Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 740B
Articulated
Truck
Engine
Engine
Model
Tier
4
Interim/EU
Stage
IIIB
Gross
Power
SAE
J1995
Net
Power
ISO
14396
Cat®
C15
ACERTTM
365
kW
489
hp
361
kW
484
hp
Weights
Rated
Payload
Body
Capacities
Heaped
SAE
2:1
39. 5
tonnes
43. 5
tons
24
m3
31. 4
yd3
New
Features
C15
Engine
with
ACERTTM
Technology
meeting
Tier
4
Interim/EU
Stage
IIIB
engine
emission
regulations
Cat
"on-the-go"
Regeneration
System
Controlled
Throttle
Shift
(CTS)
Transmission
Automatic
Traction
Control
(ATC)
Passenger
grab
handles
Floor-mounted
accelerator
pedal
Park
brake
switch
guarded
by
raised
dash moldings
Dash
dimmer
switch
Headliner
with
radio
mounting
Machine
width
position
lamps
Electric
hood
switch
mounted
in-cab
External
grab
rail
around
cab
roof
Improved
fuse
panel
Color
Multi-Purpose
Display
(CMPD)
incorporating
the
rearview
camera
screen
and
cycle
counter
Machine
Security
System
Tornado-ready
(optional)
External
roof-level
work
lights
(optional)
Motorized
heated
mirrors
(optional)
Contents
Engine
with
ACERTTM
Technology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Transmission
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Suspension
and
Automatic
Traction
Control (ATC)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operator
Comfort
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ease
of
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Durability
and
Reliability
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Product
Link
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Serviceability
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Complete
Customer
Support
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sustainability
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
740B
Articulated
Truck
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . 14
740B
Standard
Equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
740B
Optional
Equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The
new
Cat®
740B
with
39. 5
tonnes
(43. 5
tons)
rated
payload
offers
proven
reliability
and
durability,
high productivity,
superior
operator
comfort
and
lower operating
costs.
The
spacious
two-person
cab
with
forward
facing
passenger
seat
and
off
road
oil/nitrogen
front
suspension
cylinders
keep
the
operator
comfortable
through
out
the
working
day.
The
true
"on-the-go"
Automatic
Traction
Control
(ATC)
automatically
modulates
the
correct
level
of
Inter-Axle
and
Cross-Axle
differential
lock
engagement
which
will
improve
cycle
times
and
productivity.
No operator
interaction.
Strong,
durable
Cat
ACERTTM
engines
with
the
Tier 4
Interim/EU
Stage lllB
exhaust
emission
solution
and
electronically
controlled
smooth
shifting
transmissions
deliver
high
productivity
with
low
fuel
consumption.
There
are
significant
changes/improvements
to
the
engine/transmission
software
that
result
in
smoother
gear
changes.
Engine
with
ACERTTM
Technology
Innovative
technologies
optimize
performance.
ACERT
Technology
TheCat®C15ACERTTMenginecontinuestheevolutionary, incrementalimprovementsthatprovidebreakthroughengine technologybuiltonsystemsandcomponentsdevelopedby Caterpillarwithprovenreliability.
Cat
Clean
Emissions
Module
(CEM)
CEMisanexhaustaftertreatmentpackageconsistingof a dieselparticulatefilter, andcontrolsystems. TheCEMreduces particulateemissionsusingpassiveandactiveregeneration duringnormalengineoperation.
Cat
NOx
Reduction
System
(NRS)
TheCatNOxReductionSystem(NRS)capturesandcools asmallquantityofexhaustgas, thenroutesitintothe combustionchamberwhereitdrivesdowncombustion temperaturesand reducesNOxemissions.
Fuel
Delivery
MechanicallyactuatedElectronicUnitInjection(MEUI-C) multipleinjectionfueldeliveryinvolvesahighdegreeof precision. Preciselyshapingthecombustioncyclelowers combustionchambertemperatures, generatingfeweremissions andoptimizingfuelcombustion. Thistranslatesintomore workoutputforyourfuelcost.
Diesel
Particulate
Filter
Regeneration
Regeneration
RegenerationistheremovalofsootfromtheDiesel ParticulateFilter(DPF). TheAftertreatmentRegeneration Device(ARD)isusedtoregeneratetheDPF. [. . . ] Theoperatorremainscomfortableandproductivethroughouttheday.
