1979 CHAMPION 740

• Blade cutting depth 3 ft (1 m)
• Blade ground clearance 2 ft (0 m)
• Blade Tip Angle - Front 48 degrees
• Blade Tip Angle - Rear 2.5 degrees
• Diameter 66 in (168 cm)
• Max Lift Above Ground 20 in (51 cm)
• Rotation 360 degrees Shift Left 26 in (66 cm)
• Shift Right 24 in (61 cm)

Dimensions

• Blade Base 9 ft (3 m)
• Overall Height with cab 11 ft (3 m)
• Overall Length 28 ft (9 m)
• Overall width 8 ft (3 m)
• Tread width 84 in (214 cm)
• Wheelbase 21 ft (6 m)

Engine

• Aspiration Turbocharged
• Displacement 659 cu in (10,801 cu cm)
• Engine Model M11 Gross horsepower 225 hp (168 kw)
• Net Power 210 hp (157 kw)
• Number of Cylinders 6
• Power Measured @ 2100 rpm
• Torque Measured @ 1300 rpm

Front Axle

• Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
• Oscillation - Total 16 degrees
• Wheel Lean 18 degrees
• Hydraulic System Pump Flow 48 gpm (183 lpm)
• Relief Valve Pressure 2500 psi

Moldboard

• Max Reach outside - left 10 ft (3 m)
• Max Reach outside - right 10 ft (3 m)
• Moldboard Height 29 in (74 cm)
• Moldboard Thickness 1 in (3 cm)
• Moldboard Width 12 ft (4 m)
• Side Shift Left 27 in (67 cm)
• Side Shift Right 27 in (67 cm)

Operating Specifications

• Cooling System Fluid Capacity 13 gal (48 l)
• Fuel Capacity 100 gal (379 l)
• Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 24 gal (90 l)
• Oil System Fluid Capacity 10 gal (39 l)
• Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity 6 gal (23 l)
• Std Operation Weight - Front Axle 10,312 lbs (4,677 kg)
• Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle 23,898 lbs (10,840 kg)
• Std Operation Weight - Total 34,210 lbs (15,517 kg)
• Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) 27 gal (100 l)
• Tire Size 14.00 * 24, G-2
• Transmission Fluid Capacity 10 gal (39 l)

Steering System

• Articulation Angle 22 degrees
• Turning Radius 35 ft (11 m)

Transmission

• Max Speed - Forward 27 mph (43 kph)
• Max Speed - Reverse 19 mph (31 kph)
• Transmission Type Powershift

• Operating Weight 34,000 lb
• Sideshift Yes

• Tire Type Radial
• Snow Tires Yes
• Tires % Remaining 60
• Articulating Yes

• ROPS Enclosed

• Operator Controls Lever
• A/C Yes
• A/C Condition Good
• Heater Yes

• Horsepower 225 HP
• Drive 4WD
• Transmission Type Powershift

• Engine Manufacturer DETROIT