Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader

Blades

Blade Tip Range – Backward 5 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40 degrees
Circle Centershift – Left 27 in (70 cm)
Circle Centershift – Right 29 in (73 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle 90 degrees
Maximum Depth of Cut 28 in (71 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 19 in (48 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left 71 in (179 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right 78 in (198 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 20 in (51 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 26 in (66 cm)

Circle

Blade Tip Angle – Front 40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle – Rear 5 degrees
Diameter 60 in (153 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Left 71 in (179 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Right 78 in (198 cm)
Shift Left 27 in (70 cm)
Shift Right 29 in (73 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base 8 ft (3 m)
Front Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 13 in (34 cm)
Height – Exhaust Stack 121 in (307 cm)
Height – Front Axle Center 24 in (60 cm)
Height – Top of Cab 130 ft (40 m)
Height – Top of Cylinders 119 in (302 cm)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab 11 ft (3 m)
Length – Between Tandem Axles 60 in (152 cm)
Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem 241 in (612 cm)
Length – Front Axle to Moldboard 100 in (254 cm)
Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine 344 in (874 cm)
Overall Length 29 ft (9 m)
Rear Ground Clearance 1 ft (0 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase 5 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase 20 ft (6 m)
Width – Outside Front Tires 98 in (249 cm)
Width – Outside Rear Tires 98 in (249 cm)
Width – Tire Center Lines 84 in (213 cm)
Width Over Tires 8 ft (2 m)

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 183 hp (136 kw)
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net – Metric 186 hp (139 kw)
Bore 4 in (11 cm)
Derating Altitude 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Displacement 439 cu in (7,194 cu cm)
Emissions Emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Engine Model Cat C7 ACERT
High – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum 1,650 rpm
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum 600 rpm
Max Power 183 hp (136 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8 183 hp (136 kw)
Number of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm
Standard – Ambient Capability 109 degrees
Standard – Fan Speed – Maximum 1,450 rpm
Standard – Fan Speed – Minimum 600 rpm
Stroke 5 in (13 cm)
Torque Rise – VHP Plus 39%
VHP Plus Range – Net 136-174 kW (183-233)
VHP Plus Range – Net – Metric 136-174 kW (186-237)

Frame

Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 2 in (4 cm)
Circle – Diameter 60 in (153 cm)
Drawbar – Height 6 in (15 cm)
Drawbar – Width 3 in (8 cm)
Front Axle – Height to Center 23 in (58 cm)
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side 32 degrees
Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right 18 degrees
Front Frame Structure – Height 12 ft (4 m)
Front Frame Structure – Width 12 ft (4 m)

Front Axle

Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Oscillation – Total 32 degrees
Wheel Lean 18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Maximum System Pressure 3500 psi
Pump Flow 56 gpm (211 lpm)
Pump Output 56 gpm (211 lpm)
Pump Type Variable piston
Relief Valve Pressure 3500 psi
Standby Pressure 450 psi

Moldboard

Arc Radius 16 in (41 cm)
Blade Pull – Base GVW 24,294 lbs (11,020 kg)
Blade Pull – Maximum GVW 31,758 lbs (14,405 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight 45,788 lbs (20,769 kg)
Blade Width 12 ft (4 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Cutting Edge Width 6 in (15 cm)
End Bit – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
End Bit – Width 6 in (15 cm)
Max Depth of Cut 28 in (71 cm)
Moldboard – Height 24 in (61 cm)
Moldboard – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard – Width 12 ft (4 m)
Moldboard Height 24 in (61 cm)
Moldboard Length 12 ft (4 m)
Moldboard Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard Width 12 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left 20 in (51 cm)
Side Shift Right 26 in (66 cm)
Throat Clearance 7 in (17 cm)

Operating Specifications

Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20 degrees
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity 2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 12 gal (47 l)
Forward – 1st 3 mph (4 kph)
Forward – 2nd 3 mph (5 kph)
Forward – 3rd 5 mph (8 kph)
Forward – 4th 7 mph (11 kph)
Forward – 5th 11 mph (17 kph)
Forward – 6th 15 mph (23 kph)
Forward – 7th 20 mph (32 kph)
Forward – 8th 29 mph (47 kph)
Fuel Capacity 110 gal (416 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 16 gal (60 l)
Max Operation Weight – Front Axle 17,908 lbs (8,123 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Rear Axle 32,967 lbs (14,954 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Total 50,875 lbs (23,077 kg)
Operating Weight 33,356 lbs (15,130 kg)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity 17 gal (65 l)
Reverse – 1st 2
Reverse – 2nd 4 mph (6 kph)
Reverse – 3rd 5 mph (9 kph)
Reverse – 4th 8 mph (14 kph)
Reverse – 5th 16 mph (25 kph)
Reverse – 6th 23 mph (37 kph)
Std Operation Weight – Front Axle 9,173 lbs (4,161 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Rear Axle 24,183 lbs (10,969 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Total 33,356 lbs (15,130 kg)
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5 degrees
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) 17 gal (64 l)
Top Speed – Forward 29 mph (47 kph)
Top Speed – Reverse 23 mph (37 kph)
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 25 ft (8 m)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Multiple oil disc
Brakes – Secondary Dual circuit control system
Brakes – Service Multiple oil disc
Brakes – Service – Surface Area 3,565 cu in (58,420 cu cm)
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft

Ripper

Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 36 in (92 cm)
Penetration Force 20,540 lbs (9,317 kg)
Pry-Out Force 26,259 lbs (11,911 kg)
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing 21 in (53 cm)
Ripper Shank Holders 5
Ripping Depth – Maximum 17 in (43 cm)

Scarifier

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 5 in (12 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 18 in (47 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Working Width 47 in (120 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 5 in (12 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holders 11
Mid, V-Type – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 12 in (29 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Working Width 47 in (118 cm)
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 11 in (27 cm)
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holders 9
Rear – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 11 in (27 cm)
Rear – Working Width 91 in (231 cm)

Service Refill

Circle Drive Housing 2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System 11 gal (40 l)
Engine Oil 7 gal (25 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0 gal (1 l)
Fuel Capacity 110 gal (416 l)
Hydraulic System – Tank 17 gal (64 l)
Tandem Housing – Each 17 gal (64 l)
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 17 gal (64 l)

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450:1996
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471:2008, ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Sound ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008
Steering ISO 5010:2007

Steering System

Articulation Angle 20 degrees
Turning Radius 26 ft (8 m)

Tandems

Drive Chain Pitch 2 in (5 cm)
Height 20 in (51 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 1 in (2 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 1 in (2 cm)
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing 60 in (152 cm)
Width 8 in (20 cm)

Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 29 mph (47 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 23 mph (37 kph)
Number of Gears – Forward 8
Number of Gears – Reverse 6
Transmission Type direct drive, power shift, countershaft

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle 9,561 lbs (4,337 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle 26,993 lbs (12,244 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total 36,554 lbs (16,581 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 16,606 lbs (7,532 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 35,287 lbs (16,006 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 51,893 lbs (23,538 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped 41,868 lbs (18,991 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle 11,716 lbs (5,314 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total 41,868 lbs (18,991 kg)
Operating Weight – Typically Equipped 41,868 lbs (18,991 kg)
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