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Cat 140 vs Cat 140H

The Cat 140 is the heavier machine, at 18.7 t against 14.7 t.

The Cat 140 is ahead on: faster. The Cat 140H is ahead on: more torque, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 140 and the Cat 140H drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 140

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    Cat 140H

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureCat 140Cat 140H
Operating weight18,748 kg14,677 kg
Max torqueHigher is better1,070 Nm1,095 Nm+2%
Fuel tankHigher is better371 L397 L+7%
Top speedHigher is better48.3 km/h+10%44 km/h

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Overall length10.297 mpush plate to ripperNot published
Overall length, ripper raised9.963 mpush plate to raised ripperNot published
Front tyre to rear of machine8.911 mnon-AWDNot published
Wheelbase6.136 mfront axle to rear axle (mid tandem)Not published
Front axle to articulation hitch5.292 mNot published
Rear axle to articulation hitch0.844 mNot published
Rear axle to rear of machine2.099 mNot published
Front axle to moldboard2.564 m2.561 m
Tandem axle spacing1.498 mlength between tandem axles1.523 m
Overall height (to top of cab)3.454 mNot published
Height to top of exhaust3.313 m3.103 m
Height to top of cylinders3.044 m3.028 m
Height to front axle centre0.612 mNot published
Ground clearance0.333 mat rear axleNot published
Tread width2.087 mrear tyre centre linesNot published
Width inside rear tyres1.642 mNot published
Width over rear tyres2.532 m2.443 m
Width over tyres2.521 mNot published
Height, low-profile cabNot published3.131 m
Height, high-profile cabNot published3.356 m
Height to axleNot published0.6 m
Front axle to mid tandemNot published6.169 m
Front tyre to end of rear frameNot published8.713 m
Counterweight to ripperNot published10.097 m
Ground clearance at transmission caseNot published0.344 m
Width at tyre centre linesNot published2.077 m
Width outside front tyresNot published2.464 m

Weight

Operating weight18,748 kg14,677 kgbase, as Cat states it

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cat 3176 ETA
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / Stage IIIA equivalent (also offered as Tier 4 Final / Stage V)EPA Tier II / EU Stage II
Cylinders6Not published
Displacement7 L10.3 L
Net power94-174 kW123 kW (165 hp)gears 1-3
Max torque1,070 Nmtandem (AWD 1159 N·m)1,095 Nmat 1,000 rpm
Rated speed2,000 rpmNot published
Net power, gears 4-8Not published138 kW (185 hp)

Performance

Top speed48.3 km/hforward44 km/hforward; 34.7 km/h reverse
Top speed, reverse38.1 km/hNot published
Turning radius (outside front tyres)7.5 mNot published
Steering range, left/right50°Not published
Articulation angle, left/right20°Not published

Transmission and hydraulics

TransmissionDirect drive powershift; 9 forward (including finish gear) / 6 reverseDirect-drive powershift, 8 forward / 6 reverse
Pump flow0-148 L/min206 L/minat 2,100 rpm
Max pressure25 500 kPa242 bar

Moldboard and blade range

Blade width3.7 m12 ft moldboard (14 ft 4.3 m optional)3.658 m
Moldboard height610 mm0.61 m
Moldboard thickness22 mm22 mm
Arc radius413 mmNot published
Throat clearance125 mmNot published
Circle centreshift, right740 mmwith 14 ft moldboardNot published
Circle centreshift, left724 mmwith 14 ft moldboardNot published
Moldboard sideshift, right947 mmstandard, with 17.5R25 tyresNot published
Moldboard sideshift, left821 mmstandard, with 17.5R25 tyresNot published
Maximum blade position angle104° left / 101.7° rightNot published
Blade tip range, forward50°Not published
Blade tip range, backward5°Not published
Max shoulder reach outside tyres, right1,948 mmnon-AWD, standard, 12 ft moldboardNot published
Max shoulder reach outside tyres, left1,830 mmnon-AWD, standard, 12 ft moldboardNot published
Max lift above ground447 mmstandardNot published
Max depth of cut640 mmNot published

Tyres

Tyres14.0R2414.00-24 10PR (G-2)

Service capacities

Fuel tank371 L397 L
DEF tank17 LTier 4 Final/Stage V buildNot published
Cooling system43 L38 L
Hydraulic system60 L80 L
Engine oil20 Lengine crankcase39 L
Transmission and differential68 LNot published
Tandem housing, each70 L64 L
Circle drive housing7 L7 L
Differential and final drivesNot published47 L

Service intervals

Coolant12,000 hours12,000 hoursCat ELC, with Extender at 6,000 h
Engine oil and filterNot published500 hours
Hydraulic oilNot published4,000 hours

Sources: Cat 140 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4475-00 (10-2025), build 16A (Global), as Zeppelin (Cat dealer, Czech Republic) publishes it · Cat 140H Specalog AEHQ5449 (global version)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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Cat 140Cat 140HSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 140 vs Cat 140H: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 140 or Cat 140H?

By operating weight the Cat 140 is the biggest at 18.7 t, then the Cat 140H at 14.7 t.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 140 or Cat 140H?

The Cat 140H: Cat 140 371 L, Cat 140H 397 L (fuel tank), a 7% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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