Overview

The M Series 3 brings the latest emissions reduction technology to the most durable, productive and comfortable motor graders on the market. From building roads to maintaining them, M Series Motor Graders are designed to help you get more work done in less time. Outstanding durability, unprecedented operator comfort and ease of service help to maximize your return on investment. M Series 3 Motor Graders meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.

Engine

Units:

Base Power (1st gear) – Net	221.0 hp 165.0 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C9.3 ACERT™ Cat® C9.3 ACERT™
Bore	4.5 in 115.0 mm
Stroke	5.9 in 149.0 mm
Speed @ Rated Power	2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 1st	231.0 hp 172.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 2nd	241.0 hp 180.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 3rd	252.0 hp 188.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 4th	257.0 hp 191.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 5th	262.0 hp 195.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 6th	267.0 hp 199.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 7th	272.0 hp 203.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 8th	272.0 hp 203.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 1st	221.0 hp 165.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 2nd	231.0 hp 172.0 kW
AWD Off: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 3rd–6th	241.0 hp 180.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 1st	241.0 hp 180.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 2nd	262.0 hp 195.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 3rd	267.0 hp 199.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 4th	272.0 hp 203.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 5th	293.0 hp 219.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 6th	293.0 hp 219.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 7th	293.0 hp 219.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 8th	293.0 hp 219.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 1st	221.0 hp 165.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 2nd	231.0 hp 172.0 kW
AWD On: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 3rd–6th	241.0 hp 180.0 kW
AWD Range – Net	172-219 kW (231-293 hp) 172-219 kW (231-293 hp)
AWD Range – Net (Metric)	172-219 kW (234-298 hp) 172-219 kW (234-298 hp)
Base Power (1st gear) – Net (Metric)	224.0 hp 165.0 kW
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Standard	1,400 rpm 1,400 rpm
Maximum Torque (AWD on)	1079.0 lb ft 1464.0 N·m
Maximum Torque (VHP Plus)	1000.0 lb ft 1355.0 N·m
Standard Capability	109.0 ° F 43.0 ° C
Torque Rise	39% 39%
VHP Plus Range – Net	165-203 kW (221-272 hp) 165-203 kW (221-272 hp)
VHP Plus Range – Net (Metric)	165-203 kW (224-276 hp) 165-203 kW (224-276 hp)
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 1st	221.0 hp 165.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 2nd	231.0 hp 172.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 3rd	241.0 hp 180.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 4th	252.0 hp 188.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 5th	257.0 hp 191.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 6th	262.0 hp 195.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 7th	267.0 hp 199.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Forward – 8th	272.0 hp 203.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 1st	221.0 hp 165.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 2nd	231.0 hp 172.0 kW
VHP Plus: Gear – Net Power – Reverse – 3rd–6th	241.0 hp 180.0 kW
Displacement	567.5 in3 9.3 L
Number of Cylinders	6 6
Derating Altitude	10000.0 ft 3050.0 m
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum	1,550 rpm 1,550 rpm
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum	500 rpm 500 rpm
High Ambient Capability	122.0 ° F 50.0 ° C

Power Train

Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Forward/6 Reverse 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission	APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift
Brakes – Service	Multiple Oil Disc Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes – Service, Surface Area	3565.0 in2 23000.0 cm2
Brakes – Parking	Multiple Oil Disc Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes – Secondary	Dual Circuit Control Dual Circuit Control

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type	Parallel Parallel
Pump Type	Variable Piston Variable Piston
Pump Output	55.5 gal/min 210.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure	3503.0 psi 24150.0 kPa
Reservoir Tank Capacity	16.9 gal 64.0 L
Standby Pressure	885.0 psi 6100.0 kPa

Operating Specifications

Top Speed – Forward	29.5 mph 47.4 km/h
Top Speed – Reverse	23.3 mph 37.4 km/h
Turning Radius, Outside Front Tires	25.59 ft 7.8 m
Steering Range – Left/Right	50° 50°
Articulation Angle – Left/Right	20° 20°
Forward – 1st	2.6 mph 4.1 km/h
Forward – 2nd	3.5 mph 5.6 km/h
Forward – 3rd	5.1 mph 8.1 km/h
Forward – 4th	7.0 mph 11.2 km/h
Forward – 5th	10.8 mph 17.4 km/h
Forward – 6th	14.7 mph 23.7 km/h
Forward – 7th	20.3 mph 32.6 km/h
Forward – 8th	29.5 mph 47.4 km/h
Reverse – 1st	2.0 mph 3.3 km/h
Reverse – 2nd	3.8 mph 6.1 km/h
Reverse – 3rd	5.5 mph 8.8 km/h
Reverse – 4th	8.5 mph 13.7 km/h
Reverse – 5th	16.0 mph 25.7 km/h
Reverse – 6th	23.3 mph 37.4 km/h

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity	104.0 gal 394.0 L
Cooling System	15.0 gal 57.0 L
Hydraulic System – Total	26.4 gal 100.0 L
Hydraulic System – Tank	16.9 gal 64.0 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid	5.8 gal 22.0 L
Trans./Diff./Final Drives	18.5 gal 70.0 L
Engine Oil	7.9 gal 30.0 L
Tandem Housing (each)	22.9 gal 87.0 L
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.13 gal 0.5 L
Circle Drive Housing	1.8 gal 7.0 L

