Caterpillar 140 Motor Grader Specs

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 140 ➔

The Caterpillar 140 is a motor grader used for road construction, maintenance, and surface finishing. Designed for grading, leveling, ditching, and snow removal, the machine is commonly used on highways, municipal roads, mining sites, and site preparation projects. Caterpillar 140 motor graders are known for their articulated frame, moldboard control, and operator visibility, supporting precise blade positioning and material movement. Depending on model year and configuration, the Caterpillar 140 may include different engine, transmission, and control system options. It is part of Caterpillar's motor grader lineup and is widely referenced in heavy equipment, construction, and earthmoving applications.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 140 Motor Grader General Specifications specifications
Approx. Ship Wt.	28,900.00 lbs (13,109.00 kg) - Starting 1970
Controls	Mech. - Starting 1970
Horse- power, Rated	150.00 hp (111.86 kw) - Starting 1970
Length	313.00 in (7.95 m) - Starting 1970
Maximum Forward Speed	24.10 mph (38.80 km/h) - Starting 1970
Maximum Reverse Speed	29.20 mph (47.00 km/h) - Starting 1970
Mold- board Length	144.00 in (3.66 m) - Starting 1970
Product Identification Prefix	55F(AUSTL) - Starting 1975
Turning Radius	432.00 in (10.97 m) - Starting 1970
Wheel- base	230.00 in (5.84 m) - Starting 1970
Width	96.00 in (2.44 m) - Starting 1970

Dimensions

Caterpillar 140 Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Height	10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Length	33.17 ft (10.11 m)
Weight	44,614.00 lbs (20,236.60 kg)
Width	8.17 ft (2.49 m)

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