# 1982 Champion 740

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/champion/motor-graders/740/id/88764430>

> This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale.

## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 88764430
- **Year:** 1982
- **Manufacturer:** Champion
- **Model:** 740
- **Category:** Motor Graders
- **Serial number:** 153711739
- **Location:** Athabasca, Ab
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-17

## Description

Enclosed Cab, 14 ft / 4.27 m Moldboard, 14.00R24 Tires

## Manufacturer specifications

### Circle

- **Blade Cutting Depth:** 2.5 ft (0.76 m)
- **Blade Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
- **Blade Tip Angle - Front:** 48 degrees
- **Blade Tip Angle - Rear:** 2.5 degrees
- **Diameter:** 66.3 in (168.4 cm)
- **Max Lift Above Ground:** 20 in (50.8 cm)
- **Rotation:** 360 degrees
- **Shift Left:** 26 in (66.04 cm)
- **Shift Right:** 24.1 in (61.21 cm)

### Dimensions

- **Blade Base:** 8.92 ft (2.72 m)
- **Height:** 11.1667 ft (3.4 m)
- **Length:** 28.3333 ft (8.64 m)
- **Overall Height With Cab:** 11.17 ft (3.4 m)
- **Overall Length:** 28.34 ft (8.64 m)
- **Overall Width:** 8.34 ft (2.54 m)
- **Tread Width:** 84.1 in (213.61 cm)
- **Weight:** 35230 lbs (15980.08 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 20.5 ft (6.25 m)
- **Width:** 8.3333 ft (2.54 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** Turbocharged
- **Displacement:** 659.1 cu in (10800.74 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** Cummins
- **Engine Model:** M11
- **Gross Horsepower:** 225 hp (167.79 kw)
- **Net Power:** 210 hp (156.6 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2100 rpm
- **Torque Measured @:** 1300 rpm

### Front Axle

- **Ground Clearance:** 2.1 ft (0.64 m)
- **Oscillation - Total:** 16 degrees
- **Wheel Lean:** 18 degrees

### Hydraulic System

- **Pump Flow:** 48.3 gpm (182.82 lpm)
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 2500 psi

### Moldboard

- **Max Reach Outside - Left:** 9.8 ft (2.99 m)
- **Max Reach Outside - Right:** 9.5 ft (2.9 m)
- **Moldboard Height:** 29.1 in (73.91 cm)
- **Moldboard Thickness:** 1 in (2.54 cm)
- **Moldboard Width:** 12.1 ft (3.69 m)
- **Side Shift Left:** 26.5 in (67.31 cm)
- **Side Shift Right:** 26.5 in (67.31 cm)

### Operational

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 12.7 gal (48.07 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 100 gal (378.5 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 23.8 gal (90.08 l)
- **Oil System Fluid Capacity:** 10.4 gal (39.36 l)
- **Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity:** 6.1 gal (23.09 l)
- **Std Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 10312 lbs (4677.45 kg)
- **Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 23898 lbs (10839.96 kg)
- **Std Operation Weight - Total:** 34210 lbs (15517.41 kg)
- **Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each):** 26.5 gal (100.3 l)
- **Tire Size:** 14.00 \* 24, G-2
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 10.3 gal (38.99 l)

### Steering

- **Articulation Angle:** 22 degrees
- **Turning Radius:** 35.1 ft (10.7 m)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 26.6 mph (42.81 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 19.3 mph (31.06 kph)
- **Transmission Type:** Powershift

## About this model

The Champion 740 is a motor grader used for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. Designed for grading, leveling, and shaping surfaces, it is commonly used on highways, municipal roads, and earthmoving projects. The machine features a central moldboard for precise material control and can be equipped with front blades, scarifiers, and other attachments depending on configuration. Champion motor graders are known for mechanical simplicity and serviceability in heavy-duty applications. The 740 model is typically referenced in used equipment, fleet, and parts markets, where specifications may vary by year, serial number, and regional build.

## Photos

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