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150 / 150 AWD
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160 / 160 AWD - Tier 4 / Stage 5
160 / 160 AWD - Tier 4 / Stage 5
160 / 160 AWD - Tier 4 / Stage 5
160 / 160 AWD - Tier 4 / Stage 5
 
Engine
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net
186 HP 139 kW
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221 HP 165 kW
Net Power Range (Tier 3)
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183 HP 136 kW
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Engine Model
Cat C7 Cat C7
Cat® C7 / AWD C9 Cat® C7 / AWD C9
Cat® C9.3 Cat® C9.3
Emissions
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Emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. Emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric
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186 HP 136 kW
224 HP 165 kW
VHP Plus Range - Net
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136-174 kW (183-233 hp) 136-174 kW (183-233 hp)
165-203 kW (221-272 hp) 165-203 kW (221-272 hp)
Displacement
439 in³ 7.2 l
439 in³ 7.2 l
567.5 in³ 9.3 l
VHP Plus Range - Net - Metric
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136-174 kW (186-237 hp) 136-174 kW (186-237 hp)
165-203 kW (224-276 hp) 165-203 kW (224-276 hp)
Bore
4.1 in 105 mm
4.3 in 110 mm
4.5 in 115 mm
Stroke
5 in 127 mm
5 in 127 mm
5.9 in 149 mm
Torque Rise - VHP Plus
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39% 39%
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Maximum Torque - VHP Plus
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855 lb/ft 1159 N·m
1000 lb/ft 1355 N·m
Speed at Rated Power
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2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum
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1,450 rpm 1,450 rpm
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Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum
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600 rpm 600 rpm
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Standard - Ambient Capability
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109 °F 43 °C
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High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum
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1,650 rpm 1,650 rpm
1,550 rpm 1,550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum
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600 rpm 600 rpm
500 rpm 500 rpm
High - Ambient Capability
122 °F 50 °C
122 °F 50 °C
122 °F 50 °C
Note (4)
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Power as declared per ISO 14396; Rated Speed = 2,000 rpm; VHP Plus = 175 kW (234 hp) Power as declared per ISO 14396; Rated Speed = 2,000 rpm; VHP Plus = 175 kW (234 hp)
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Note (5)
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No engine derating required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft). No engine derating required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft).
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Maximum Torque
794 ft-lb 1076 N·m
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VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st
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221 HP 165 kW
VHP Range - Net
139-154 kW (186-206 hp) 139-154 kW (186-206 hp)
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VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st
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221 HP 165 kW
Standard Capability
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109 °F 43 °C
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard
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1,400 rpm 1,400 rpm
Note (1)
Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 standards in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 standards in effect at the time of manufacture.
Maximum torque (VHP Plus) measured at 1,000 rpm. Maximum torque (VHP Plus) measured at 1,000 rpm.
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Note (3)
Maximum torque measured at 1,000 rpm in gears 4-8. Maximum torque measured at 1,000 rpm in gears 4-8.
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. 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.
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VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 3rd-6th
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241 HP 180 kW
Torque Rise
46% 46%
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39% 39%
Derating Altitude
10000 ft 3048 m
10000 ft 3048 m
10000 ft 3050 m
Number of Cylinders
6 6
6 6
6 6
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th
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272 HP 203 kW
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th
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267 HP 199 kW
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th
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262 HP 195 kW
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th
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257 HP 191 kW
Note (2)
Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 Standards in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 Standards in effect at the time of manufacture.
