740B Caterpillar 740B Specifications & Technical Data (2006—2015)

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Manufactured by Caterpillar, this is the 740 B articulated dump truck. Find and download detailed specs and data sheets for this m…

Manufactured by Caterpillar, this is the 740 B articulated dump truck. Find and download detailed specs and data sheets for this machine here.

Equipped with a powerful Caterpillar engine, this 740 B 32.6t machine can provide 327kW or 438 horse power for the articulated dump truck. The Caterpillar 740 B can be grouped in the biggest machine segment in the articulated dump trucks category. The model's dimensions are 10.89m x 3.43m x 3.75m.

The Caterpillar 740 B has been equipped and sold with Aircondition and Bin heating. Diesel particulate filter, Central lubrication and Tailgate are not provided on this model as of 2015. There are more detailed specifications and machine descriptions available in the original Caterpillar 740 B specs data sheet. Available in German and English, LECTURA Specs offers a free download of highly detailed specifications and machine descriptions of this model.

The production stopped in 2015, where this 740 B was available at a new list price between €718000 and €914000. For more detailed information about pricing and current residual values, check out the LECTURA Valuation system.

Caterpillar currently produces 7 other articulated dump trucks, which range from 21.7t up to 33.4t - the most visited on LECTURA Specs are 745 C, 725 C, 730 C. We can see currently about 7 models of the 740 B articulated dump truck with an average age of 5 years and average price of €306700. Want more detailed specifications? Download the latest Caterpillar 740 B specs data sheet on LECTURA Specs today!

Technical specs - 740B Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight
32.6 t
Standard tyres
29.5 R 25
Dump capacity
22.9 m³
Travel speed
54.7 km/h
Net load
38.1 t
Transport length
10.89 m
Transport width
3.43 m
Transport height
3.75 m
Turning radius outside
8.595 m
Loading height
3.18 m
Engine manuf.
Caterpillar
Engine type
C15 Acert
Engine power
329 kW
Displacement
15.2 l
Cylinder bore x stroke
137x171.5 mm
Emission level
Tier 3

More technical details, like: model series, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders, engine manufacturer, engine model, emission rating, number of cylinders, rated speed, engine output - net, engine output - gross...

More technical details, like: model series, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders, engine manufacturer, engine model, emission rating, number of cylinders, rated speed, engine output - net, engine output - gross, torque, drive configuration, transmission type, transmission manufacturer, final drive, tyre - size, tyre - type, front suspension - type, front suspension, rear suspension - type, rear suspension, service brake - type, length - overall, height - over cab, height - max, ground clearance, width - over tyres, width - transport, width - operating, wheelbase, length - body, loading height, full dump height, hoist - type, hoist - angle, articulation angle, turning radius - outside, turning radius - inside, fuel tank, heaped capacity, cycle time - raise, unladen axle load - front, unladen axle load - centre, unladen axle load - rear, unladen axle load - centre + rear, laden axle load - front, laden axle load - centre, laden axle load - rear, laden axle load - centre + rear, speed - forward maximum, net weight, payload, gross weight are available in the full technical specs.

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Central lubrication
No
Heated dump body
Yes
Tailgate
No
Aircondition
Yes

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Caterpillar 740B FAQ

When was the Caterpillar 740B manufactured?

The Caterpillar 740B was manufactured from 2006 to 2015.

How much does the Caterpillar 740B weigh?

The Caterpillar 740B weighs 32.6 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Caterpillar 740B articulated dump truck?

The Caterpillar 740B has a transport length of 10.89 meters, a transport width of 3.43 meters, and a transport height of 3.75 meters.

What is the travel speed of the Caterpillar 740B articulated dump truck?

The Caterpillar 740B has a travel speed of 54.7 km/h.

What are the undercarriage specifications of the Caterpillar 740B articulated dump truck?

The Caterpillar 740B articulated dump truck is equipped with standard tyres sized 29.5 R 25.

What is the turning radius of the Caterpillar 740B articulated dump truck?

The Caterpillar 740B has an outside turning radius of 8.595 meters.

What is the material handling capacity of the Caterpillar 740B articulated dump truck?

The Caterpillar 740B has a net load capacity of 38.1 tons, a dump capacity of 22.9 cubic meters, and a loading height of 3.18 meters.

How much is a Caterpillar 740B Articulated dump truck (2006u20132015) worth?

The residual value of the Caterpillar 740B depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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Weight:
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Standard tyres:
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Dump capacity:
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Travel speed:
54.7 km/h
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Weight:
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Standard tyres:
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Dump capacity:
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Travel speed:
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