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Caterpillar 143H Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 143H ➔

The Caterpillar 143H is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 143H features a heavy-duty frame, articulated steering, and a moldboard for precise grading and surface shaping. It is commonly used for highway work, site preparation, ditching, and snow removal. The machine is known for its balance of blade control, traction, and operator visibility. As part of Caterpillar's motor grader lineup, the 143H is suited to demanding grading tasks in construction, mining support, and municipal operations. Its configuration supports efficient material control and consistent finish grading performance.

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Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Diameter	60.20 in (152.91 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground	18.90 in (48.01 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	74.60 in (189.48 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	77.90 in (197.87 cm)
Shift Left	27.40 in (69.60 cm)
Shift Right	28.70 in (72.90 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Front Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Overall Length	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Wheelbase	20.30 ft (6.19 m)
Width Over Tires	8.40 ft (2.56 m)

Engine

Displacement	629.00 cu in (10,307.49 cu cm)
Engine Model	3176C DITA ATAAC VHP
Max Power	205.00 hp (152.87 kw)
Net Power Gear 1-2	165.00 hp (123.04 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	205.00 hp (152.87 kw)

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	54.40 gpm (205.90 lpm)
Pump Type	axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi

Moldboard

Blade Down Pressure	30,126.20 lbs (13,665.03 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	43,977.00 lbs (19,947.66 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	28.10 in (71.37 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	20.60 in (52.32 cm)
Side Shift Right	26.00 in (66.04 cm)

Operating Specifications

Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Fuel Capacity	105.00 gal (397.43 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	20.80 gal (78.73 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	17,443.00 lbs (7,912.02 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,420.00 lbs (14,251.89 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	48,863.00 lbs (22,163.91 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	9,493.00 lbs (4,305.96 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	24,177.00 lbs (10,966.52 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	33,670.00 lbs (15,272.47 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	16.90 gal (63.97 l)

Steering System

Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	24.60 ft (7.50 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	27.40 mph (44.10 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	21.60 mph (34.76 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6
Transmission Type	direct drive power shift

Caterpillar 143Hs currently for sale

A Caterpillar 143H From MacAllister Machinery – South for $70,000.00 USD

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