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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	434 HP 324 kW	496 HP 370 kW
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 2, EU Stage II Equivalent
-	-	Cat C18 Cat C18
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)
1887 ft·lbf 2558 N·m	1670 ft·lbf 2264 N·m	1887 ft·lbf 2558 N·m
Engine Model - Either U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II or U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent
-	Cat C15 Cat C15	-
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 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 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.
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 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 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.	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 324 kW (434 hp) per the SAE reference conditions. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 324 kW (434 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. Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Emissions
Equivalent to Tier 2/Stage II. Equivalent to Tier 2/Stage II.	The C15 engine emits either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emissions. The C15 engine emits either Tier 2/Stage II or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emissions.	The 740 EJ meets Tier 2/Stage II equivalent emission standards. The 740 EJ meets Tier 2/Stage II equivalent emission standards.
No Engine De-rating Required Below
10000 ft 3050 m	-	10000 ft 3050 m
Engine Model - Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II
Cat C18 Cat C18	-	-
No Engine De-rating Below
-	10000 ft 3050 m	-
Gross Power - SAE J1995
511 HP 381 kW	449 HP 335 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
Net Power - ISO 14396
504 HP 376 kW	443 HP 330 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 ton (US) 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	80030 lb 36301 kg	83776 lb 38000 kg
Center Axle - Empty
15481 lb 7022 kg	14791 lb 6709 kg	17267 lb 7832 kg
Front Axle - Empty
42243 lb 19161 kg	41361 lb 18761 kg	42243 lb 19841 kg
Center Axle - Loaded
54172 lb 24572 kg	51242 lb 23243 kg	57386 lb 26030 kg
Front Axle - Rated Load
13007 lb 5900 kg	7128 lb 3233 kg	3534 lb 1603 kg
Rear Axle - Empty
14903 lb 6760 kg	14299 lb 6486 kg	16689 lb 7570 kg
Rear Axle - Rated Load
38691 lb 17550 kg	36451 lb 16534 kg	40120 lb 18198 kg
Total - Loaded
163016 lb 73943 kg	150480 lb 68257 kg	161473 lb 73243 kg
Rear Axle - Loaded
53594 lb 24310 kg	50750 lb 23020 kg	56809 lb 25768 kg
Front Axle - Loaded
55250 lb 25061 kg	48488 lb 21994 kg	47276 lb 21444 kg
Center Axle - Rated Load
38691 lb 17550 kg	36451 lb 16534 kg	40120 lb 18198 kg
Total - Empty
72627 lb 32943 kg	70451 lb 31956 kg	77698 lb 35243 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	-	-
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 ISO 3449 Level II	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° 45°	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	-
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: 982 - Passes
4 4	-	4 4
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes
5 5	-	5 5
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes
43926 43926	-	43926 43926
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes
4 4	-	4 4
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes
43926 43926	-	43926 43926
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 (automatic)
-	-	16 s 16 s
Eject (manual)
-	-	17 s 17 s

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