – ISO 14396

504hp

Net Power – SAE J1349

496hp

Engine Model – U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final

Cat C18

Gross Power – SAE J1995

511hp

Rated Payload

42ton (US)

Heaped (SAE 2:1)

30.1yd³

Struck

23.5yd³

Forward – 1

3.8mile/h

Forward – 2

5mile/h

Forward – 3

7mile/h

Forward – 4

8.8mile/h

Forward – 5

11.6mile/h

Forward – 6

14.2mile/h

Forward – 7

19.6mile/h

Forward – 8

23.5mile/h

Reverse – 1

4mile/h

Reverse – 2

9.1mile/h

Forward – 9

34mile/h

Fuel Tank

145.3gal (US)

Cooling System

23.7gal (US)

Engine Crankcase

13.7gal (US)

Axles – Each

15.8gal (US)

Final Drive – Each

1.3gal (US)

Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System

36.9gal (US)

Transmission – OTG

19.8gal (US)

DEF Tank

5.3gal (US)

Brake Cooling Tank

17.7gal (US)

Interior Cab

72dB(A)

Note (1)

The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the

Note (2)

Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments.

Brakes

ISO 3450 – 2011

Cab – FOPS

ISO 3449 Level II – 2005

Cab – ROPS

ISO 3471 – 2008

Steering

ISO 5010 – 2007

Retract (manual)

21s

Eject (manual)

17s

Eject (automatic)

16s

Retract (automatic)

21s

Chute

0.55in

Front

0.28in

Side

0.43in

Base

0.55in

Type

High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel

Note

An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.

Wheel Loader: 972 – Passes

4–5

Wheel Loader: 982 – Passes

4

Hydraulic Excavator: 374 – Passes

5

Hydraulic Excavator: 390 – Passes

4

Wheel Loader: 980 – Passes

4–5

Front Axle – Empty

44849lb

Front Axle – Loaded

48548lb

Center Axle – Loaded

57214lb

Center Axle – Empty

17095lb

Total – Empty

78623lb

Rear Axle – Rated Load

40120lb

Rear Axle – Empty

16515lb

Front Axle – Rated Load

3534lb

Center Axle – Rated Load

40120lb

Total – Loaded

162399lb

Total – Rated Load

83776lb

Rear Axle – Loaded

56637lb

Lock to Lock

4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm

Note

Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.

Turning Dimensions – Aisle Width

233in

Turning Dimensions – Inside Radius

173in

Turning Dimensions – Clearance Radius

356in

Turning Dimensions – SAE Turning Radius

339in

Turning Dimensions – Steer Angle – Left/Right

45 deg

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Operator Environment
- Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
- Windows opening side, tinted
- Adjustable air vents
- Two seat belts, operator’s retractable
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Storage:
  – Cup holder
  – Flask receptacle
  – Under seat storage
  – Door pocket
  – Behind seat storage
  – Coat hook
- Mirrors: Extensive arrangement for improved visibility
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Sun visor
- Heater and defroster with variable speed fan
- Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- Combined gear selection and eject control lever
- Machine operation monitoring system includes:
  – Action lamp
  – Engine oil pressure
  – Primary steering system
  – Left and right turn signal
  – High beam
  – Coolant temperature
  – Tachometer
  – Parking brake
  – Fuel level
  – Transmission oil temperature
  – Brake system
  – Transmission hold
  – Hoist control
  – Hydraulic system
  – Charging system
  – Retarder
  – Transmission fault
  – Traction control system
  – Check engine lamp
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
  – Alert indicator
  – Selected gear and direction
  – Speed or auto shift
  – Review Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
  – Primary steering failure
  – Seat belt warning
  – Secondary steering failure
  – DPF regeneration filter
  – Machine Security System (MSS)
  – Secondary steering energy source engaged
  – Hour meter
  – Retarder active
- Window blinds
- Glass windows: laminated and tinted-front toughened and tinted-sides and rear
- Touch screen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Seats:
  – Fully adjustable, air suspension, heated/cooled
  – Padded trainer with lap belt
Cat Technologies
- Product Link: PL631 (satellite) or PL641 (cellular) dependent on location and licensing agreement
- Cat Detect with Stability Assist
Electrical And Lighting
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Electrical system: 24 volt, 5A 24- to 12-volt converter
- Horn
- Lighting Systems:
  – Cab interior
  – Two head lamps
  – Two width marker
  – Two reversing
  – Work light
  – Two stop/tail lights
  – Front and rear direction indicators
- Main disconnect switch
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
Power Train
- Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission
- Cat C18 engine
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter and cross-axle differential locks
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
Safety
- Reverse alarm
- Rearview camera
- ROPS/FOPS cab
Guards
- Rear window
- Radiator
- Crankcase
- Axle
- Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
Other Standard Equipment
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Tires, six 29.5R25, radial
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps for fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Optional Equipment
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Body liners
- Bluetooth radio stereo system
- Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Cold weather start attachment
- Engine block heater
- Ether start
- Exhaust heated body
- Fast fuel fill
- Fender extension
- Flashing LED beacon
- Four point seat belt
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Heated rearview motorized mirrors
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Product Link Elite: PLE631 (satellite), PLE641 (cellular)
- Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
- Sound suppression
- 875/65 R29 wide tires