Cat 740 specs
- payload (nominal)
- 36.3 t
- net power
- 324 kW (434 hp)
- operating weight
- 32,560 kg
- body capacity (sae 2:1 heaped)
- 22.7 m³
Cat 740 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Overall length | 11.065 m36'3" |
| 12 | Overall length with tailgate | 11.185 m36'8" |
| 14 | Overall width | 3.801 m12'4" |
| 13 | Overall height (cab) | 3.757 m12'3" |
| 2 | Loading height | 3.243 m10'8" |
| 1 | Dump height (body raised) | 6.685 m22'0" |
| 6 | Ground clearance | 0.588 m1'9" |
| 3 | Ground clearance, body fully tipped | 0.684 m2'2" |
| 10 | Front axle to machine front | 3.418 m11'2" |
| 9 | Front axle to mid axle | 4.126 m13'6" |
| 8 | Tandem axle spacing | 1.966 m6'5" |
| 7 | Rear axle to body rear | 1.542 m5'1" |
| 4 | Body length | 5.889 m19'4" |
| 5 | Body length, inside | 5.437 m17'10" |
| 15 | Width over tailgate | 3.647 m12'0" |
| 16 | Body width | 3.422 m11'2" |
| 17 | Track width | 2.687 m8'9" |
| 18 | Width over tyres | 3.37 m11'1" |
| 19 | Width over fenders | 3.5 m11'5" |
Cat 740 specifications
Cat 740 GC (Cat C15, Brazil MAR-1 / Tier 3-equivalent or non-certified engine, 29.5 R25 tyres) per Cat technical specifications AEXQ2606-03 (Jul 2025) for Afr-ME - the sheet Al-Bahar links; Al-Bahar lists the same truck as both "740 GC" and "740" with identical figures, and Cat's Dec 2025 "740" key-features sheet (AEXQ4570-00) for the same regions adds no new figures.
39 figures in 6 groups
Weight
- Operating weight
- 32,560 kgTotal, empty
- Payload (nominal)
- 36.3 tRated payload
- Gross machine weight (loaded)
- 68,860 kgTotal, loaded
- Front axle load, empty
- 19,095 kg
- Centre axle load, empty
- 6,785 kg
- Rear axle load, empty
- 6,680 kg
- Front axle load, loaded
- 22,271 kg
- Centre axle load, loaded
- 23,347 kg
- Rear axle load, loaded
- 23,242 kg
Body
- Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)
- 22.7 m³
- Body capacity (struck)
- 17.7 m³
- Body capacity with tailgate (SAE 2:1 heaped)
- 24.4 m³
- Body capacity with tailgate (struck)
- 17.9 m³
- Body plate
- High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
- Body plate thickness, front
- 7 mm
- Body plate thickness, base
- 13 mm
- Body plate thickness, sides
- 11 mm
- Body raise time
- 12 s
- Body lower time
- 12 s
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat C15
- Emissions
- Brazil MAR-1 (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA) or non-certified (equivalent to Tier 2 / Stage II)Two engine options
- Gross power
- 335 kW (449 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,700 rpm
- Net power
- 324 kW (434 hp)SAE J1349
- Engine power
- 330 kW (443 hp)ISO 14396
- Max torque
- 2,320 NmGross, SAE J1995:2014, at 1,200 rpm
- Max torque (net)
- 2,264 NmSAE J1349:2011, at 1,200 rpm
- Displacement
- 15.2 L
- Bore x stroke
- 137 mm x 171.5 mm
- No engine derating below
- 3,050 mAltitude
Transmission
- Transmission
- Cat CX38 auto shift, 9F/2R
- Top speed
- 57.5 km/hForward 9
- Reverse speed
- 15.7 km/hReverse 2
Steering
- Steer angle
- 45°Left/right from centre
- SAE turning radius
- 7.698 m
- Clearance radius
- 8.395 m
- Inside radius
- 3.96 m
- Aisle width
- 5.595 m
- Lock to lock time
- 4.75 s at 60 rpm
Tyres
- Tyres
- Six 29.5 R25Turning dimensions are for 29.5 R25
Cat 740 service
What each system holds and when Cat says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine oil, with filter
- 52 L
- Engine oil and filter, change every
- 500 hours
Fluid: Cat DEO-ULS SAE 15W-40 (rated -10 to 50 °C) (Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations SEBU6250-30 (Dec 2020))
The engine works at full load up every ramp; oil run past its hours in desert heat loses its film, and the turbo bearings go first.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 550 L145.3 gal
- Cooling system
- 90 L23.7 gal
- Brake cooling tank
- 67 L17.7 gal
- Hydraulic system, with tank
- 140 L36.9 gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 52 L13.7 gal
- Transmission/output transfer gear
- 75 L19.8 gal
- Final drives (each)
- 5 L1.3 gal
- Axles (each)
- 60 L15.8 gal
Service intervals
- Engine oil and filter
- 500 hours
- Fuel filters
- 500 hours
- Transmission oil filter
- 500 hours
- Transmission oil
- 1,000 hours
- Differential and final drive oil
- 2,000 hours
- Brake system oil
- 2,000 hours
- Hydraulic oil
- 4,000 hours
- Coolant
- 12,000 hours
Compare the Cat 740
The machines nearest in size, each drawn beside this one at the same scale.
Moving a Cat 740
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 11.07m
- Width
- 3.8m
- Height
- 3.76m
- Weight
- 32.6t
- RoadA 3 or 4-axle lowbed
- Width3.80 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort
- SeaA 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge
Cat 740 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 11
AED 750 /day
No priced Cat 740 for hire yet: this is all articulated dump trucks
About the Cat 740
The Cat 740 is a 32.6-tonne articulated dump truck with a Cat C15 engine rated at 324 kW (434 hp).
For transport it measures 11.065 m long and 3.801 m wide, and its tank holds 550 L of fuel.
An articulated dump truck: an off-road hauler that bends in the middle and drives all its wheels, for carrying loads across rough, soft sites.
Typical jobs: hauling earth on construction sites, quarry and pit work, moving material over soft ground, road building.
Cat 740 questions
How much does a Cat 740 weigh?
32,560 kg (71,782 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Cat 740 have?
A Cat C15 engine rated at 324 kW (434 hp) net.
How much can a Cat 740 carry?
Its rated payload is 36.3 t (40 tons).
What are the Cat 740's dimensions?
11.06 m long, 3.80 m wide and 3.76 m high, from Cat's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Cat 740?
Road: a 3 or 4-axle lowbed. Width: 3.80 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort. Sea: a 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the Cat 740's fuel tank capacity?
550 L (145.3 gal).
How much oil does a Cat 740 take?
Engine oil: 52 L (13.7 gal). Hydraulic oil: 140 L (36.9 gal).
How often does a Cat 740 need an oil change?
Cat sets the engine oil and filter at every 500 hours; in hot, dusty work, check the operator's manual for a shorter interval.
What are the Cat 740's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Cat 745, the Volvo A40G, the Cat 730. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Cat 740 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Cat 740 is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, the USA, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.
What is a Cat 740 used for?
An articulated dump truck: an off-road hauler that bends in the middle and drives all its wheels, for carrying loads across rough, soft sites. Typical jobs: hauling earth on construction sites, quarry and pit work, moving material over soft ground, road building.
Need a Cat 740 on site?
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