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High-Performance Grading and Efficiency
More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility
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Integrated Technologies
Using Cat® Grade technologies can increase your overall productivity with better accuracy, reduced rework, and lower costs.
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Up To 10% Fuel savings
Using with Eco mode without loss of productivity.
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More traction on slopes
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) assists with traction and maneuvering the machine, so you can work in any environment.
Engine
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | 221 hp |
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric | 224 hp |
| Bore | 4.5 in |
| Derating Altitude | 10000 ft |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3 |
| High - Ambient Capability | 122 °F |
| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1,550 rpm |
| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum | 500 rpm |
| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard | 1,400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque - VHP Plus | 1000 lb/ft |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Speed at Rated Power | 2,000 rpm |
| Standard Capability | 109 °F |
| Stroke | 5.9 in |
| Torque Rise | 39% |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st | 221 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd | 231 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd | 241 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th | 252 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th | 257 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th | 262 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th | 267 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th | 272 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st | 221 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd | 231 hp |
| VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 3rd-6th | 241 hp |
| VHP Plus Range - Net | 165-203 kW (221-272 hp) |
| VHP Plus Range - Net - Metric | 165-203 kW (224-276 hp) |
Weights
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle | 9907 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle | 28812 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total | 38719 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle | 17075 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle | 38069 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total | 55144 lb |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | 45547 lb |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle | 13237 lb |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle | 32310 lb |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total | 45547 lb |
Power Train
| Brakes - Parking | Multiple Oil Disc |
| Brakes - Secondary | Dual Circuit Control |
| Brakes - Service | Multiple Oil Disc |
| Brakes - Service - Surface Area | 3565 in² |
| Forward/Reverse Gears | 8 Forward/6 Reverse |
| Transmission | APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift |
Moldboard
| Arc Radius | 16.3 in |
| Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW | 17004 lb |
| Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW | 29308 lb |
| Blade Pull - Base GVW | 25931 lb |
| Blade Pull - Maximum GVW | 34262 lb |
| Blade Width | 14 ft |
| Cutting Edge Thickness | 0.6 in |
| Cutting Edge Width | 6 in |
| End Bit - Thickness | 0.6 in |
| End Bit - Width | 6 in |
| Moldboard - Blade Width | 14 ft |
| Moldboard - Height | 24 in |
| Moldboard - Thickness | 0.87 in |
| Throat Clearance | 6.5 in |
Hydraulic System
| Circuit Type | Parallel |
| Maximum System Pressure | 3503 psi |
| Pump Output | 55.5 gal/min |
| Pump Type | Variable Piston |
| Reservoir Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal (US) |
| Standby Pressure | 885 psi |
Operating Specifications
| Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 20° |
| Forward - 1st | 2.6 mile/h |
| Forward - 2nd | 3.5 mile/h |
| Forward - 3rd | 5.1 mile/h |
| Forward - 4th | 7 mile/h |
| Forward - 5th | 10.8 mile/h |
| Forward - 6th | 14.7 mile/h |
| Forward - 7th | 20.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 8th | 29.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1st | 2 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2nd | 3.8 mile/h |
| Reverse - 3rd | 5.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 4th | 8.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 5th | 16 mile/h |
| Reverse - 6th | 23.3 mile/h |
| Steering Range - Left/Right | 50° |
| Top Speed - Forward | 29.5 mile/h |
| Top Speed - Reverse | 23.3 mile/h |
| Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | 25.59 ft |
Service Refill
| Circle Drive Housing | 1.8 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 15 gal (US) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid | 5.8 gal (US) |
| Engine Oil | 7.9 gal (US) |
| Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | 0.13 gal (US) |
| Fuel Capacity | 104 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System - Tank | 16.9 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System - Total | 26.4 gal (US) |
| Tandem Housing - Each | 22.9 gal (US) |
| Transmission - Differential - Final Drives | 18.5 gal (US) |
Frame
| Circle - Blade Beam Thickness | 1.6 in |
| Circle - Diameter | 61.1 in |
| Circle - Height | 6.3 in |
| Drawbar - Height | 6 in |
| Drawbar - Thickness | 0.5 in |
| Drawbar - Width | 3 in |
| Front Axle - Height to Center | 23.5 in |
| Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side | 32° |
| Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right | 18° |
| Front Frame Structure - Height | 12.6 in |
| Front Frame Structure - Width | 12 in |
| Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness | 0.87 in |
| Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width | 12 in |
Tandems
| Drive Chain Pitch | 2 in |
| Height | 22.5 in |
| Sidewall Thickness - Inner | 0.69 in |
| Sidewall Thickness - Outer | 0.71 in |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Down | 25° |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Up | 15° |
| Wheel Axle Spacing | 60 in |
| Width | 8 in |
Blade Range
| Blade Tip Range - Backward | 5° |
| Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40° |
| Circle Centershift - Left | 27.4 in |
| Circle Centershift - Right | 28.7 in |
| Maximum Blade Position Angle | 90° |
| Maximum Depth of Cut | 29.5 in |
| Maximum Lift Above Ground | 17.8 in |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left | 82.3 in |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right | 89.7 in |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Left | 20.1 in |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Right | 26 in |
Ripper
| Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised | 40.6 in |
| Penetration Force | 20812 lb |
| Pry-Out Force | 28493 lb |
| Ripper Shank Holder Spacing | 21 in |
| Ripper Shank Holders | 5 |
| Ripping Depth - Maximum | 16.8 in |
Scarifier
| Front, V-Type - Working Width | 47.4 in |
| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 4.6 in |
| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders | 5/11 |
| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 18.4 in |
| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width | 40.6 in |
| Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 4.6 in |
| Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders | 11 |
| Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 11.5 in |
| Mid, V-Type - Working Width | 46.6 in |
| Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 10.5 in |
| Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders | 9 |
| Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 16.8 in |
| Rear - Working Width | 84 in |
Dimensions
| Ground Clearance - Rear Axle | 13.3 in |
| Height - Exhaust Stack | 128 in |
| Height - Front Axle Center | 23.5 in |
| Height - Top of Cab | 130 in |
| Height - Top of Cylinders | 120 in |
| Length - Between Tandem Axles | 60 in |
| Length - Counterweight to Ripper | 399 in |
| Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem | 241 in |
| Length - Front Axle to Moldboard | 100 in |
| Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine | 351 in |
| Width - Outside Front Tires | 98.9 in |
| Width - Outside Rear Tires | 98.9 in |
| Width - Tire Center Lines | 84.3 in |
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450 |
| ROPS/FOPS | ISO 3471; ISO 3449 |
| Sound | ISO 6394; ISO 6395 |
| Steering | ISO 5010 |
Air Conditioning System
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. |