Caterpillar® Product Information

Product Comparison
December 2001

Cat® 740
and Volvo A40D
Articulated Trucks

This document contains:

• Performance Information
• Feature Comparison Information
• Specification Comparison Information

For Dealer Sales Personnel ®

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

740 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Design Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Performance and Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Retarder/Engine Compression Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Differentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Load and Torque Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operator Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ease of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Durability and Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Final Drive Gears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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 Introduction

The Cat 740 articulated truck sets a new standard of excellence and significantly
increases our advantages over the Volvo A40D. This new 36.3-metric ton
(40-short ton) truck is a direct replacement for the Cat D400E Series II.
It offers a smoother ride, improved performance, superior visibility and
enhanced operator comfort.

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740 Overview

Competition
Caterpillar is the market leader in the 36.3-metric ton (40-short ton) class.
The Volvo A40D is Cat’s largest worldwide competitor in this size class.
The introduction of the A40D incorporated changes to the cab, engine,
body capacity and service points. The rear chassis was largely unchanged.

The new Cat 740 increases our advantages over the Volvo A40D. The 740
developmental process started with the launch of the E-Series articulated trucks.
The first step was the E-Series II trucks, which introduced purpose-built
components in the drivetrain along with a new rear chassis. The 740 carries
over the trailer design with very few changes and also retains the E-Series II
axles. This axle design, along with the differential locks’ on-the-go capability,
provides a clear advantage over Volvo.

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 740 Overview

Design Changes
The main design changes for the 740 are focused on the tractor. The most
obvious change is the styling: the short, steeply curved hood rising up to
the center-mounted cab provides unmatched visibility. This styling has been
made possible by moving the radiator package to the rear of the cab, which
also offers major servicing advantages.

The electronic Cat 3406E engine is mated to a seven-speed electronic control

transmission. This proven transmission is based on the design of the Cat 769
Off-Highway Truck. Operator comfort far surpasses the competition due in
part to an oscillating axle design with hydraulic suspension cylinders. The cab
is not only the most comfortable, but also the most easy-to-use operator station
on the market today.

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Performance and Productivity

Cat 740 — Engine Volvo A40D — Engine

a) Proven engine with long service life. a) New engine with unknown service life.

b) 22 percent larger displacement contributes b) Smaller engine displacement.

to longer life and better reliability.
c) Electronically controlled engine.
c) Electronically controlled engine incorporates
Electronic Control Module (ADEM III), d) Intercooling system - complicated two-pump
providing improved emissions, performance cooling system for engine jacket water and
and diagnostics. aftercooler systems.

d) Air-to-air aftercooling system improves fuel e) Two-speed hydrostatically driven cooling fan.
economy. When fan moves into high speed, fan consumes
additional power out of the engine, reducing
e) Separate remote hydraulic fan drive allows usable power.
constant fan speed regardless of engine speed.
f) Meets Tier II/Stage 2 emissions specs
f) Meets Tier II/Stage 2 emissions specs through 2005.
through 2005.
g) No derating information available.
g) Operates up to 4572 m (15,000 ft.) without
derating.

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 Performance and Productivity

Cat 740 — Transmission Volvo A40D — Transmission

a) Electronically controlled with seven forward a) Electronically controlled with six forward
gears and one reverse gear with modified ratios and two reverse gears.
for smoother shifting. Based on the proven
design of the Cat 769 Off-Highway Truck. b) No Control Throttle Shifting (CTS).

b) Control Throttle Shifting manages shift torque c) Small clutch pack arrangement.
and provides exceptional shift smoothness.
d) Automatic gear change from low to high
c) Large clutch pack arrangement with two range must pass through neutral, reducing
clutch shifts in every gear for smooth, transmission life.
positive shifting.

d) Transmission control offers a top gear limit

function, transmission hold feature and
neutral lock.

