CAT 140K Motor Grader for Sale

The CAT 140K Motor Grader is a highly adaptable construction machine designed for precise surface grading, road building, site preparation, and maintenance tasks. It is ideal for contractors, infrastructure development firms, mining operations, municipal authorities, and equipment rental companies that require reliable grading performance in challenging jobsite conditions.
Powered by a Cat C7 ACERT engine, the CAT 140K delivers a base net power of 171 horsepower, with a Variable Horsepower Plus (VHP) range reaching up to 191 horsepower. Its direct-drive power-shift transmission and load-sensing hydraulic system enable smooth, controlled blade movements and efficient operation during grading, shaping, and finishing work.
Equipped with a standard 12-foot (3.7-meter) moldboard, the CAT 140K is well-suited for a variety of tasks including road base preparation, site leveling, shoulder maintenance, ditching, slope shaping, drainage, and final grading. The moldboard features a maximum cutting depth of 28.9 inches (735 mm) and can lift up to 18.9 inches (480 mm) above ground level, allowing it to handle a wide range of grading applications effectively.
CAT 140K Parameter Table
| Category | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General | Equipment Type | Motor Grader |
| General | Brand | Caterpillar |
| General | Model | CAT 140K |
| Engine | Engine Model | Cat C7 ACERT |
| Engine | Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine | Base Net Power | 171 hp / 128 kW |
| Engine | VHP Net Power Range | 171–191 hp / 128–143 kW |
| Engine | Rated Engine Speed | 2,000 rpm |
| Engine | Engine Displacement | 7.2 L / 439 cu in |
| Engine | Maximum Torque | 996 N·m / 735 lbf-ft |
| Transmission | Transmission Type | Direct-Drive Power Shift |
| Transmission | Optional Transmission Feature | Autoshift Available |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic System Type | Load-Sensing Hydraulics |
| Operating Weight | Base Gross Vehicle Weight | 32,518 lb / 14,750 kg |
| Operating Weight | Typically Equipped Weight | 38,076 lb / 17,271 kg |
| Operating Weight | Maximum Operating Weight | 50,420 lb / 22,870 kg |
| Operating Weight | Maximum Front Axle Weight | 17,649 lb / 8,005 kg |
| Operating Weight | Maximum Rear Axle Weight | 32,771 lb / 14,865 kg |
| Moldboard | Standard Blade Width | 12 ft / 3.7 m |
| Moldboard | Moldboard Height | 24 in / 610 mm |
| Moldboard | Moldboard Thickness | 0.9 in / 22 mm |
| Moldboard | Arc Radius | 16.3 in / 413 mm |
| Moldboard | Throat Clearance | 4.7 in / 120 mm |
| Moldboard | Cutting Edge Width | 6.0 in / 152 mm |
| Moldboard | Cutting Edge Thickness | 0.6 in / 16 mm |
| Blade Range | Circle Centershift, Right | 28.7 in / 728 mm |
| Blade Range | Circle Centershift, Left | 29.6 in / 752 mm |
| Blade Range | Moldboard Sideshift, Right | 26.1 in / 663 mm |
| Blade Range | Moldboard Sideshift, Left | 20.2 in / 512 mm |
| Blade Range | Blade Tip Angle, Forward | 40° |
| Blade Range | Blade Tip Angle, Backward | 5° |
| Blade Range | Maximum Reach Outside Tires, Right | 77.9 in / 1,978 mm |
| Blade Range | Maximum Reach Outside Tires, Left | 74.6 in / 1,896 mm |
| Blade Range | Maximum Lift Above Ground | 18.9 in / 480 mm |
| Blade Range | Maximum Depth of Cut | 28.9 in / 735 mm |
| Circle | Outer Diameter | 60.2 in / 1,530 mm |
| Front Axle | Wheel Lean, Left/Right | 18° |
| Front Axle | Total Oscillation Per Side | 32° |
| Standard Tires | Tire Size | 14.00-24 12PR (G-2) |
| Cab | Cab Configuration | ROPS Cab Available |
| Technology | Grade Control | Cat AccuGrade Attachment Ready Option Available |
| Technology | Equipment Monitoring | Cat Product Link Option Available |
Typical Applications
Highway, municipal road, and rural road construction
Road maintenance and shoulder grading
Land leveling and construction site preparation
Industrial yard and logistics center development
Mining road and quarry road maintenance
Embankment finishing and slope shaping
Drainage ditch construction and roadside work
Airport, port, and infrastructure development projects
Fine grading and final earthmoving work
Used CAT 140K Grader Inspection
When sourcing a used CAT 140K Motor Grader, verify key machine details before finalizing your purchase. Confirm the real manufacturing year, serial number and working hours, and inspect the engine, transmission and hydraulic system carefully.
Pay close attention to wear on the moldboard, circle, drawbar and tires. Review maintenance history, cab layout and any installed attachments.
Optional features may consist of ripper, scarifier, push block, rear counterweight, enclosed ROPS cab, grade‑control systems and Product Link monitoring. Do not assume these features come with the machine unless explicitly verified.
Visit https://hegeermachinery.com to view certified used CAT 140K motor graders and request full inspection documentation.
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