Customize the Cat 740 GC articulated truck bare chassis for your application.

Articulated Truck Bare Chassis 740 GC Bare Chassis

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Key Specs

Standard Wheel Base
162.4 in
4126 mm
Rated Payload
49.2 ton (US)
44.6 t
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Cat® C15

Overview

Customization to Work for Your Application.

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.

Cat chassis are the right choice for specialty truck bodies (coal, trash), water trucks, fuel and lube, service vehicles, container carriers, hook lifts and other machine derivatives. These specialty machines have proven themselves in construction, industrial, waste, material handling, quarry, and mining projects worldwide.

Benefits

UP TO 50% LESS OPERATOR INPUT

A uniquely combined hoist and transmission lever allows for easy operation which suits a wide range of operator experience.

IMPROVED OPERATOR COMFORT

Quieter, more spacious cab with improved visibility helps operators work more productively throughout the day.

UNMATCHED SAFETY

Safety features help increase operator confidence by providing a safer operation. The Operator-presence detection system applies parking brake if gear is engaged and operator is not seated.

Product Specifications for 740 GC Bare Chassis

Engine Model Cat® C15 Cat® C15
Bore 5.4 in 137 mm
Stroke 6.75 in 171.5 mm
Displacement 926 in³ 15.2 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 452 hp 337 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 439 hp 327 kW
Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995) 1711 lb/ft 2320 N·m
Net Power - ISO 14396 447 hp 333 kW
Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349) 1670 lb/ft 2264 N·m
Peak Engine Torque Speed 1200 r/min 1200 r/min
Engine Model - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/Korea Tier 4 Final Cat® C15 Cat® C15
No Engine De-rating Required Below 10000 ft 3050 m
Standard Wheel Base 162.4 in 4126 mm
Rated Payload 49.2 ton (US) 44.6 t
Forward - 1 4 mile/h 6.4 km/h
Forward - 2 5.3 mile/h 8.5 km/h
Forward - 3 7.3 mile/h 11.5 km/h
Forward - 4 9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h
Forward - 5 12.2 mile/h 19.7 km/h
Forward - 6 14.9 mile/h 24 km/h
Forward - 7 20.6 mile/h 33.1 km/h
Forward - 8 24.7 mile/h 39.8 km/h
Forward - 9 35.7 mile/h 57.5 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.2 mile/h 6.8 km/h
Reverse - 2 9.8 mile/h 15.7 km/h
Fuel Tank 143.5 gal (US) 550 l
Cooling System 23.7 gal (US) 90 l
Brake Cooling Tank 17.7 gal (US) 67 l
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System 36.9 gal (US) 140 l
Engine Crankcase 13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Transmission - OTG 19.8 gal (US) 75 l
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 5 l
Axles - Each 15.8 gal (US) 60 l
DEF Tank 25 gal (US) 6.5 l
Interior Cab 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Brakes ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011
Cab - FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008
Steering ISO 5010:2019 ISO 5010:2019
Lock to Lock 4.75 seconds at 60 rpm 4.75 seconds at 60 rpm
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width 220 in 5595 mm
Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius 303 in 7698 mm
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius 330 in 8395 mm
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius 156 in 3960 mm
Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right 45° 45°
Note Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires. Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.

740 GC Bare Chassis 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)

740 GC Bare Chassis 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

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