Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Specs

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 140M2 ➔

The Caterpillar 140M2 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and fine grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series grader lineup and is commonly used for shaping surfaces, ditching, snow removal, and maintaining haul roads. The 140M2 typically features a front-mounted engine, articulated frame, and moldboard control system for precise blade positioning. It is used in municipal, mining, and general earthmoving operations where grading accuracy and maneuverability are required. The model is known for its operator controls, visibility, and compatibility with a range of grading attachments and work tools.

Blade Range

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Blade Range specifications
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40 degrees
Circle Centershift - Left	27.40 in (69.60 cm)
Circle Centershift - Right	28.70 in (72.90 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle	90 degrees
Maximum Depth Of Cut	28.10 in (71.37 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground	18.90 in (48.01 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left	70.50 in (179.07 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right	77.90 in (197.87 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	26.00 in (66.04 cm)

Circle

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Circle specifications
Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Diameter	60.30 in (153.16 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground	18.90 in (48.01 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	70.50 in (179.07 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	77.90 in (197.87 cm)
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	27.40 in (69.60 cm)
Shift Right	28.70 in (72.90 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base	8.39 ft (2.56 m)
Front Ground Clearance	1.97 ft (0.60 m)
Height	10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.79 ft (3.29 m)
Length	29.17 ft (8.89 m)
Overall Length	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1.13 ft (0.34 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Weight	43,686.00 lbs (19,815.66 kg)
Wheelbase	20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Width	8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Width Over Tires	8.47 ft (2.58 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Engine specifications
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	193.00 hp (143.92 kw)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	196.00 hp (146.16 kw)
Bore	4.50 in (11.43 cm)
Derating Altitude	10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
Displacement	567.50 cu in (9,299.68 cu cm)
Emissions	U.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C9.3 ACERT VHP
High - Ambient Capability	122 degrees
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum	500 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard	1,400 rpm
Maximum Torque	920.00 lbs ft (1,247.34 nm)
Net Power Gears 7-8	243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	920.00 lbs ft (1,247.34 nm)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Speed At Rated Power	2,100 rpm
Standard Capability	109 degrees
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Torque Measured @	2100 rpm
Vhp Plus - Gear 1f, Net	193.00 hp (143.92 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 2f, Net	202.00 hp (150.63 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 3f, Net	213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 4f, Net	223.00 hp (166.29 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 5f, Net	228.00 hp (170.02 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 6f, Net	233.00 hp (173.75 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 7f, Net	238.00 hp (177.48 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 8f, Net	243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Vhp Plus Range - Net	144-181 kW (193-243 hp)
Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric	144-181 kW (196-246 hp)

Frame

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Frame specifications
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	1.60 in (4.06 cm)
Circle - Diameter	60.20 in (152.91 cm)
Drawbar - Height	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Drawbar - Thickness	0.50 in (1.27 cm)
Drawbar - Width	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Front Axle - Height To Center	23.60 in (59.94 cm)
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side	32 degrees
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right	18 degrees
Front Frame Structure - Height	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Front Frame Structure - Width	0.90 ft (0.27 m)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness	0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width	12.00 in (30.48 cm)

Front Axle

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type	Parallel
Maximum System Pressure	3500 psi
Pump Flow	55.70 gpm (210.82 lpm)
Pump Output	55.70 gpm (210.82 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity	15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Standby Pressure	609 psi

