Volvo G940 Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: G940 ➔

The Volvo G940 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Volvo Construction Equipment's grader lineup and is used for shaping surfaces, grading roads, and maintaining haul roads and site access routes. The G940 typically features a front-mounted blade, articulated frame, and operator cab designed for visibility and control during precision grading work. As a motor grader, it is commonly used in highway construction, municipal road maintenance, mining support, and general site preparation. The Volvo G940 is recognized for its grading capability, maneuverability, and suitability for fine surface finishing and material control.

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Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees
Diameter	64.00 in (162.56 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	80.00 in (203.20 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

Blade Base	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Front Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Overall Length	30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Wheelbase	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Width Over Tires	8.30 ft (2.53 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement	436.00 cu in (7,144.78 cu cm)
Engine Model	D7E
Max Power	225.00 hp (167.79 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	225.00 hp (167.79 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	754.00 lbs ft (1,022.27 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1550 rpm

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	55.00 gpm (208.18 lpm)
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Moldboard

Blade Down Pressure	17,895.00 lbs (8,117.05 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	28,260.00 lbs (12,818.54 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	31.00 in (78.74 cm)
Moldboard Height	25.00 in (63.50 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	0.90 in (2.29 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

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.20 gal (31.04 l)
Fuel Capacity	107.00 gal (405.00 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24.00 gal (90.84 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	16,700.00 lbs (7,575.00 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,400.00 lbs (14,242.82 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	47,000.00 lbs (21,318.87 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	5.70 gal (21.57 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,360.00 lbs (4,699.22 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,790.00 lbs (11,698.16 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	36,150.00 lbs (16,397.38 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	26.40 gal (99.92 l)
Tire Size	14:00 x 24 G-2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16.00 gal (60.56 l)

Steering System

Turning Radius

23.90 ft (7.28 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	28.40 mph (45.71 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	20.00 mph (32.19 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	4
Transmission Type	HTE840 Fully sequential direct drive Volvo powershift transmission

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