Caterpillar Upgrades Upcoming 140 LVR Motor Grader to Next Generation Platform
Caterpillar is announcing its new Cat 140 LVR Motor Grader, upgrading it to the next generation platform. The new model will launch in early 2026.
“Versatility in operation has always been Caterpillar’s strength, and the 140 motor grader has been a classic demonstration of that virtue,” said Pablo dos Santos,
Caterpillar global product application specialist.
The 140's frame lends itself to easy transportation, the company says, and its power and performance have been put to work in everything from snow clearance to grading operations, in addition to its everyday use in roadbuilding and ditching.
Dos Santos says the machine’s versatility, which has made it very popular with rental fleets, as well as government and municipal contracts, will be enhanced by moving to the next generation platform.
Safety and efficiency rely on good visibility, so the Cat 140 motor grader features the successful cab design from the 120 next gen models. Larger windows provide better visibility out of the cab, ensuring better all-round views, including moldboard and tires, while an as-standard rearview camera augments direct lines of sight.
The camera feed is integrated into the 10-inch touchscreen, which also provides operator access to other next generation functions such as Cat Grade. A new seat takes advantage of the next gen cab’s foot space and hip room, offering a variety of adjustments to improve operator comfort and help reduce fatigue. The cab features revised seatbelt and safety harness options.
The new Cat 140 continues its proven design and reliability to help with low operating costs, coupled with favorable fuel efficiency. The 140 features banked and centralized access checkpoints that facilitate daily maintenance. The new 140 provides a ‘sweet spot’ power-to-weight ratio with excellent fuel consumption rates, notes dos Santos.
“There is a lot of good information collected so far from the multiple machines being tested around the world, with more than 40,000 hours accumulated so far,” dos Santos said.
The new Cat 140 also offers expanded technology capabilities, from simple features to improve operator’s comfort, such as the stable blade, to fully calibrated 3D systems to help reduce the total cost of ownership.
“It’s exciting to see Caterpillar’s most popular motor grader model joining the Cat® 120 Motor Grader receiving next generation treatment. We expect it will only add to the machine’s popularity,” added dos Santos.
A century of innovations
Caterpillar began manufacturing motor graders in 1931 with the No. 9 Cat Auto Patrol. The first motor graders featured lever and steering wheel controls and a 9-foot moldboard. Presently, Caterpillar manufactures 13 motor grader models in facilities across the globe.
For more information about the Cat 140 LVR Motor Grader, contact a Cat dealer or visit: www.cat.com
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