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Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader Specs

The Caterpillar 140M is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series and is commonly used for fine grading, ditching, slope work, and surface finishing on highways, municipal roads, and site preparation projects. The 140M features a front-mounted blade, articulated frame, and operator controls intended for precise moldboard positioning and material control. It is typically powered by a diesel engine and configured for use in earthmoving and infrastructure work. The model is known for its balance of maneuverability, visibility, and grading performance in medium-duty applications.


General Specifications

Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader General Specifications specifications
Base Power 183.00 hp (136.47 kw) - Starting 2012
Base Power - Net 183.00 hp (136.00 kW) - Starting 2010
Displacement 439.00 cu in (7.20 L) - Starting 2010
Electrical - Std. Alternator 80 - Starting 2010
Electrical - Std. Battery CCA @ 0° F 1125 - Starting 2013
Electrical - System Size 24V - Starting 2010
Engine Model C7 ACERT/C9 ACERT (AWD) - Starting 2015
Front Axle/Steering - Articulation Angle 20 deg - Starting 2010
Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius 298.00 in (7.57 m) - Starting 2013
Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius** 298.00 in (7.60 m) - Starting 2018
Front Axle/Steering - Oscillation Angle 32 deg - Starting 2010
Front Axle/Steering - Steering Angle 47.5 deg - Starting 2010
Front Axle/Steering - Wheel Lean Angle 18 deg - Starting 2012
Fuel Tank Capacity 110.00 US gal (416.00 L) - Starting 2010
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Blade Base 98.90 in (2,511.00 mm) - Starting 2015
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height 24.00 in (610.00 mm) - Starting 2010
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS) 130.20 in (3,308.00 mm) - Starting 2015
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Lift Above Ground 18.90 in (480.00 mm) - Starting 2010
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overal Width (at top of front tires) 98.00 in (2,493.00 mm) - Starting 2010
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length 344.60 in (8,754.00 mm) - Starting 2015
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Width (at top of front tires) 98.90 in (2,511.00 mm) - Starting 2015
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Height 24.00 in (610.00 mm) - Starting 2015
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Length 144.00 in (3,658.00 mm) - Starting 2010
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Thickness 0.87 in (22.00 mm) - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Thickness 0.87 in (22.00 mm) - Starting 2010
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheelbase 241.10 in (6,123.00 mm) - Starting 2015
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - With Ripper and Pushplate 399.10 in (10,136.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Hydraulics - Implement Pressure: Max. 3,500.00 psi (24,150.00 kPa) - Starting 2010
Hydraulics - Implement Pressure: Min. 450.00 psi (3,100.00 kPa) - Starting 2013
Hydraulics - Max. Pump Flow 55.70 US gpm (210.00 L/min) - Starting 2010
Hydraulics - Min. 450.00 psi (3,100.00 kPa) - Starting 2010
Hydraulics - Pump Type Variable Piston - Starting 2010
Hydraulics - Tank Capacity 16.90 US gal (64.00 L) - Starting 2015
Interior Sound Level/SAE J919 70 dB(A) - Starting 2019
Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - left 70.50 in (1,790.00 mm) - Starting 2010
Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - right 77.90 in (1,978.00 mm) - Starting 2010
Max. Shoulder Reach:*** - Frame Straight - Left 70.50 in (1,790.00 mm) - Starting 2018
Max. Shoulder Reach:*** - Frame Straight - Right 77.90 in (1,978.00 mm) - Starting 2018
Max. Torque 796.00 lb-ft (1,079.00 N-m) - Starting 2010
Maximum Net Power with VHP+ 233.00 hp (173.75 kw) - Starting 2012
No. Circle Support Shoes 6 - Starting 2010
No. of Cylinders 6 - Starting 2010
No. of Speeds Forward/Reverse 8/6 - Starting 2010
Operating Weight 36,554.00 lbs (16,581.00 kg) - Starting 2015
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 40,565 lb - Starting 2012
Operating Weight* 36,554.00 lbs (16,581.00 kg) - Starting 2018
Rated Engine RPM 2000 rpm - Starting 2010
Reverse 22.90 mph (36.80 km/h) - Starting 2010
Standard Blade Length 12.00 ft (3.66 m) - Starting 2012
Std. Tires - Front and Rear 14.00 24 (10 PR) (G-2) - Starting 2019
Top Speed: Forward 29.00 mph (46.60 km/h) - Starting 2015
Top Speed: Reverse 22.90 mph (36.80 km/h) - Starting 2013
VHP Plus Range - Net 183.00-218.00 hp (136.00-163.00 kW)
VHP Range - Net 183.00-198.00 hp (136.00-148.00 kW)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Height 10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Length 28.50 ft (8.69 m)
Weight 33,356.00 lbs (15,130.05 kg)
Width 8.17 ft (2.49 m)
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