Bell B30E vs Cat 740
The Cat 740 is ahead on: more power, more torque, bigger fuel tank, faster.
Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bell B30E and the Cat 740 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.
At a glance
Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.
| Figure | Bell B30E | Cat 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Net powerHigher is better | 260 kW | 324 kW+25% |
| Max torqueHigher is better | 1,450 Nm | 2,320 Nm+60% |
| Fuel tankHigher is better | 302 L | 550 L+82% |
| Top speedHigher is better | 50 km/h | 57.5 km/h+15% |
All specifications
Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.
Dimensions
Length, transport position (without tailgate)9.953 mNot published
Length, transport position (with tailgate)9.976 mNot published
Length, bin fully tipped10.395 mNot published
Height, transport position (S5)3.426 mNot published
Height, transport position (S2)3.5 mNot published
Height, rotating beacon3.723 mNot published
Height, load light3.748 mNot published
Bin height, fully tipped6.311 mNot published
Width over mudguards2.985 mNot published
Width over tyres (23.5R25)2.94 mNot published
Width over tyres (750/65 R25)2.998 mNot published
Tyre track width (23.5R25)2.356 mNot published
Tyre track width (750/65 R25)2.26 mNot published
Width over bin2.968 mNot published
Width over tailgate3.268 m3.647 m
Width over mirrors, operating position3.26 mNot published
Ground clearance, articulation0.537 mNot published
Ground clearance, front axle0.488 mNot published
Ground clearance, bin fully tipped0.675 mNot published
Bin lip height, transport position2.176 mNot published
Bin length5.294 mNot published
Load-over height2.864 mNot published
Rear axle centre to bin rear1.5 mNot published
Mid axle centre to rear axle centre1.67 mNot published
Mid axle centre to front axle centre4.181 mNot published
Front axle centre to machine front2.602 mNot published
Front axle centre to articulation centre1.362 mNot published
Front tie-down height1.075 mNot published
Machine lifting centres9.443 mNot published
Inner turning circle radius (23.5R25)4.11 mNot published
Inner turning circle radius (750/65 R25)4.081 mNot published
Outer turning circle radius (23.5R25)8 mNot published
Outer turning circle radius (750/65 R25)8.029 mNot published
Approach angle25°Not published
Max bin tip angle70°Not published
Max articulation angle45°Not published
Overall lengthNot published11.065 m
Overall length with tailgateNot published11.185 m
Overall widthNot published3.801 m
Overall height (cab)Not published3.757 m
Loading heightNot published3.243 m
Dump height (body raised)Not published6.685 m
Ground clearanceNot published0.588 m
Ground clearance, body fully tippedNot published0.684 m
Front axle to machine frontNot published3.418 m
Front axle to mid axleNot published4.126 m
Tandem axle spacingNot published1.966 m
Rear axle to body rearNot published1.542 m
Body lengthNot published5.889 m
Body length, insideNot published5.437 m
Body widthNot published3.422 m
Track widthNot published2.687 m
Width over tyresNot published3.37 m
Width over fendersNot published3.5 m
Weight
Unladen weight21,155 kgOperating weight, emptyNot published
Laden weight49,155 kgNot published
Rated payload28,000 kgNot published
Unladen ground pressure (23.5R25, front / mid and rear)298 / 405 kPaNot published
Laden ground pressure (23.5R25, front / rear)134 / 169 kPaNot published
Operating weightNot published32,560 kgTotal, empty
Payload (nominal)Not published36.3 tRated payload
Gross machine weight (loaded)Not published68,860 kgTotal, loaded
Front axle load, emptyNot published19,095 kg
Centre axle load, emptyNot published6,785 kg
Rear axle load, emptyNot published6,680 kg
Front axle load, loadedNot published22,271 kg
Centre axle load, loadedNot published23,347 kg
Rear axle load, loadedNot published23,242 kg
Body
Body capacity, struck13.5 m³Not published
Body capacity, SAE 2:117.5 m³Not published
Body capacity, SAE 1:121 m³Not published
Body capacity, SAE 2:1 with tailgate18 m³Not published
Body raise time12 s12 s
Body lowering time10 sNot published