Frame

Drawbar – Width	3.0 in 76.2 mm
Circle – Diameter	61.1 in 1553.0 mm
Circle – Blade Beam Thickness	1.6 in 40.0 mm
Drawbar – Height	6.0 in 152.0 mm
Circle – Height	6.3 in 160.0 mm
Front Frame Structure – Height	12.6 in 321.0 mm
Front Frame Structure – Width	12.0 in 305.0 mm
Drawbar – Thickness	0.5 in 12.7 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate – Width	12.0 in 305.0 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate – Thickness	0.87 in 22.0 mm
Front Axle – Height to Center	23.5 in 596.0 mm
Front Axle – Wheel Lean, Left/Right	18° 18°
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side	32° 32°

Tandems

Height	22.5 in 572.0 mm
Width	8.0 in 204.0 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Inner	0.69 in 17.5 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Outer	0.71 in 18.0 mm
Drive Chain Pitch	2.0 in 50.8 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing	60.0 in 1523.0 mm
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up	15° 15°
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down	25° 25°

Moldboard

Blade Width	14.0 ft 4.2 m
Moldboard – Height	24.0 in 610.0 mm
Moldboard – Thickness	0.87 in 22.0 mm
Arc Radius	16.3 in 413.0 mm
Throat Clearance	6.5 in 166.0 mm
Cutting Edge – Width	6.0 in 152.0 mm
Cutting Edge – Thickness	0.6 in 16.0 mm
End Bit – Width	6.0 in 152.0 mm
End Bit – Thickness	0.6 in 16.0 mm
Blade Pull – Base GVW (AWD)	36817.0 lb 16700.0 kg
Blade Pull – Maximum GVW (AWD)	49630.0 lb 22512.0 kg
Blade Down Pressure – Base GVW (AWD)	18935.0 lb 8589.0 kg
Blade Down Pressure – Maximum GVW (AWD)	29308.0 lb 13294.0 kg
Moldboard – Blade Width	14.0 ft 4.2 m

Blade Range

Circle Centershift – Right	28.7 in 728.0 mm
Circle Centershift – Left	27.4 in 695.0 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Right	26.0 in 660.0 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Left	20.1 in 510.0 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle	90° 90°
Blade Tip Range – Forward	40° 40°
Blade Tip Range – Backward	5° 5°
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right	89.7 in 2278.0 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left	82.3 in 2090.0 mm
Maximum Lift above Ground	17.8 in 452.0 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut	29.5 in 750.0 mm

Ripper

Ripper Shank Holder Spacing	21.0 in 533.0 mm
Ripping Depth – Maximum	16.8 in 426.0 mm
Ripper Shank Holders	5 5
Penetration Force	20812.0 lb 9440.0 kg
Pryout Force	28493.0 lb 12924.0 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	40.6 in 1031.0 mm

Scarifier

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4.6 in 116.0 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holders	5/11 5/11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifying Depth, Maximum	18.4 in 467.0 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Working Width	40.6 in 1031.0 mm
Front, V-Type: Working Width	47.4 in 1205.0 mm
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4.6 in 116.0 mm
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holders	11 11
Mid, V-Type – Scarifying Depth, Maximum	11.5 in 292.0 mm
Mid, V-Type – Working Width	46.6 in 1184.0 mm
Rear – Scarifying Depth, Maximum	16.8 in 426.0 mm
Rear – Working Width	84.0 in 2133.0 mm
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holders	9 9
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	10.5 in 267.0 mm

Weights

Operating Weight – Typically Equipped

47514.0 lb 21552.0 kg

Weights – AWD

Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle	11033.0 lb 5004.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle	29875.0 lb 13551.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total	40908.0 lb 18555.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle	17075.0 lb 7745.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle	38069.0 lb 17268.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total	55144.0 lb 25013.0 kg
Operating Weight, Typically Equipped – Front Axle	14289.0 lb 6481.0 kg
Operating Weight, Typically Equipped – Rear Axle	33225.0 lb 15071.0 kg
Operating Weight, Typically Equipped – Total	47514.0 lb 21552.0 kg

Dimensions

Height – Top of Cab	130.0 in 3308.0 mm
Length – Counterweight to Ripper	399.0 in 10136.0 mm
Width – Outside Front Tires	98.9 in 2511.0 mm
Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem	241.0 in 6123.0 mm
Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine	351.0 in 8912.0 mm
Length – Front Axle to Moldboard	100.0 in 2552.0 mm
Length – Between Tandem Axles	60.0 in 1523.0 mm
Width – Outside Rear Tires	98.9 in 2511.0 mm
Width – Tire Center Lines	84.3 in 2140.0 mm
Height – Front Axle Center	23.5 in 596.0 mm
Height to Exhaust Stack	128.0 in 3256.0 mm
Height to Top of Cylinders	120.0 in 3040.0 mm
Ground Clearance at Rear Axle	13.3 in 339.0 mm

Standards

Brakes	ISO 3450 ISO 3450
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471; ISO 3499 ISO 3471; ISO 3499
Sound	ISO 6394; ISO 6395 ISO 6394; ISO 6395
Steering	ISO 5010 ISO 5010