2017 - Caterpillar 140M3 Motor Grader

About this machine

This Caterpillar 140M3 is a used motor grader — sometimes referred to as a road grader or grader — a heavy construction machine designed to create flat, precisely graded surfaces for road building, site preparation, and maintenance of unpaved surfaces. Caterpillar is one of the world's most recognised manufacturers of heavy equipment, supplying construction, mining, forestry, and infrastructure industries with machinery trusted for its durability and engineering. This 2017 example is located in Colorado, USA, and is priced at $285,000.

Power comes from a Cat C9.3 engine rated at 252 horsepower and built to Tier 4 Final emissions standards, making it compliant with current environmental regulations. An auto idle and auto shutdown function is included under the Eco Mode feature, helping manage fuel consumption during periods of inactivity. The electrical system runs on a 24V/150-amp setup supported by a 150-amp alternator and an extra-heavy-duty battery, while a heavy-duty electric starter is fitted. An ether starting aid is also included for reliable cold-weather starts.

The blade assembly centres on a 14-foot by 24-inch by 7/8-inch moldboard paired with 8-inch by 3/4-inch curved cutting edges. The machine is configured as Base plus one, meaning it includes a ripper as an additional working attachment. The drawbar-mounted scarifier is equipped with nine scarifier points and four shanks, and additional hydraulic lines for the ripper are fitted. End bits are supplied without overlay. The push plate is configured as a counterweight arrangement.

The cab is a low-profile design featuring standard glass, air conditioning, heat, and a defroster rear window. The operator's seat is an air suspension cloth unit fitted with a seat belt. Controls are electronic joystick-operated, including an e-joystick throttle, and the instrument cluster is the Cat Messenger system. Auto articulation with a demo control setting is included, along with auto differential lock and unlock. Supplemental steering is fitted, and an ether aid is integrated into the starting system.

Lighting provision is comprehensive: front headlights set to low profile, heel work lights in a 3x3 configuration, midframe toe work lights, and halogen-equipped working lights under the Working Plus designation are all present. Outside heated mirrors operate on 24V. A travel alarm, 12V power port, sun shade, and dome light round out the cab and visibility features. A Sy-Klone precleaner is installed on the air intake. The SY-Klone precleaner, communication converter, and warning light mounting are also noted in the build.

Additional equipment includes a transmission guard, hitch guard group, a tool box, a rear wiper and washer, a three-wiper and washer headliner arrangement, and an AM/FM radio. Engine coolant heater operating on 120V, gravity drain for engine oil, and 10W hydraulic oil specification are recorded. A cold weather package and low ambient global arrangement are specified, confirming the machine was configured for operation in demanding temperature conditions. Decals are in US English, and an online owner's manual is available. The machine carries the Cat Certified Used designation and is listed as received in as-is condition, with an equipment certification code of NCR, recorded with a date of 18 January 2024 and unit reference 4069 GD.

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