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Performance and Productivity

Cat 740 — Retarder/Engine Volvo A40D — Retarder/Engine

Compression Brake Compression Brake

a) Automatic three-step engine compression brake. a) Hydraulic retarder with engine compression
and exhaust brake.
b) Simple operation provides better control
on short, steep grades and improves service b) Standard variable hydraulic retarder allows
brake life. high average speed on down grades.

c) No heat generated with retardation application. c) When using the hydraulic retarder, the
transmission oil temperature rises, thereby
reducing retarding power.

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 Performance and Productivity

Cat 740 — Differentials Volvo A40D — Differentials

a) Differential locks are only engaged when the a) Complicated, multi-switch differential
foot switch is depressed. engagement system.

b) Oil-immersed, multi-plate clutches engage and b) Manual dog-type clutches can be difficult to
disengage smoothly on-the-go and resist wear. engage and disengage. They can be engaged
on the move; however, in adverse conditions,
c) Inter-axle differential powers the machine in it may be necessary to stop the truck to
adverse conditions and modifies the torque engage them.
distribution when locked to improve traction.
Cross-axle differential locks provide c) Driveline “wind-up” can make disengagement
100 percent lock-up. All are engaged and even more difficult. It may require the operator
disengaged on-the-go, giving the operator to stop the truck, turn it from side to side and
better traction in poor underfoot conditions even drive in reverse to get them to disengage.
and allowing easy return-to-normal Failure to disengage them results in heavy
operations. steering and potential damage.

d) Differentials cannot be left in the locked d) Differentials are engaged using dash-mounted
position inadvertently. rocker switches and floor switch; they can be
left on inadvertently if the rocker switches are
not turned off.

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Performance and Productivity

Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Axle Load Distribution Torque Distribution Axle Load Distribution Torque Distribution
Front 34.3% 40% Front 28% 50%
Center 33.3% 30% Center 36% 25%
Rear 32.3% 30% Rear 36% 25%

Cat 740 — Load and Torque Distribution Volvo A40D — Load and Torque Distribution

a) Inter-axle differential divides torque 40 percent a) 50/50 differential torque split potentially
to the front axle and 60 percent to the center wears front axle components faster. The chart
and rear axles. As shown in the chart, the illustrates the A40D’s unbalanced axle load
torque distribution closely matches the load and torque distribution, which reduces the
distribution. When locked, the inter-axle tractive efficiency of the machine.
differential modifies torque distribution
between tractor and trailer for excellent b) When in 100 percent lock-up, machine
traction in poor underfoot conditions and cannot turn easily. Difficult to steer in
on grades. poor underfoot conditions and difficult
to disengage differential locks to make
b) Differential locks are easier to operate. the steering easier.
Differential locks can be engaged and
disengaged on the move as desired for
enhanced traction and steering capability.

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 Performance and Productivity

Cat 740 — Body Volvo A40D — Body

a) Smaller rated body capacity, but a larger target a) Larger rated body capacity.
area allows for maximum payloads.
b) Optional underhung and overhung tailgates.
b) Optional underslung and scissors-type tailgates.
c) No divergent-flow body design.
c) Divergent-flow body design permits faster and
cleaner ejection of material.

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Performance and Productivity

Cat 740 — Hydraulics Volvo A40D — Hydraulics

a) Body raise time: 12 seconds. a) Body raise time: 12 seconds.

b) Body lower time: 7 seconds - combined raise b) Body lower time: 10 seconds.
and lower times are fastest in its class.
c) Three engine-dependent, variable
c) Dedicated fixed displacement pump with displacement pumps with lower maximum
higher maximum flow capacity for faster flow capacity.
response.
d) Engine fan is inoperative during hoist cycle.
d) Radiator cooling fan independent of all All hydraulic oil is needed for hoist cycle in
hydraulic systems with dedicated pump. order to achieve cycle times.

