Caterpillar 140M
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Dimensions
| Overall Length | 28.58 ft in (8713 mm) |
| Width Over Tires | 8.17 ft in (2493 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 20.08 ft in (6121 mm) |
| Rear Ground Clearance | 1.13 ft in (341 mm) |
| Tandem Axle Wheelbase | 5 ft in (1523 mm) |
| Front Ground Clearance | 1.87 ft in (571 mm) |
| Blade Base | 8.39 ft in (2552 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Cylinders | 119 in (3022.6 mm) |
| Height To Top Of Isomount Cab | 10.8 ft in (3293 mm) |
| Length - Between Tandem Axles | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem | 241 in (6121.4 mm) |
| Length - Front Axle To Moldboard | 100 in (2540 mm) |
| Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine | 344 in (8737.6 mm) |
| Length - Push Plate To Ripper | 399 in (10134.6 mm) |
| Length - Push Plate To Ripper Retracted | 386 in (9804.4 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Cab Product Link | 133 in (3378.2 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Cab | 130 ft in (39.63 m) |
| Height - Front Axle Center | 23.5 in (596.9 mm) |
| Height - Exhaust Stack | 121 in (3073.4 mm) |
| Width - Outside Front Tires | 98 in (2489.2 mm) |
| Width - Outside Rear Tires | 98 in (2489.2 mm) |
| Width - Tire Center Lines | 84 in (2133.6 mm) |
| Ground Clearance - Rear Axle | 13.3 in (337.82 mm) |
Ripper
| Pry-Out Force | 26259 lb (11910.9 kg) |
| Ripping Depth - Maximum | 16.8 in (426.8 mm) |
| Ripper Shank Holders | 5 |
| Penetration Force | 20540 lb (9316.8 kg) |
| Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised | 36.2 in (919.5 mm) |
| Ripper Shank Holder Spacing | 21 in (533.4 mm) |
Engine
| Number Of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Make | 2236 |
| Engine Model | C7 ACERT VHP |
Frame
| Front Frame Structure - Height | 12 ft in (3657.6 mm) |
| Front Frame Structure - Width | 12 ft in (3657.6 mm) |
| Front Frame Structure - Thickness | 0.6 ft in (182.9 mm) |
Engine
| Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm |
| Max Power | 183 hp (136.5 kw) |
| Net Power Gears 7-8 | 183 hp (136.5 kw) |
| Displacement | 439 cu in (7.2 L) |
| Bore | 4.3 in (109.3 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Emissions | Emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. |
| Engine Model | Cat C7 ACERT |
| Note (1) | Maximum torque (VHP Plus) measured at 1,000 rpm. |
| Note (2) | Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 Standards in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| Note (3) | Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan running at minimum speed, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. |
| Note (4) | Power as declared per ISO 14396; Rated Speed = 2,000 rpm; VHP Plus = 175 kW (234 hp) |
| Note (5) | No engine derating required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft). |
| Derating Altitude | 10000 ft in (3048 m) |
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | 183 hp (136.5 kw) |
| Speed At Rated Power | 2,000 rpm |
| High - Ambient Capability | 122 degrees |
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric | 186 hp (138.8 kw) |
| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1,650 rpm |
| Maximum Torque - Vhp Plus | 855 lb ft (1159.3 Nm) |
| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum | 600 rpm |
| Vhp Plus Range - Net | 136-174 kW (183-233 hp) |
| Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric | 136-174 kW (186-237 hp) |
Frame
| Circle - Diameter | 60.2 in (1529.1 mm) |
| Drawbar - Height | 6 in (152.4 mm) |
| Front Axle - Height To Center | 23 in (584.2 mm) |
| Circle - Blade Beam Thickness | 1.6 in (40.7 mm) |
| Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side | 32 degrees |
| Drawbar - Width | 3 in (76.2 mm) |
| Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right | 18 degrees |
Engine
| Torque Rise - Vhp Plus | 39% |
| Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1,450 rpm |
| Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum | 600 rpm |
| Standard - Ambient Capability | 109 degrees |
Operational
| Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 9173 lb (4161 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 24183 lb (10969 kg) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 15.9 gal (60 L) |
