740 Bare Chassis Articulated Truck

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The Cat® OEM 740 Bare Chassis is available in a standard wheel base. With up to a 36.3 tonnes (40 tons) capacity, the 740 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.

The Cat® OEM 740 Bare Chassis is available in a standard wheel base. With up to a 36.3 tonnes (40 tons) capacity, the 740 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.

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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.

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  • Engine Model: Cat® C15
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 452 hp
  • Net Power - SAE J1349:2011: 439 hp
  • Bore: 5.4 in
  • Stroke: 6.75 in
  • Displacement: 926 in³
  • Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995): 1711 lb/ft
  • Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349): 1670 lb/ft
  • Peak Engine Torque Speed: 1200 r/min
  • No Engine De-rating Required Below: 10000 ft
  • 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.
  • Rated Payload: 40 ton (US)
  • Lock to Lock: 4.75 seconds at 60 rpm
  • Brakes: ISO 3450:2011
  • Cab - FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II
  • Cab - ROPS: ISO 3471:2008
  • Steering: ISO 5010:2019
  • Interior Cab: 72 dB(A)
  • Forward - 1: 4 mile/h
  • Forward - 2: 5.3 mile/h
  • Forward - 3: 7.3 mile/h
  • Forward - 4: 9.2 mile/h
  • Forward - 5: 12.2 mile/h
  • Forward - 6: 14.9 mile/h
  • Forward - 7: 20.6 mile/h
  • Forward - 8: 24.7 mile/h
  • Forward - 9: 35.7 mile/h
  • Reverse - 1: 4.2 mile/h
  • Reverse - 2: 9.8 mile/h
  • Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width: 220 in
  • Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius: 303 in
  • Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius: 330 in
  • Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius: 156 in
  • Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right: 45°
  • Note: Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5 R25 tires.
  • Standard Wheel Base: 162.4 in
  • Fuel Tank: 143.5 gal (US)
  • Cooling System: 23.7 gal (US)
  • Brake Cooling Tank: 17.7 gal (US)
  • Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System: 36.9 gal (US)
  • Engine Crankcase: 13.7 gal (US)
  • Transmission - OTG: 19.8 gal (US)
  • Final Drive - Each: 1.3 gal (US)
  • Axles - Each: 15.8 gal (US)
  • DEF Tank: 25 gal (US)
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