The Champion 740 is a motor grader used for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. Designed for grading, leveling, and shaping surfaces, it is commonly used on highways, municipal roads, and earthmoving projects. The machine features a central moldboard for precise material control and can be equipped with front blades, scarifiers, and other attachments depending on configuration. Champion motor graders are known for mechanical simplicity and serviceability in heavy-duty applications. The 740 model is typically referenced in used equipment, fleet, and parts markets, where specifications may vary by year, serial number, and regional build.
Circle
Champion 740 Motor Grader Circle specifications
Blade cutting depth
2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Blade ground clearance
1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Blade Tip Angle - Front
48 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear
2.5 degrees
Diameter
66.30 in (168.40 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground
20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Rotation
360 degrees
Shift Left
26.00 in (66.04 cm)
Shift Right
24.10 in (61.21 cm)
Dimensions
Champion 740 Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base
9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Overall Height with cab
11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Overall Length
28.40 ft (8.66 m)
Overall width
8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Tread width
84.10 in (213.61 cm)
Wheelbase
20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Engine
Champion 740 Motor Grader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
659.10 cu in (10,800.74 cu cm)
Engine Model
M11
Gross horsepower
225.00 hp (167.79 kw)
Net Power
210.00 hp (156.60 kw)
Number of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2100 rpm
Torque Measured @
1300 rpm
Front Axle
Champion 740 Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance
2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Oscillation - Total
16 degrees
Wheel Lean
18 degrees
Hydraulic System
Champion 740 Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow
48.30 gpm (182.82 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure
2500 psi
Moldboard
Champion 740 Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Max Reach outside - left
9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Max Reach outside - right
9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Moldboard Height
29.10 in (73.91 cm)
Moldboard Thickness
1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Moldboard Width
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Side Shift Left
26.50 in (67.31 cm)
Side Shift Right
26.50 in (67.31 cm)
Operating Specifications
Champion 740 Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
12.70 gal (48.07 l)
Fuel Capacity
100.00 gal (378.50 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Oil System Fluid Capacity
10.40 gal (39.36 l)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity
6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
10,312.00 lbs (4,676.64 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
23,898.00 lbs (10,838.10 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total
34,210.00 lbs (15,514.74 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)
26.50 gal (100.30 l)
Tire Size
14.00 * 24 G-2
Transmission Fluid Capacity
10.30 gal (38.99 l)
Steering System
Champion 740 Motor Grader Steering System specifications
Articulation Angle
22 degrees
Turning Radius
35.10 ft (10.70 m)
Transmission
Champion 740 Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
26.60 mph (42.81 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
19.30 mph (31.06 kph)
Transmission Type
Powershift
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