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Caterpillar 14M

The Caterpillar 14M is a motor grader of about 24.4 t, powered by a 274 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Motor Grader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total47133 lb21379 kg
03Selected published values221
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 30.88 ft / 9412 mm
  • Width Over Tires: 9.16 ft / 2791 mm
  • Wheelbase: 21.5 ft / 6559 mm
  • Rear Ground Clearance: 1.26 ft / 383 mm
Typical use

Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 14M include published moldboard width of 14 ft / 4267 mm, published maximum power of 274 hp / 204.4 kw, published operating weight of 47133 lb / 21379 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (30.88 ft / 9412 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (9.16 ft / 2791 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (21.5 ft / 6559 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 Length30.88 ft9412 mm
Width Over Tires9.16 ft2791 mm
Wheelbase21.5 ft6559 mm
Rear Ground Clearance1.26 ft383 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase5.42 ft1656 mm
Blade Base9.33 ft2842 mm
Height - Top Of Cylinders112.4 in2854.96 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab11.6 ft3535 mm
Length - Between Tandem Axles65 in1651 mm
Length - Counterweight To Ripper429 in10896.6 mm
Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem258 in6553.2 mm
Length - Front Axle To Moldboard112 in2844.8 mm
Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine370.6 in9413.24 mm
Length - Push Plate To Ripper Retracted419 in10642.6 mm
Height - Top Of Cab Product Link - Cellular148 in3759.2 mm
Height - Top Of Cab11.6 ft0.3 m
Height - Front Axle Center25.2 in640.09 mm
Height - Exhaust Stack128.2 in3256.28 mm
Width - Outside Front Tires109.9 in2791.46 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires109.9 in2791.46 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines93 in2362.2 mm
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle15.1 in383.54 mm
02

Ripper

Pry-Out Force28146 lb12766.9 kg
Ripping Depth - Maximum15.8 in401.4 mm
Ripper Shank Holders77
Penetration Force27222 lb12347.7 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised45.5 in1155.7 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum15 in381 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum19 in482.6 mm
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Net Power Gear 4-6274 hp204 kw
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC11 ACERT VHPC11 ACERT VHP
Net Power Gear 1-2259 hp193 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Net Power Gear 5-6274 hp204 kw
Max Power274 hp204.4 kw
Net Power Gears 7-8274 hp204.4 kw
Displacement677 cu in11.1 L
Bore5.1 in129.6 mm
Stroke5.5 in139.7 mm
Derating Altitude13000 ft3962.4 m
Maximum Torque1049 lb ft1422.3 Nm
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net259 hp193.2 kw
Speed At Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
High - Ambient Capability122 degrees122 degrees
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric262 hp195.4 kw
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum1650 RPM1650 RPM
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum550 RPM550 RPM
Vhp Plus Range - Net193-219 kW (259-294 hp)193-219 kW (259-294 hp)
Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric193-221 kW (262-301 hp)193-221 kW (262-301 hp)
Base Power (All Gears) - Net259 hp193.2 kw
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum1450 RPM1450 RPM
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum550 RPM550 RPM
Standard - Ambient Capability109 degrees109 degrees
Vhp Range - Net - Metric193-205 kW (262-279 hp)193-205 kW (262-279 hp)
Vhp Range - Net193-204 kW (259-274 hp)193-204 kW (259-274 hp)
Maximum Torque - Vhp Plus - Net1049 lb ft1422.3 Nm
Vhp - Gears 4-8, Net273.6 hp204.1 kw
04

Frame

Front Frame Structure - Height1.4 ft406.4 mm
Front Frame Structure - Width1 ft304.8 mm
Front Frame Structure - Thickness0.1 ft15.3 mm
Circle - Diameter71.8 in1822.5 mm
Drawbar - Height8 in203.2 mm
Front Axle - Height To Center25.2 in640.1 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness2 in50.8 mm
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side32.0 degrees32.0 degrees
Drawbar - Width3 in76.2 mm
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right17.1 degrees17.1 degrees
05

Operational

Std Operation Weight - Front Axle12611 lb5720 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.9 gal60 L
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle34522 lb15659 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total47133 lb21379 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle21912 lb9939 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle44086 lb19997 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total65998 lb29936 kg
Fuel Capacity130 gal492 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity12.3 gal46.5 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity23.5 gal89 L
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.6 gal6 L
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)25.5 gal96.5 L
06

Power Train

Brakes - ParkingSpring applied, hydraulically releasedSpring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - Serviceoil-actuated, oil-discoil-actuated, oil-disc
TransmissionDirect drive, power shift, CountershaftDirect drive, power shift, Countershaft
Forward/Reverse Gears8 Fwd / 6 Rev8 Fwd / 6 Rev
Brakes - SecondaryOil-actuated, oil-discOil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area5347 in23.5 m2
07

Steering

Articulation Angle20 degrees20 degrees
Turning Radius25.9 ft7.9 m
08

Transmission

Transmission Typedirect drive, power shift, countershaftdirect drive, power shift, countershaft
Number Of Gears - Forward88
Number Of Gears - Reverse66
Max Speed - Forward31 mph49.8 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse24.5 mph39.4 km/h
09

Front Axle

Wheel Lean17.1 degrees17.1 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
10

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle40034 lb18159.2 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle13704 lb6216.1 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total53738 lb24375.2 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped53738 lb24375.2 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total46796 lb21226.4 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped53738 lb24375.2 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total65998 lb29936.2 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle34255 lb15537.9 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle12541 lb5688.6 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle9969 lb4521.9 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle44021 lb19967.6 kg
11