Spacious
Two-Person
Cab
The740Bfeaturesalargetwo-personcab, offeringcomfortableworkingspaceforboththeoperator and passenger. The735B, 740Band740BEJarticulatedtrucksusethesamespaciouscabdesign.
Air
Suspension
Seat
Theairsuspensionseatenhancesoperatorcomfortwithacushionedupperhighback, adjustable dampingwiththreesettings, ridezoneindicatorandadjustablelumbarsettings. Itisfullyadjustable to providetheoptimaldrivingposition.
Passenger
Seat
Full-sizepassengerseatfeaturesafullypaddedseatwithabackrestandawide, retractableseatbeltfor a secureandcomfortableride. Thepassengerseatispositionednexttotheoperatorseat, givingboth the operatorandpassengeraclearviewoftheinstrumentpanel, controlsandtheroad.
Steering
Column
Acomfortabledrivingpositionisprovidedbyatelescopicandtiltadjustablesteeringcolumn.
6
Ease
of
Operation
Designed
for
ease
of
use
allows
the
operator
to
focus
on
production.
Ergonomic
Layout
Thecontrolsandlayoutofthecabaredesignedtomakeitas easytooperateasyourcar. Quick, easytoreadandsimple tooperate, thecontrolsandgaugesonthe740Ballowthe operatortoconcentrateonproduction.
Dash
Theintegratedwrap-arounddashputsallcontrolswithin easyreachoftheoperator. FeaturingLEDilluminatedrocker switchesforthedashdimmer, rearwashwiper, hazard warning, headlamp, worklamp, heatedmirrors(optional), diff-lock, secondarysteer, heatedseat(optional), machine securitysystem(optional), A/Candcigarlighter. Color MultiPurposeDisplay(CMPD)unitincorporatingthemessenger andrearviewdisplay. Providesanautomotivefeelwith the industrialstrengthyouwouldexpect fromCaterpillar.
Color
Multi
Purpose
Display
(CMPD)
Amultiscreendisplayunitshowingvariouslevelsof machinewarningcategories, performanceandcondition pages, including:Performance, Settings, Totals, Service, MachineStatus, Operator, andRearviewCamera.
10
20
Warning
Categories
Themonitoringsystemprovidesfourwarningcategories. Thesecondwarningcategoryrequiresachangeinmachine operationormaintenancetothesystem. Thethirdwarningcategoryrequiresanimmediatechange of themachineoperation. Thefourthcategoryrequirestheoperatortoimmediately stopthemachine. Thefourthcategoryalsorequiresthe operatortoimmediatelyshutdowntheengine.
5
25
0
X100
30
P
N
0019254
mi
0
km/h
A
Viewing
Area
Thelowslopinghoodandplacementofthecoolingpackage behindthecabgivetheoperatorexcellentall-around visibility. Thelargeglassareaandcentraloperatorposition alsoprovideexcellentvisibility.
Transmission
and
Hoist
Levers
Thehoistleverprovideseasy, comfortableoperation. The transmissionleveroffersexcellentcomfort, andcontrol fortopgearlimit, transmissionholdandneutrallock.
Durability
and
Reliability
High
machine
availability
maximizes
productivity
and
lowers
costs.
Front
Frame
Thefrontframedesignfeaturesalargeboxsectionandwide, stiffframebeamstohandletorqueloads. Thedivergent framedesigndecreasesstressinthehitchareaandoptimizes suspensiongeometry. The framedesignmakesmaximumuse ofroboticweldingforincreaseddurability.
Rear
Frame
Twin-boxconstructionminimizesstressconcentrationsand provideslowweightwithlongservicelife.
Suspension
Thethree-pointoscillatingaxlefrontsuspensionprovides unparalleledridequality. Italsoprotectsthetruckfrom adverseroadconditionsbyabsorbingshockloadsthatwould reachtheframe.
Articulating/Oscillating
Hitch
Thearticulatinghitchprovidesthetruckwithsteering articulation, andtheoscillationensuresall-wheelground contactinroughterrain.
Hitch
Construction
Two-piececonstructionfeaturesadurablecaststeelhead boltedtoahard-wearingforgedsteeltube.
Fast
Hoist
Cycle
Times
Fastbodyraiseandlowertimesmeanlesstimespentinthe dumparea.
