# Caterpillar 143H VHP+ for Sale in Aurora, CO **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $93,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89235353 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 143H VHP+ - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Hours:** 15362 - **Serial number:** 1AL00174 - **Location:** Aurora, CO ## Description 15362/08/26/26, 1996 CATERPILLAR 143H VHP+GRADER, ACCUMULATORS, BLADE LIFT, AM/FM/CASSETTE RADIO, AS IS / AS RECEIVED, BATTERIES, 1300 AMP (2)12V, BLADE, 14' X 27" X 1", CLUTCH, SLIP,CIRCLE DRIVE, CONSIGNMENT / CHUMAN,KYLE, CONVERTER, COMMUNICATION, DIFFERENTIAL, LOCKING, 6X6 AWD, DISC BRAKES-ALL,RUBBER FLOOR MAT, ENGINE,3306, 10.45L, 185HP,, FIRE EXTINGUISHER & MOUNT, HEADLINER W/INTERIOR DOME LIGHT, HEADLINER W/INTERIOR LIGHT, HEATER, CAB,WITH PRESSURIZER, HEATER, ENGINE COOLANT,120V, LIGHTS,WORK HALOGEN (8) & BRAKE, LINES, PLOW/DOZER LIFT, AWD RH, LOW PROF. CAB W/ROPS W/VHP+, MIRRORS, OUTSIDE MOUNTED, Online Owner's Manual , PADDED ARMREST, DEFROST FAN,, PUSH PLATE, RADIO READY, ENTERTAINMENT, REAR MS-RIPPER W/SHANKS/SCAR, REARVIEW MIRROR, SAFETY BEACON,, SEAT, CLOTH SUSPENSION,CONTOUR, SMV EMBLEM, GRAB IRONS-RAILS,, SNOW PLOW PROTECTION, SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER, STARTING AID, ETHER, STD LEVERS & WHEEL CONTROLS, THROTTLE LOCK, 60" CIRCLE DRIVE,, TIRES,17.5R25 MITAS ERL-30, TRANSMISSI ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No - **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** No - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** No ### ENGINE - **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No - **Blow By:** Yes - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No - **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** Yes - **Ether Aid:** Yes - **Signal Lights:** Yes ### TRANSMISSION - **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** No - **Transmission - Noisy:** Yes ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Good - **King Pins:** Good - **Steering Cylinder:** Good - **Steering Linkage:** Good - **Tie Rods / Rod Ends:** Good - **Wheel Lean Cylinder - STEERING:** Good ### BRAKE - **Brake Linkage:** Good - **Compressor:** Good - **Control Valve:** Good - **Lines:** Good ### DRIVECHAIN / TANDEMS - **Wheel Lugs & Rims:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BLADE - **Circle A Frame:** Good - **Face / Moldboard:** Good ### RIPPER - **Frame:** Good - **Lines / Fittings - RIPPER:** Good ### TIRES - **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** 58% - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 17.5 R 25 ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Height:** 11 ft (3.35 m) - **Length:** 33.0833 ft (10.08 m) - **Weight:** 48863 lbs (22163.91 kg) - **Width:** 8 ft (2.44 m) ## About this model The Caterpillar 143H is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. Built by Caterpillar, the 143H features a heavy-duty frame, articulated steering, and a moldboard for grading, leveling, and shaping surfaces. It is commonly used in highway work, mining support, and municipal applications where precise blade control is required. The machine is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic controls, and a cab designed for operator visibility and comfort. The Caterpillar 143H is recognized for its durability, serviceability, and suitability for demanding grading tasks in earthmoving and infrastructure projects. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 143H VHP+](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mYzk5ZGUyNzliNGRlYjE0YmNkZTRlYTczNjUxYzJhYiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjYxODEw) ![Caterpillar 143H VHP+ photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOGVmYjc1ZWFmYzAzMWNlYTk2ZGE4NzE4MTJkYTAyMyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjEzNTMw) ![Caterpillar 143H VHP+ photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lNzU3NjljZmU3ZmU4NDgzZjg0NmYxMWYxNTUzYjQxYyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjE1MjA2) ![Caterpillar 143H VHP+ photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mYTcwZTgxNzg4NzNlMDc4ZjU0MjM4OWJkZGIwM2U5ZCYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjYyNw==) ![Caterpillar 143H VHP+ photo 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