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740
Articulated Truck
Engine
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Engine Model Cat C15 ACERT™
Gross Power – SAE J1995 350 kW 469 hp
Net Power – SAE J1349 338 kW 453 hp
Weights
Rated Payload 39.5 tonnes 43.5 tons
Body Capacities
3 3
Heaped 2:1 24 m 31.4 yd
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740 Articulated Truck ® The 740 Caterpillar Articulated Truck is a world-leading earthmoving solution. ® Cat C15 Engine with Performance and Productivity – Performance and Productivity – ACERT™ Technology Power Train Suspension and Traction Control ® The core concept behind ACERT™ The Cat C15 ACERT engine, matched Three-point front suspension provides technology is advanced combustion. with the seven-speed forward and a smooth ride, allowing the operator ACERT engine technology carefully two-sp
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Performance and Productivity – Operator Comfort Ease of Operation Body Capacity Large center-mounted cab, oscillating Ergonomically designed wrap-around Increased payload capacity for front axle, air suspension seat, full-size dash, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, ✔ improved productivity. pg. 6 trainer seat and large storage space easy-to-reach controls and outstanding provide exceptional operator comfort. all-around viewing promote fast, pg. 7 confident machine operation. pg. 8 Product Link
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® Cat C15 Engine with ACERT™ Technology A combination of proven systems and innovative new technologies, ACERT engines optimize performance while meeting EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIa engine exhaust emission regulations. Cylinder Head and Piston Technology. The C15 ACERT engine has a cross- flow cylinder head with refined port geometry, which provides improved breathing and better combustion. The Monotherm/steel pistons have a forged steel design, which offers high strength, light weight and tigh
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Performance and Productivity – Power Train Integrated power train with more power, greater performance and lower fuel consumption – the power to do more work. Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI). A highly evolved fuel system with a proven record of reliability in the field. It combines the technical advancement of an electronic control system with the simplicity of direct mechanically controlled unit fuel injection. It excels in its ability to control injection pressure over
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Performance and Productivity – Suspension and Traction Control Suspension systems and traction control – delivering power to the ground in all conditions. Service brake detail Front Suspension. The three-point front Traction Control. The traction control Enclosed, Oil-Cooled Brakes. suspension oscillates ±6° to provide a system is comprised of a wet clutched Multi-plate, oil-immersed brakes are smooth ride, allowing the operator to inter-axle differential and wet clutched fitted to both front an
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Operator Comfort The operator’s office – high productivity from a comfortable, motivated operator. Ride Comfort. The three-point front Storage Space. Plenty of storage space Dual-Sliding Window. The right-hand suspension with its oscillating axle and to create a safe, secure and uncluttered window is a dual-sliding window. low-pressure ride struts, combined with working environment. Opening this window with the left rear the center-mounted cab, offers unrivaled hinged window provides cross-flow
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Ease of Operation Designed for simple, easy operation, the 740 allows the operator to focus on production. Ergonomic Layout. The controls and Wipers. The wet arm wiper system Transmission and Hoist Levers. layout of the cab are designed to make it cleans more glass area and is bottom- The hoist lever provides easy, comfortable as easy to operate as your car. Quick, easy mounted to keep it out of the operator’s operation. The transmission lever offers to read and simple to operate, the controls
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Durability and Reliability High availability leads to high productivity. Excellent durability keeps ownership costs low. Front Frame. The front frame design features a large box section and wide, stiff frame beams to handle torque loads. The divergent frame design decreases stress in the hitch area and optimizes suspension geometry. The frame design makes maximum use of robotic welding for increased durability. Rear Frame. Twin-box construction minimizes stress concentrations and provides low w
