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740 GC Bare Chassis Articulated Truck

At a glance data:

Engine Model:
Cat® C15
Bore:
5.4in
Rated Payload:
49.2ton (US)

Overview

The Cat® OEM 740 GC Bare Chassis is available in a standard wheel base. With up to a 44.6 tonnes (49.2 tons) capacity, the 740 GC bare chassis offers proven reliability, durability, high productivity, superior operator comfort and lower operating costs.

Category:
Articulated Truck Bare Chassis

Brand:
Cat

Engine

Engine Model:
Cat® C15
Bore:
5.4in
Stroke:
6.75in
Displacement:
926in³
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014:
452hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011:
439hp
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995):
1711lb/ft
Net Power - ISO 14396:
447hp
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349):
1670lb/ft
Peak Engine Torque Speed:
1200r/min
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final:
Cat® C15
No Engine De-rating Required Below:
10000ft

Wheel Base Length

Standard Wheel Base:
162.4in

Weights

Rated Payload:
49.2ton (US)

Transmission

Forward - 1:
4mile/h
Forward - 2:
5.3mile/h
Forward - 3:
7.3mile/h
Forward - 4:
9.2mile/h
Forward - 5:
12.2mile/h
Forward - 6:
14.9mile/h
Forward - 7:
20.6mile/h
Forward - 8:
24.7mile/h
Forward - 9:
35.7mile/h
Reverse - 1:
4.2mile/h
Reverse - 2:
9.8mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank:
143.5gal (US)
Cooling System:
23.7gal (US)
Brake Cooling Tank:
17.7gal (US)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System:
36.9gal (US)
Engine Crankcase:
13.7gal (US)
Transmission - OTG:
19.8gal (US)
Final Drive - Each:
1.3gal (US)
Axles - Each:
15.8gal (US)
DEF Tank:
25gal (US)

Sound Levels

Interior Cab:
72dB(A)

Standards

Brakes:
ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS:
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS:
ISO 3471:2008
Steering:
ISO 5010:2019

Steering

Lock to Lock:
4.75 seconds at 60 rpm

Turning Circle

Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width:
220in
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius:
303in
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius:
330in
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius:
156in
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right:
45°
Note:
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

Standard Equipment

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)

Optional Equipment

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