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 Performance and Productivity

Cat 740 — Steering Volvo A40D — Steering

a) Load-sensing steering system for smooth, a) Hydromechanical steering system with

precise control. mechanical feedback.

b) Smaller SAE turning radius permits easier b) Larger SAE turning radius.
positioning of truck in tight areas.
c) No hydraulic cushioning system.
c) Hydraulic cushioning system results in Mechanical feedback stops the steering
smoother and more responsive steering, before bottoming out.
greater operator comfort and longer
frame life. d) Ground-driven supplemental steering
is standard.
d) Electronic secondary steering system is
standard. No supplement to main system
required.

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Operator Comfort

Cat 740 — Cab Volvo A40D — Cab

a) Spacious, airy cab with expanded storage a) Smaller cab with less storage space.
to create safe and comfortable operator
environment. b) Center-mounted cab.

b) New center-mounted cab. c) Air conditioning is optional.

c) Heating, air conditioning and defrosting are d) Standard air suspension seat.
standard - 12 vents ensure even distribution
of air for window defrosting and operator e) Small training seat with backrest located
comfort. behind the driver’s seat and positioned across
the cab, making it difficult for the instructor to
d) Standard air suspension Cat Comfort seat with see the instrument panel, controls or the road.
adjustable armrests and more adjustable travel.

e) Full-size, padded training seat with wide,

retractable seat belt and built-in storage
compartment. Instructor is positioned next
to the operator, giving him a clear view of
the instrument panel, controls and job site.

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 Ease of Operation

Cat 740 — Cab Volvo A40D — Cab

a) Tilt/telescope steering wheel standard. a) Adjustable steering wheel.

b) EMS III monitors critical machine functions. b) Warning lights for operation and system
problems.
c) Ergonomically designed, automotive-style cab
with all controls in operator’s line of sight and c) Dashboard with multiple switch and controls
easy reach, allowing operator to maximize in confusing arrangement.
productivity.
d) Low hood profile enhances visibility.
d) Placing radiator behind cab permits short,
sloping hood and unmatched visibility. e) No windshield wipers for cleaning side angled
windows. When these windows are dirty,
e) The curved windshield and wide range wipers forward visibility is grossly restricted.
maintain an unobstructed view out the front of
the truck. f) Differential lock switch poorly positioned
on the floor and uncomfortable to operate.
f) Elevated differential lock switch on operator’s
footrest for clean, easy operation. g) Complicated array of foot- and dash-mounted
switches to provide unnecessary options for
g) Foot switch for differential locks is located differential lock selection.
in footrest for easier operation. Single dash-
mounted switch to select cross-axle locks.

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Durability and Reliability

Cat 740 — Engine Volvo A40D — Engine

a) Higher durability due to more cylinder a) Engine likely to have shorter life-to-overhaul
displacement and lower combustion pressures due to significantly less displacement and
and temperatures. high combustion pressures and temperatures.

b) Lower Brake Mean Effective Pressure puts b) Higher Brake Mean Effective Pressure
less load on engine components. (BMEP), which is a measure of combustion
chamber pressure.
c) Larger engine displacement and lower engine
speed place less stress on engine. c) Smaller engine displacement compromises
engine life.
d) Standard external emergency engine stop.
d) Optional external emergency engine stop.

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 Durability and Reliability

Cat 740 — Suspension Volvo A40D — Suspension

a) Oscillating A-frame with independent low- a) Automotive-style shock absorbers, three-point

pressure, oil-nitrogen suspension cylinders. mounted A-frame with two rubber springs
Nitrogen-over-oil accumulator absorbs hauling with bottoming absorption on each side.
and loading shocks better than Volvo’s rubber
mounting for a softer ride. b) BM terrain bogie system uses simple,
mechanical design with rubber-mounted
b) Rear suspension uses mechanical walking joints. Allows individual oscillation
beam with optimized geometry for longer life. between axles.
Axle castings mount to A-frames. Allows
independent wheel movement. c) Multiple bolted joints for various rubber
springs, bump stops and shock absorbers.
c) Suspension mounting points integrated Bolted joints provide less rigidity.
into the axle housing, increasing reliability
of front suspension. d) Smaller angle of axle oscillation.

d) Larger angle of axle oscillation provides a

more comfortable ride over rough ground.

