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Caterpillar

140M

Motor Grader

Max Operation Weight - Total
50,875 lb
Max Power
183.0 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8
183.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight33,356 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total50,875 lb
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle17,908 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle32,967 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total33,356 lb
Fuel Capacity110.0 gal
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle9,173 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle24,183 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.9 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)16.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity12.4 gal
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.8 gal
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity17.2 gal
Articulation Angle - Left/Right20 °
Forward - 1st2.5 mph
Forward - 2nd3.4 mph
Forward - 3rd5.0 mph
Forward - 4th6.8 mph
Forward - 5th10.6 mph
Forward - 6th14.5 mph
Reverse - 1st2
Reverse - 2nd3.7 mph
Reverse - 3rd5.4 mph
Steering Range - Left/Right48 °
Top Speed - Forward29.0 mph
Top Speed - Reverse22.9 mph
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires300 in
Forward - 7th19.9 mph
Forward - 8th29.0 mph
Reverse - 4th8.4 mph
Reverse - 5th15.7 mph
Reverse - 6th22.9 mph

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C7 ACERT
Displacement439 in³
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Number of Cylinders6
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Max Power183.0 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8183.0 hp
EmissionsEmissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net183.0 hp
Derating Altitude120,000 in
High - Ambient Capability122 °
V Plus Range - Net182.4 – 233.3 hp
Standard - Ambient Capability109 °
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric186.0 hp
V Plus Range - Net - Metric182.4 – 233.3 hp
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum1,650 rpm
Speed at Rated Power2,000 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum600 rpm
Torque Rise - V Plus39.0 %
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum1,450 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum600 rpm

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped41,868 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle16,606 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle35,287 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total51,893 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle9,561 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle26,993 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total36,554 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle11,716 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total41,868 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped41,868 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow55.7 gal/min
Pump TypeVariable piston
Relief Valve Pressure3,500 psi
Maximum system pressure3,500 psi
Circuit TypeElectro-hydraulic load sensing closed center
Pump Output55.7 gal/min
Standby Pressure450 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab1,560 in
Wheelbase241 in
Overall Length343 in
Width Over Tires98 in
Height to Top of Isomount Cab130 in
Blade Base101 in
Tandem Axle Wheelbase60 in
Front Ground Clearance23 in
Rear Ground Clearance15 in
Width - Outside Rear Tires98 in
Height - Top of Cylinders119 in
Length - Between Tandem Axles60 in
Width - Tire Center Lines84 in
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine344 in
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle13 in
Width - Outside Front Tires98 in
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard100 in
Height - Front Axle Center24 in
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem241 in
Height - Exhaust Stack121 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward29.0 mph
Max Speed - Reverse22.9 mph
Number of Gears - Forward8
Number of Gears - Reverse6
Transmission Typedirect drive power shift countershaft

Moldboard

Moldboard specifications
Moldboard Height24 in
Moldboard Width144 in
Moldboard Thickness1 in
Side Shift Left20 in
Side Shift Right26 in
Max Depth of Cut28 in
Blade Pull at Max Weight45,788 lb
Moldboard Length144 in
Arc Radius16 in
Blade Width144 in
Cutting Edge Thickness1 in
Cutting Edge Width6 in
End Bit - Thickness1 in
End Bit - Width6 in
Throat Clearance7 in
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW31,758 lb
Blade Pull - Base GVW24,294 lb

Blades

Blades specifications
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left71 in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right78 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Left20 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Right26 in
Maximum Lift Above Ground19 in
Blade Tip Range - Backward5 °
Blade Tip Range - Forward40 °
Circle Centershift - Left27 in
Circle Centershift - Right29 in
Maximum Blade Position Angle90 °
Maximum Depth of Cut28 in

Standards

Standards specifications
BrakesISO 3450:1996
ROPS/FOPSISO 3471:2008 ISO 3449:2005 Level II
SoundISO 6394:2008 ISO 6395:2008
SteeringISO 5010:2007

Circle

Circle specifications
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left71 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right78 in
Diameter60 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front40 °
Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 °
Shift Left27 in
Shift Right29 in

Front Axle

Front Axle specifications
Wheel Lean18 °
Oscillation - Total32 °
Ground Clearance23 in

Steering System

Steering System specifications
Turning Radius306 in
Articulation Angle20 °

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Brakes - ParkingMultiple oil disc
Brakes - SecondaryDual circuit control system
Brakes - ServiceMultiple oil disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area3,565 in³
Forward/Reverse Gears8 Forward/6 Reverse
TransmissionDirect drive power shift countershaft

Service Refill

Service Refill specifications
Cooling System10.6 gal
Circle Drive Housing1.8 gal
Engine Oil6.6 gal
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing0.2 gal
Fuel Capacity110.0 gal
Hydraulic System - Tank16.9 gal
Tandem Housing - Each16.9 gal
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives16.9 gal

Ripper

Ripper specifications
Penetration Force20,540 lb
Pry-Out Force26,259 lb
Ripper Shank Holders5
Ripping Depth - Maximum17 in
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised36 in
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing21 in

Frame

Frame specifications
Front Frame Structure - Height144 in
Front Frame Structure - Width144 in
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness2 in
Circle - Diameter60 in
Drawbar - Height6 in
Front Axle - Height to Center23 in
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side32 °
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right18 °
Drawbar - Width3 in

Tandems

Tandems specifications
Drive Chain Pitch2 in
Height20 in
Sidewall Thickness - Inner1 in
Sidewall Thickness - Outer1 in
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down25 °
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up15 °
Wheel Axle Spacing60 in
Width8 in

Scarifier

Scarifier specifications
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing5 in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum18 in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width47 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing5 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum12 in
Mid, V-Type - Working Width47 in
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing11 in
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders9
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum11 in
Rear - Working Width91 in

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