The Volvo G970 is a motor grader designed for road construction, site preparation, and maintenance applications. It is part of Volvo's grader lineup and is used to shape, level, and finish surfaces such as gravel roads, subgrades, and haul roads. The G970 typically features a front-mounted engine, articulated frame, and centrally positioned moldboard for precise grading control. It is commonly equipped with hydraulic blade adjustment, all-wheel drive options, and operator-focused controls. The model is used in municipal, mining, and construction environments where accurate grading and surface finishing are required.
Circle
Volvo G970 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
78.00 in (198.12 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right
77.00 in (195.58 cm)
Rotation
360 degrees
Shift Left
30.50 in (77.47 cm)
Shift Right
29.50 in (74.93 cm)
Dimensions
Volvo G970 Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base
9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Overall Length
31.08 ft (9.47 m)
Wheelbase
21.33 ft (6.50 m)
Width Over Tires
9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Engine
Volvo G970 Motor Grader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged, Aftercooled
Displacement
573.00 cu in (9,389.81 cu cm)
Engine Make
2244
Engine Model
D9B
Max Power
262.00 hp (195.38 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8
262.00 hp (195.38 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8
876.00 lbs ft (1,187.68 nm)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
1700 rpm
Torque Measured @
1550 rpm
Front Axle
Volvo G970 Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance
1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Oscillation - Total
16 degrees
Wheel Lean
18 degrees
Hydraulic System
Volvo G970 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 G970 Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Blade Down Pressure
20,420.00 lbs (9,260.77 kg)
Blade Pull At Max Weight
30,690.00 lbs (13,918.37 kg)
Max Depth Of Cut
30.50 in (77.47 cm)
Moldboard Height
29.10 in (73.91 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)
Operational
Volvo G970 Motor Grader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
12.40 gal (46.93 l)
Fuel Capacity
132.00 gal (499.62 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
24.00 gal (90.84 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
18,500.00 lbs (8,390.02 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
34,100.00 lbs (15,464.85 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total
50,000.00 lbs (22,675.74 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity
10.40 gal (39.36 l)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
11,680.00 lbs (5,297.05 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
29,980.00 lbs (13,596.37 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total
41,660.00 lbs (18,893.42 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
Volvo G970 Motor Grader Steering specifications
Articulation Angle
21 degrees
Turning Radius
25.30 ft (7.71 m)
Transmission
Volvo G970 Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
27.40 mph (44.10 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
19.30 mph (31.06 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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