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Durability and Reliability

Cat 740 — Brakes Volvo A40D — Brakes

a) Maintenance-free single, dry disc parking a) Disc parking brake is spring applied and air
brake is spring applied, hydraulically released pressure released.
and operated by a push button.
b) Parking brake mounted on driveline.
b) Parking brake is mounted on the center axle
input shaft, which increases reliability and c) A fully enclosed wet disc brake system utilizes
grade performance. a dual-circuit brake system with independent
front and rear circuits and accumulators.
c) Dual-circuit brake system with independent
front and rear circuits and accumulators. d) Using load and dump brake, operator presses
A full-power hydraulic system actuates a button to automatically set brakes and place
fully enclosed wet disc brakes. transmission in neutral.

d) When tipping the load, operator simply

applies the park brake or service brake
and selects neutral.

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 Durability and Reliability

Cat 740 — Hitch Volvo A40D — Hitch

a) Two-piece bolted construction allows easier a) Cast steel hitch connects front and rear frames.
remanufacturing. Forged tube section is
hardened heat-treated steel for excellent b) Two ball bearings in the driveshaft and a
wear resistance and the head section is a more complex, double-tapered roller bearing
high-strength steel casting. in the articulation joints carry some of the
high vertical and longitudinal loads. These
b) Larger diameter bearings in hitch tube bearings wear faster, limiting service life.
allow oscillation and carry high vertical
and longitudinal loads.

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Durability and Reliability

Cat 740 — Final Drive Gears Volvo A40D — Final Drive Gears

a) Large-diameter, outboard-mounted planetary a) Planetary-type hub reductions on all axles.

gears lessen torque loads on other driveline Smaller diameter and narrower gears are
components. Large-capacity tapered roller potentially less durable.
bearings and Cat Duo-Cone seals are used
for maximum reliability in severe working
conditions.

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 Durability and Reliability

Cat 740 — Body Volvo A40D — Body

a) High-yield, heat-treated steel for superior a) Hardened and tempered steel.

strength without added weight.
b) Exhaust heat system option is a bolt-on
b) Exhaust heat system option utilizes box attachment on the front of the body, which
connection on front of body. Minor design connects up to the channels inside and outside
changes were made to accommodate the the body. Internal ducting for body exhaust
tractor arrangement. gas heating gives body awkward shape and
potentially causes material carry-back.

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Serviceability

Cat 740 — Service Intervals Volvo A40D — Service Intervals

a) Engine oil change interval every 500 hours. a) Engine oil change interval every 500 hours.
Steering/cooling hydraulic oil change interval Hydraulic oil change interval every 2000 hours.
every 4000 hours.
b) Smaller fuel tank capacity.
b) Larger fuel tank reduces refueling stops.
c) Must maintain and service air compressor, air
c) No compressed air system, eliminating need to tanks and air dryer for compressed air system.
maintain air compressor, air tanks or air dryer.
d) All wheel-bearing adjustments eliminated.
d) All wheel-bearing adjustments eliminated.
e) A total of three filters to change at each engine
e) Only one oil filter to change at each engine oil oil service interval. Filters are mounted at
service interval. the front of the machine, subjecting them to
possible damage by improper front step return.

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 Serviceability

Cat 740 — Service Access Volvo A40D — Service Access

a) Hood is electrically raised with a mechanical a) Hood is raised by an electronically driven

override. hydraulic pump. Pump direction must be
set and motor engaged, which requires two
b) Service points are grouped together under the remote handles.
hood. Hydraulic system pressure test points
grouped together below radiator for ground b) Accessible points for routine service and
level access. maintenance.

c) Placement of radiator behind cab allows easy c) Radiator is side mounted under the hood.
access to both the outlet and inlet side of the
radiator. d) Fuses and power port inside cab.

d) Electrical Service Center with 12/24 volt e) Small service platform without support railing.
power ports, diagnostic connector and
Cat Data Link connector in cab. f) Hot surfaces are not shielded and could
potentially cause injury.
e) Large service platform with support railing.
g) Floor panels in cab are removable.
f) Hot surfaces are shielded.

g) Cab tilts to side for easy access.

