Choosing motor graders for the job
Moldboard condition, circle wear, articulation, tandem drive and grade-control equipment deserve close attention. All-wheel drive, front attachments and ripper/scarifier packages can materially change suitability.
Machine classes
- Compact and municipal
- Construction
- Mining and haul-road
- All-wheel-drive
- Snow-equipped
Specifications that matter
- Operating weight
- Horsepower
- Moldboard length
- All-wheel drive
- Circle and sideshift
- Ripper/scarifier
- Grade-control system
Used-equipment inspection priorities
- Measure circle, drawbar and moldboard play
- Inspect tandem cases and articulation joints
- Confirm steering modes, hydraulic functions and electronic controls