Overview
The Caterpillar 140M is a motor grader listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include fuel capacity of 110.0 gal and hydraulic capacity of 15.9 gal. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 140M against similar motor grader models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Std Operation Weight - Total
33,356
lb
Max Power
183
hp
Moldboard Width
12
ft
Overall Length
28.58
ft
Full Specifications
199 specs
Dimensions
Blade Base
8.39 in / 213 mm
Blade Width
12 ft / 3.66 m
Front Ground Clearance
1.87 ft / 0.57 m
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle
13.30 ft / 4.05 m
Height - Exhaust Stack
121 in / 3,073 mm
Height - Front Axle Center
23.50 ft / 7.16 m
Height - Top Of Cab
130 in / 3,302 mm
Height - Top Of Cab Product Link
133 in / 3,378 mm
Height - Top Of Cylinders
119 in / 3,023 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
10.80 ft / 3.29 m
Length - Between Tandem Axles
60 in / 1,524 mm
Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem
241 in / 6,121 mm
Length - Front Axle To Moldboard
100 in / 2,540 mm
Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine
344 in / 8,738 mm
Length - Push Plate To Ripper
399 in / 10,135 mm
Length - Push Plate To Ripper Retracted
386 in / 9,804 mm
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised
36.20 ft / 11.03 m
Overall Length
28.58 ft / 8.71 m
Penetration Force
20,540 lb / 9,317 kg
Pry-Out Force
26,259 lb / 11,911 kg
Rear Ground Clearance
1.13 ft / 0.34 m
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing
21
Ripper Shank Holders
5
Ripping Depth - Maximum
16.80 ft / 5.12 m
Tandem Axle Wheelbase
5 ft / 1.52 m
Wheelbase
20.08 ft / 6.12 m
Width - Outside Front Tires
98 in / 2,489 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires
98 in / 2,489 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines
84 in / 2,134 mm
Width Over Tires
8.17 ft / 2.49 m
Engine
Articulation Angle
20 deg
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net
183
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric
186
Blade Pull At Max Weight
45,788 lb / 20,769 kg
Bore
4.30 in / 109 mm
Brakes - Service - Surface Area
3,565
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness
1.60 in / 41 mm
Circle - Diameter
60.20 in / 1,529 mm
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity
1.80 gal / 6.8 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
12.40 gal / 46.9 L
Derating Altitude
10,000
Displacement
439 cu in / 7.2 L
Drawbar - Height
6 ft / 1.83 m
Drawbar - Width
3 ft / 0.91 m
Emissions
Emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C7 ACERT VHP
Forward/Reverse Gears
8
Front Axle - Height To Center
23 ft / 7.01 m
Front Frame Structure - Height
12 ft / 3.66 m
Front Frame Structure - Thickness
0.60
Front Frame Structure - Width
12 ft / 3.66 m
Fuel Capacity
110 gal / 416.4 L
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle
9,561 lb / 4,337 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle
26,993 lb / 12,244 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total
36,554 lb / 16,581 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle
16,606 lb / 7,532 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle
35,287 lb / 16,006 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total
51,893 lb / 23,538 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped
41,868 lb / 18,991 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle
11,716 lb / 5,314 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle
30,152 lb / 13,677 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total
41,868 lb / 18,991 kg
Ground Clearance
1.90 ft / 0.58 m
Height
19.90 ft / 6.07 m
High - Ambient Capability
122
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,650 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum
600 rpm
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
15.90 gal / 60.2 L
Max Depth Of Cut
28.10 ft / 8.56 m
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
17,908 lb / 8,123 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
32,967 lb / 14,954 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total
50,875 lb / 23,077 kg
Max Power
183 hp / 136.5 kW
Max Speed - Forward
29 mph / 46.7 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
22.90 mph / 36.9 km/h
Maximum Lift Above Ground
18.90 in / 480 mm
Maximum Torque - Vhp Plus
855 lb-ft / 1,159 Nm
Moldboard Height
24 in / 610 mm
Moldboard Thickness
0.90 in / 23 mm
Moldboard Width
12 ft / 3.66 m
Net Power Gears 7-8
183 hp / 136.5 kW
Note (1)
The static sound operator pressure level measured according to ISO 6394:2008 for a cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed, maintained and tested with doors and windows closed and hydrauli
