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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 140M2

The Caterpillar 140M2 pairs the C9.3 ACERT VHP engine (223 hp) with an operating weight near 19.8 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Motor Grader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total37911 lb17196.2 kg
03Selected published values202
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 29.2 ft / 8898 mm
  • Width Over Tires: 8.47 ft / 2581 mm
  • Wheelbase: 20.1 ft / 6126 mm
  • Rear Ground Clearance: 1.13 ft / 344 mm
Typical use

Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 140M2 include published moldboard width of 12 ft / 3657.6 mm, published operating weight of 37911 lb / 17196.2 kg, the published “Overall Length” field of 29.2 ft / 8898 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (29.2 ft / 8898 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (8.47 ft / 2581 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (20.1 ft / 6126 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Overall Length29.2 ft8898 mm
Width Over Tires8.47 ft2581 mm
Wheelbase20.1 ft6126 mm
Rear Ground Clearance1.13 ft344 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase5 ft1523 mm
Front Ground Clearance1.97 ft600 mm
Blade Base8.39 ft2557 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab10.79 ft3287 mm
02

Ripper

Pry-Out Force27655 lb12544.1 kg
Ripping Depth - Maximum16.8 in426.8 mm
Ripper Shank Holders55
Penetration Force20693 lb9386.2 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised40.6 in1031.3 mm
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing21 in533.4 mm
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC9.3 ACERT VHPC9.3 ACERT VHP
Power Measured @2100 rpm2100 rpm
Torque Measured @2100 rpm2100 rpm
Net Power Gears 7-8223 hp166.3 kw
Net Torque Gears 7-8920 lb ft1247.4 Nm
Displacement567.5 cu in9.3 L
Bore4.5 in114.3 mm
Stroke5.9 in149.9 mm
EmissionsU.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIBU.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB
Derating Altitude10000 ft3048 m
Maximum Torque920 lb ft1247.4 Nm
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net193 hp144 kw
Standard Capability109 degrees109 degrees
Speed At Rated Power2,100 rpm2,100 rpm
High - Ambient Capability122 degrees122 degrees
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric196 hp146.2 kw
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum1,550 rpm1,550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard1,400 rpm1,400 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum500 rpm500 rpm
Vhp Plus Range - Net144-181 kW (193-243 hp)144-181 kW (193-243 hp)
Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric144-181 kW (196-246 hp)144-181 kW (196-246 hp)
Vhp Plus - Gear 1f, Net193 hp144 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 2f, Net202 hp150.7 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 3f, Net213 hp158.9 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 4f, Net223 hp166.3 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 5f, Net228 hp170.1 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 6f, Net233 hp173.8 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 7f, Net238 hp177.5 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 8f, Net243 hp181.3 kw
04

Frame

Front Frame Structure - Height1.1 ft320.1 mm
Front Frame Structure - Width0.9 ft254 mm
Circle - Diameter60.2 in1529.1 mm
Drawbar - Height6 in152.4 mm
Front Axle - Height To Center23.6 in599.5 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness1.6 in40.7 mm
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side32 degrees32 degrees
Drawbar - Thickness0.5 in12.7 mm
Drawbar - Width3 in76.2 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width12 in304.8 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness0.9 in22.1 mm
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right18 degrees18 degrees
05

Operational

Std Operation Weight - Front Axle9284 lb4211.2 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle28627 lb12985 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity26.5 gal100 L
Std Operation Weight - Total37911 lb17196.2 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle13343 lb6052.3 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle36444 lb16530.8 kg
Oil System Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
Max Operation Weight - Total49787 lb22583.1 kg
Fuel Capacity109.9 gal416 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity14.8 gal56 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity17.2 gal65 L
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.9 gal7 L
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)17 gal64 L
06

Power Train

Brakes - ParkingMultiple Oil DiscMultiple Oil Disc
Brakes - ServiceMultiple Oil DiscMultiple Oil Disc
TransmissionDirect Drive, PowershiftDirect Drive, Powershift
Forward/Reverse Gears8 Fwd/6 Rev8 Fwd/6 Rev
Brakes - SecondaryDual CircuitDual Circuit
Brakes - Service - Surface Area3565 in22.3 m2
07

Steering

Articulation Angle20 degrees20 degrees
Turning Radius25.5 ft7.8 m
08

Transmission

Transmission TypeDirect Drive, PowershiftDirect Drive, Powershift
Number Of Gears - Forward88
Number Of Gears - Reverse66
Max Speed - Forward29 mph46.7 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse22.9 mph36.9 km/h
09

Front Axle

Wheel Lean18 degrees18 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
Ground Clearance2 ft600 mm
10

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped43686 lb19815.7 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total37916 lb17198.5 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total54869 lb24888.2 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total43686 lb19815.7 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle28381 lb12873.5 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle12483 lb5662.2 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle31203 lb14153.5 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle9534 lb4324.6 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle17009 lb7715.2 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle37860 lb17173.1 kg
11