Load-Carrying
Capacity
The740Bhasalargetargetareatoprovideconsistentlyhigh load-carryingcapacity. Itsdivergingflowdesigngivesclean loadejection, whichmaximizesproductionandavoidsthe wasteofmaterialcarry-back.
Output
Transfer
Gear
Provideslubricationofallbearingsandclutchesusinga distributed-pressurelubricatedandfilteredsystem. Safetyisanintegralpartofallmachinesandsystemdesigns.
Safety
Features
· · · · CabintegralROPS(RollOverProtectionSystem)and FOPS(FallingObjectProtectionSystem) Rearviewcamerasystemprovidesacontinuous panoramicrearvieworwhenreversegearisselected Thesecondaryandparkingbrakefunctionsarespring appliedandhydraulicallyreleased Electro-hydraulicsecondarysteeringsystem, automaticallyactivatesinforward/reverseorwhen stationaryiflowpressureissensed. Canbemanually selectedformachinerecoverypurposes. Externalenginefuelcutoffswitchforeasyaccessfrom outsideofthemachine Externalelectricalsystemdisconnectswitchforeasy accessfromoutsideofthemachine Slipresistantsurfacespunchedsteelplate HoodraiseandlowerswitchfittedattheLHSofdash 75mm(3in)wideretractableseatbeltsforoperatorand passenger/trainee Cabroofmountedworklights Wideangledmirrorsforexcellentrearvisibility Sweepinghooddesignforpanoramicforwardvisibility Extensivehandrails Bodyraisedalarm Heatedmotorizedmirrors(optional) L EDflashingbeacon
· · · · · · · · · · · ·
12
Sustainability
Resourceful
in
every
way.
The740Bisdesignedtomaximizeefficiencyandproductivitywhileconservingnaturalresources.
Air
Quality
TheC15ACERTengineincorporatingtheCatCleanEmissionModule(CEM)meetsEPATier 4 Interim/StageIIIBemissionsrequirementsandisdesignedtoincorporateTier4Final/EUStageIV emissionssystemsat futuremachineproductintroduction. TheC15ACERTenginehastheflexibilityofrunningoneitherultra-low-sulphurdiesel(ULSD) fuel or bio-dieselblendedwithULSD. Allfuelsmusthavenomorethan15ppmsulfur.
Re-cycle
Waste
TheCaterpillarDesign, Manufacturing, AssemblyandTestSiteatPeterleeinEnglandre-cycle90% of allwasteproduced. [. . . ] Then, godowntoMaximumSpeed. UsableRimpulldependsontractionavailable.
S
TANDARD
* G
ROSS
WEIGHT
k
g
x
1000
lb
x
1000 0
0
20
10
40
20
60
30
80
40
100
50
120
60
140
160
70
lb
x
1000
80
kg
x
1000
45
90
40
35
30
75
60
25
45
20
15
30
10
15
5
0
0 0
1A
1B
2
3
4
5
2
0 10
15
30
20
6
40
25
7
50
30
35
60
km/h
mph
0
0 1 5
SPEED
1A
1st
Gear
(Converter
Drive)
1B
1st
Gear
(Direct
Drive)
2
2nd
Gear
3
3rd
Gear
4
4th
Gear
5
5th
Gear
6
6th
Gear
7
7th
Gear
E
Empty
34
393
kg
(75, 824
Ib)
L
Loaded
73
975
kg
(163, 087
Ib)
*
at
sea
level
TOTAL
RESISTANCE
%
(GRADE
PLUS
ROLLING
RESISTANCE)
E
L
RIMPULL
17
740B
Articulated
Truck
Specifications
R
etarding
Performance
Todetermineperformance, readfromGrossWeightdownto%EffectiveGrade. EffectiveGradeequalsactual%favorablegradeplus1% foreach10kg/metricton(20lb/ton)ofRollingResistance. Fromthispoint, readhorizontallytothecurvewiththehighestattainablespeed range. Then, godowntoMaximumSpeed. Retardingeffectonthesecurvesrepresentsfullapplicationoftheretarder.
