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Articulated Truck Bare Chassis

740 GC Bare Chassis Articulated Truck

  • Engine Model
    Cat® C15
  • Bore
    5.4 in
  • Stroke
    6.75 in
  • Displacement
    926 in³
Engine
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Bore
5.4 in
Stroke
6.75 in
Displacement
926 in³
Gross Power
452 HP
Net Power
439 HP
Peak Engine Torque Gross
1711 lb/ft
Net Power
447 HP
Peak Engine Torque Net
1670 lb/ft
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min
Engine Model
Cat® C15
No Engine De
10000 ft
Wheel Base Length
Standard Wheel Base
162.4 in
Weights
Rated Payload
49.2 ton (US)
Transmission
Forward
4 mile/h
Forward
5.3 mile/h
Forward
7.3 mile/h
Forward
9.2 mile/h
Forward
12.2 mile/h
Forward
14.9 mile/h
Forward
20.6 mile/h
Forward
24.7 mile/h
Forward
35.7 mile/h
Reverse
4.2 mile/h
Reverse
9.8 mile/h
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
143.5 gal (US)
Cooling System
23.7 gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank
17.7 gal (US)
Steering
36.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
13.7 gal (US)
Transmission
19.8 gal (US)
Final Drive
1.3 gal (US)
Axles
15.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank
25 gal (US)
Sound Levels
Interior Cab
72 dB(A)
Standards
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Cab
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab
ISO 3471:2008
Steering
ISO 5010:2019
Steering
Lock to Lock
4.75 seconds at 60 rpm
Turning Circle
Turning Dimensions
220 in
Turning Dimensions
303 in
Turning Dimensions
330 in
Turning Dimensions
156 in
Turning Dimensions
45°
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
  • For more information on 740 GC 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)
  • 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