| Std Operation Weight - Total | 33356 lb (15130 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 17908 lb (8123 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 32967 lb (14954 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Total | 50875 lb (23077 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 110 gal (416 L) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 12.4 gal (47 L) |
| Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 17.2 gal (65 L) |
| Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 1.8 gal (7 L) |
| Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each) | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
Power Train
| Brakes - Parking | Multiple oil disc |
| Brakes - Service | Multiple oil disc |
| Transmission | Direct drive, power shift, countershaft |
| Forward/Reverse Gears | 8 Forward/6 Reverse |
| Brakes - Secondary | Dual circuit control system |
| Brakes - Service - Surface Area | 3565 in2 (2.3 m2) |
Steering
| Articulation Angle | 20 degrees |
| Turning Radius | 25.5 ft in (7.8 m) |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | direct drive, power shift, countershaft |
| Number Of Gears - Forward | 8 |
| Number Of Gears - Reverse | 6 |
| Max Speed - Forward | 29 mph (46.6 km/h) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 22.9 mph (36.8 km/h) |
Front Axle
| Wheel Lean | 18 degrees |
| Oscillation - Total | 32 degrees |
| Ground Clearance | 1.9 ft in (571 mm) |
Weights
| Note | Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 14.00R24 tire with multi-piece rim, full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants and operator. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle | 30152 lb (13676.8 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle | 11716 lb (5314.3 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total | 41868 lb (18991.1 kg) |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | 41868 lb (18991.1 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total | 36554 lb (16580.7 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped | 41868 lb (18991.1 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total | 51893 lb (23538.3 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle | 26993 lb (12243.9 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle | 9561 lb (4336.8 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle | 16606 lb (7532.4 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle | 35287 lb (16006 kg) |
Hydraulic System
| Standby Pressure | 450 psi |
| Maximum System Pressure | 3500 psi (24150 kPa) |
Moldboard
| Moldboard Width | 12 ft in (3700 mm) |
| Moldboard Height | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Moldboard Thickness | 0.9 in (22 mm) |
| Max Depth Of Cut | 28.1 in (715 mm) |
| Side Shift Left | 20.1 in (510 mm) |
| Side Shift Right | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Blade Pull At Max Weight | 45787.8 lb (20769 kg) |
Hydraulic System
| Pump Type | Variable piston |
| Pump Flow | 55.7 gal/min (210 L/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3500 psi |
| Circuit Type | Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center |
| Note | Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. |
| Pump Output | 55.7 gal/min |
Moldboard
| Blade Width | 12 ft in (3.7 m) |
| Arc Radius | 16.3 in (414.1 mm) |
| Throat Clearance | 6.5 in (165.1 mm) |
| Cutting Edge Width | 6 in (152.4 mm) |
| Cutting Edge Thickness | 0.6 in (15.3 mm) |
| End Bit - Width | 6 in (152.4 mm) |
| End Bit - Thickness | 0.6 in (15.3 mm) |
| Moldboard - Height | 24 in (609.6 mm) |
| Moldboard - Thickness | 0.9 in (22.1 mm) |
| Moldboard - Width | 12 ft in (3.7 m) |
| Note | Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to no-slip conditions, and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). |
| Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw | 31758 lb (14405.2 kg) |
| Blade Pull - Base Gvw | 24294 lb (11019.6 kg) |
| Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw | 28503 lb (12928.8 kg) |
| Down Pressure - Base Gvw | 16410 lb (7443.5 kg) |
Circle
| Diameter | 60.2 in (1530 mm) |
| Shift Left | 27.4 in (695 mm) |
| Shift Right | 28.7 in (728 mm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 70.5 in (1790 mm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 77.9 in (1978 mm) |
| Max Lift Above Ground | 18.9 in (480 mm) |
