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140 Motor Grader

At a glance data:

Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349:
249hp
Engine Model:
Cat® C7.1
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st:
169hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd:
176hp
Computer drawing of a yellow motor grader with white background. It has a push block on the front of the machine and an earth ripper on the back. This machine has a joystick control system.

Overview

The Cat® 140 motor grader is a mid-size machine ideal for road maintenance. It delivers the right balance of power, control, and blade reach for grading, crowning, and ditching. Maintain your gravel, secondary roads in comfort with the redesigned cab.

Category:
Motor Graders

Brand:
Cat

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349:
249hp
Engine Model:
Cat® C7.1
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st:
169hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd:
176hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd:
182hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th:
192hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th:
197hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th:
205hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th:
213hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th:
233hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st:
126hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd:
176hp
Bore:
4.1in
Stroke:
5.3in
Displacement:
1.9Gal
Number of Cylinders:
6

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped:
42543lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle:
11784lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle:
30758.9lb

Machine Weight

Lever/Steering Wheel Weight* Tier 4:
42168lb
Lever/Steering Wheel All-Wheel drive (AWD) Weight* Tier 4:
43279lb
Joystick Weight* Tier 4:
42543lb
Joystick All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Weight* Tier 4:
43497lb
Note (1):
* Typically equipped operating weight is calculated with full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants, operator, push block, transmission guard, rear ripper/scarifier, 14.0R24 tires on multi-piece rims, and other equipment.

Moldboard

Blade Width:
12ft

Power Train

Forward/Reverse Gears:
9 Forward / 6 Reverse
Transmission:
Countershaft Torque Converter Powershift
Brakes - Service:
Dual Circuit Hydraulic
Brakes - Secondary:
Dual Circuit Hydraulic
Brakes - Parking:
Spring Applied Hydraulic Release

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type:
Parallel
Pump Type:
Variable Piston
Pump Output*:
3503psi
Maximum System Pressure:
3698psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity:
15.9Gal
Note:
*Pump output measured at 2000 RPM rated speed

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System:
11.4Gal
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Only):
6.6Gal
Engine Crankcase:
5.3Gal
Fuel Tank:
98Gal
Hydraulic System:
15.9Gal
Transmission and Differential:
18Gal

Dimensions

Height - Top of Cab:
136in
Height - Front Axle Center:
24.1in
Height - Top of Cylinders:
119.8in
Height - Exhaust Stack:
130.4in
Length - Push Plate to Ripper:
405in
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine:
350.8in
Length - Between Tandem Axles:
59in
Width - Tire Center Lines:
82.2in
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle:
13.1in
Note:
All dimensions are approximate and apply to all 140 configurations (Non-AWD, AWD, LVR, and Joystick) unless otherwise noted.

Standards

Steering:
ISO 3449:2005, Level II
Brakes:
ISO 3450:2011; AIS-143:2018
Sound:
ISO 6396: ISO 6395

Air Conditioning System

Note:
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.521 tons).

Standard Equipment

note

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

operator environment

  • Adjustable steering wheel/lever controls
  • Seat belt
  • Electric throttle control
  • Fully redesigned cab with sound suppression and integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protection System (FOPS)
  • Full color ten-inch (254 mm) liquid crystal touch screen display
  • Added storage areas
  • Information display screen
  • Entertainment radio ready
  • Cup holder
  • Cell phone holder
  • Dome interior light
  • Coat hook
  • Front wipers

safety

  • Back-up alarm
  • Grab rails
  • Hydraulic brakes
  • Hydraulic system - integrated dead engine implement lower
  • Hydraulic system - integrated work port pressure relief
  • Parking brake
  • Rearview mirror
  • Side view mirrors
  • Signaling/warning horn

powertrain

  • Cat C7.1 diesel engine
  • Eco mode
  • On-demand fan
  • 43° C (109° F) standard capacity

drawbar circle moldboard

  • Standard drawbar circle moldboard
  • Circle drive slip clutch

electrical

  • Reversing lights
  • Breaker panel
  • 900 CCA standard duty batteries
  • Electric starter
  • Rear lights with LED lighting
  • Halogen lighting

service and maintenance

  • Ground Level DEF and Fuel Fill
  • Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
  • Extended life coolant
  • Next Generation Filters for Fuel and Engine Oil

guards

  • Transmission

Optional Equipment

note

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

operator environment

  • Lower front wipers
  • Mechanical suspension seat
  • Heated / cooled air suspension seat
  • Heating/cooling cab system
  • Defrost fans
  • Rear wiper
  • Cab plus
  • Rear window screen
  • Digital blade slope meter
  • Product Link

safety

  • Four-point safety harness seat belt
  • Operator Presence System
  • Rearview camera
  • Secondary steering system
  • Walkways
  • Warning beacon

powertrain

  • Heavy duty starter
  • Transmission with Autoshift

drawbar circle moldboard

  • Top Adjust Drawbar
  • High Performance Circle
  • Circle drive slip clutch
  • Circle saver
  • Remote Pinion Lube
  • 4.9 m (16 foot) Moldboard

electrical

  • 145A Brushed Alternator
  • 1,400 CCA heavy duty batteries

service and maintenance

  • Fast fuel fill ready
  • Underhood Lighting

guards

  • Fender
  • Cover, under cab platform
  • Steering Cylinder Guards

versatility

  • Towing hitch
  • L3 tires
  • Sy-Klone pre-cleaner

attachments available from factory

  • Lift Groups
  • High Performance Circle
  • Counterweight
  • Push block
  • Mid-Machine Scarifier (MMS)
  • Rear Ripper/Scarifier
  • Moldboards
  • Front Blade

attachments

  • Lift Groups
  • High Performance Circle
  • Counterweight
  • Push block
  • Mid-Machine Scarifier (MMS)
  • Rear Ripper/Scarifier
  • Moldboards
  • Front Blade
  • Snow Wings
  • V-Plow
  • Straight Plow
  • Brooms