Tipping angle70°Standard, or any lower angle programmableNot published
Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)Not published22.7 m³
Body capacity (struck)Not published17.7 m³
Body capacity with tailgate (SAE 2:1 heaped)Not published24.4 m³
Body capacity with tailgate (struck)Not published17.9 m³
Body plateNot publishedHigh strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel
Body plate thickness, frontNot published7 mm
Body plate thickness, baseNot published13 mm
Body plate thickness, sidesNot published11 mm
Body lower timeNot published12 s
Engine
Engine modelMercedes-Benz OM936LACat C15
EmissionsEU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 FinalBrazil MAR-1 (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA) or non-certified (equivalent to Tier 2 / Stage II)Two engine options
Cylinders6Inline 6, turbocharged and intercooledNot published
Displacement7.7 L15.2 L
Net power260 kW (348 hp)324 kW (434 hp)SAE J1349
Max torque1,450 NmGross, at 1,200-1,600 rpm2,320 NmGross, SAE J1995:2014, at 1,200 rpm
Fuel tank302 L550 L
AdBlue tank31 LNot published
Gross powerNot published335 kW (449 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,700 rpm
Engine powerNot published330 kW (443 hp)ISO 14396
Max torque (net)Not published2,264 NmSAE J1349:2011, at 1,200 rpm
Bore x strokeNot published137 mm x 171.5 mm
No engine derating belowNot published3,050 mAltitude
Transmission
TransmissionAllison 3400P ORS fully automatic planetary, 6 forward / 1 reverse; Kessler W1400 transfer case; Bell 18T axlesCat CX38 auto shift, 9F/2R
Top speed50 km/h6th gear57.5 km/hForward 9
1st gear7 km/hNot published
2nd gear15 km/hNot published
3rd gear23 km/hNot published
4th gear35 km/hNot published
5th gear47 km/hNot published
Reverse7 km/hNot published
Reverse speedNot published15.7 km/hReverse 2
Brakes
Service brake force174 kNNot published
Park and emergency brake force251 kNNot published
Retardation power, continuous335 kW (449 hp)Not published
Retardation power, maximum494 kW (662 hp)Not published
Hydraulics
Pump flow202 L/minNot published
Max pressure310 barNot published
Steering angle45°4.1 lock-to-lock turns45°Left/right from centre
Tyres
Tyres23.5 R25 (750/65 R25 optional)Six 29.5 R25Turning dimensions are for 29.5 R25
Steering
SAE turning radiusNot published7.698 m
Clearance radiusNot published8.395 m
Inside radiusNot published3.96 m
Aisle widthNot published5.595 m
Lock to lock timeNot published4.75 s at 60 rpm
Service capacities
Cooling systemNot published90 L
Brake cooling tankNot published67 L
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published140 LSteering/hoist hydraulic system
Engine oil, with filterNot published52 LEngine crankcase
Transmission/output transfer gearNot published75 L
Final drives (each)Not published5 L
Axles (each)Not published60 L
Service intervals
Engine oil and filterNot published500 hours
Fuel filtersNot published500 hoursprimary and secondary
Transmission oil filterNot published500 hours
Transmission oilNot published1,000 hoursincludes the output transfer gear
Differential and final drive oilNot published2,000 hoursfront, centre and rear axles
Brake system oilNot published2,000 hours
Hydraulic oilNot published4,000 hours
CoolantNot published12,000 hours
Sources: Bell B25E / B30E ADT PIN3.6 Stage V brochure (2446, July 2025), B30E pages · Cat 740 GC Articulated Truck Technical Specifications AEXQ2606-03 (07-2025), Afr-ME / Aus-NZ / Eurasia / Indonesia / Pacific Islands / S Am - linked from Al-Bahar
Drawn to scale
Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.
Bell B30E vs Cat 740: questions
Which has more power, the Bell B30E or Cat 740?
The Cat 740: Bell B30E 260 kW (348 hp), Cat 740 324 kW (434 hp) (net power), a 25% difference.
Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bell B30E or Cat 740?
The Cat 740: Bell B30E 302 L, Cat 740 550 L (fuel tank), a 82% difference.
Where do these figures come from?
Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.
Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?
Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.