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Serviceability More time on production, less time and money spent on servicing. Electrical Service Center. Located inside the cab, this service center provides a power port, diagnostic connector and Cat Data Link connector. Cat Data Link Connector. The Cat Data Link connector provides a plug-in using a laptop computer with Electronic Technician (ET) software. The Cat Data Link port performs programming functions on all electronic controls. Service Access. The cab tilts to the side to provide eas
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Product Link Powered by Product Link, Equipment Manager is a secure user-friendly, application accessed via your Cat dealer’s website. Each new machine comes with Asset Equipment Manager – a better way to Maintenance Watch. Maintenance Watch. However, you can subscribe to a manage your fleet. Equipment Manager Watch includes all the features of Asset higher level of service for any machine, allows transmitted data to be searched and Watch and will also help you plan, at any time, through your Ca
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Complete Customer Support ® Cat dealer services help you operate longer with lower costs. Selection. Make detailed comparisons of Operation. For the best operating Product Support. The 740 offers easy the machines you are considering before techniques to increase productivity maintenance with combined service you buy. What are the job requirements, and your profit, turn to your Cat dealer points and extended service intervals machine attachments and operating for the latest training literature a
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Engine Sound Levels ® Engine Model Cat C15 ACERT™ Interior Cab 79 dB(A) Gross Power – SAE J1995 350 kW 469 hp • The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure Net Power – SAE J1349 338 kW 453 hp level) measured according to the work cycle procedures Net Power – ISO 9249 342 kW 458 hp specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 is 79 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained Net Power – EEC 80/1269 342 kW 458 hp and tested with the doors and windows clos
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Body Hoist Standards Raise time 12 Seconds Brakes ISO 3450 – 1996 Lower time 7 Seconds Cab/FOPS ISO 3449 Level ll – 2005 Cab/ROPS ISO 3471 – 1994 Steering ISO 5010 – 2007 740 Articulated Truck specifications 14
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Turning Circle Dimensions Dimensions are for machines equipped (approximate) with 29.5R25 tires. Turning dimensions 6288 mm 3705 mm* Steer angle — left/right 45° 12.14' 20.6' 3418 mm 5734 mm Inside SAE turning radius 8138 mm 320.4 in 11.2' 7092 mm 18.8' of Body 23.4' 70° Clearance radius 8595 mm 338.4 in Inside radius 4101 mm 161.5 in 3745 mm 3239 mm 12.3' Aisle width 5694 mm 224.2 in 10.6' 577 mm 1.8' Steering 697 mm 2687 mm 1458 mm 1966 mm 4244 mm 3221 mm 2.3' 4.7' 6.4' 13.9' 8.8' 10.
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STANDARD* Gradeability/Speed/Rimpull GROSS WEIGHT 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 kg x 1000 To determine performance, read from 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 lb x 1000 Gross Weight down to % Total Resistance. 45 Total Resistance equals actual % grade plus E L 90 1% for each 10 kg/metric ton (20 lb/ton) of 40 Rolling Resistance. From this point, read 35 75 horizontally to the curve with the highest 40% 30 attainable speed range. Then, go down to 1A 60 35% Maximum Speed. Usable Rimpull depends 25 30% on
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Standard Equipment Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details. Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant Seat, fully adjustable, air suspension Air vents, adjustable Seat, padded companion/trainer Auto shift seven-speed forward and two-speed Seatbelts, two retractable reverse transmission Secondary steering – electronic SM • • Back up alarm S O S sampling valves Body, adapted for exhaust heat Spill guard, front, integral part of fabricated body ® Cat C15 engine with A
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Optional Equipment Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details. Autolube installation for automatic greasing of bearings Extensions, fender Bath, oil pre-cleaner Fast fuel fill Body liners Flashing Xenon Beacon Caterpillar Work Area Vision System (WAVS) Fuel Additive – Anti-Waxing rear-view camera Heated rearview mirrors CD/Radio, heavy duty Product Link (Where Available) Cold Weather Coolant (–51° C/–60° F) Tailgate: Cold weather start attachment – Scissor-type Cyc
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Notes 740 Articulated Truck specifications 19
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