Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Volvo G976 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. It is used to shape and level surfaces, create drainage profiles, and maintain gravel or paved roads. As part of Volvo's grader lineup, the G976 is built for precision grading, operator control, and consistent performance in demanding site conditions. Motor graders like the Volvo G976 are commonly used in highway work, mining support, land development, and municipal road maintenance. This model is referenced by equipment buyers, fleet managers, and contractors seeking a Volvo motor grader for grading and surface finishing tasks.
| 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) |
| Blade Base | 9.10 ft (2.77 m) |
| Height to Top of Isomount Cab | 10.50 ft (3.20 m) |
| Overall Length | 31.10 ft (9.48 m) |
| Wheelbase | 21.40 ft (6.52 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 9.10 ft (2.77 m) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Displacement | 573.00 cu in (9,389.81 cu cm) |
| 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 |
| Ground Clearance | 23.20 ft (7.07 m) |
| Oscillation - Total | 16 degrees |
| Wheel Lean | 18 degrees |
| Pump Flow | 55.00 gpm (208.18 lpm) |
| Pump Type | Axial piston pump |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3000 psi |
| Blade Down Pressure | 21,574.00 lbs (9,785.81 kg) |
| Blade Pull at Max Weight | 40,000.00 lbs (18,143.72 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) |
| 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 | 38.00 gal (143.83 l) |
| Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 18,500.00 lbs (8,391.47 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 35,000.00 lbs (15,875.75 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Total | 51,500.00 lbs (23,360.04 kg) |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 10.40 gal (39.36 l) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
| Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 12,340.00 lbs (5,597.34 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 31,310.00 lbs (14,201.99 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Total | 43,650.00 lbs (19,799.33 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) |
| Articulation Angle | 21 degrees |
| Turning Radius | 25.10 ft (7.65 m) |
| 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 |