The Volvo G990 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 G990 is built for precision grading, operator visibility, and control in demanding site conditions. Motor graders like the Volvo G990 are commonly used in highway work, mining support, municipal road maintenance, and site preparation. The model is associated with heavy-duty grading performance, hydraulic blade control, and compatibility with a range of grading attachments and worksite requirements.

Circle
Blade Tip Angle - Front	46 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	13 degrees
Diameter	64 in (163 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	89 in (226 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	89 in (226 cm)
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	30 in (76 cm)
Shift Right	30 in (75 cm)
Dimensions
Blade Base	10 ft (3 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Overall Length	32 ft (10 m)
Wheelbase	22 ft (7 m)
Width Over Tires	9 ft (3 m)
Engine
Aspiration	Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement	573 cu in (9,390 cu cm)
Engine Model	D9B
Max Power	277 hp (207 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	277 hp (207 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	929 lbs ft (1,260 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1,700 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,550 rpm
Front Axle
Ground Clearance	24 ft (7 m)
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees
Hydraulic System
Pump Flow	55 gpm (208 lpm)
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Moldboard
Blade Down Pressure	24,457 lbs (11,094 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	37,800 lbs (17,146 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	33 in (83 cm)
Moldboard Height	31 in (79 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	1 in (3 cm)
Moldboard Width	14 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left	27 in (67 cm)
Side Shift Right	27 in (67 cm)
Operating Specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12 gal (47 l)
Fuel Capacity	132 gal (500 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal (91 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,500 lbs (8,391 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	42,000 lbs (19,051 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	60,000 lbs (27,216 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	10 gal (39 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	13,670 lbs (6,201 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	35,050 lbs (15,898 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	48,720 lbs (22,099 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	28 gal (105 l)
Tire Size	16:00 x 24 G-2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal (61 l)
Steering System
Articulation Angle	21 degrees
Turning Radius	27 ft (8 m)
Transmission
Max Speed - Forward	28 mph (45 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	20 mph (32 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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