Overview

The M Series Motor Grader has become the industry standard in operational efficiency and overall productivity. From building roads to maintaining them, M Series Motor Graders are designed to help you get more work done in less time. Unprecedented operator comfort and ease of service help to maximize your return on investment.

Engine

Units:

Base Power (1st gear) – Net	213.0 hp 159.0 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C9 ACERT™ Cat® C9 ACERT™
Bore	4.4 in 112.0 mm
Stroke	5.9 in 149.0 mm
Speed @ Rated Power	2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
Emissions	Engine is Certified for Environment Canada Tier 3 Standards Engine is Certified for Environment Canada Tier 3 Standards
Maximum Torque (VHP Plus)	912.0 lb ft 1237.0 N·m
Torque Rise (VHP Plus)	40% 40%
VHP Plus Range – Net	159-185 kW (213-248 hp) 159-185 kW (213-248 hp)
Displacement	537.0 in3 8.8 L
Number of Cylinders	6 6
Derating Altitude	10000.0 ft 3048.0 m
Standard – Fan Speed – Maximum	1,450 rpm 1,450 rpm
Standard – Fan Speed – Minimum	600 rpm 600 rpm
Standard – Ambient Capability	109.0 ° F 43.0 ° C
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum	1,650 rpm 1,650 rpm
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum	600 rpm 600 rpm
High Ambient Capability	122.0 ° F 50.0 ° C

Power Train

Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Forward/6 Reverse 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission	Direct drive, power shift, countershaft Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
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 system Dual circuit control system

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type	Variable piston Variable piston
Pump Output	55.7 gal/min 210.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure	3500.0 psi 24150.0 kPa
Standby Pressure	450.0 psi 3100.0 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	24.93 ft 7.6 m
Steering Range – Left/Right	47.5 degrees 47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle – Left/Right	20 degrees 20 degrees
Forward – 1st	2.5 mph 4.1 km/h
Forward – 2nd	3.5 mph 5.6 km/h
Forward – 3rd	5.0 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	110.0 gal 416.0 L
Cooling System	10.6 gal 40.0 L
Hydraulic System – Tank	16.9 gal 64.0 L
Trans./Diff./Final Drives	17.2 gal 65.0 L
Engine Oil	7.9 gal 30.0 L
Tandem Housing (each)	21.1 gal 80.0 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	12.0 in 305.0 mm
Front Frame Structure – Thickness	0.6 in 16.0 mm
Front Frame Structure – Width	12.0 in 305.0 mm
Front Axle – Height to Center	22.5 in 571.0 mm
Front Axle – Wheel Lean, Left/Right	18 degrees 18 degrees
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side	32 degrees 32 degrees

Tandems

Height	22.5 in 572.0 mm
Width	8.0 in 204.0 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Inner	1.0 in 25.0 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Outer	0.7 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 degrees 15 degrees
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down	25 degrees 25 degrees

Moldboard

Blade Width	12.0 ft 3.7 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	3.7 in 95.0 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	24494.0 lb 11110.0 kg
Blade Pull – Maximum GVW	32310.0 lb 14656.0 kg
Down Pressure – Base GVW	16936.0 lb 7682.0 kg
Down Pressure – Maximum GVW	28998.0 lb 13153.0 kg
Moldboard – Width	12.0 ft 3.7 m

Blade Range

Circle Centershift – Right	28.7 in 728.0 mm
Circle Centershift – Left	27.4 in 695.0 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Right	37.4 in 950.0 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Left	32.3 in 820.0 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle	90 degrees 90 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Forward	40 degrees 40 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Backward	5 degrees 5 degrees
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 428.0 mm
Ripper Shank Holders	5 5
Penetration Force	20540.0 lb 9317.0 kg
Pryout Force	26259.0 lb 11911.0 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	39.2 in 995.0 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	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	10.5 in 266.0 mm
Rear – Working Width	91.0 in 2300.0 mm
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holders	9 9
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	10.5 in 267.0 mm

Weights

Operating Weight – Typically Equipped	43465.0 lb 19715.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped	43465.0 lb 19715.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle	16894.0 lb 7663.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle	35900.0 lb 16284.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle	9867.0 lb 4475.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle	27215.0 lb 12345.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total	52794.0 lb 23947.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total	37082.0 lb 16820.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle	12404.0 lb 5626.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Rear Axle	31061.0 lb 14089.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total	43465.0 lb 19715.0 kg

Dimensions

Height – Top of Cab Product Link	133.0 in 3378.0 mm
Length – Push Plate to Ripper	399.1 in 10136.0 mm
Length – Push Plate to Ripper Retracted	386.5 in 9818.0 mm
Height – Top of Cab	130.2 in 3308.0 mm
Width – Outside Front Tires	98.9 in 2511.0 mm
Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem	241.1 in 6123.0 mm
Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine	344.6 in 8754.0 mm
Length – Front Axle to Moldboard	100.5 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	128.2 in 3256.0 mm
Height to Top of Cylinders	119.7 in 3040.0 mm
Ground Clearance at Rear Axle	13.3 in 339.0 mm

Standards

Brakes	ISO 3450:1996 ISO 3450:1996
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471:1994, ISO 3449:1992 ISO 3471:1994, ISO 3449:1992
Sound	ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008 ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008
Steering	ISO 5010:2007 ISO 5010:2007

Net Power: VHP Plus

Gear: Forward – 1st	213.0 hp 159.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 2nd	218.0 hp 162.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 3rd	223.0 hp 166.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 4th	228.0 hp 170.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 5th	233.0 hp 174.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 6th	238.0 hp 177.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 7th	243.0 hp 181.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 8th	248.0 hp 185.0 kW
Gear: Reverse – 1st	213.0 hp 159.0 kW
Gear: Reverse – 2nd	218.0 hp 162.0 kW
Gear: Reverse – 3rd – 6th	223.0 hp 166.0 kW