Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
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.
| Base Power | 183.00 hp (136.47 kw) - Starting 2012 |
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| 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) |
| Height | 10.67 ft (3.25 m) |
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| Length | 28.50 ft (8.69 m) |
| Weight | 33,356.00 lbs (15,130.05 kg) |
| Width | 8.17 ft (2.49 m) |