The Volvo G946 is a motor grader designed for road construction, site preparation, and maintenance applications. It is part of Volvo's grader lineup and is used for grading, leveling, ditching, and shaping surfaces on highways, municipal roads, mining sites, and large earthmoving projects. The G946 typically features a moldboard, articulated frame, and operator controls suited to precision grading work. As a heavy equipment machine, it is commonly associated with finish grading and material spreading tasks. Volvo motor graders are known for integration with construction and earthmoving fleets, and the G946 is referenced in equipment listings, rental inventories, and used machinery markets.
Circle
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Circle specifications
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
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Front Ground Clearance
2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab
10.50 ft (3.20 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
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Engine specifications
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 @
1500 rpm
Front Axle
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance
2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Oscillation - Total
16 degrees
Wheel Lean
18 degrees
Hydraulic System
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow
55.00 gpm (208.18 lpm)
Pump Type
Axial piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure
3000 psi
Moldboard
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Blade Down Pressure
19,035.00 lbs (8,634.14 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight
36,760.00 lbs (16,674.08 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
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Fuel Capacity
107.00 gal (405.00 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
38.00 gal (143.83 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
48,000.00 lbs (21,772.46 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity
5.70 gal (21.57 l)
Operating Voltage
24 volts
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
11,020.00 lbs (4,998.59 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
27,120.00 lbs (12,301.44 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total
38,140.00 lbs (17,300.03 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
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Steering System specifications
Articulation Angle
23 degrees
Turning Radius
23.90 ft (7.28 m)
Transmission
Volvo G946 Motor Grader Transmission specifications
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
HTE 840 Fully sequential direct drive Volvo powershift transmission
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