Hydraulic System

Standby Pressure450 psi450 psi
Maximum System Pressure3500 psi3500 psi
Pump TypeVariable displacementVariable displacement
Pump Flow74 gal/min280 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3500 psi24150 kPa
Circuit TypeElectro-hydraulic load sensing, closed centerElectro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Output74 gal/min74 gal/min
12

Moldboard

Moldboard Width14 ft4267 mm
Moldboard Height27 in688 mm
Moldboard Thickness1 in25 mm
Max Depth Of Cut17.3 in438 mm
Side Shift Left29.1 in740 mm
Side Shift Right31.1 in790 mm
Blade Pull At Max Weight39678 lb17997 kg
Blade Down Pressure38666.9 lb17539 kg
Blade Width14 ft4.3 m
Arc Radius16.3 in414.1 mm
Throat Clearance4.6 in116.9 mm
Cutting Edge Width8 in203.2 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness0.6 in15.3 mm
End Bit - Width6 in152.4 mm
End Bit - Thickness0.6 in15.3 mm
Moldboard - Height27 in685.8 mm
Moldboard - Thickness1 in25.4 mm
Moldboard - Width14 ft4.3 m
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw39619 lb17970.9 kg
Blade Pull - Base Gvw30829 lb13983.9 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw22130 lb10038 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw38781 lb17590.8 kg
Blade Pull - Base31123 lb14117.2 kg
Blade Pull - Maximum40460 lb18352.4 kg
Down Pressure - Base22318 lb10123.3 kg
Down Pressure - Maximum36734 lb16662.3 kg
Width14 ft4.3 m
13

Circle

Diameter71.8 in1822 mm
Shift Left25.5 in650 mm
Shift Right20.5 in520 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left85.4 in2169 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right89.7 in2279 mm
Max Lift Above Ground16.5 in419 mm
Blade Tip Angle - Front40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 degrees5 degrees
14

Operating Specifications

Top Speed - Forward31 mph49.9 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse24.5 mph39.5 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires25.9 ft7.9 m
Steering Range - Left/Right47.5 degrees47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle - Left/Right20 degrees20 degrees
Forward - 8th31 mph49.9 km/h
Forward - 7th21.3 mph34.3 km/h
Forward - 6th15.4 mph24.8 km/h
Forward - 5th11.4 mph18.4 km/h
Forward - 4th7.3 mph11.8 km/h
Forward - 3rd5.3 mph8.6 km/h
Forward - 2nd3.7 mph6 km/h
Forward - 1st2.7 mph4.4 km/h
Reverse - 6th24.5 mph39.5 km/h
Reverse - 5th16.9 mph27.2 km/h
Reverse - 4th9 mph14.5 km/h
Reverse - 3rd5.8 mph9.4 km/h
Reverse - 2nd4 mph6.5 km/h
Reverse - 1st2.1 mph3.4 km/h
15

Standards

BrakesISO 3450ISO 3450
Rops/FopsISO 3471 / ISO 3499ISO 3471 / ISO 3499
SoundISO 6394 / ISO 6395ISO 6394 / ISO 6395
SteeringISO 5010:1992ISO 5010:1992
16

Service Refill

Cooling System12.3 gal46.6 L
Engine Oil7.9 gal30 L
Hydraulic System - Tank15.9 gal60.2 L
Tandem Housing - Each25.5 gal96.6 L
Circle Drive Housing1.6 gal6.1 L
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing0.3 gal1 L
Fuel Capacity130 gal492.2 L
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives23.5 gal89 L
17

Blade Range

Circle Centershift - Right20.5 in520.7 mm
Circle Centershift - Left25.5 in647.7 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right31.1 in790 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left29.1 in739.2 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Backward5 degrees5 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right89.7 in2278.4 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left85.4 in2169.2 mm
Maximum Lift Above Ground16.5 in419.1 mm
Maximum Depth Of Cut17.3 in439.5 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle65 degrees65 degrees
18

Tandems

Height24.3 in616 mm
Width8.4 in213.4 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner0.8 in20.4 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Outer0.8 in20.4 mm
Drive Chain Pitch2.3 in56.9 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing65 in1651 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up15 degrees15 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down25 degrees25 degrees
19

Net Power - Vhp Plus

Gear - Forward 1st259 hp193.2 kw
Gear - Forward 2nd265 hp197.7 kw
Gear - Forward 3rd270 hp201.4 kw
Gear - Forward 4th275 hp205.1 kw
Gear - Forward 5th281 hp209.6 kw
Gear - Forward 6th286 hp213.3 kw
Gear - Forward 7th291 hp217 kw
Gear - Forward 8th297 hp221.5 kw
Gear - Reverse 1st259 hp193.2 kw
Gear - Reverse 2nd265 hp197.7 kw
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th270 hp201.4 kw
20

Net Power - Vhp

Gear - Forward 5th275 hp205.1 kw
Gear - Forward 1st259 hp193.2 kw
Gear - Forward 2nd265 hp197.7 kw
Gear - Forward 3rd270 hp201.4 kw
Gear - Forward 4th275 hp205.1 kw
Gear - Forward 6th275 hp205.1 kw
Gear - Forward 7th275 hp205.1 kw
Gear - Forward 8th275 hp205.1 kw
Gear - Reverse 1st259 hp193.2 kw
Gear - Reverse 2nd265 hp197.7 kw
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th270 hp201.4 kw
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