# 2016 Caterpillar 140M3 for Sale in Australia, Aus

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/motor-graders/140m3/id/89465669>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89465669
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 140M3
- **Category:** Motor Graders
- **Hours:** 14086
- **Serial number:** CAT0140MAN9M00348
- **Location:** Australia, Aus
- **Auction starts:** 2026-11-25

## Description

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Joystick Steering, Rear View Camera, E-Stops, Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System, Requires AdBlue, 14 ft / 4.27 m Moldboard, Push Block, Accumulators, Combination Ripper/Scarifier, 17.5R25 Tires Closing Time: 2026-11-25 04:00:00 PM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Air Conditioning System

- **Air Conditioning:** The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.

### Blade Range

- **Blade Tip Range - Backward:** 5 degrees
- **Blade Tip Range - Forward:** 40 degrees
- **Circle Centershift - Left:** 27.4 in (69.6 cm)
- **Circle Centershift - Right:** 28.7 in (72.9 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Position Angle:** 90 degrees
- **Maximum Depth Of Cut:** 28.1 in (71.37 cm)
- **Maximum Lift Above Ground:** 18.9 in (48.01 cm)
- **Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left:** 70.5 in (179.07 cm)
- **Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right:** 77.9 in (197.87 cm)
- **Moldboard Sideshift - Left:** 20.1 in (51.05 cm)
- **Moldboard Sideshift - Right:** 26 in (66.04 cm)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance - Rear Axle:** 13.3 in (33.78 cm)
- **Height:** 10.6667 ft (3.25 m)
- **Height - Exhaust Stack:** 128 in (325.12 cm)
- **Height - Front Axle Center:** 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
- **Height - Top Of Cab:** 130 ft (39.62 m)
- **Height - Top Of Cylinders:** 120 in (304.8 cm)
- **Length:** 31 ft (9.45 m)
- **Length - Between Tandem Axles:** 60 in (152.4 cm)
- **Length - Counterweight To Ripper:** 399 in (1013.46 cm)
- **Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem:** 241 in (612.14 cm)
- **Length - Front Axle To Moldboard:** 100 in (254 cm)
- **Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine:** 351 in (891.54 cm)
- **Weight:** 42650 lbs (19345.74 kg)
- **Width:** 10.1667 ft (3.1 m)
- **Width - Outside Front Tires:** 98.9 in (251.21 cm)
- **Width - Outside Rear Tires:** 98.9 in (251.21 cm)
- **Width - Tire Center Lines:** 84.3 in (214.12 cm)

### Engine

- **Base Power (1st Gear) - Net:** 200 hp (149.14 kw)
- **Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric:** 202 hp (150.63 kw)
- **Bore:** 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- **Derating Altitude:** 10000 ft (3048 m)
- **Displacement:** 567.5 cu in (9299.68 cu cm)
- **Emissions:** U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
- **Engine Model:** Cat C9.3 ACERT
- **High - Ambient Capability:** 122 degrees
- **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum:** 1,550 rpm
- **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum:** 500 rpm
- **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard:** 1,400 rpm
- **Maximum Torque - Vhp Plus:** 920 lbs ft (1247.34 nm)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Speed At Rated Power:** 2,000 rpm
- **Standard Capability:** 109 degrees
- **Stroke:** 5.9 in (14.99 cm)
- **Torque Rise:** 39 %
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st:** 200 hp (149.14 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd:** 210 hp (156.6 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd:** 220 hp (164.06 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th:** 231 hp (172.26 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th:** 236 hp (175.99 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th:** 241 hp (179.72 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th:** 247 hp (184.19 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th:** 252 hp (187.92 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st:** 200 hp (149.14 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd:** 210 hp (156.6 kw)
- **Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 3rd-6th:** 220 hp (164.06 kw)
- **Vhp Plus Range - Net:** 149-188 kW (200-252 hp)
- **Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric:** 149-188 kW (202-255 hp)

### Frame

- **Circle - Blade Beam Thickness:** 1.6 in (4.06 cm)
- **Circle - Diameter:** 60.2 in (152.91 cm)
- **Circle - Height:** 5.4 in (13.72 cm)
- **Drawbar - Height:** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **Drawbar - Thickness:** 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- **Drawbar - Width:** 3 in (7.62 cm)
- **Front Axle - Height To Center:** 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
- **Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side:** 32 degrees
- **Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right:** 18 degrees
- **Front Frame Structure - Height:** 12.6 ft (3.84 m)
- **Front Frame Structure - Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm)
- **Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width:** 12 in (30.48 cm)