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VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd
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231 HP 172 kW
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th
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252 HP 188 kW
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd
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231 HP 172 kW
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd
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241 HP 180 kW
Power Train
Forward/Reverse Gears
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8 Forward/6 Reverse 8 Forward/6 Reverse
8 Forward/6 Reverse 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission
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Direct drive, power shift, countershaft Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift
Brakes - Service
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Multiple oil disc Multiple oil disc
Multiple Oil Disc Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area
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3565 in² 23000 cm²
3565 in² 23000 cm²
Brakes - Parking
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Multiple oil disc Multiple oil disc
Multiple Oil Disc Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary
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Dual circuit control system Dual circuit control system
Dual Circuit Control Dual Circuit Control
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped
39035 lb 17706 kg
41868 lb 18991 kg
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Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
17706 lb 39035 kg
41868 lb 18991 kg
45547 lb 20660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total
33477 lb 15185 kg
36554 lb 16581 kg
38719 lb 17563 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle
23646 lb 10726 kg
26993 lb 12244 kg
28812 lb 13069 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle
11324 lb 5136 kg
11716 lb 5314 kg
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Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle
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32310 lb 14656 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle
9831 lb 4459 kg
9561 lb 4337 kg
9907 lb 4494 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle
27711 lb 12570 kg
30152 lb 13677 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total
39035 lb 17706 kg
41868 lb 18991 kg
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Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total
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45547 lb 20660 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle
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13237 lb 6004 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total
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51893 lb 23538 kg
55144 lb 25013 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle
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16606 lb 7532 kg
17075 lb 7745 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle
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35287 lb 16006 kg
38069 lb 17268 kg
Note
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Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 14.00R24 tire with multi-piece rim, full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants and operator. Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 14.00R24 tire with multi-piece rim, full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants and operator.
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Moldboard
Blade Width
14 ft 4.3 m
12 ft 3.7 m
14 ft 4.2 m
Arc Radius
16.3 in 413 mm
16.3 in 413 mm
16.3 in 413 mm
Throat Clearance
3.5 in 90 mm
6.5 in 166 mm
6.5 in 166 mm
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW
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17004 lb 7713 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW
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29308 lb 13294 kg
End Bit - Width
6 in 152 mm
6 in 152 mm
6 in 152 mm
Cutting Edge Width
8 in 203 mm
6 in 152 mm
6 in 152 mm
Moldboard - Blade Width
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14 ft 4.2 m
Moldboard - Thickness
1 in 25 mm
0.87 in 22 mm
0.87 in 22 mm
Moldboard - Height
27 in 686 mm
24 in 610 mm
24 in 610 mm
End Bit - Thickness
0.6 in 16 mm
0.6 in 16 mm
0.6 in 16 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness
0.6 in 16 mm
0.6 in 16 mm
0.6 in 16 mm
Moldboard - Width
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12 ft 3.7 m
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Blade Pull - Base GVW
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24294 lb 11020 kg
25931 lb 11762 kg
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW
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31758 lb 14405 kg
34262 lb 15541 kg
Down Pressure - Base GVW
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16410 lb 7444 kg
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Down Pressure - Maximum GVW
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28503 lb 12929 kg
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Note
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Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to no-slip conditions, and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to no-slip conditions, and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
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Hydraulic System
Reservoir Tank Capacity
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16.9 gal (US) 64 l
Circuit Type
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Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Parallel Parallel
Pump Type
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Variable piston Variable piston
Variable Piston Variable Piston
Pump Output
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55.7 gal/min 210 l/min
55.5 gal/min 210 l/min
Maximum System Pressure
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3500 psi 24150 kPa
3503 psi 24150 kPa
Standby Pressure
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450 psi 3100 kPa
885 psi 6100 kPa
Note
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Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
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Operating Specifications
Top Speed - Forward
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29 mile/h 46.6 km/h
29.5 mile/h 47.4 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse
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22.9 mile/h 36.8 km/h
23.3 mile/h 37.4 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires
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24.93 ft 7.6 m
25.59 ft 7.8 m
Steering Range - Left/Right
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47.5 degrees 47.5 degrees
50° 50°
Articulation Angle - Left/Right
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20 degrees 20 degrees
20° 20°
Forward - 1st
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2.5 mile/h 4 km/h
2.6 mile/h 4.1 km/h
Forward - 2nd
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3.4 mile/h 5.5 km/h
3.5 mile/h 5.6 km/h
Forward - 3rd
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5 mile/h 8 km/h
5.1 mile/h 8.1 km/h
Forward - 4th
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6.8 mile/h 11 km/h
7 mile/h 11.2 km/h
Forward - 5th
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10.6 mile/h 17.1 km/h
10.8 mile/h 17.4 km/h
Forward - 6th
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14.5 mile/h 23.3 km/h
14.7 mile/h 23.7 km/h
Forward - 7th
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19.9 mile/h 32 km/h
20.3 mile/h 32.6 km/h
Forward - 8th
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29 mile/h 46.6 km/h
29.5 mile/h 47.4 km/h
Reverse - 1st
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2 mile/h 3.2 km/h
2 mile/h 3.3 km/h
Reverse - 2nd
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3.7 mile/h 6 km/h
3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h
Reverse - 3rd
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5.4 mile/h 8.7 km/h
5.5 mile/h 8.8 km/h
Reverse - 4th
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8.4 mile/h 13.5 km/h
8.5 mile/h 13.7 km/h
Reverse - 5th
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15.7 mile/h 25.3 km/h
16 mile/h 25.7 km/h
Reverse - 6th
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22.9 mile/h 36.8 km/h
23.3 mile/h 37.4 km/h
Service Refill
Fuel Capacity
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110 gal (US) 416 l
104 gal (US) 394 l
Cooling System
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10.6 gal (US) 40 l
15 gal (US) 57 l
Hydraulic System - Tank
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16.9 gal (US) 64 l
16.9 gal (US) 64 l
Engine Oil
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6.6 gal (US) 25 l
7.9 gal (US) 30 l
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives
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16.9 gal (US) 64 l
18.5 gal (US) 70 l
Tandem Housing - Each
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16.9 gal (US) 64 l
22.9 gal (US) 87 l
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing
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0.13 gal (US) 0.5 l
0.13 gal (US) 0.5 l
Circle Drive Housing
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1.8 gal (US) 7 l
1.8 gal (US) 7 l
Hydraulic System - Total
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26.4 gal (US) 100 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
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5.8 gal (US) 22 l
Blade Range
Circle Centershift - Right
28.7 in 728 mm
28.7 in 728 mm
28.7 in 728 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut
31.1 in 790 mm
28.1 in 715 mm
29.5 in 750 mm
Blade Tip Range - Backward
5 degrees 5 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left
87.5 in 2223 mm
70.5 in 1790 mm
82.3 in 2090 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right
37.1 in 943 mm
26 in 660 mm
26 in 660 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right
89 in 2261 mm
77.9 in 1978 mm
89.7 in 2278 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left
33.5 in 851 mm
20.1 in 510 mm
20.1 in 510 mm
Maximum Lift Above Ground
17.8 in 452 mm
18.9 in 480 mm
17.8 in 452 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward
40° 40°
40 degrees 40 degrees
40° 40°
Circle Centershift - Left
29.6 in 752 mm
27.4 in 695 mm
27.4 in 695 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle
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90 degrees 90 degrees
90° 90°
Tandems
Height
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19.9 in 506 mm
22.5 in 572 mm
Width
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7.9 in 201 mm
8 in 204 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner
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0.6 in 16 mm
0.69 in 17.5 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Outer
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0.7 in 18 mm
0.71 in 18 mm
Drive Chain Pitch
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2 in 50.8 mm
2 in 50.8 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing
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60 in 1523 mm
60 in 1523 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up
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15 degrees 15 degrees
15° 15°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down
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25 degrees 25 degrees
25° 25°
Frame
Circle - Diameter
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60.2 in 1530 mm
61.1 in 1553 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness
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1.6 in 40 mm
1.6 in 40 mm
Drawbar - Height
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6 in 152 mm
6 in 152 mm
Drawbar - Width
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3 in 76.2 mm
3 in 76.2 mm
Front Frame Structure - Height
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12 in 305 mm
12.6 in 321 mm
Front Frame Structure - Width
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12 in 305 mm
12 in 305 mm
Front Frame Structure - Thickness
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0.6 in 16 mm
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Front Axle - Height to Center
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23 in 571 mm
23.5 in 596 mm
Circle - Height
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6.3 in 160 mm
Circle - Outer Diameter
61.1 in 1553 mm
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Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right
18° 18°
18 degrees 18 degrees
18° 18°
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side
32° 32°
32 degrees 32 degrees
32° 32°
Drawbar - Thickness
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0.5 in 12.7 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width
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12 in 305 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness
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0.87 in 22 mm
Ripper
Ripping Depth - Maximum
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16.8 in 428 mm
16.8 in 426 mm
Ripper Shank Holders
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5 5
5 5
