- Category: Motor Graders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 140M ➔
Introducing the Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader, a robust heavy equipment machine built to tackle the toughest grading tasks with ease and efficiency. Boasting a powerful Cat C7 ACERT engine, this motor grader offers a net power range of 183 horsepower and a maximum blade position angle of 90 degrees. With a wide range of operating specifications, including an eight-speed forward and six-speed reverse transmission, hydraulic system pump flow of 55.7 gpm, and a fuel capacity of 110 gallons, the Caterpillar 140M is equipped to handle any job, big or small. Whether you're working on construction, road maintenance, or landscaping projects, this motor grader provides exceptional performance and reliability to get the job done right.
General Specifications
Blades
| Blade Tip Range - Backward | 5 degrees
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| Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40 degrees
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| Circle Centershift - Left | 27 in (70 cm)
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| Circle Centershift - Right | 29 in (73 cm)
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| Maximum Blade Position Angle | 90 degrees
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| Maximum Depth of Cut | 28 in (71 cm)
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| Maximum Lift Above Ground | 19 in (48 cm)
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| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left | 71 in (179 cm)
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| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right | 78 in (198 cm)
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| Moldboard Sideshift - Left | 20 in (51 cm)
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| Moldboard Sideshift - Right | 26 in (66 cm)
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Circle
| Blade Tip Angle - Front | 40 degrees
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| Blade Tip Angle - Rear | 5 degrees
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| Diameter | 60 in (153 cm)
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| Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 71 in (179 cm)
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| Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 78 in (198 cm)
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| Shift Left | 27 in (70 cm)
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| Shift Right | 29 in (73 cm)
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Dimensions
| Blade Base | 8 ft (3 m)
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| Front Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Ground Clearance - Rear Axle | 13 in (34 cm)
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| Height - Exhaust Stack | 121 in (307 cm)
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| Height - Front Axle Center | 24 in (60 cm)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 130 ft (40 m)
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| Height - Top of Cylinders | 119 in (302 cm)
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| Height to Top of Isomount Cab | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Length - Between Tandem Axles | 60 in (152 cm)
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| Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem | 241 in (612 cm)
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| Length - Front Axle to Moldboard | 100 in (254 cm)
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| Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine | 344 in (874 cm)
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| Overall Length | 29 ft (9 m)
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| Rear Ground Clearance | 1 ft (0 m)
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| Tandem Axle Wheelbase | 5 ft (2 m)
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| Wheelbase | 20 ft (6 m)
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| Width - Outside Front Tires | 98 in (249 cm)
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| Width - Outside Rear Tires | 98 in (249 cm)
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| Width - Tire Center Lines | 84 in (213 cm)
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| Width Over Tires | 8 ft (2 m)
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Engine
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | 183 hp (136 kw)
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| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric | 186 hp (139 kw)
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| Bore | 4 in (11 cm)
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| Derating Altitude | 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
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| Displacement | 439 cu in (7,194 cu cm)
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| Emissions | Emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
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| Engine Model | Cat C7 ACERT
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| High - Ambient Capability | 122 degrees
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| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1650 rpm
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| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum | 600 rpm
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| Max Power | 183 hp (136 kw)
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| Net Power Gears 7-8 | 183 hp (136 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm
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| Speed at Rated Power | 2000 rpm
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| Standard - Ambient Capability | 109 degrees
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| Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1450 rpm
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| Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum | 600 rpm
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| Stroke | 5 in (13 cm)
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| Torque Rise - V Plus | 39%
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| V Plus Range - Net | 136-174 kW (183-233)
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| V Plus Range - Net - Metric | 136-174 kW (186-237)
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Frame
| Circle - Blade Beam Thickness | 2 in (4 cm)
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| Circle - Diameter | 60 in (153 cm)
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| Drawbar - Height | 6 in (15 cm)
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| Drawbar - Width | 3 in (8 cm)
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| Front Axle - Height to Center | 23 in (58 cm)
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| Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side | 32 degrees
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| Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right | 18 degrees
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| Front Frame Structure - Height | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Front Frame Structure - Width | 12 ft (4 m)
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Front Axle
| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Oscillation - Total | 32 degrees
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| Wheel Lean | 18 degrees
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Hydraulic System
| Circuit Type | Electro-hydraulic load sensing closed center
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| Maximum System Pressure | 3500 psi
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| Pump Flow | 56 gpm (211 lpm)
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| Pump Output | 56 gpm (211 lpm)
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| Pump Type | Variable piston
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| Relief Valve Pressure | 3500 psi
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| Standby Pressure | 450 psi
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Moldboard
| Arc Radius | 16 in (41 cm)
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| Blade Pull - Base GVW | 24,294 lbs (11,020 kg)
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| Blade Pull - Maximum GVW | 31,758 lbs (14,405 kg)
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| Blade Pull at Max Weight | 45,788 lbs (20,769 kg)
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| Blade Width | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Cutting Edge Thickness | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Cutting Edge Width | 6 in (15 cm)
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| End Bit - Thickness | 1 in (2 cm)
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| End Bit - Width | 6 in (15 cm)
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| Max Depth of Cut | 28 in (71 cm)
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| Moldboard - Height | 24 in (61 cm)
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| Moldboard - Thickness | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Moldboard - Width | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Moldboard Height | 24 in (61 cm)