Number Of Gears - Forward
8
Number Of Gears - Reverse
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
41,868 lb / 18,991 kg
Oscillation - Total
32 deg
Power Measured @
2,000 rpm
Pump Flow
55.70 gal/min / 210.8 L/min
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity
17.20 gal / 65.1 L
Relief Valve Pressure
3,500 psi / 241.3 bar
Side Shift Left
20.10 in / 511 mm
Side Shift Right
26 in / 660 mm
Speed At Rated Power
2,000 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability
109
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,450 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum
600 rpm
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
9,173 lb / 4,161 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
24,183 lb / 10,969 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total
33,356 lb / 15,130 kg
Steering
ISO 5010:2007
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)
16.90 gal / 64.0 L
Torque Rise - Vhp Plus
39 lb-ft / 53 Nm
Turning Radius
25.50 ft / 7.77 m
Wheel Lean
18 deg
Width
7.90 ft / 2.41 m
Hydraulics
Arc Radius
16.30 ft / 4.97 m
Blade Pull - Base Gvw
24,294 lb / 11,020 kg
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw
31,758 lb / 14,405 kg
Blade Tip Angle - Front
40 deg
Blade Tip Angle - Rear
5 deg
Cutting Edge Thickness
0.60
Cutting Edge Width
6 ft / 1.83 m
Diameter
60.20 in / 1,529 mm
Down Pressure - Base Gvw
16,410 psi / 1,131.4 bar
Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw
28,503 psi / 1,965.2 bar
End Bit - Thickness
0.60
End Bit - Width
6 ft / 1.83 m
Engine Oil
6.60 gal / 25.0 L
Max Lift Above Ground
18.90 in / 480 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left
70.50 ft / 21.49 m
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right
77.90 ft / 23.74 m
Maximum System Pressure
3,500 psi / 241.3 bar
Moldboard - Height
24 ft / 7.32 m
Moldboard - Thickness
0.90
Moldboard - Width
12 ft / 3.66 m
Note
14
Pump Output
55.70 gal/min / 210.8 L/min
Shift Left
27.40 in / 696 mm
Shift Right
28.70 in / 729 mm
Standby Pressure
450 psi / 31.0 bar
Throat Clearance
6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Other
5, 11
5
Circle Centershift - Left
27.40
Circle Centershift - Right
28.70
Circle Drive Housing
1.80
Drive Chain Pitch
2
Forward - 1st
2.50
Forward - 2nd
3.40
Forward - 3rd
5
Forward - 4th
6.80
Forward - 5th
10.60
Forward - 6th
14.50
Forward - 7th
19.90
Forward - 8th
29
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing
0.20
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
4.60
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders
5
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
18.40 ft / 5.61 m
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width
47.40 in / 1,204 mm
Gear - Forward 1st
183
Gear - Forward 2nd
188
Gear - Forward 3rd
203
Gear - Forward 4th
208
Gear - Forward 5th
213
Gear - Forward 6th
218
Gear - Forward 7th
233
Gear - Forward 8th
233
Gear - Reverse 1st
183
Gear - Reverse 2nd
188
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th
203
Hydraulic System - Tank
16.90 gal / 64.0 L
ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008
1
Maximum Depth Of Cut
28.10 ft / 8.56 m
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left
70.50 ft / 21.49 m
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right
77.90 ft / 23.74 m
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
4.60
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders
11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Mid, V-Type - Working Width
46.60 in / 1,184 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left
20.10
Moldboard Sideshift - Right
26
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
10.50
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders
9
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Rear - Working Width
91 in / 2,311 mm
Reverse - 1st
2
Reverse - 2nd
3.70
Reverse - 3rd
5.40
Reverse - 4th
8.40
Reverse - 5th
15.70
Reverse - 6th
22.90
Rops/Fops
3,471
Sidewall Thickness - Inner
0.60
Sidewall Thickness - Outer
0.70
Sound
6,394
Steering Range - Left/Right
47.50
Tandem Housing - Each
16.90
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down
25
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up
15
Top Speed - Forward
29
Top Speed - Reverse
22.90
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives
16.90
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires
25 ft / 7.62 m
Wheel Axle Spacing
60 lb / 27 kg
Brakes
ISO 3450:1996
Cooling System
10.60 gal / 40.1 L
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