740 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck
THE RUNDOWN
Water Truck Applications
- Cat® Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for water truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
- Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for dust suppression, road construction, fire protection, and other applications.
- Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size water tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
Service Truck Applications
- Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for service truck applications in both mining and construction projects.
- Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for delivering fuel and preventive maintenance lubrication to your site's machine fleet.
- Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
Specialty Body Applications
- Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for specialty body applications.
- Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling coal or waste, container trucks or hooklifts, cable reel trucks, and other applications.
- Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
Forestry Applications
- Cat Articulated Truck Bare Chassis are rugged and reliable platforms for forestry applications.
- Using an articulated truck bare chassis provides a flexible solution that is ideal for hauling logs and other applications.
- Caterpillar works with OEMs worldwide to match various size service tanks with our bare chassis machines, all through your local Cat dealer, to provide the best solution for your business.
Engine
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 452hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 439hp |
| Net Power - ISO 14396 | 447hp |
| Bore | 5.4in |
| Stroke | 6.75in |
| Displacement | 926in³ |
| Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) | 1711lb/ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) | 1670lb/ft |
| Peak Engine Torque Speed | 1200r/min |
| No Engine De-rating Required Below | 10000ft |
| Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final | Engine specifications shown are for highly regulated countries. Can be equipped with the C15 engine for lesser regulated countries. |
Wheel Base Length
| Standard Wheel Base | 162.4in |
Weights
| Rated Payload | 40ton (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 | 6.5gal (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 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
- Two seats both with seat belts, operator’s retractable
- Adjustable air vents
- Air conditioning
- Combined gear selection and hoist control lever
- Glass windows: front, laminated and tinted; sides and rear, toughened and tinted
- Heater and defroster with four-speed fan
- Infrared glass - high ambient cab
- 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, diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration filter, secondary steering energy source engaged, hour meter, retarder active
- Machine operation monitoring system: 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
- Mirrors: exterior
- Seats: operator - fully adjustable, air suspension, retractable lap belt; trainer - padded with retractable lap belt
- Secondary steering – electro hydraulic
- Storage: cup holder, flask receptacle (under the secondary seat), under seat storage, door pocket, behind seat storage, coat hook
- Sun visor
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Touchscreen display incorporating the rearview camera video feed
- Windows (tinted) opening both sides
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed, intermittent (front)
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (two) maintenance free
- Electrical system: 24-volt, 10A 24- to 12-volt converter
- Horn
- 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
- Remote starting receptacle (cables not included)
POWERTRAIN
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
- Auto shift nine-speed forward and two-speed reverse transmission
- Cat C15 engine
- Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) and exhaust aftertreatment package
- CX38 transmission
- Differentials: standard with automatic clutched inter- and cross-axle differential locks
- Dual circuit oil immersed, enclosed brakes – all wheels
- Retarder: engine compression brake
- Three axle, six-wheel drive
SAFETY
- Rearview camera
- Reverse alarm
- Rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) cab
GUARDS
- Crankcase
- Axle
- Radiator
- Rear window
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- S·O·S sampling valves
- Sound suppression (standard in some countries) *Countries are EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Türkiye, and UK.
- Tires, six 29.5 R25
- Tires, six 875/65 R29 wide tires
- Vandalism protection: lockable caps
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Detect with Stability Assist
- Product Link Cellular PLE643
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)
- Four-point seat belt
- Ether start
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Windshield wiper and washer, two speed (rear)
- Sound suppression (only standard in Europe)
- Engine block heater
- Heated rearview motorized mirrors
- Window blinds
- Cold weather start attachment
- Bluetooth radio stereo system
- Infrared glass – high ambient cab
- Flashing LED beacon
- Heated/cooled seat
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Mirrors: heated motorized
- Operator seat belt, four-point
- Radio, Bluetooth® stereo system
- Seat, heated/cooled
- Window blinds
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Cold weather start attachment
- Engine block heater
- Ether start
- Flashing LED beacon
- Roof mounted LED work lights
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Auto lube installation for automatic greasing of bearings
- Cold weather coolant –51° C (–60° F)
- Fast fuel fill
- Fuel additive – anti-waxing
- Hoist Cylinders
- Wheel chocks
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Payload monitoring system
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Product Link Dual PLE683
- Software enabled attachment for tow applications