G
ROSS
WEIGHT
0
0 20
10
40
20 60
30
80
0 4 100
50 120
60 140
160
70 180
80
200
90
lb
x
1000
kg
x
1000
25%
1
E
35%
30%
L
20%
2
15%
3
4
5
6
7
5%
10%
0 0
5
1
0 10
20
15
30
20
40
25
50
30
35
60
40
km/h
mph
SPEED
1
1st
Gear
2
2nd
Gear
3
3rd
Gear
4
4th
Gear
5
5th
Gear
6
6th
Gear
7
7th
Gear
E
Empty
34
393
kg
(75, 824
Ib)
L
Loaded
73
975
kg
(163, 087
Ib)
18
%
EFFECTIVE
GRADE
(
FAVORABLE)
740B
Standard
Equipment
Standard
equipment
may
vary.
Consult
your
Cat
dealer
for
details.
AirconditioningwithR134Arefrigerant Airvents, adjustable AutomaticTractionControl(ATC) Autoshiftseven-speedforwardand two-speedreversetransmission Backupalarm Body, adaptedforexhaustheat Cat®C15enginewithACERTTM Technology CatCleanEmissionModule(CEM) an exhaustaftertreatmentpackage ColorMulti-PurposeDisplay(CMPD) incorporatingtheCycleCounterand rearviewCameraScreen CD/Radio, heavydutyready Differentials, standardwithautomatic clutchedcross-axleandinter-axle differentiallocksforall axles Electricalsystem:24volt, 5A24-to12-volt converter Electrohydraulichoistcontrol Etherstartingaid Glasswindows, laminatedandtinted, front Glasswindows, toughenedandtinted, sidesandrear Guards:rearwindow, radiator, crankcase andaxle Headlights, four Heateranddefrosterwithfour-speedfan Horn, electric Lights:cabinterior, front, side, rear, two reversing/workinglights, twostop/tail lights, sidewidthmarker, frontandrear directionindicators Mirrors, mainandauxiliary, leftandright Mudflaps, wheelarchandbodymounted, withtransportationtiebacks Oil-cooledbrakes, enclosed Operatorandpassengergrabhandrails ProductLink Retarder, Enginecompressionbrake ROPS/FOPScab, withfull instrumentation, including: Instrumentclusterdisplaymodule Indicatorlamps:leftturn, secondary steering, primarysteeringloss, frontand centeraxlebraketemp(735B/740Band 740B Ejectoronly), brakeoilpressure, actionlamp, transmissionfault, park brake, chargingsystemstatus, differential lockfault, bodynotinfloat, rightturn, high beam, transmissionhold, machine filterwarning, retarder, retarderup shift warning Gauges:engineoilpressure, engine coolanttemperature, torqueconverter oil temperature, fuellevel, fueltank level gauge LCDwarnings/indicators:Gear, Alert, Speed, Soot, DPFRegeneration, Engine hours, PrimarySteer, 2ndSteer, Machine Security(MSS), Retarder Meters:servicehourmeter, speedometer, tachometer Seat, fullyadjustable, airsuspension Seat, paddedpassenger Secondarysteeringelectronic SOSSMsamplingvalves Spillguard, front, integralpartof fabricatedbody Startingreceptacle, electric, remote Storagetwocupholders, flaskreceptacle, underseatstorage, doorpocket, behind seatstorage, coathook Sunvisor Three-axle, sixwheeldrive Tiltandtelescopicsteeringwheel Tires, 29. 5R25, radial Towingeyes, frontandreartowpin Twoseatbelts, retractable Vandalismprotection:lockablecaps for fueltankandhydraulicoiltank Windowsopeningside, tinted Windshieldwiperandwasher, two speed, intermittent(front) Windshieldwiperandwasher, two speed, (rear)
740B
Optional
Equipment
Optional
equipment
may
vary.
Consult
your
Cat
dealer
for
details.
Autolubeinstallationforautomatic greasingofbearings Bodyliners CD/Radio, heavydutywithauxiliaryinput ColdWeatherCoolant(51°C/59. 8°F) Coldweatherstartattachment EngineBlockHeater Exhaustheatedbody Extensions, fender Fastfuelfill FlashingLEDBeacon FuelAdditiveAnti-Waxing Heatedrearviewmotorizedmirrors Heatedseats ProductLinkPL321, PL522andPL523 (whereavailable) Roofmountedworklights Longwheelbaserearchassis(OEM) MachineSecuritySystem(MSS) Tailgate: Scissor-type
19
740B
Articulated
Truck
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more
complete
information
on
Cat
products,
dealer
services,
and
industry
solutions,
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us
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the
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at
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2011
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and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
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notice.
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machines
in
photos
may
include
additional
equipment.
See
your
Cat
dealer
for
available
options.
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