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Caterpillar
740 EJ Articulated Truck
Engine Model
Cat® C18
Cat® C18
Rated Payload
42 ton (US)
38 t
Heaped (SAE 2:1)
30.1 yd³
23 m³
Overview
The Cat® 740 EJ features a world-class cab design, re-engineered using global operator feedback to advance comfort and ease of operation. Enhancements include new controls, transmission-protection features, hoist-assist system, advanced automatic traction control system, stability-assist machine rollover warning system, and a fuel saving ECO mode.
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Details
Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | Cat® C18 Cat® C18 |
| Gross Power (SAE J1995) | 511 hp 381 kW |
| Net Power (SAE J1349) | 496 hp 370 kW |
| Engine Power (ISO 14396) | 504 hp 376 kW |
| Bore | 5.7 in 145 mm |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183 mm |
| Displacement | 1106 in³ 18.1 l |
| Note (1) | Advertised power is tested at 1,700 rpm. Advertised power is tested at 1,700 rpm. |
| Note (2) | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| Note (3) | 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. 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 (4) | Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 370 kW (496 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 370 kW (496 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. |
| Note (5) | The Cat C18 meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. The Cat C18 meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. |
| Note (6) | Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1:2006. ISO 22241-1:2006 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue® or API certifications. Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1:2006. ISO 22241-1:2006 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue® or API certifications. |
| No Engine De-rating Required Below | 10000 ft 3050 m |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1931 ft·lbf 2618 N·m |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1887 ft·lbf 2558 N·m |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200 r/min 1200 r/min |
Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Payload | 42 ton (US) 38 t |
Air Conditioning System
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons). |
Body Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Heaped (SAE 2:1) | 30.1 yd³ 23 m³ |
| Struck | 23.5 yd³ 18 m³ |
Transmission
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Forward – 1 | 3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h |
| Forward – 2 | 5 mile/h 8.1 km/h |
| Forward – 3 | 7 mile/h 11.2 km/h |
| Forward – 4 | 8.8 mile/h 14.1 km/h |
| Forward – 5 | 11.6 mile/h 18.7 km/h |
| Forward – 6 | 14.2 mile/h 22.9 km/h |
| Forward – 7 | 19.6 mile/h 31.5 km/h |
| Forward – 8 | 23.5 mile/h 37.9 km/h |
| Forward – 9 | 34 mile/h 54.8 km/h |
| Reverse – 1 | 4 mile/h 6.4 km/h |
| Reverse – 2 | 9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h |
Sound Levels
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Interior Cab | 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 72 dB(A) when ISO 6396:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum cooling fan’s speed. The sound level may vary at different cooling fan speeds. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 72 dB(A) when ISO 6396:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum cooling fan’s speed. The sound level may vary at different cooling fan speeds. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained. |
| Note (2) | Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab or when not properly maintained or doors/windows open for extended periods or in noisy environments. Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab or when not properly maintained or doors/windows open for extended periods or in noisy environments. |
Operating Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Axle – Empty | 44849 lb 20343 kg |
| Center Axle – Empty | 17095 lb 7754 kg |
| Rear Axle – Empty | 16515 lb 7491 kg |
| Total – Empty | 78623 lb 35663 kg |
| Front Axle – Rated Load | 3534 lb 1603 kg |
| Center Axle – Rated Load | 40120 lb 18198 kg |
| Rear Axle – Rated Load | 40120 lb 18198 kg |
| Total – Rated Load | 83776 lb 38000 kg |
| Front Axle – Loaded | 48548 lb 22021 kg |
| Center Axle – Loaded | 57214 lb 25952 kg |
| Rear Axle – Loaded | 56637 lb 25690 kg |
| Total – Loaded | 162399 lb 73663 kg |
Body Plate
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel |
| Front | 0.28 in 7 mm |
| Chute | 0.55 in 14 mm |
| Side | 0.43 in 11 mm |
| Base | 0.55 in 14 mm |
Blade Eject/Retract
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Eject (manual) | 17 s 17 s |
| Eject (automatic) | 16 s 16 s |
| Retract (manual) | 21 s 21 s |
| Retract (automatic) | 21 s 21 s |
Service Refill Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 145.3 gal (US) 550 l |
| DEF Tank | 5.3 gal (US) 25 l |
| Cooling System | 23.7 gal (US) 90 l |
| Brake Cooling Tank | 17.7 gal (US) 67 l |
| Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System | 36.9 gal (US) 140 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 13.7 gal (US) 52 l |
| Transmission – OTG | 19.8 gal (US) 75 l |
| Final Drive – Each | 1.3 gal (US) 5 l |
| Axles – Each | 15.8 gal (US) 60 l |
Standards
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brakes | ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011 |
| Cab – FOPS | ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 |
| Cab – ROPS | ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008 |
| Steering | ISO 5010 – 2019 ISO 5010 – 2019 |
Turning Circle
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Turning Dimensions – Steer Angle – Left/Right | 45 deg 45 deg |
| Turning Dimensions – SAE Turning Radius | 339 in 8624 mm |
| Turning Dimensions – Clearance Radius | 356 in 9045 mm |
| Turning Dimensions – Inside Radius | 173 in 4413 mm |
| Turning Dimensions – Aisle Width | 233 in 5925 mm |
| Note | Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. |
Steering
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Lock to Lock | 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm |
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Excavator: 390 – Passes | 4 4 |
| Hydraulic Excavator: 374 – Passes | 5 5 |
| Wheel Loader: 982 – Passes | 4 4 |
| Wheel Loader: 980 – Passes | 4–5 4–5 |
| Wheel Loader: 972 – Passes | 4–5 4–5 |
| 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. 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. |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Window blinds
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Air conditioning
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
- Windows opening side, tinted
- Adjustable air vents
- Two seat belts, operator’s retractable
- Storage:
– Cup holder
– Flask receptacle
– Under seat storage
– Door pocket
– Behind seat storage
– Coat hook - Mirrors: exterior
- 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
– Secondary steering energy source engaged
– Hour meter
– Retarder active - 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
– Padded trainer with lap belt
TECHNOLOGY
- Product Link Cellular PLE643
- 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)
POWERTRAIN
- 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
- Rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) cab
GUARDS
- Rear window
- Radiator
- Crankcase
- Front dump body spill guard, integral part of fabricated body
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Hydraulic Tailgate
- Mud flaps: wheel arch and body mounted with transportation tiebacks
- Sound suppression (standard in some countries*)
*Countried are EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Türkiye and UK. - S·O·S sampling valves
- Tires, six 29.5R25, radial
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps for fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Mirrors, heated motorized
- Operator seat belt, four-point
- Radio, Bluetooth® stereo system
TECHNOLOGY
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Cat® Payload monitoring system
- Product Link Dual PLE683
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Cold weather start attachment
- Engine block heater
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- Roof-mounted LED work lights
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Body liners
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Exhaust heated body
- Fast fuel fill
- 875/65 R29 wide tires
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Fender extension