### General Specifications

- **Base Power - Net (since 2015):** 200 hp (149.14 kw)
- **Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity (since 2015):** 5.8 US gal (22 L)
- **Displacement (since 2015):** 567 cu in (9291.49 cu cm)
- **Electrical - Std. Alternator (since 2015):** 150
- **Electrical - Std. Battery CCA @ 0° F (since 2015):** 1125
- **Electrical - System Size (since 2015):** 24V
- **Engine Model (since 2015):** C9.3 ACERT
- **Front Axle/Steering - Articulation Angle (since 2015):** 20 deg
- **Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius (since 2015):** 298 in (756.92 cm)
- **Front Axle/Steering - Oscillation Angle (since 2015):** 32 deg
- **Front Axle/Steering - Steering Angle (since 2015):** 47.5 deg
- **Front Axle/Steering - Wheel Lean Angle (since 2015):** 18.0 deg
- **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 104 US gal (394 L)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Blade Base (since 2015):** 100.5 in (255.27 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS) (since 2015):** 130.2 in (330.71 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Lift Above Ground (since 2015):** 18.9 in (48.01 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length (since 2015):** 350.9 in (891.29 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Width - (at top of front tires) (since 2015):** 98.9 in (251.21 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Height (since 2015):** 24.0 in (60.96 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Length (since 2015):** 144 in (365.76 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Thickness (since 2015):** 0.87 in (2.21 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheelbase (since 2015):** 241.1 in (612.39 cm)
- **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - With Ripper and Pushplate (since 2015):** 399.1 in (1013.71 cm)
- **Hydraulics - Implement Pressure: Max. (since 2015):** 3500 psi (24150 kPa)
- **Hydraulics - Implement Pressure: Min. (since 2015):** 885 psi (6100 kPa)
- **Hydraulics - Max. Pump Flow (since 2015):** 55.7 US gpm (210 L/min)
- **Hydraulics - Pump Type (since 2015):** Variable Piston
- **Hydraulics - Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 16.9 US gal (64 L)
- **Interior Sound Level/SAE J919 (since 2015):** 71 dB(A
- **Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - left (since 2015):** 70.5 in (179.07 cm)
- **Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - Left (since 2016):** 70.5 in (179.07 cm)
- **Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - right (since 2015):** 77.9 in (197.87 cm)
- **Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - Right (since 2016):** 77.9 in (197.87 cm)
- **Max. Torque (since 2015):** 920 lb-ft (1247 N-m)
- **No. Circle Support Shoes (since 2015):** 6
- **No. of Cylinders (since 2015):** 6
- **No. of Speeds Forward/Reverse (since 2015):** 8/6
- **Operating Weight (Typical) (since 2015):** 38191 lbs (17323.17 kg)
- **Rated Engine RPM (since 2015):** 2000 rpm
- **Std. Tires - Front and Rear (since 2015):** 14.00R24 (G-2
- **Top Speed: Forward (since 2015):** 29.0 mph (46.67 kph)
- **Top Speed: Reverse (since 2015):** 23.0 mph (37.01 kph)
- **VHP Plus Range - Net (since 2015):** 200 - 252 hp (149 - 188 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Circuit Type:** Parallel
- **Maximum System Pressure:** 3500 psi
- **Pump Output:** 55.7 gpm (210.82 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** Variable Piston
- **Reservoir Tank Capacity:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Standby Pressure:** 885 psi

### Moldboard

- **Arc Radius:** 16.3 in (41.4 cm)
- **Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw:** 16480 lbs (7475.21 kg)
- **Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw:** 29308 lbs (13293.9 kg)
- **Blade Pull - Base Gvw:** 25732 lbs (11671.85 kg)
- **Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw:** 34262 lbs (15541 kg)
- **Blade Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Cutting Edge Thickness:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm)
- **Cutting Edge Width:** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **End Bit - Thickness:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm)
- **End Bit - Width:** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **Moldboard - Blade Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Moldboard - Height:** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Moldboard - Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm)
- **Throat Clearance:** 6.5 in (16.51 cm)

