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740 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck

At a glance data:

Engine Model:
Cat® C15
Bore:
5.4in
Rated Payload:
40ton (US)

Overview

The Cat® OEM 740 Bare Chassis is available in a standard wheel base. With up to a 36.3 tonnes (40 tons) capacity, the 740 bare chassis offers proven reliability, durability, high productivity, superior operator comfort and lower operating costs.

Cat chassis are the right choice for specialty truck bodies (coal, trash), water trucks, fuel and lube, service vehicles, container carriers, hook lifts and other machine derivatives. These specialty machines have proven themselves in construction, industrial, waste, material handling, quarry, and mining projects worldwide.

Category:
Articulated Truck Bare Chassis

Brand:
Cat

Engine

Engine Model:
Cat® C15
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014:
452hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011:
439hp
Bore:
5.4in
Stroke:
6.75in
Displacement:
926in³
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995):
1711lb/ft
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349):
1670lb/ft
Peak Engine Torque Speed:
1200r/min
No Engine De-rating Required Below:
10000ft
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final:
Engine specifications shown are for highly regulated countries. Can be equipped with the C15 engine for lesser regulated countries.

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base:
162.4in

Weights

Rated Payload:
40ton (US)

Transmission

Forward - 1:
4mile/h
Forward - 2:
5.3mile/h
Forward - 3:
7.3mile/h
Forward - 4:
9.2mile/h
Forward - 5:
12.2mile/h
Forward - 6:
14.9mile/h
Forward - 7:
20.6mile/h
Forward - 8:
24.7mile/h
Forward - 9:
35.7mile/h
Reverse - 1:
4.2mile/h
Reverse - 2:
9.8mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank:
143.5gal (US)
Cooling System:
23.7gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank:
17.7gal (US)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System:
36.9gal (US)
Engine Crankcase:
13.7gal (US)
Transmission - OTG:
19.8gal (US)
Final Drive - Each:
1.3gal (US)
Axles - Each:
15.8gal (US)
DEF Tank:
25gal (US)

Sound Levels

Interior Cab:
72dB(A)

Standards

Brakes:
ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS:
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS:
ISO 3471:2008
Steering:
ISO 5010:2019

Steering

Lock to Lock:
4.75 seconds at 60 rpm

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width:
220in
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius:
303in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius:
330in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius:
156in
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right:
45°
Note:
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

Standard Equipment

for more information on 740 bare chassis options, please contact caterpillar oem solutions at oem_solutions@cat.com.

note

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

operator environment

  • Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
  • Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
  • Storage:
    – Cup holder
    – Flask receptacle (under the secondary seat)
    – Under seat storage
    – Door pocket
    – Behind seat storage
    – Coat hook
  • Glass windows:
    – Front, laminated and tinted
    – Sides and rear, toughened and tinted
  • Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
  • Two seats both with seat belts, operator’s retractable
  • Adjustable air vents
  • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
    – Alert indicator
    – Selected gear and direction
    – Speed or auto shift
    – Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
    – Primary steering failure (warning)
    – Seat belt warning
    – Secondary steering failure
    – Machine Security System (MSS)
    – Secondary steering energy source engaged
    – Hour meter
    – Retarder active
  • Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
  • Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant
  • Windows (tinted) opening both sides
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
  • Mirrors: extensive arrangement for improved visibility
  • Sun visor
  • 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
    – Transmission fault
    – Traction control system
    – Check engine lamp
  • Seats:
    – Operator: fully adjustable, air suspension
    – Trainer: padded with lap belt

cat technologies

  • Cat Detect with Stability Assist
  • Product Link: PLE641E (cellular)

electrical and lighting

  • Lighting systems:
    – Cab interior
    – Two head lamps
    – Two width marker
    – Two reversing
    – Work light/cab access light
    – Two stop/tail lights
    – Front and rear direction indicators
  • Main disconnect switch
  • Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
  • Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
  • Batteries (two) maintenance free
  • Horn

powertrain

  • Three axle, six-wheel drive
  • Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
  • Cat C15 engine
  • Three axle, six-wheel drive
  • Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
  • Retarder: engine compression brake
  • Auto shift nine-speed forward and two reverse transmission

safety

  • Reverse alarm
  • ROPS/FOPS cab
  • Rearview camera

guards

  • Rear window
  • Crankcase
  • Radiator
  • Axle

other standard equipment

  • S·O·S sampling valves
  • Tires, six 29.5 R25
  • Vandalism protection: lockable caps
  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)

Optional Equipment

note

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

optional equipment

  • Roof mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) work lights
  • Cat Production Measurement payload monitoring system
  • Product Link Elite: PLE631E (satellite)
  • Fuel additive – anti-waxing
  • Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
  • Four-point seat belt
  • Ether start
  • Machine Security System (MSS)
  • Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
  • Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Engine block heater
  • Heated rearview motorized mirrors
  • Window blinds
  • Cold weather start attachment
  • Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
  • Bluetooth radio stereo system
  • Fast fuel fill
  • Infrared glass – high ambient cab
  • Flashing LED beacon
  • Heated/cooled seat