
Dimensions
| Dimension |
CAT 140M |
CAT 140M AWD |
| Height – Top Of Cab |
130 in (3308 mm) |
130 in (3308 mm) |
| Overall Height – Top Of Cab Product Link |
133 in (3378 mm) |
133 in (3378 mm) |
| Height – Exhaust Stack |
121 in (3076 mm) |
128 in (3256 mm) |
| Height – Top Of Cylinders |
119 in (3040 mm) |
119 in (3040 mm) |
| Height – Front Axle Center |
23.5 in (596 mm) |
23.5 in (596 mm) |
| Overall Length – Push Plate To Ripper |
399 in (10136 mm) |
399 in (10136 mm) |
| Length – Push Plate To Ripper Retracted |
386 in (9818 mm) |
386 in (9818 mm) |
| Length – Between Tandem Axles |
60 in (1523 mm) |
60 in (1523 mm) |
| Length – Front Axle To Moldboard |
100 in (2552 mm) |
100 in (2552 mm) |
| Length – Front Axle To Mid Tandem |
241 in (6123 mm) |
241 in (6123 mm) |
| Length – Front Tire To Rear Of Machine |
344 in (8754 mm) |
344 in (8754 mm) |
| Overall Width – Outside Front Tires |
98 in (2511 mm) |
102 in (2594 mm) |
| Width – Outside Rear Tires |
98 in (2511 mm) |
98 in (2511 mm) |
| Width – Tire Center Lines Front |
84 in (2140 mm) |
87 in (2223 mm) |
| Ground Clearance (Rear Axle) |
13.3 in (339 mm) |
13.3 in (339 mm) |
Weight
| Gross Vehicle Weight Base |
CAT 140M |
CAT 140M AWD |
| GVW Total |
36554 lb (16581 kg) |
38743 lb (17573 kg) |
| GVW Front Axle |
9561 lb (4337 kg) |
10686 lb (4847 kg) |
| GVW Rear Axle |
26993 lb (12244 kg) |
28057 lb (12726 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Maximum |
CAT 140M |
CAT 140M AWD |
| GVW Total |
51893 lb (23538 kg) |
51893 lb (23538 kg) |
| GVW Front Axle |
16606 lb (7532 kg) |
16606 lb (7532 kg) |
| GVW Rear Axle |
35287 lb (16006 kg) |
35287 lb (16006 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Typically Equipped |
CAT 140M |
CAT 140M AWD |
| GVW Total |
41868 lb (18991 kg) |
43834 lb (19883 kg) |
| GVW Front Axle |
11716 lb (5314 kg) |
12767 lb (5791 kg) |
| GVW Rear Axle |
30152 lb (13677 kg) |
31067 lb (14092 kg) |
Engine Details
Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 Standards in effect at the time of manufacture. Power as declared per ISO 14396; Rated Speed = 2,000 rpm; AWD = 201 kW (269 hp). No engine derating required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft).
| Model |
CAT 140M |
CAT 140M AWD |
| Number Of Cylinders |
6 |
6 |
| Engine Make |
Cat |
Cat |
| Engine Model |
Cat C7 ACERT |
Cat C9 ACERT |
| Displacement |
439 cu in (7.2 L) |
537 cu in (8.8 L) |
| Base Power (1st Gear), Net |
183 hp (136 kw) |
213 hp (159 kw) |
| VHP Plus Range, Net |
183-233 hp (136-174 kw) |
213-268 hp (159-200 kw) |
| Power Measured @ |
2000 rpm |
2000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque |
855 lb ft (1159 Nm) *VHP Plus |
991 lb ft (1344 Nm) |
| Torque Measured @ |
1000 rpm |
1000 rpm |
| Torque Rise (VHP Plus) |
39% |
40% |
| Bore |
4.3 in (110 mm) |
4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Stroke |
5.0 in (127 mm) |
5.9 in (149 mm) |
| Aspiration |
Turbocharged and Aftercooled |
Turbocharged and Aftercooled |
| Derating Altitude |
10000 ft in (3048 m) |
10000 ft in (3048 m) |
| Standard Ambient Capability |
109° F (43° C) |
109° F (43° C) |
| High Ambient Capability |
122° F (50° C) |
122° F (50° C) |
| High Ambient Fan Speed (min / max) |
600 rpm / 1650 rpm |
600 rpm / 1650 rpm |
| Emission Standards |
Tier 3 and Stage IIIA |
Tier 3 and Stage IIIA |

Power Train
| Transmission Type |
Direct drive, power shift, countershaft |
| Number of Gears |
8R / 6R |
| Top Forward Speed |
29 mph (46.7 km/h) |
| Top Reverse Speed |
22.9 mph (36.9 km/h) |
| Front Tire Size |