### Operating Specifications

- **Articulation Angle - Left/Right:** 20 degrees
- **Forward - 1st:** 2.5 mph (4.02 kph)
- **Forward - 2nd:** 3.4 mph (5.47 kph)
- **Forward - 3rd:** 5 mph (8.05 kph)
- **Forward - 4th:** 6.9 mph (11.1 kph)
- **Forward - 5th:** 10.6 mph (17.06 kph)
- **Forward - 6th:** 14.5 mph (23.34 kph)
- **Forward - 7th:** 19.9 mph (32.03 kph)
- **Forward - 8th:** 29 mph (46.67 kph)
- **Reverse - 1st:** 2 mph (3.22 kph)
- **Reverse - 2nd:** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Reverse - 3rd:** 5.4 mph (8.69 kph)
- **Reverse - 4th:** 8.4 mph (13.52 kph)
- **Reverse - 5th:** 15.7 mph (25.27 kph)
- **Reverse - 6th:** 23 mph (37.01 kph)
- **Steering Range - Left/Right:** 50 degrees
- **Top Speed - Forward:** 29 mph (46.67 kph)
- **Top Speed - Reverse:** 23 mph (37.01 kph)
- **Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires:** 25.6 ft (7.8 m)

### Power Train

- **Brakes - Parking:** Multiple Oil Disc
- **Brakes - Secondary:** Dual Circuit
- **Brakes - Service:** Multiple Oil Disc
- **Brakes - Service - Surface Area:** 3565 in2
- **Forward/Reverse Gears:** 8 Forward/6 Reverse
- **Transmission:** APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift

### Ripper

- **Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised:** 40.6 in (103.12 cm)
- **Penetration Force:** 20812 lbs (9440.18 kg)
- **Pry-Out Force:** 27794 lbs (12607.16 kg)
- **Ripper Shank Holder Spacing:** 21 in (53.34 cm)
- **Ripper Shank Holders:** 5
- **Ripping Depth - Maximum:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm)

### Scarifier

- **Front, V-Type - Working Width:** 47.4 in (120.4 cm)
- **Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 4.6 in (11.68 cm)
- **Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 5/11
- **Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 18.4 in (46.74 cm)
- **Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width:** 40.6 in (103.12 cm)
- **Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 4.6 in (11.68 cm)
- **Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 11
- **Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
- **Mid, V-Type - Working Width:** 46.6 in (118.36 cm)
- **Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
- **Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 9
- **Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm)
- **Rear - Working Width:** 84 in (213.36 cm)

### Service Refill

- **Circle Drive Housing:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l)
- **Cooling System:** 15 gal (56.78 l)
- **Diesel Exhaust Fluid:** 5.8 gal (21.95 l)
- **Engine Oil:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)
- **Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing:** 0.2 gal (0.76 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 104 gal (393.64 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Tank:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Total:** 26.4 gal (99.92 l)
- **Tandem Housing - Each:** 20 gal (75.7 l)
- **Transmission - Differential - Final Drives:** 18.5 gal (70.02 l)

### Standards

- **Brakes:** ISO 3450
- **Rops/Fops:** ISO 3471/ISO 3499
- **Sound:** ISO 6394; ISO 6395
- **Steering:** ISO 5010

### Tandems

- **Drive Chain Pitch:** 2 in (5.08 cm)
- **Height:** 19.9 in (50.55 cm)
- **Sidewall Thickness - Inner:** 0.7 in (1.78 cm)
- **Sidewall Thickness - Outer:** 0.8 in (2.03 cm)
- **Tandem Oscillation - Front Down:** 25 degrees
- **Tandem Oscillation - Front Up:** 15 degrees
- **Wheel Axle Spacing:** 60 in (152.4 cm)
- **Width:** 7.9 in (20.07 cm)

### Weights

- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle:** 9601 lbs (4354.95 kg)
- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle:** 28590 lbs (12968.22 kg)
- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total:** 38191 lbs (17323.17 kg)
- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle:** 17075 lbs (7745.1 kg)
- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle:** 38069 lbs (17267.83 kg)
- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total:** 55144 lbs (25012.93 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped:** 43950 lbs (19935.41 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle:** 12549 lbs (5692.14 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle:** 31401 lbs (14243.27 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total:** 43950 lbs (19935.41 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 140M3 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and fine grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series grader lineup and is commonly used for shaping surfaces, ditching, snow removal, and maintaining gravel or paved roads. The 140M3 typically features a front-mounted engine, articulated frame, and moldboard control system for precise blade positioning. It is used in municipal, highway, mining, and site preparation work. The model is known for its balance of visibility, control, and grading performance, making it suitable for operators requiring accurate surface finishing and consistent material handling in demanding field conditions.

## Photos

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