Volvo G940 Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: G940 ➔

The Volvo G940 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. It is part of Volvo Construction Equipment's grader lineup and is used for grading, leveling, ditching, and shaping surfaces on highways, rural roads, and large earthmoving projects. The G940 typically features a front-mounted moldboard, articulated frame, and rear tandem drive for controlled blade positioning and traction. It is built for precision grading and material handling in demanding jobsite conditions. The model is commonly referenced in heavy equipment listings, fleet records, and equipment databases under Volvo motor graders.

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Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees
Diameter	64 in (163 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	80 in (203 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	79 in (201 cm)
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	31 in (77 cm)
Shift Right	30 in (75 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base	9 ft (3 m)
Front Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Overall Length	30 ft (9 m)
Wheelbase	21 ft (6 m)
Width Over Tires	8 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement	436 cu in (7,145 cu cm)
Engine Model	D7E
Max Power	225 hp (168 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	225 hp (168 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	754 lbs ft (1,022 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1550 rpm

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	55 gpm (208 lpm)
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Moldboard

Blade Down Pressure	17,895 lbs (8,117 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	28,260 lbs (12,819 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	31 in (79 cm)
Moldboard Height	25 in (63 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard Width	12 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left	27 in (67 cm)
Side Shift Right	27 in (67 cm)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8 gal (31 l)
Fuel Capacity	107 gal (405 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal (91 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	16,700 lbs (7,575 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,400 lbs (14,243 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	47,000 lbs (21,319 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (22 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,360 lbs (4,699 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,790 lbs (11,698 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	36,150 lbs (16,397 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	26 gal (100 l)
Tire Size	14:00 x 24 G-2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal (61 l)

Steering System

Turning Radius

24 ft (7 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	28 mph (46 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	20 mph (32 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	4
Transmission Type	HTE840 Fully sequential direct drive Volvo powershift transmission

Volvo G940s currently for sale

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