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| Moldboard Length | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Moldboard Thickness | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Moldboard Width | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Side Shift Left | 20 in (51 cm)
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| Side Shift Right | 26 in (66 cm)
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| Throat Clearance | 7 in (17 cm)
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Operating Specifications
| Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 20 degrees
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| Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 2 gal (7 l)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 12 gal (47 l)
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| Forward - 1st | 3 mph (4 kph)
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| Forward - 2nd | 3 mph (5 kph)
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| Forward - 3rd | 5 mph (8 kph)
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| Forward - 4th | 7 mph (11 kph)
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| Forward - 5th | 11 mph (17 kph)
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| Forward - 6th | 15 mph (23 kph)
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| Forward - 7th | 20 mph (32 kph)
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| Forward - 8th | 29 mph (47 kph)
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| Fuel Capacity | 110 gal (416 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 16 gal (60 l)
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| Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 17,908 lbs (8,123 kg)
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| Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 32,967 lbs (14,954 kg)
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| Max Operation Weight - Total | 50,875 lbs (23,077 kg)
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| Operating Weight | 33,356 lbs (15,130 kg)
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| Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 17 gal (65 l)
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| Reverse - 1st | 2
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| Reverse - 2nd | 4 mph (6 kph)
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| Reverse - 3rd | 5 mph (9 kph)
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| Reverse - 4th | 8 mph (14 kph)
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| Reverse - 5th | 16 mph (25 kph)
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| Reverse - 6th | 23 mph (37 kph)
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| Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 9,173 lbs (4,161 kg)
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| Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 24,183 lbs (10,969 kg)
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| Std Operation Weight - Total | 33,356 lbs (15,130 kg)
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| Steering Range - Left/Right | 47.5 degrees
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| Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 17 gal (64 l)
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| Top Speed - Forward | 29 mph (47 kph)
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| Top Speed - Reverse | 23 mph (37 kph)
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| Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | 25 ft (8 m)
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Power Train
| Brakes - Parking | Multiple oil disc
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| Brakes - Secondary | Dual circuit control system
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| Brakes - Service | Multiple oil disc
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| Brakes - Service - Surface Area | 3,565 cu in (58,420 cu cm)
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| Forward/Reverse Gears | 8 Forward/6 Reverse
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| Transmission | Direct drive power shift countershaft
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Ripper
| Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised | 36 in (92 cm)
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| Penetration Force | 20,540 lbs (9,317 kg)
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| Pry-Out Force | 26,259 lbs (11,911 kg)
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| Ripper Shank Holder Spacing | 21 in (53 cm)
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| Ripper Shank Holders | 5
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| Ripping Depth - Maximum | 17 in (43 cm)
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Scarifier
| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 5 in (12 cm)
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| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 18 in (47 cm)
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| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width | 47 in (120 cm)
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| Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 5 in (12 cm)
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| Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders | 11
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| Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 12 in (29 cm)
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| Mid, V-Type - Working Width | 47 in (118 cm)
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| Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 11 in (27 cm)
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| Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders | 9
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| Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 11 in (27 cm)
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| Rear - Working Width | 91 in (231 cm)
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Service Refill
| Circle Drive Housing | 2 gal (7 l)
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| Cooling System | 11 gal (40 l)
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| Engine Oil | 7 gal (25 l)
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| Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | 0 gal (1 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 110 gal (416 l)
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| Hydraulic System - Tank | 17 gal (64 l)
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| Tandem Housing - Each | 17 gal (64 l)
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| Transmission - Differential - Final Drives | 17 gal (64 l)
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Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450:1996
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| ROPS/FOPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3449:2005 Level II
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| Sound | ISO 6394:2008 ISO 6395:2008
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| Steering | ISO 5010:2007
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Steering System
| Articulation Angle | 20 degrees
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| Turning Radius | 26 ft (8 m)
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Tandems
| Drive Chain Pitch | 2 in (5 cm)
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| Height | 20 in (51 cm)
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| Sidewall Thickness - Inner | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Sidewall Thickness - Outer | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Tandem Oscillation - Front Down | 25 degrees
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| Tandem Oscillation - Front Up | 15 degrees
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| Wheel Axle Spacing | 60 in (152 cm)
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| Width | 8 in (20 cm)
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Transmission
| Max Speed - Forward | 29 mph (47 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 23 mph (37 kph)
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| Number of Gears - Forward | 8
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| Number of Gears - Reverse | 6
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| Transmission Type | direct drive power shift countershaft
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Weights
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle | 9,561 lbs (4,337 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle | 26,993 lbs (12,244 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total | 36,554 lbs (16,581 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle | 16,606 lbs (7,532 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle | 35,287 lbs (16,006 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total | 51,893 lbs (23,538 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped | 41,868 lbs (18,991 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle | 11,716 lbs (5,314 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total | 41,868 lbs (18,991 kg)
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| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | 41,868 lbs (18,991 kg)
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