Caterpillar is upgrading its 140 LVR motor grader to its next generation platform.
The new model, designed to deliver next gen efficiency, productivity and operator comfort, will launch in early 2026.
Weighing 19-tonnes, the next gen 140 LVR motor grader is equipped with a Cat C7.1 248-hp Tier 4 Final engine and a 4.2 metre blade.
“Versatility in operation has always been Caterpillar’s strength, and the 140 motor grader has been a classic demonstration of that virtue,” said Pablo dos Santos, Global Product Application Specialist for Caterpillar. “Over the years, customers have shown that the 140’s usefulness and flexibility have few limits.”
The grader’s frame lends itself to easy transportation, and the machine has been used in everything from snow clearance to grading operations, in addition to its everyday use in roadbuilding and ditching.
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Dos Santos explained the machine’s versatility, which has made it popular with rental fleets, as well as government and municipal contracts, will be enhanced by moving to the next generation platform.
“It’s exciting to see Caterpillar’s most popular motor grader model joining the Cat® 120 Motor Grader receiving next generation treatment. We expect it will only add to the machine’s popularity,”dos Santos said.
A better view
Safety and efficiency rely on good visibility, so the Cat 140 Motor Grader features the successful cab design from the 120 next gen models.
Larger windows provide improved visibility out of the cab, ensuring better all-round views, including moldboard and tires, while a standard rearview camera augments direct lines of sight.
The camera feed is integrated into the 25-cm touchscreen, which also provides operator access to other next generation functions such as Cat Grade.
A new seat takes advantage of the next gen cab’s foot space and hip room, offering a variety of adjustments to improve operator comfort and help reduce fatigue. The cab also features new seatbelt and safety harness options.
Lower operating costs
The new Cat 140 lowers operating costs and improves fuel efficiency. The 140 features banked and centralized access checkpoints that can help make daily maintenance a breeze rather than a bind.
The grader provides a sweet spot power-to-weight ratio with excellent fuel consumption rates, notes dos Santos.
“There is a lot of good information collected so far from the multiple machines being tested around the world, with more than 40,000 hours accumulated so far,” he said.
The new Cat 140 also offers expanded technology capabilities, from simple features to improve operator’s comfort, like the stable blade, to fully calibrated 3D systems to help reduce the total cost of ownership.
Caterpillar currently manufactures 13 motor grader models in facilities across the globe. Cat began manufacturing motor graders in 1931 with the No. 9 Cat Auto Patrol. The first motor graders boasted lever and steering wheel controls and a 2.7-metre moldboard.
