The Caterpillar 14M is a versatile motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. Equipped with a powerful engine and advanced hydraulic systems, the 14M delivers precise blade control and efficient grading performance. Its durable frame and robust components ensure long-term reliability in demanding environments. The operator cabin offers enhanced visibility and ergonomic controls for improved productivity and comfort. The Caterpillar 14M motor grader supports various attachments, making it suitable for fine grading, ditching, and snow removal tasks. This model is widely used in construction, mining, and infrastructure projects requiring accurate surface leveling and material spreading.

Blades
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40 degrees
Circle Centershift - Left	26 in (65 cm)
Circle Centershift - Right	21 in (52 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle	65 degrees
Maximum Depth of Cut	17 in (44 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground	17 in (42 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left	85 in (217 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right	90 in (228 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	29 in (74 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	31 in (79 cm)
Circle
Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Diameter	72 in (182 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground	17 in (42 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	85 in (217 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	90 in (228 cm)
Shift Left	26 in (65 cm)
Shift Right	21 in (52 cm)
Dimensions
Blade Base	9 ft (3 m)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	15 in (38 cm)
Height - Exhaust Stack	128 in (326 cm)
Height - Front Axle Center	25 in (64 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Height - Top of Cylinders	112 in (286 cm)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Length - Between Tandem Axles	65 in (165 cm)
Length - Counterweight to Ripper	429 in (1,090 cm)
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem	258 in (655 cm)
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard	112 in (284 cm)
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine	371 in (941 cm)
Overall Length	31 ft (9 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	6 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase	22 ft (7 m)
Width - Outside Front Tires	110 in (279 cm)
Width - Outside Rear Tires	110 in (279 cm)
Width - Tire Center Lines	93 in (236 cm)
Width Over Tires	9 ft (3 m)
Engine
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	259 hp (193 kw)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	262 hp (195 kw)
Base Power (All Gears) - Net	259 hp (193 kw)
Bore	5 in (13 cm)
Derating Altitude	13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Displacement	677 cu in (11,094 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C11 ACERT VHP
High - Ambient Capability	122 degrees
Max Power	274 hp (204 kw)
Maximum Torque	1,049 lbs ft (1,422 nm)
Net Power Gear 1-2	259 hp (193 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6	274 hp (204 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	274 hp (204 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	274 hp (204 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability	109 degrees
Stroke	6 in (14 cm)
V Plus Range - Net	193-219 kW (259-294)
V Plus Range - Net - Metric	193-221 kW (262-301)
V Range - Net	193-204 kW (259-274)
Frame
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	2 in (5 cm)
Circle - Diameter	72 in (182 cm)
Drawbar - Height	8 in (20 cm)
Drawbar - Width	3 in (8 cm)
Front Axle - Height to Center	25 in (64 cm)
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	32 degrees
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right	17 degrees
Front Frame Structure - Height	1 ft (0 m)
Front Frame Structure - Width	1 ft (0 m)
Front Axle
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	17 degrees
Hydraulic System
Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing closed center
Maximum System Pressure	3,500 psi
Pump Flow	74 gpm (280 lpm)
Pump Output	74 gpm (280 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable displacement
Relief Valve Pressure	3,500 psi
Standby Pressure	450 psi
Moldboard
Arc Radius	16 in (41 cm)
Blade Down Pressure	38,667 lbs (17,539 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW	22,130 lbs (10,038 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW	38,781 lbs (17,591 kg)
Blade Pull - Base GVW	30,829 lbs (13,984 kg)
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW	39,619 lbs (17,971 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	39,678 lbs (17,998 kg)
Blade Width	14 ft (4 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness	1 in (2 cm)
Cutting Edge Width	8 in (20 cm)
End Bit - Thickness	1 in (2 cm)
End Bit - Width	6 in (15 cm)
Max Depth of Cut	17 in (44 cm)
Moldboard - Height	27 in (69 cm)
Moldboard - Thickness	1 in (3 cm)
Moldboard - Width	14 ft (4 m)
Moldboard Height	27 in (69 cm)
Moldboard Length	14 ft (4 m)
Moldboard Thickness	1 in (3 cm)
Moldboard Width	14 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left	29 in (74 cm)
Side Shift Right	31 in (79 cm)
Throat Clearance	5 in (12 cm)
Operating Specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20 degrees
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	2 gal (6 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12 gal (47 l)
Forward - 1st	3 mph (4 kph)
Forward - 2nd	4 mph (6 kph)
Forward - 3rd	5 mph (9 kph)
Forward - 4th	7 mph (12 kph)
Forward - 5th	11 mph (18 kph)
Forward - 6th	15 mph (25 kph)
Forward - 7th	21 mph (34 kph)
Forward - 8th	31 mph (50 kph)
Fuel Capacity	130 gal (492 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	16 gal (60 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	21,912 lbs (9,939 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	44,086 lbs (19,997 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	65,998 lbs (29,936 kg)
Reverse - 1st	2
Reverse - 2nd	4 mph (6 kph)
Reverse - 3rd	6 mph (9 kph)
Reverse - 4th	9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 5th	17 mph (27 kph)
Reverse - 6th	25 mph (39 kph)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	12,611 lbs (5,720 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	34,522 lbs (15,659 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	47,133 lbs (21,379 kg)
Steering Range - Left/Right	48 degrees
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	26 gal (97 l)
Top Speed - Forward	31 mph (50 kph)
Top Speed - Reverse	25 mph (39 kph)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	24 gal (89 l)
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	26 ft (8 m)
Power Train
Brakes - Parking	Spring applied hydraulically released
Brakes - Secondary	Oil-actuated oil-disc
Brakes - Service	oil-actuated oil-disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area	5,347 cu in (87,622 cu cm)
Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Fwd / 6 Rev
Transmission	Direct drive power shift Countershaft
Ripper
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	46 in (116 cm)
Penetration Force	27,222 lbs (12,348 kg)
Pry-Out Force	28,146 lbs (12,767 kg)
Ripper Shank Holders	7
Ripping Depth - Maximum	16 in (40 cm)
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum	19 in (48 cm)
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum	15 in (38 cm)
Service Refill
Circle Drive Housing	2 gal (6 l)
Cooling System	12 gal (47 l)
Engine Oil	8 gal (30 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0 gal (1 l)
Fuel Capacity	130 gal (492 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	16 gal (60 l)
Tandem Housing - Each	26 gal (97 l)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	24 gal (89 l)
Standards
Brakes	ISO 3450
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471 / ISO 3499
Sound	ISO 6394 / ISO 6395
Steering	ISO 5010:1992
Steering System
Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	26 ft (8 m)
Tandems
Drive Chain Pitch	2 in (6 cm)
Height	24 in (62 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Inner	1 in (2 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Outer	1 in (2 cm)
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing	65 in (165 cm)
Width	8 in (21 cm)
Transmission
Max Speed - Forward	31 mph (50 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	25 mph (39 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6
Transmission Type	direct drive power shift countershaft
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle	12,541 lbs (5,689 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle	34,255 lbs (15,538 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total	46,796 lbs (21,226 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle	9,969 lbs (4,522 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle	44,021 lbs (19,968 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total	65,998 lbs (29,936 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped	53,738 lbs (24,375 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	13,704 lbs (6,216 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total	53,738 lbs (24,375 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped	53,738 lbs (24,375 kg)