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Champion 740 Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Champion ➔
Model: 740 ➔

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.

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Circle

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

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

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

Ground Clearance	2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	48.30 gpm (182.82 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	2500 psi

Moldboard

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

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 (4,677.45 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	23,898.00 lbs (10,839.96 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	34,210.00 lbs (15,517.41 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

Articulation Angle	22 degrees
Turning Radius	35.10 ft (10.70 m)

Transmission

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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