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Engine
Engine Model
Cat C18 Cat C18	Cat® C15 Cat® C15	Cat® C18 Cat® C18
Bore
5.7 in 145 mm	5.4 in 137 mm	5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in 183 mm	6.75 in 171.5 mm	7.2 in 183 mm
Displacement
1106 in³ 18.1 l	926 in³ 15.2 l	1106 in³ 18.1 l
Net Power - SAE J1349
496 HP 370 kW	439 HP 327 kW	496 HP 370 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1887 ft·lbf 2558 N·m	1670 ft·lbf 2264 N·m	1887 ft·lbf 2558 N·m
Note (1)
The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.	The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. The references to Tier 4 Final/Stage V include U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), as well as Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.	The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat® C18 Cat® C18	-	Cat C18 Cat C18
Note (2)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed.	The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard. The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.	The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed.
Note (3)
Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.	The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed.	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Emissions
The 745 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. The 745 meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.	The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. The C15 engine meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.	The 740 EJ meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards. The 740 EJ meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emission standards.
Note (4)
DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 327 kW (439 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.	DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.
No Engine De-rating Required Below
10000 ft 3050 m	-	10000 ft 3050 m
Note (5)
-	DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 22241-1. Requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications. DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 22241-1. Requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.	-
No Engine De-rating Below
-	10000 ft 3050 m	-
Gross Power - SAE J1995
511 HP 381 kW	452 HP 337 kW	511 HP 381 kW
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)
1931 ft·lbf 2618 N·m	1711 ft·lbf 2320 N·m	1931 ft·lbf 2618 N·m
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
-	Cat C15 Cat C15	-
Net Power - ISO 14396
504 HP 376 kW	447 HP 333 kW	504 HP 376 kW
Peak Engine Torque Speed
1200 r/min 1200 r/min	1200 r/min 1200 r/min	1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Weights
Rated Payload
45.2 t 41 t	40 ton (US) 36.3 t	42 ton (US) 38 t
Body Capacities
Heaped (SAE 2:1)
32.7 yd³ 25 m³	29.7 yd³ 22.7 m³	30.1 yd³ 23 m³
Struck
24.2 yd³ 18.5 m³	22.2 yd³ 17 m³	23.5 yd³ 18 m³
Tailgate Heaped SAE 2:1
34.7 yd³ 26.5 m³	31.9 yd³ 24.4 m³	-
Tailgate Struck
25.5 yd³ 19.5 m³	23.4 yd³ 17.9 m³	-
Transmission
Forward - 1
3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h	4 mile/h 6.4 km/h	3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h
Forward - 2
5 mile/h 8.1 km/h	5.3 mile/h 8.5 km/h	5 mile/h 8.1 km/h
Forward - 3
7 mile/h 11.2 km/h	7.3 mile/h 11.5 km/h	7 mile/h 11.2 km/h
Forward - 4
8.8 mile/h 14.1 km/h	9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h	8.8 mile/h 14.1 km/h
Forward - 5
11.6 mile/h 18.7 km/h	12.2 mile/h 19.7 km/h	11.6 mile/h 18.7 km/h
Forward - 6
14.2 mile/h 22.9 km/h	14.9 mile/h 24 km/h	14.2 mile/h 22.9 km/h
Forward - 7
19.6 mile/h 31.5 km/h	20.6 mile/h 33.1 km/h	19.6 mile/h 31.5 km/h
Forward - 8
23.5 mile/h 37.9 km/h	24.7 mile/h 39.8 km/h	23.5 mile/h 37.9 km/h
Reverse - 1
4 mile/h 6.4 km/h	4.2 mile/h 6.8 km/h	4 mile/h 6.4 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h	9.8 mile/h 15.7 km/h	9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h
Forward - 9
34 mile/h 54.8 km/h	35.7 mile/h 57.5 km/h	34 mile/h 54.8 km/h
Sound Levels
Interior Cab
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)	72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)	72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Note (1)
The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed. The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.	The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed. The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 72 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.	The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed. The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.
Note (2)
Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments. Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments.	Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments. Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments.	Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments. Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments.
