Volvo G740B Motor Grader Specs

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: G740B ➔

The Volvo G740B is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Volvo's G-series grader lineup and is used for grading, leveling, ditching, and fine surface finishing on highways, municipal roads, and job sites. The G740B typically features articulated steering, a moldboard blade, and a cab configured for operator visibility and control. As a heavy equipment machine, it is valued for precision grading and material control. The Volvo G740B motor grader is commonly referenced in construction equipment inventories, used equipment listings, and fleet documentation.

Circle

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Circle specifications
Blade Tip Angle - Front	44 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6.5 degrees
Diameter	66.30 in (168.40 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground	17.20 in (43.69 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	79.50 in (201.93 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	79.00 in (200.66 cm)
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	30.50 in (77.47 cm)
Shift Right	29.50 in (74.93 cm)

Dimensions

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Overall Length	30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Wheelbase	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Width Over Tires	8.40 ft (2.56 m)

Engine

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	586.00 cu in (9,602.84 cu cm)
Engine Model	D10BGAE2
Max Power	243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	846.00 lbs ft (1,147.01 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1100 rpm

Front Axle

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance	2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow	75.10 gpm (284.25 lpm)
Pump Type	load sensing hydraulic
Relief Valve Pressure	2700 psi

Moldboard

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Blade Down Pressure	19,711.00 lbs (8,940.77 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	22,089.00 lbs (10,019.41 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	32.00 in (81.28 cm)
Moldboard Height	29.00 in (73.66 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Moldboard Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Side Shift Left	26.50 in (67.31 cm)
Side Shift Right	26.50 in (67.31 cm)

Operating Specifications

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Fuel Capacity	120.00 gal (454.20 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35.40 gal (133.99 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity	6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	11,137.80 lbs (5,052.03 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,988.10 lbs (11,788.02 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	37,125.90 lbs (16,840.05 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	26.50 gal (100.30 l)
Tire Size	14.00 x 24 G-2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)

Steering System

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Steering System specifications
Articulation Angle	22 degrees

Transmission

Volvo G740B Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	27.20 mph (43.77 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	19.50 mph (31.38 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	4
Transmission Type	Powershift

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