Next Generation Power: CAT 140 LVR Motor Grader

Dubai (PlantAndEquipment.com) - Caterpillar’s history with motor graders stretches back to 1931, when the company introduced the No. 9 Auto Patrol. Featuring lever and steering wheel controls and a 9-foot moldboard, it set the foundation for modern graders. Today, Caterpillar manufactures 13 grader models worldwide, with the 140 series long established as the most popular and versatile.

“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,” says Pablo dos Santos, Global Product Application Specialist, Caterpillar.

Design & Comfort

Building on this heritage, Caterpillar is moving the 140 to its next-generation platform. The CAT 140 LVR Motor Grader, set to launch in early 2026, incorporates decades of lessons from jobsite use and thousands of accumulated operating hours in test fleets worldwide.

“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,” says dos Santos.

Safety and efficiency rely on good visibility, so the CAT 140 Motor Grader features the successful cab design from the CAT 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.

Performance & Efficiency

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.

“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,” says dos Santos.

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.

The new CAT 140 features lever and steering wheel controls with a 9-foot moldboard.

Looking Ahead

“Versatility in operation has always been Caterpillar’s strength, and the 140 Motor Grader has been a classic demonstration of that virtue,” says dos Santos.

According to Caterpillar, the move to the next generation platform will ensure the 140 remains at the forefront of the grader segment, ombining trusted performance with enhanced technology, efficiency, and operator experience.