Hydraulic System

Standby Pressure609 psi609 psi
Maximum System Pressure3500 psi3500 psi
Pump TypeVariable PistonVariable Piston
Pump Flow55.7 gal/min210.9 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3500 psi24131.7 kPa
Circuit TypeParallelParallel
Pump Output55.7 gal/min55.7 gal/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity15.9 gal60 L
12

Moldboard

Moldboard Width12 ft3657.6 mm
Moldboard Height24 in609.6 mm
Moldboard Thickness0.9 in22 mm
Max Depth Of Cut28.2 in715 mm
Side Shift Left20.1 in510 mm
Side Shift Right26 in660 mm
Blade Pull At Max Weight20044 lb9091.9 kg
Blade Down Pressure22884 lb10380.1 kg
Blade Width12 ft3.7 m
Arc Radius16.3 in414.1 mm
Throat Clearance6.5 in165.1 mm
Cutting Edge Width6 in152.4 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness0.6 in15.3 mm
End Bit - Width6 in152.4 mm
End Bit - Thickness0.6 in15.3 mm
Moldboard - Height24 in609.6 mm
Moldboard - Thickness0.9 in22.1 mm
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw34072 lb15454.9 kg
Blade Pull - Base Gvw25765 lb11686.9 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw16365 lb7423.1 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw29196 lb13243.1 kg
13

Circle

Diameter60.3 in1530 mm
Rotation360 degrees360 degrees
Shift Left27.4 in695 mm
Shift Right28.7 in728 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left70.5 in1790 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right77.9 in1978 mm
Max Lift Above Ground18.9 in480 mm
Blade Tip Angle - Front40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 degrees5 degrees
14

Operating Specifications

Top Speed - Forward29 mph46.7 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse22.9 mph36.9 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires25 ft7.6 m
Steering Range - Left/Right47.5 degrees47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle - Left/Right20 degrees20 degrees
Forward - 8th29 mph46.7 km/h
Forward - 7th19.9 mph32.1 km/h
Forward - 6th14.5 mph23.4 km/h
Forward - 5th10.6 mph17.1 km/h
Forward - 4th6.9 mph11.2 km/h
Forward - 3rd5 mph8.1 km/h
Forward - 2nd3.4 mph5.5 km/h
Forward - 1st2.5 mph4.1 km/h
Reverse - 6th22.9 mph36.9 km/h
Reverse - 5th15.7 mph25.3 km/h
Reverse - 4th8.4 mph13.6 km/h
Reverse - 3rd5.4 mph8.7 km/h
Reverse - 2nd3.7 mph6 km/h
Reverse - 1st2 mph3.3 km/h
15

Standards

BrakesISO 3450, ISO 10265ISO 3450, ISO 10265
Rops/FopsISO 3471/ISO 3499ISO 3471/ISO 3499
SoundISO 6394; ISO 6395ISO 6394; ISO 6395
SteeringISO 5010ISO 5010
16

Service Refill

Cooling System14.8 gal56.1 L
Hydraulic System - Total26.4 gal100 L
Engine Oil7.9 gal30 L
Hydraulic System - Tank16.9 gal64 L
Tandem Housing - Each16.9 gal64 L
Circle Drive Housing1.8 gal6.9 L
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing0.2 gal0.5 L
Fuel Capacity110 gal416.4 L
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives17.2 gal65.2 L
17

Blade Range

Circle Centershift - Right28.7 in729 mm
Circle Centershift - Left27.4 in696 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right26 in660.4 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left20.1 in510.6 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Backward5 degrees5 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right77.9 in1977.9 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left70.5 in1790.7 mm
Maximum Lift Above Ground18.9 in480.1 mm
Maximum Depth Of Cut28.1 in713.8 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle90 degrees90 degrees
18

Scarifier

Front, V-Type - Working Width47.4 in1204 mm
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders99
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders1111
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width40.6 in1031.3 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum18.4 in467.4 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders5/115/11
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.6 in116.9 mm
Mid, V-Type - Working Width46.6 in1183.7 mm
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum11.5 in292.1 mm
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.6 in116.9 mm
Rear - Working Width84 in2133.6 mm
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum16.8 in426.8 mm
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing10.5 in266.7 mm
Front, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum40.6 in1031.3 mm
Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders5/115/11
Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing18.4 in467.4 mm
Rear - Ripping Depth, Maximum16.8 in426.8 mm
19

Tandems

Height19.9 in505.5 mm
Width8.3 in210.9 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner0.7 in16.1 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Outer0.8 in18.1 mm
Drive Chain Pitch2 in50.8 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing60 in1522.8 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up15 degrees15 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down25 degrees25 degrees
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