This 2004 Caterpillar 143H is a used motor grader — sometimes referred to as a road grader or grading machine — located in the Netherlands and available from stock. Motor graders are purpose-built road construction and maintenance machines used to level, shape, and finish graded surfaces such as road bases, shoulders, and unpaved haul roads. Caterpillar is one of the world's most recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment, supplying machines to civil engineering, mining, road building, and infrastructure contractors globally.
Power comes from a Caterpillar 3176C ATAAC VHP Plus six-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 205 hp (153 kW). The drivetrain is configured as AWD six-wheel drive (6×6), providing maximum traction in demanding site conditions, and paired with an eight-forward, six-reverse powershift transmission for smooth, responsive gear changes without interrupting the work cycle.
The grading system centres on a 14 ft (4.26 m) moldboard with centershift and hydraulic tip control, allowing precise blade positioning across a wide range of cutting and finishing tasks. Differential unlock is fitted, further enhancing traction when ground conditions demand it, and additional auxiliary hydraulic valves are installed for attachment flexibility.
The operator environment is a low-profile cab with EROPS certification and air conditioning. Front and rear work lights extend productive operating hours into low-light conditions. Tyre size is 17.5R25, with approximately 70% tread remaining across the set, consistent with the reported undercarriage condition of 70%.
Operating weight is 15,270 kg and overall dimensions are 8.67 m long, 2.64 m wide, and 3.13 m tall. The machine comes directly from active site use and is described as being in ex-jobsite condition. On-site inspections are welcomed prior to purchase.
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