Moldboard

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Arc Radius	16.30 in (41.40 cm)
Blade Down Pressure	22,884.00 lbs (10,380.02 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw	16,365.00 lbs (7,423.05 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw	29,196.00 lbs (13,243.10 kg)
Blade Pull - Base Gvw	25,765.00 lbs (11,686.82 kg)
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw	34,072.00 lbs (15,454.82 kg)
Blade Pull At Max Weight	20,044.00 lbs (9,091.82 kg)
Blade Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Cutting Edge Width	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
End Bit - Thickness	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
End Bit - Width	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Max Depth Of Cut	28.20 in (71.63 cm)
Moldboard - Height	24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Moldboard - Thickness	0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Moldboard Height	24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Moldboard Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Side Shift Left	20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Side Shift Right	26.00 in (66.04 cm)
Throat Clearance	6.50 in (16.51 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20 degrees
Forward - 1st	2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Forward - 2nd	3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Forward - 3rd	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Forward - 4th	6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Forward - 5th	10.60 mph (17.06 kph)
Forward - 6th	14.50 mph (23.34 kph)
Forward - 7th	19.90 mph (32.03 kph)
Forward - 8th	29.00 mph (46.67 kph)
Reverse - 1st	2.00 mph (3.22 kph)
Reverse - 2nd	3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Reverse - 3rd	5.40 mph (8.69 kph)
Reverse - 4th	8.40 mph (13.52 kph)
Reverse - 5th	15.70 mph (25.27 kph)
Reverse - 6th	22.90 mph (36.85 kph)
Steering Range - Left/Right	47.5 degrees
Top Speed - Forward	29.00 mph (46.67 kph)
Top Speed - Reverse	22.90 mph (36.85 kph)
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	25.00 ft (7.62 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Operational specifications
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	14.80 gal (56.02 l)
Fuel Capacity	109.90 gal (415.97 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	26.50 gal (100.30 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	13,343.00 lbs (6,052.29 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	36,444.00 lbs (16,530.74 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	49,787.00 lbs (22,583.03 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	9,684.00 lbs (4,392.59 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	30,227.00 lbs (13,710.75 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	39,911.00 lbs (18,103.35 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	17.00 gal (64.35 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	17.20 gal (65.10 l)

Power Train

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking	Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary	Dual Circuit
Brakes - Service	Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area	3565 in2
Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Fwd/6 Rev
Transmission	Direct Drive, Powershift

Ripper

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Ripper specifications
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	40.60 in (103.12 cm)
Penetration Force	20,693.00 lbs (9,386.20 kg)
Pry-Out Force	27,655.00 lbs (12,544.11 kg)
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing	21.00 in (53.34 cm)
Ripper Shank Holders	5
Ripping Depth - Maximum	16.80 in (42.67 cm)

Scarifier

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Scarifier specifications
Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	18.40 in (46.74 cm)
Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders	5/11
Front, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	40.60 in (103.12 cm)
Front, V-Type - Working Width	47.40 in (120.40 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders	5/11
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	18.40 in (46.74 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width	40.60 in (103.12 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders	11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	11.50 in (29.21 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Working Width	46.60 in (118.36 cm)
Rear - Ripping Depth, Maximum	16.80 in (42.67 cm)
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	10.50 in (26.67 cm)
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders	9
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	16.80 in (42.67 cm)
Rear - Working Width	84.00 in (213.36 cm)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Service Refill specifications
Circle Drive Housing	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System	14.80 gal (56.02 l)
Engine Oil	7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.20 gal (0.76 l)
Fuel Capacity	110.00 gal (416.35 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Hydraulic System - Total	26.40 gal (99.92 l)
Tandem Housing - Each	16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	17.20 gal (65.10 l)

Standards

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450, ISO 10265
Rops/Fops	ISO 3471/ISO 3499
Sound	ISO 6394; ISO 6395
Steering	ISO 5010

Steering

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Steering specifications
Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	25.50 ft (7.77 m)

Tandems

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Tandems specifications
Drive Chain Pitch	2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Height	19.90 in (50.55 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Inner	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Outer	0.80 in (2.03 cm)
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing	60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Width	8.30 in (21.08 cm)

Transmission

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	29.00 mph (46.67 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	22.90 mph (36.85 kph)
Number Of Gears - Forward	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	6
Transmission Type	Direct Drive, Powershift

Weights

Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader Weights specifications
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle	9,534.00 lbs (4,324.56 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle	28,381.00 lbs (12,873.42 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total	37,916.00 lbs (17,198.43 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle	17,009.00 lbs (7,715.16 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle	37,860.00 lbs (17,173.03 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total	54,869.00 lbs (24,888.19 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped	43,686.00 lbs (19,815.66 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	12,483.00 lbs (5,662.20 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle	31,203.00 lbs (14,153.46 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total	43,686.00 lbs (19,815.66 kg)