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Technical Specifications

Engine Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Engine Model Cat 3406E ATAAC EUI Volvo D12C ACE2

Gross Power kW (hp) 329 (441) 313 (420)
Flywheel Power kW (hp) 309 (415) 301 (404)
ISO 9249 kW (hp) 309 (415) –
EEC 80/1269 kW (hp) 309 (415) –
SAE J1349 kW (hp) – 309 (414)
Bore mm (in) 137 (5.4) 130.2 (5.1)
Stroke mm (in) 165 (6.5) 150 (5.9)
Displacement L (in3) 14.64 (893) 12 (732)

Weights Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Rated Payload tonnes (tons) 36.3 (40) 37 (41)

Body Capacities Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Heaped SAE 2:1 m3 (yd3) 21.9 (28.6) 22.5 (29.4)

Struck m3 (yd3) 16.5 (21.6) 16.9 (22.1)
Heaped SAE 1:1 m3 (yd3) 27.3 (35.5) –

Transmission Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Forward 1 kph (mph) 9.3 (5.8) 9 (6)

Forward 2 kph (mph) 12.8 (8) 13 (8)
Forward 3 kph (mph) 17 (11) 23 (14)
Forward 4 kph (mph) 22.5 (14) 33 (20)
Forward 5 kph (mph) 30.5 (19) 42 (26)
Forward 6 kph (mph) 40.6 (25.2) 55 (34)
Forward 7 kph (mph) 55.1 (34.2) –
Reverse 1 kph (mph) 13.4 (8.3) 8 (5)
Reverse 2 kph (mph) – 14 (9)

Sound Levels Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Interior Cab dB(A) 79 76

• Measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98.

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 Technical Specifications

Operating Weights Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Front Axle - Empty kg (lb) 19 060 (42,020) 16 300 (35,860)

Center Axle - Empty kg (lb) 7075 (15,598) 7485 (16,467)
Rear Axle - Empty kg (lb) 6415 (14,142) 7485 (16,467)
Total - Empty kg (lb) 32 550 (71,760) 31 270 (68,794)

Front Axle - Rated Load kg (lb) 4531 (9990) 2870 (6314)

Center Axle - Rated Load kg (lb) 15 878 (35,005) 17 065 (37,543)
Rear Axle - Rated Load kg (lb) 15 878 (35,005) 17 065 (37,543)
Total - Rated Load kg (lb) 36 287 (80,000) 37 000 (81,400)

Front Axle - Loaded kg (lb) 23 592 (52,010) 19 170 (42,174)

Center Axle - Loaded kg (lb) 22 953 (50,602) 24 550 (54,010)
Rear Axle - Loaded kg (lb) 22 293 (49,148) 24 550 (54,010)
Total - Loaded kg (lb) 68 838 (151,760) 68 270 (150,194)

Body Plate Thickness Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Front mm (in) 8 (0.31) 8 (0.31)

Scow mm (in) 16 (0.63) 16 (0.63)
Side mm (in) 12 (0.47) 12 (0.47)
Base mm (in) 16 (0.63) 16 (0.63)

Service Refill Capacities Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Fuel Tank L (gal) 560 (148) 480 (126.8)

Cooling System L (gal) 80 (21.1) 117 (30.9)
Hydraulic System L (gal) 233 (61.6) 250 (66.1)
Engine Crankcase L (gal) 38 (10) 50 (13.2)
Transmission L (gal) 72 (19) 48.5 (12.7)
Final Drives/Differential L (gal) 80 (21) 55 (14.5)
Output Transfer Gear Box L (gal) 21 (5.6) 10.5 (2.6)

Body Hoist Cat 740 Volvo A40D

Raise time Seconds 12 12

Lower time Seconds 7 10

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Notes

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