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Caterpillar 740B EJ

Series: Caterpillar Articulated Dump Truck

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With the 740B EJ, Caterpillar offers a model from the Caterpillar Articulated Dump Truck series. The engine delivers 495.8 hp (353.5 kW), with a displacement of 15,174.4 cm³. The tank holds 565.2 litres. The gearbox has 7 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 327.8 litres. The cooling system holds 79.9 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat C15 ACERT. The Caterpillar Articulated Dump Truck series covers 28 models. Rated output within it ranges from 221.6 to 659 hp; the 740B EJ sits in the upper part of that range with 495.8 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 740 Ejector below it with 470.4 hp and the AD40 Series II above it with 496.8 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Mining equipment. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat C15 ACERTcorrect
Power495.8 hp (353.5 kW)correct
Displacement15,174.4 cm³correct
Coolant capacity79.9 lcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears7correct
Reverse gears2correct

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity327.8 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity565.2 lcorrect

More machines with this engine (Cat C15 ACERT, 16)

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 740B EJ have?

The Caterpillar 740B EJ delivers 496 hp.

What engine does the Caterpillar 740B EJ have?

15,174 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

725

725C

730

730C

730C EJ

730EJ

735

735B

740

740 Ejector

740B

740C EJ

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