VOLVO G740 VHP MOTOR GRADERS

Technical Description

The Volvo G740 VHP Motor Grader is a heavy-duty machine designed for precision grading and earthmoving tasks. It features a turbocharged M11 engine with a displacement of 659.1 cubic inches, delivering a maximum power of 235 hp (175 kW) at 2100 rpm and a peak torque of 845 lb-ft at 1300 rpm. The grader’s moldboard is 15 feet wide, 29 inches high, and 1 inch thick, with a front blade tip angle of 44 degrees and rear angle of 2.5 degrees. It offers a maximum lift of 17.2 inches above ground and a max cutting depth of 31.5 inches. The blade assembly can rotate 360 degrees with shifts of up to 30.5 inches left and 29.5 inches right, and side shifts of 26.5 inches in each direction, allowing extensive maneuverability. The machine measures 28.4 feet in overall length, 8.4 feet in width over the tires, a wheelbase of 20.5 feet, and stands 10.2 feet tall to the top of the isomount cab. The front axle provides 2.1 feet of ground clearance with total oscillation of 16 degrees and wheel lean capability of 18 degrees. Its hydraulic system is load-sensing with a pump flow of 48.4 gpm and relief pressure rated at 2500 psi, supporting blade down pressure of 18,904 lbs and blade pull of 22,424 lbs. The grader weighs approximately 35,611 lbs split between front and rear axles. It uses powershift transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, reaching max speeds of 27.2 mph forward and 19.5 mph reverse. The machine’s articulation angle is 22 degrees, facilitating tight turning and steering precision. Fuel capacity is 100 gallons, hydraulic system capacity is 23.8 gallons, and it operates on a 24-volt electrical system with a 75-amp alternator.