| Blade Tip Angle - Front | 40 degrees |
| Blade Tip Angle - Rear | 5 degrees |
Operating Specifications
| Top Speed - Forward | 29 mph (46.7 km/h) |
| Top Speed - Reverse | 22.9 mph (36.9 km/h) |
| Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | 25 ft in (7.6 m) |
| Steering Range - Left/Right | 47.5 degrees |
| Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 20 degrees |
| Forward - 8th | 29 mph (46.7 km/h) |
| Forward - 7th | 19.9 mph (32.1 km/h) |
| Forward - 6th | 14.5 mph (23.4 km/h) |
| Forward - 5th | 10.6 mph (17.1 km/h) |
| Forward - 4th | 6.8 mph (11 km/h) |
| Forward - 3rd | 5 mph (8.1 km/h) |
| Forward - 2nd | 3.4 mph (5.5 km/h) |
| Forward - 1st | 2.5 mph (4.1 km/h) |
| Reverse - 6th | 22.9 mph (36.9 km/h) |
| Reverse - 5th | 15.7 mph (25.3 km/h) |
| Reverse - 4th | 8.4 mph (13.6 km/h) |
| Reverse - 3rd | 5.4 mph (8.7 km/h) |
| Reverse - 2nd | 3.7 mph (6 km/h) |
| Reverse - 1st | 2 mph (3.3 km/h) |
Standards
| Brakes | ISO 3450:1996 |
| Rops/Fops | ISO 3471:2008, ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
| Sound | ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008 |
| Note (1) | The static sound operator pressure level measured according to ISO 6394:2008 for a cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed, maintained and tested with doors and windows closed and hydraulic fan at maximum speed is 74 dB(A). |
| Steering | ISO 5010:2007 |
Service Refill
| Cooling System | 10.6 gal (40.2 L) |
| Engine Oil | 6.6 gal (25 L) |
| Hydraulic System - Tank | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Tandem Housing - Each | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Circle Drive Housing | 1.8 gal (6.9 L) |
| Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | 0.2 gal (0.5 L) |
| Fuel Capacity | 110 gal (416.4 L) |
| Transmission - Differential - Final Drives | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
Blade Range
| Circle Centershift - Right | 28.7 in (729 mm) |
| Circle Centershift - Left | 27.4 in (696 mm) |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Right | 26 in (660.4 mm) |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Left | 20.1 in (510.6 mm) |
| Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40 degrees |
| Blade Tip Range - Backward | 5 degrees |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right | 77.9 in (1978.7 mm) |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left | 70.5 in (1790.7 mm) |
| Maximum Lift Above Ground | 18.9 in (480.1 mm) |
| Maximum Depth Of Cut | 28.1 in (713.8 mm) |
| Maximum Blade Position Angle | 90 degrees |
Scarifier
| Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders | 9 |
| Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders | 11 |
| Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width | 47.4 in (1204 mm) |
| Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 18.4 in (467.4 mm) |
| Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders | 5, 11 |
| Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 4.6 in (116.9 mm) |
| Mid, V-Type - Working Width | 46.6 in (1183.7 mm) |
| Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 11.5 in (292.1 mm) |
| Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 4.6 in (116.9 mm) |
| Rear - Working Width | 91 in (2311.4 mm) |
| Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 10.5 in (266.7 mm) |
| Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 10.5 in (266.7 mm) |
Tandems
| Height | 19.9 in (505.5 mm) |
| Width | 7.9 in (200.7 mm) |
| Sidewall Thickness - Inner | 0.6 in (15.3 mm) |
| Sidewall Thickness - Outer | 0.7 in (17.8 mm) |
| Drive Chain Pitch | 2 in (50.8 mm) |
| Wheel Axle Spacing | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Up | 15 degrees |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Down | 25 degrees |
Net Power - Vhp Plus
| Gear - Forward 1st | 183 hp (136.5 kw) |
| Gear - Forward 2nd | 188 hp (140.2 kw) |
| Gear - Forward 3rd | 203 hp (151.4 kw) |
| Gear - Forward 4th | 208 hp (155.2 kw) |
| Gear - Forward 5th | 213 hp (158.9 kw) |
| Gear - Forward 6th | 218 hp (162.6 kw) |
| Gear - Forward 7th | 233 hp (173.8 kw) |
| Gear - Forward 8th | 233 hp (173.8 kw) |
| Gear - Reverse 1st | 183 hp (136.5 kw) |
| Gear - Reverse 2nd | 188 hp (140.2 kw) |
| Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th | 203 hp (151.4 kw) |