Operating Weights
Total - Rated Load
90390 lb 41000 kg	80027 lb 36300 kg	83776 lb 38000 kg
Center Axle - Empty
15309 lb 6944 kg	14636 lb 6639 kg	17095 lb 7754 kg
Front Axle - Empty
43515 lb 19738 kg	42596 lb 19321 kg	44849 lb 20343 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
54000 lb 24494 kg	51088 lb 23173 kg	57214 lb 25952 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load
13007 lb 5900 kg	4687 lb 2126 kg	3534 lb 1603 kg
Rear Axle - Empty
14731 lb 6682 kg	14145 lb 6416 kg	16515 lb 7491 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load
38691 lb 17550 kg	37670 lb 17087 kg	40120 lb 18198 kg
Total - Loaded
163942 lb 74363 kg	151405 lb 68676 kg	162399 lb 73663 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
53422 lb 24232 kg	50594 lb 22949 kg	56637 lb 25690 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
56522 lb 25638 kg	49723 lb 22554 kg	48548 lb 22021 kg
Center Axle - Rated Load
38691 lb 17550 kg	37670 lb 17087 kg	40120 lb 18198 kg
Total - Empty
73553 lb 33363 kg	71377 lb 32376 kg	78623 lb 35663 kg
Body Plate
Chute
0.55 in 14 mm	-	0.55 in 14 mm
Side
0.43 in 11 mm	-	0.43 in 11 mm
Type
High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel	High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel High strength Brinell HB450 wear resistant steel	High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel
Front
0.28 in 7 mm	-	0.28 in 7 mm
Base
0.55 in 14 mm	-	0.55 in 14 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
145.3 gal (US) 550 l	145.3 gal (US) 550 l	145.3 gal (US) 550 l
Cooling System
23.7 gal (US) 90 l	23.7 gal (US) 90 l	23.7 gal (US) 90 l
Engine Crankcase
13.7 gal (US) 52 l	13.7 gal (US) 52 l	13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System
36.9 gal (US) 140 l	36.9 gal (US) 140 l	36.9 gal (US) 140 l
Final Drive - Each
1.3 gal (US) 5 l	1.3 gal (US) 5 l	1.3 gal (US) 5 l
Axles - Each
15.8 gal (US) 60 l	15.8 gal (US) 60 l	15.8 gal (US) 60 l
Transmission - OTG
19.8 gal (US) 75 l	19.8 gal (US) 75 l	19.8 gal (US) 75 l
DEF Tank
5.3 gal (US) 25 l	6.5 gal (US) 25 l	5.3 gal (US) 25 l
Brake Cooling Tank
17.69 gal (US) 67 l	17.7 gal (US) 67 l	17.7 gal (US) 67 l
Body Hoist
Raise Time
-	12 s 12 s	-
Lower Time
-	12 s 12 s	-
Lower (manual)
10 s 10 s	-	-
Raise (automatic)
13 s 13 s	-	-
Raise (manual)
12 s 12 s	-	-
Lower (automatic)
10 s 10 s	-	-
Steering
Lock to Lock
4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm	4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.75 seconds @ 60 rpm	4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm 4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm
Standards
Brakes
ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011	ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011	ISO 3450 – 2011 ISO 3450 – 2011
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005	ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005	ISO 3449 Level II – 2005 ISO 3449 Level II – 2005
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008	ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008	ISO 3471 – 2008 ISO 3471 – 2008
Steering
ISO 5010 – 2007 ISO 5010 – 2007	ISO 5010 – 2007 ISO 5010 – 2007	ISO 5010 – 2007 ISO 5010 – 2007
Turning Circle
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius
340 in 8625 mm	303 in 7698 mm	339 in 8624 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius
174 in 4413 mm	156 in 3960 mm	173 in 4413 mm
Note
Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right
45 deg 45 deg	45° 45°	45 deg 45 deg
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width
233 in 5917 mm	220 in 5595 mm	233 in 5925 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius
356 in 9082 mm	330 in 8395 mm	356 in 9045 mm
Body Plate Thickness
Side Plates
-	0.43 in 11 mm	-
Base Plate
-	0.51 in 13 mm	-
Front Plate
-	0.28 in 7 mm	-
Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching
Wheel Loader: 966M - Passes
-	4–5 4–5	-
Hydraulic Excavator: 374F - Passes
-	3–4 3–4	-
Hydraulic Excavator: 352F - Passes
-	5–6 5–6	-
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes
4 4	-	4 4
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes
5 5	-	5 5
Note
An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved. An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.	An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 740 GC is an excellent match for the Cat 374F and 352F Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972M, 966M, and 962M Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved. An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. The 740 GC is an excellent match for the Cat 374F and 352F Hydraulic Excavators; and Cat 972M, 966M, and 962M Wheel Loaders. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.	An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved. An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes
43926 43926	-	4–5 4–5
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes
4 4	-	4 4
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes
43926 43926	-	4–5 4–5
Wheel Loader: 972M - Passes
-	3 3	-
Wheel Loader: 962M - Passes
-	5 5	-
Blade Eject/Retract
Retract (manual)
-	-	21 s 21 s
Retract (automatic)
-	-	21 s 21 s
Eject (manual)
-	-	17 s 17 s
Eject (automatic)
-	-	16 s 16 s

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