Cat 740 vs Volvo A40G

The Cat 740 is the heavier machine, at 32.6 t against 30.7 t, and the Volvo A40G has more power (347 kW against 324 kW).

The Cat 740 is ahead on: bigger fuel tank, faster. The Volvo A40G is ahead on: more power, more torque, dumps higher, bigger bucket or body, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 740 and the Volvo A40G drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 740	Volvo A40G
Operating weight	32,560 kg	30,700 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	335 kW	350 kW+4%
Max torqueHigher is better	2,320 Nm	2,525 Nm+9%
Dump height (body raised)Higher is better	6.685 m	7.265 m+9%
Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)Higher is better	22.7 m³	24 m³+6%
Fuel tankHigher is better	550 L+15%	480 L
Top speedHigher is better	57.5 km/h+1%	57 km/h
Overall widthLower is better	3.801 m	3.43 m+10%
Overall height (cab)Lower is better	3.757 m	3.599 m+4%
Overall length	11.065 m	11.263 m

All specifications

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Differences only(88)

FigureCat 740 Volvo A40G

Dimensions

Overall length11.065 m11.263 m

Overall length with tailgate11.185 mNot published

Overall width3.801 m3.43 mOver body (rear view)

Overall height (cab)3.757 m3.599 m

Loading height3.243 m3.132 m

Dump height (body raised)6.685 m7.265 m

Ground clearance0.588 m0.553 mFront view, unloaded with 29.5R25

Ground clearance, body fully tipped0.684 mNot published

Front axle to machine front3.418 m3.1 m

Front axle to mid axle4.126 m4.518 m

Tandem axle spacing1.966 m1.94 m

Rear axle to body rear1.542 m1.706 m

Body length5.889 m5.844 m

Body length, inside5.437 mNot published

Width over tailgate3.647 mNot published

Body width3.422 mNot published

Track width2.687 m2.636 m

Width over tyres3.37 m3.403 m29.5R25

Width over fenders3.5 mNot published

Front axle to hitchNot published1.277 m

Weight

Operating weight32,560 kgTotal, empty30,700 kg

Payload (nominal)36.3 tRated payload39,000 kg

Gross machine weight (loaded)68,860 kgTotal, loaded69,700 kg

Front axle load, empty19,095 kgNot published

Centre axle load, empty6,785 kgNot published

Rear axle load, empty6,680 kgNot published

Front axle load, loaded22,271 kgNot published

Centre axle load, loaded23,347 kgNot published

Rear axle load, loaded23,242 kgNot published

Operating weight, front axleNot published16,100 kgUnloaded

Operating weight, rear axlesNot published14,600 kgUnloaded

Body

Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)22.7 m³24 m³Standard body

Body capacity (struck)17.7 m³18.4 m³Standard body

Body capacity with tailgate (SAE 2:1 heaped)24.4 m³Not published

Body capacity with tailgate (struck)17.9 m³Not published

Body plateHigh strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steelNot published

Body plate thickness, front7 mmNot published

Body plate thickness, base13 mmNot published

Body plate thickness, sides11 mmNot published

Body raise time12 s12 s

Body lower time12 s10 s

Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped), overhung tailgateNot published24.7 m³

Tipping angleNot published70°

Body materialNot publishedHB450 steel; plates 8 mm front, 11 mm sides, 14 mm bottom, 16 mm chute

Engine

Engine modelCat C15Volvo D13J

EmissionsBrazil MAR-1 (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA) or non-certified (equivalent to Tier 2 / Stage II)Two engine optionsEU Stage V

Gross power335 kW (449 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,700 rpm350 kW (476 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,900 rpm

Net power324 kW (434 hp)SAE J1349347 kW (472 hp)ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1,900 rpm

Engine power330 kW (443 hp)ISO 14396Not published

Max torque2,320 NmGross, SAE J1995:2014, at 1,200 rpm2,525 NmGross, SAE J1995

Max torque (net)2,264 NmSAE J1349:2011, at 1,200 rpm2,500 NmISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1,050 rpm

Displacement15.2 L12.8 L

Bore x stroke137 mm x 171.5 mmNot published

No engine derating below3,050 mAltitudeNot published

CylindersNot published6In-line, V-ACT, VGT turbo

Transmission

TransmissionCat CX38 auto shift, 9F/2RVolvo PowerTronic PT 2529, fully automatic planetary, 9F/3R, torque converter 2.1:1 with lock-up

Top speed57.5 km/hForward 957 km/h9th gear forward

Reverse speed15.7 km/hReverse 218 km/h

DropboxNot publishedVolvo IL2 ATC, 100% longitudinal dog-clutch diff lock

AxlesNot publishedVolvo ARB H40, planetary hub reductions, 100% dog-clutch diff locks; 6x4 / 6x6 automatic

Steering

Steering angle45°Left/right from centre45°±45°, 3.4 steering-wheel turns lock to lock

SAE turning radius7.698 mNot published

Clearance radius8.395 mNot published

Inside radius3.96 m4.327 m

Aisle width5.595 mNot published

Lock to lock time4.75 s at 60 rpmNot published

Tyres

TyresSix 29.5 R25Turning dimensions are for 29.5 R2529.5R25 (option 875/65R25)

Service capacities

Fuel tank550 L480 L

Cooling system90 L44 L

Brake cooling tank67 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank140 LSteering/hoist hydraulic systemNot published

Engine oil, with filter52 LEngine crankcase51 LCrankcase

Transmission/output transfer gear75 LNot published

Final drives (each)5 LNot published

Axles (each)60 LNot published

DEF / AdBlue tankNot published39 L

Brake cooling systemNot published188 L

Hydraulic tankNot published174 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hours1,000 hours

Fuel filters500 hoursprimary and secondaryNot published

Transmission oil filter500 hoursNot published

Transmission oil1,000 hoursincludes the output transfer gearNot published

Differential and final drive oil2,000 hoursfront, centre and rear axlesNot published

Brake system oil2,000 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil4,000 hoursNot published

Coolant12,000 hoursNot published

GreasingNot published250 hours

Performance

Turning radius (outer)Not published8.957 m

Approach angleNot published24°

Hydraulics

Max pressureNot published26 MPaSystem max working pressure

Sources: 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 · Volvo A35G/A40G Stage V brochure 20057406-D (2021)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 740Volvo A40GSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 740 vs Volvo A40G: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 740 or Volvo A40G?

By operating weight the Cat 740 is the biggest at 32.6 t, then the Volvo A40G at 30.7 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 740 or Volvo A40G?

The Volvo A40G: Cat 740 335 kW (449 hp), Volvo A40G 350 kW (476 hp) (gross power), a 4% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 740 or Volvo A40G?

The Volvo A40G: Cat 740 22.7 m³, Volvo A40G 24 m³ (body capacity (sae 2:1 heaped)), a 6% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 740 or Volvo A40G?

The Cat 740: Cat 740 550 L, Volvo A40G 480 L (fuel tank), a 15% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 740 or Volvo A40G?

The Volvo A40G: Cat 740 3.801 m, Volvo A40G 3.43 m (overall width), a 10% 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?

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