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing
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21 in 533 mm
21 in 533 mm
Penetration Force
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20540 lb 9317 kg
20812 lb 9440 kg
Pry-Out Force
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26259 lb 11911 kg
28493 lb 12924 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised
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36.2 in 919 mm
40.6 in 1031 mm
Scarifier
Front, V-Type - Working Width
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47.4 in 1205 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width
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47.4 in 1205 mm
40.6 in 1031 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
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18.4 in 467 mm
18.4 in 467 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders
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5, 11 5, 11
5/11 5/11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
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4.6 in 116 mm
4.6 in 116 mm
Mid, V-Type - Working Width
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46.6 in 1184 mm
46.6 in 1184 mm
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
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11.5 in 292 mm
11.5 in 292 mm
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders
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11 11
11 11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
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4.6 in 116 mm
4.6 in 116 mm
Rear - Working Width
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91 in 2300 mm
84 in 2133 mm
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
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10.5 in 266 mm
16.8 in 426 mm
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders
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9 9
9 9
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
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10.5 in 267 mm
10.5 in 267 mm
Dimensions
Length - Counterweight to Ripper
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399 in 10136 mm
Height - Top of Cab
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130 in 3308 mm
130 in 3308 mm
Height - Top of Cab Product Link
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133 in 3378 mm
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Height - Front Axle Center
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23.5 in 596 mm
23.5 in 596 mm
Length - Between Tandem Axles
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60 in 1523 mm
60 in 1523 mm
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard
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100 in 2552 mm
100 in 2552 mm
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem
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241 in 6123 mm
241 in 6123 mm
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine
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344 in 8754 mm
351 in 8912 mm
Length - Push Plate to Ripper
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399 in 10136 mm
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Length - Push Plate to Ripper Retracted
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386 in 9818 mm
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Ground Clearance - Rear Axle
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13.3 in 339 mm
13.3 in 339 mm
Height - Top of Cylinders
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119 in 3040 mm
120 in 3040 mm
Height - Exhaust Stack
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121 in 3076 mm
128 in 3256 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines
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84 in 2140 mm
84.3 in 2140 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires
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98 in 2511 mm
98.9 in 2511 mm
Width - Outside Front Tires
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98 in 2511 mm
98.9 in 2511 mm
Standards
ROPS/FOPS
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ISO 3471:2008, ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3471:2008, ISO 3449:2005 Level II
ISO 3471; ISO 3449 ISO 3471; ISO 3449
Steering
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ISO 5010:2007 ISO 5010:2007
ISO 5010 ISO 5010
Brakes
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ISO 3450:1996 ISO 3450:1996
ISO 3450 ISO 3450
Sound
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ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008 ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008
ISO 6394; ISO 6395 ISO 6394; ISO 6395
Note (1)
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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). 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).
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Net Power - VHP Plus
Gear - Forward 1st
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183 HP 136 kW
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Gear - Forward 2nd
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188 HP 140 kW
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Gear - Forward 3rd
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203 HP 151 kW
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Gear - Forward 4th
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208 HP 155 kW
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Gear - Forward 5th
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213 HP 159 kW
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Gear - Forward 6th
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218 HP 163 kW
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Gear - Forward 7th
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233 HP 174 kW
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Gear - Forward 8th
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233 HP 174 kW
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Gear - Reverse 1st
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183 HP 136 kW
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Gear - Reverse 2nd
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188 HP 140 kW
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Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th
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203 HP 151 kW
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Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
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The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.

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