33,100 kg445 hpMarket avg. €189k · 10 listed · 6 below market
Asking prices land at €123k – €233k, around 137% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 740 listings currently run from €123,000 to €233,000, with a market average around €188,500. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 10 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 740 is a large articulated dump truck with an operating weight of 33,100 kg and an engine output of 445 hp. It sits in the heavy end of the articulated hauler class, designed for high-volume earthmoving and bulk-material transport in demanding site conditions. The machine competes directly with other 40-tonne-class haulers and is a well-established platform in the Caterpillar commercial equipment lineup.
Articulated dump trucks of this class are used primarily in large-scale earthmoving, quarrying, open-pit mining support, dam and embankment construction, and infrastructure development where high payload capacity and off-road mobility are required. The articulated chassis design allows operation on soft, uneven, or steep terrain where rigid-frame trucks would be limited. These machines are typically deployed in fleets on continuous-cycle haul routes.
When evaluating a used Caterpillar 740, inspect the articulation joint and steering cylinders for wear, seal condition, and play, as these components are subject to continuous stress in normal operation. The transmission, torque converter, and differential locks should be tested under load, and the frame should be examined carefully for cracks around the hitch and body-mounting points. A full review of service records, oil-sample histories, and any available machine health monitoring data is strongly recommended before purchase, as these documents indicate how consistently the machine was maintained throughout its working life.
In the European market the Caterpillar 740 carries an average asking price of EUR 175,900, with the typical transaction range running from EUR 110,800 to EUR 199,000 depending on age, hours, and specification. This positions it within a competitive segment alongside the Komatsu HM400 and the Volvo A40, both of which offer comparable payload capacity and are similarly priced in the used market. Buyers should expect pricing toward the lower end of the range for higher-hour or older units and toward the upper end for recently serviced, low-hour examples.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€189k).
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