- Increased uptime includes extended and synchronized maintenance intervals plus centralized success service points
- Integrated optional rear-, front-, and 360‑degree‑vision cameras, enhanced visibility and redesigned HVAC system and seat adjustment options in the cab
- Powertrain choice of tandem or All‑Wheel Drive to accommodate jobsite applications.
Caterpillar is announcing its new Cat® 140 LVR Motor Grader, upgrading it to the next generation platform. The new model, which features the hallmarks of efficiency, productivity and operator comfort, 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,” says Pablo dos Santos, Caterpillar global product application specialist. “Over the years, customers have shown that the 140’s usefulness and flexibility have few limits. Its frame lends itself to easy transportation, and its power and performance have seen it 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 can help make daily maintenance a breeze rather than a bind.
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What’s more, 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.”
The new Cat 140 also offers expanded technology capabilities, from simple features to improve operator’s comfort, like 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,” concludes dos Santos. “We expect it will only add to the machine’s popularity.”