VOLVO G940B MOTOR GRADERS

Technical Description

The Volvo G940B Motor Grader is a robust, heavy-duty machine designed for demanding grading applications. It features a 6-cylinder, turbocharged, aftercooled D8HGBE4 engine with a displacement of 476 cu in, delivering 146 hp and 730.2 lb-ft of torque in gears 1-2. The grader has an overall length of 30.1 ft, a wheelbase of 20.5 ft, and a width over tires of 8.3 ft, with a height to the top of the Isomount cab at 10.5 ft. The standard operating weight is 37,434.5 lbs, while the maximum operating weight reaches 47,000.4 lbs. The moldboard is 12.1 ft wide, 25 in high, and 0.9 in thick, with a maximum depth of cut of 31 in and a blade down pressure of 18,117.6 lbs. The hydraulic system uses an axial piston pump with a flow rate of 55 gpm and a relief valve pressure of 3,002.3 psi. The transmission is a fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift type with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, allowing a maximum forward speed of 27.3 mph and reverse speed of 19.3 mph. The circle offers a 360° rotation, with a blade tip angle of 47° at the front and 6° at the rear, and a diameter of 64 in. The grader is equipped with a fuel capacity of 105.7 gal, hydraulic fluid capacity of 24.1 gal, and a 24-volt electrical system. The steering system provides a 23° articulation angle and a turning radius of 23,835.4 ft, ensuring excellent maneuverability.