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.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
%
Period
Leasing agreement amount
Payment type
Annuity
Monthly payment
/ month
Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat® C18
- Bore
- 5.7 in
- Stroke
- 7.2 in
- Displacement
- 1,106 in³
- Peak Engine Torque Speed
- 1,200 r/min
- Note (4)
- DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22,241-1. ISO 22,241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certificatio
- Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
- 1,931 ft·lbf
- Note (1)
- The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
- No Engine De-rating Required Below
- 10,000 ft
- 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 - SAE J1349
- 496 hp
- Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final
- Cat C18
- Net Power - ISO 14396
- 504 hp
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 511 hp
- Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
- 1,887 ft·lbf
Weights
- Rated Payload
- 42 ton (US)
Body Capacities
- Heaped (SAE 2:1)
- 30.1 yd³
- Struck
- 23.5 yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 3.8 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 5 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 7 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 8.8 mile/h
- Forward - 5
- 11.6 mile/h
- Forward - 6
- 14.2 mile/h
- Forward - 7
- 19.6 mile/h
- Forward - 8
- 23.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 9.1 mile/h
- Forward - 9
- 34 mile/h
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 145.3 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 23.7 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 13.7 gal (US)
- Axles - Each
- 15.8 gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1.3 gal (US)
- Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
- 36.9 gal (US)
- Transmission - OTG
- 19.8 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 5.3 gal (US)
- Brake Cooling Tank
- 17.7 gal (US)
Sound Levels
- Interior Cab
- 72 dB(A)
- Note (1)
- The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1,166 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.
Standards
- Brakes
- ISO 3,450 – 2,011
- Cab - FOPS
- ISO 3,449 Level II – 2,005
- Cab - ROPS
- ISO 3,471 – 2,008
- Steering
- ISO 5,010 – 2,007
Body Plate
- Chute
- 0.55 in
- Front
- 0.28 in
- Side
- 0.43 in
- Base
- 0.55 in
- Type
- High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
- 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
Blade Eject/Retract
- Eject (manual)
- 17 s
- Eject (automatic)
- 16 s
- Retract (automatic)
- 21 s
- Retract (manual)
- 21 s
Operating Weights
- Rear Axle - Rated Load
- 40,120 lb
- Rear Axle - Empty
- 16,515 lb
- Front Axle - Rated Load
- 3,534 lb
- Center Axle - Rated Load
- 40,120 lb
- Total - Loaded
- 162,399 lb
- Total - Rated Load
- 83,776 lb
- Rear Axle - Loaded
- 56,637 lb
- Center Axle - Empty
- 17,095 lb
- Center Axle - Loaded
- 57,214 lb
- Front Axle - Loaded
- 48,548 lb
- Front Axle - Empty
- 44,849 lb
- Total - Empty
- 78,623 lb
Steering
- Lock to Lock
- 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm
Turning Circle
- Note
- Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.
- Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
- 233 in
- Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
- 173 in
- Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
- 356 in
- Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
- 339 in
- Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
- 45 deg
Standard Equipment:
- 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
Optional Equipment:
- 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
Specifications
Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat® C18
- Bore
- 5.7 in
- Stroke
- 7.2 in
- Displacement
- 1,106 in³
- Peak Engine Torque Speed
- 1,200 r/min
- Note (4)
- DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22,241-1. ISO 22,241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certificatio
- Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
- 1,931 ft·lbf
- Note (1)
- The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
- No Engine De-rating Required Below
- 10,000 ft
- 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 - SAE J1349
- 496 hp
- Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final
- Cat C18
- Net Power - ISO 14396
- 504 hp
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 511 hp
- Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
- 1,887 ft·lbf
Weights
- Rated Payload
- 42 ton (US)
Body Capacities
- Heaped (SAE 2:1)
- 30.1 yd³
- Struck
- 23.5 yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 3.8 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 5 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 7 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 8.8 mile/h
- Forward - 5
- 11.6 mile/h
- Forward - 6
- 14.2 mile/h
- Forward - 7
- 19.6 mile/h
- Forward - 8
- 23.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 9.1 mile/h
- Forward - 9
- 34 mile/h
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 145.3 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 23.7 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 13.7 gal (US)
- Axles - Each
- 15.8 gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1.3 gal (US)
- Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
- 36.9 gal (US)
- Transmission - OTG
- 19.8 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 5.3 gal (US)
- Brake Cooling Tank
- 17.7 gal (US)
Sound Levels
- Interior Cab
- 72 dB(A)
- Note (1)
- The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1,166 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.
Standards
- Brakes
- ISO 3,450 – 2,011
- Cab - FOPS
- ISO 3,449 Level II – 2,005
- Cab - ROPS
- ISO 3,471 – 2,008
- Steering
- ISO 5,010 – 2,007
Body Plate
- Chute
- 0.55 in
- Front
- 0.28 in
- Side
- 0.43 in
- Base
- 0.55 in
- Type
- High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
- 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
Blade Eject/Retract
- Eject (manual)
- 17 s
- Eject (automatic)
- 16 s
- Retract (automatic)
- 21 s
- Retract (manual)
- 21 s
Operating Weights
- Rear Axle - Rated Load
- 40,120 lb
- Rear Axle - Empty
- 16,515 lb
- Front Axle - Rated Load
- 3,534 lb
- Center Axle - Rated Load
- 40,120 lb
- Total - Loaded
- 162,399 lb
- Total - Rated Load
- 83,776 lb
- Rear Axle - Loaded
- 56,637 lb
- Center Axle - Empty
- 17,095 lb
- Center Axle - Loaded
- 57,214 lb
- Front Axle - Loaded
- 48,548 lb
- Front Axle - Empty
- 44,849 lb
- Total - Empty
- 78,623 lb
Steering
- Lock to Lock
- 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm
Turning Circle
- Note
- Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.
- Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
- 233 in
- Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
- 173 in
- Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
- 356 in
- Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
- 339 in
- Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
- 45 deg
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- 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
Optional Equipment:
- 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