For the Caterpillar 740 ej articulated dump truck (2017-2026), high engine power at 511 hp (381 kW) is paired with above-average weight at 74,208 lb (33.7 t). Another useful figure is dump capacity at 30.1 yd³ (23 m³).
Specification profile
2017-2026
Weight: 74,208 lb (33.7 t)Engine power: 511 hp (381 kW)Dump Capacity: 30.1 yd³ (23 m³)Travel speed: 34.1 mph (54.8 km/h)
74,208 lb (33.7 t)Weight
511 hp (381 kW)Engine power
30.1 yd³ (23 m³)Dump Capacity
34.1 mph (54.8 km/h)Travel speed
1,700 rpmEngine speed at max torque
12.5 ft (3.8 m)Transport width
12.3 ft (3.75 m)Transport height
10.2 ft (3.1 m)Loading Height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
511 hp (381 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
74,208 lb (33.7 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Dump Capacity
Above average
30.1 yd³ (23 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)
Dump Capacity is above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
34.1 mph (54.8 km/h)
Low 19.3 mph (31 km/h)Typical 32.6 mph (52.5 km/h)High 37.3 mph (60 km/h)
Travel speed is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Low 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Typical 10.5 ft (3.2 m)High 13.7 ft (4.17 m)
Transport width is above the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Low 9.51 ft (2.9 m)Typical 11.7 ft (3.58 m)High 13.3 ft (4.04 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
Central LubricationYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Heated Dump BodyYES
TailgateNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 740 ej articulated dump truck |
| Model year / production | 2017-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power511 hp (381 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,700 rpm
Travel speed34.1 mph (54.8 km/h)
Dimensions
Loading Height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Transport length38.6 ft (11.8 m)
Transport width12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Outside turning radius29.7 ft (9.04 m)
Capacity & weight
Dump Capacity30.1 yd³ (23 m³)
Weight74,208 lb (33.7 t)
Net Load83,776 lb (38 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke145×183 mm
Displacement4.78 US gal (18.1 L)
Emission levelTier 2
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC18 Acert
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres29.5 R25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Central LubricationYes
Heated Dump BodyYes
TailgateNo
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