Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a range of grading tasks. With a maximum lift above the ground of 14.1 inches and a blade base width of 9.1 feet, this grader offers precision and efficiency in operation. Equipped with a 150.2 horsepower engine and a 13-foot wide moldboard, the 140B provides excellent performance and control for various grading projects. From its spacious Isomount Cab to its 60-gallon fuel capacity, this motor grader delivers reliability and productivity on the job site.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader General Specifications specifications
Approx. Ship Wt.	30,003.00 lbs (13,620.00 kg) - Starting 1981
Controls	Mech. - Starting 1981
Horse- power, Rated	150.00 hp (111.86 kw) - Starting 1981
Length	318.00 in (8.07 m) - Starting 1981
Maximum Forward Speed	23.40 mph (37.60 km/h) - Starting 1981
Maximum Reverse Speed	15.90 mph (25.60 km/h) - Starting 1981
Mold- board Length	156.00 in (3.96 m) - Starting 1981
Product Identification Prefix	61S(BRAZ) - Starting 1981
Turning Radius	456.00 in (11.60 m) - Starting 1981
Wheel- base	242.00 in (6.14 m) - Starting 1981
Width	94.00 in (2.39 m) - Starting 1981

Circle

Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader Circle specifications
Max Lift Above Ground	14.10 in (35.81 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	94.50 in (240.03 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	94.50 in (240.03 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base	9.06 ft (2.76 m)
Height	10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.54 ft (3.21 m)
Length	26.42 ft (8.05 m)
Overall Length	26.48 ft (8.07 m)
Weight	30,003.00 lbs (13,609.15 kg)
Wheelbase	20.15 ft (6.14 m)
Width	7.67 ft (2.34 m)
Width Over Tires	7.85 ft (2.39 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader Engine specifications
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3306
Max Power	150.20 hp (112.01 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	150.20 hp (112.01 kw)

Moldboard

Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Moldboard Height	27.60 in (70.10 cm)
Moldboard Width	13.00 ft (3.96 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	60.00 gal (227.10 l)
Std Operation Weight - Total	30,027.00 lbs (13,620.04 kg)
Tire Size	14.0-24 (10PR) (G-2)

Steering

Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader Steering specifications
Turning Radius	38.10 ft (11.61 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 140B Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	23.40 mph (37.66 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	16.00 mph (25.75 kph)
Number Of Gears - Forward	6
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4

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