Caterpillar 140K Motor Grader Specifications
Caterpillar 140K motor graders feature a Cat C7 six-cylinder engine that uses Caterpillar’s highly advanced ACERT™ combustion technology and produces up to 171 flywheel horsepower (FWHP).
Other notable features of the Caterpillar 140K motor grader include:
- electronic throttle control, automated protection against downshifting when the grader is travelling too fast and variable horse power (VHP)
- automated torque management and an Autoshift feature
- direct drive powershift transmission with electronic control, with eight speeds in forward motion and six in reverse
- a load-sensing, closed-centre hydraulic system
- a frame designed for maximum strength and durability, and an optimally shaped moldboard with large throat clearance.
Caterpillar 140K engine specifications
| Engine modelgear | Cat® C7 ACERT™ |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Speed at rated power | 2000 RPM |
| Base power, first gear | 128 kW net |
| Variable horsepower (VHP), gears 1 and 2 | 128 kW net; 140 kW gross |
| Variable horsepower (VHP), gear 3 | 135 kW net; 147 kW gross |
| Variable horsepower (VHP), gears 4 to 8 | 143 kW net; 155 kW gross |
| Displacement | 7.2 litres |
| Bore | 105 millimetres |
| Stroke | 127 millimetres |
| Torque rise | 46% |
| Torque, maximum, net | 996 N·m |
| Derating altitude | 3048 metres |
| Fan speed, maximum | 1925 RPM |
| High ambient capability | 50° Celsius |
Caterpillar 140K transmission specifications
| Type | Direct drive, powershift |
| Maximum forward speed | 47.3 kilometres per hour |
| Maximum reverse speed | 37.4 kilometres per hour |
| Number of forward gears | 8 |
| Number of reverse gears | 6 |
Caterpillar 140K steering specifications
| Steering standard | ISO 5010:2007 |
| Turning radius | 7.5 metres |
| Steering range | 47.5 degrees |
| Articulation angle L/R | 20 degrees |
Caterpillar 140K brakes
| Brake standard | ISO 3450:1996 |
| Service brakes | Air actuated, multiple oil-disc |
| Secondary brakes | Dual circuit |
| Parking brake | Air actuated, multiple oil-disc |
Caterpillar 140K motor grader dimensions
| Length between tandem axles | 1523 millimetres |
| Length, front axle to moldboard | 2598 millimetres |
| Length, front axle to mid tandem | 6068 millimetres |
| Length, front tyre to rear of machine | 8504 millimetres |
| Length, counterweight to ripper | 10013 millimetres |
| Height to top of cab | 3354 millimetres |
| Width, tyre centre lines | 2065 millimetres |
| Width, outside rear tyres | 2452 millimetres |
| Width, outside front tyres | 2481 millimetres |
| Ground clearance, centre front axle | 626 millimetres |
| Ground clearance, trans. case | 362 millimetres |
Caterpillar 140K weights
| Gross vehicle weight, typically equipped | 17510 kilograms |
| Gross vehicle weight, maximum | 22870 kilograms |
| Gross weight of base, total | 14292 kilograms |
| Gross weight, base, front axle | 4172 kilograms |
| Gross weight, base, rear axle | 10120 kilograms |
| Gross weight, typically equipped, front axle | 5053 kilograms |
| Gross weight, typically equipped, rear axle | 12457 kilograms |
| Gross weight, maximum, front axle | 8005 kilograms |
| Gross weight, maximum, rear axle | 14866 kilograms |
Caterpillar 140K service refill
| Fuel capacity | 305 litres |
| Cooling system | 40 litres |
| Engine oil | 18 litres |
| Transmission/differential/final drives | 60 litres |
| Tandem housing (each) | 64 litres |
| Front wheel spindle bearing housing | 0.5 litre |
| Circle drive housing | 7 litres |
Caterpillar 140K frame
| Circle diameter | 1530 millimetres |
| Circle blade beam thickness | 35 millimetres |
| Drawbar height | 127 millimetres |
| Drawbar width | 76.2 millimetres |
| Front axle, height to centre | 628 millimetres |
| Front axle wheel lean, left/right | 18 degrees |
| Front axle, total oscillation per side | 32 degrees |
| Front-top/bottom plate, width | 305 millimetres |
| Front-top/bottom plate, thickness | 25 millimetres |
| Front-side plates, width | 242 millimetres |
| Front-side plates, thickness | 12 millimetres |
| Front-linear weights, minimum | 165 kilograms/metre |
| Front-linear weights, maximum | 213 kilograms/metre |
| Front-section modulus, minimum | 2083 cubic centimetres |
| Front-section modulus, maximum | 4785 cubic centimetres |
Caterpillar 140K hydraulic system specifications
| Pump type | Variable piston |
| Circuit type | Load sensing, closed center, proportional priority pressure compensating system |
| Pump output, standard pump | 159.1 liters per minute |
| Pump output with optional high output pump | 210.5 liters per minute |
| Maximum system pressure | 25500 kPa |
| Standby pressure | 3600 kPa |
| Reservoir tank capacity | 55 litres |
Caterpillar 140K moldboard specifications
| Moldboard height | 610 millimetres |
| Moldboard thickness | 22 millimetres |
| Blade width | 3.7 metres |
| Arc radius | 413 millimetres |
| Throat clearance | 120 millimetres |
| Cutting edge – width | 152 millimetres |
| Cutting edge – thickness | 16 millimetres |
| End bit – width | 152 millimetres |
| Blade pull – base GVW | 9108 kilograms |
| Blade pull – maximum GVW | 13379 kilograms |
| Down pressure – base GVW | 7278 kilograms |
| Down pressure – maximum GVW | 13963 kilograms |
Caterpillar 140K blade range
| Circle centreshift, right | 728 millimetres |
| Circle centreshift, left | 752 millimetres |
| Moldboard sideshift, right | 663 millimetres |
| Moldboard sideshift, left | 512 millimetres |
| Maximum blade position angle | 90 degrees |
| Blade tip range, forward | 40 degrees |
| Blade tip range, backward | 5 degrees |
| Maximum shoulder reach outside of tyres, right | 1978 millimetres |
| Maximum shoulder reach outside of tyres, left | 1896 millimetres |
| Maximum lift above ground | 480 millimetres |
| Maximum depth of cut | 735 millimetres |
Caterpillar 140K ripper
| Ripping depth, maximum | 462 millimetres |
| Ripper shank holders | 5 |
| Ripper shank holder spacing | 533 millimetres |
| Penetration force | 8694 kilograms |
| Pryout force | 11673 kilograms |
| Machine length increase, beam raised | 970 millimetres |
Caterpillar 140K scarifier
| Mid, V-Type: Working width | 1184 millimetres |
| Mid, V-Type: Scarifying depth, maximum | 229 millimetres |
| Mid, V-Type: Scarifier shank holders | 11 |
| Mid, V-Type: Scarifier shank holder spacing | 116 millimetres |
| Rear: Working width | 2300 millimetres |
| Rear: Scarifying depth, maximum | 266 millimetres |
| Rear: Scarifier shank holders | 9 |
| Rear: Scarifier shank holder spacing | 267 millimetres |
Caterpillar 140K tandems
| Height | 506 millimetres |
| Width | 201 millimetres |
| Sidewall thickness, inner | 16 millimetres |
| Sidewall thickness, outer | 18 millimetres |
| Drive chain pitch | 51 millimetres |
| Wheel axle spacing | 1522 millimetres |
| Tandem oscillation, front up | 15 degrees |
| Tandem oscillation, front down | 25 degrees |
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