This 2017 Caterpillar 140M3 is a used motor grader — sometimes referred to as a road grader or blade — offered from New Mexico, USA, at $257,000. Motor graders are precision earthmoving machines used primarily to create flat, graded surfaces for road construction, site preparation, and maintenance of unpaved roads and haul roads. Caterpillar is one of the world's most widely recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and mining equipment, with a long-established reputation for building durable, well-supported machinery across earthmoving, paving, and infrastructure applications.
Power comes from a Cat C9.3 engine rated at 252 horsepower and certified to Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The machine is equipped with a heavy-duty electric starter and 24V/150-amp, 1,125 CCA batteries to support reliable cold-start performance. A 120V engine coolant heater and a Cold Weather Plus Package are fitted, making the machine particularly well suited to operation in low-ambient temperature conditions. An automatic idle and auto-shutdown eco mode helps manage fuel consumption during periods of inactivity.
The grader is configured with a low-profile cab meeting ROPS and FOPS protective standards. The interior includes air conditioning, heating, and defrost, along with a rear window defroster fan. Operator comfort features include a heated, air-suspension cloth seat, heated outside mirrors, and a three-wiper washer system. The instrument cluster is the Cat Messenger system, and controls are handled via an e-joystick throttle setup. The cab also includes an AM/FM Bluetooth radio, a 12V power port, and access to an online owner's manual.
Working equipment on this machine includes two shanks and eight scarifiers, plus a ripper attachment (Base + 1 Rip configuration). A push plate counterweight is fitted, along with a drawbar, disc brakes, a transmission guard, a hitch guard group, and a toolbox. The auto articulation control is listed as a demo-configured feature, and auto differential lock/unlock is included. AccuGrade-ready installation is fitted, preparing the machine for future grade-control system integration.
Lighting is comprehensive, with front headlights on low setting, plus halogen working lights (Working Lights Plus), a dome light, and a Federal light kit. A converter GP, supplemental steering, ether starting aid, and a non-Sy-Klone precleaner are also noted. The seat belt, outside-mounted mirrors, and a travel alarm round out the specification. The machine carries an NCR equipment certification code and is listed as Cat Certified Used, sold on an as-is/as-received basis with English (U.S.) decals.
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