The Volvo G946B Motor Grader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for precision grading and road maintenance. With features such as a turbocharged and aftercooled engine, a hydraulic system with 55 gpm pump flow, and a circle blade with a 360-degree rotation capability, this motor grader delivers high performance and efficiency on the job site. From its 146 horsepower engine to its 12.1-foot wide moldboard, the Volvo G946B boasts impressive specs that make it a reliable asset for any grading project.
Circle
Volvo G946B 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 G946B 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 G946B Motor Grader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Bore
4.40 in (11.18 cm)
Displacement
476.00 cu in (7,800.26 cu cm)
Engine Model
D8HGAE4
Net Power Gear 1-2
146.00 hp (108.87 kw)
Net Torque Gears 1-2
730.20 lbs ft (990.01 nm)
Number of Cylinders
6
Stroke
5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Front Axle
Volvo G946B Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance
2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Oscillation - Total
16 degrees
Wheel Lean
18 degrees
Hydraulic System
Volvo G946B Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow
55.00 gpm (208.18 lpm)
Pump Type
Axial piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure
3002.3 psi
Moldboard
Volvo G946B Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Blade Down Pressure
18,651.20 lbs (8,460.05 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight
36,759.90 lbs (16,674.03 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
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Side Shift Left
26.50 in (67.31 cm)
Side Shift Right
26.50 in (67.31 cm)
Operating Specifications
Volvo G946B Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
120 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Fuel Capacity
105.70 gal (400.07 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
16,700.10 lbs (7,575.05 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
31,400.50 lbs (14,243.04 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total
47,999.10 lbs (21,772.05 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity
5.70 gal (21.57 l)
Operating Voltage
24 volts
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity
6.00 gal (22.71 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
10,780.70 lbs (4,890.05 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
27,734.20 lbs (12,580.04 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total
38,514.80 lbs (17,470.04 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)
35.40 gal (133.99 l)
Tire Size
14:00 x 24 G-2
Transmission Fluid Capacity
16.00 gal (60.56 l)
Steering System
Volvo G946B Motor Grader Steering System specifications
Articulation Angle
23 degrees
Turning Radius
23,835.40 ft (7,265.03 m)
Transmission
Volvo G946B Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
27.30 mph (43.93 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
19.30 mph (31.06 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward
8
Number of Gears - Reverse
4
Transmission Type
Fully sequential direct drive Volvo powershift transmission
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