14.00-24, 14.00R24, 17.5R25 |
| Rear Tire Size |
14.00-24, 14.00R24, 17.5R25 |
| Service Brakes |
Multiple oil disc |
| Parking Brakes |
Multiple oil disc |
| Secondary Brakes |
Dual circuit control system |
| Service Brakes Surface Area |
3565 in2 (2.3 m2) |
| Forward – 1st |
2.5 mph (4.1 km/h) |
| Forward – 2nd |
3.4 mph (5.5 km/h) |
| Forward – 3rd |
5 mph (8.1 km/h) |
| Forward – 4th |
6.8 mph (11 km/h) |
| Forward – 5th |
10.6 mph (17.1 km/h) |
| Forward – 6th |
14.5 mph (23.4 km/h) |
| Forward – 7th |
19.9 mph (32.1 km/h) |
| Forward – 8th |
29 mph (46.7 km/h) |
| Reverse – 1st |
2 mph (3.3 km/h) |
| Reverse – 2nd |
3.7 mph (6 km/h) |
| Reverse – 3rd |
5.4 mph (8.7 km/h) |
| Reverse – 4th |
8.4 mph (13.6 km/h) |
| Reverse – 5th |
15.7 mph (25.3 km/h) |
| Reverse – 6th |
22.9 mph (36.9 km/h) |
| Turning Radius (Outside Front Tires) |
25 ft in (7.6 m) |
| Steering Range – Left/Right |
47.5 degrees |
| Articulation Angle – Left/Right |
20 degrees |
Net Power AWD / VHP
| Gear |
AWD Off |
AWD On |
VHP Plus |
| Gear – Forward 1st |
183 hp (136.5 kw) |
213 hp (158.9 kw) |
223 hp (166.3 kw) |
| Gear – Forward 2nd |
188 hp (140.2 kw) |
218 hp (162.6 kw) |
238 hp (177.5 kw) |
| Gear – Forward 3rd |
203 hp (151.4 kw) |
223 hp (166.3 kw) |
243 hp (181.3 kw) |
| Gear – Forward 4th |
208 hp (155.2 kw) |
228 hp (170.1 kw) |
248 hp (185 kw) |
| Gear – Forward 5th |
213 hp (158.9 kw) |
233 hp (173.8 kw) |
268 hp (199.9 kw) |
| Gear – Forward 6th |
218 hp (162.6 kw) |
238 hp (177.5 kw) |
268 hp (199.9 kw) |
| Gear – Forward 7th |
233 hp (173.8 kw) |
243 hp (181.3 kw) |
268 hp (199.9 kw) |
| Gear – Forward 8th |
233 hp (173.8 kw) |
248 hp (185 kw) |
268 hp (199.9 kw) |
| Gear – Reverse 1st |
183 hp (136.5 kw) |
213 hp (158.9 kw) |
213 hp (158.9 kw) |
| Gear – Reverse 2nd |
188 hp (140.2 kw) |
218 hp (162.6 kw) |
218 hp (162.6 kw) |
| Gear – Reverse 3rd-6th |
203 hp (151.4 kw) |
223 hp (166.3 kw) |
223 hp (166.3 kw) |
Hydraulic System
| Circuit Type |
Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center hydraulic system |
| Pump Type |
Variable piston |
| Pump Output |
55.7 gal/min (210 L/min) |
| Pump Output Measured @ |
2150 rpm |
| Standby Pressure |
450 psi (3100 kPa) |
| Maximum System Pressure |
3500 psi (25150 kPa) |

Frame
| Circle – Diameter |
60.2 in (1530 mm) |
| Circle – Blade Beam Thickness |
1.6 in (40 mm) |
| Drawbar – Height |
6 in (152 mm) |
| Drawbar – Width |
3 in (76.2 mm) |
| Front Frame Structure – Height |
12 in (305 mm) |
| Front Frame Structure – Width |
12 in (305 mm) |
| Front Frame Structure – Thickness |
0.6 in (16 mm) |
| Front Axle – Height To Center |
23 in (571 mm) |
| Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right |
18° |
| Front Axle – Total Oscillation Per Side |
32° |
Tandems
| Height |
19.9 in (506 mm) |
| Width |
7.9 in (201 mm) |
| Sidewall Thickness – Inner |
0.6 in (16 mm) |
| Sidewall Thickness – Outer |
0.7 in (18 mm) |
| Drive Chain Pitch |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
| Wheel Axle Spacing |
60 in (1523 mm) |
| Tandem Oscillation – Front Up |
15° |
| Tandem Oscillation – Front Down |
25° |
Moldboard
Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to no-slip conditions, and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
| Model |
CAT 140M |
CAT 140M AWD |
| Moldboard – Width |
145.7 in (3700 mm) |
145.7 in (3700 mm) |
| Moldboard – Height |
24 in (610 mm) |
24 in (610 mm) |
| Moldboard – Thickness |
0.87 in (22 mm) |
0.87 in (22 mm) |
| Arc Radius |
16.3 in (413 mm) |
16.3 in (413 mm) |
| Throat Clearance |
6.5 in (166 mm) |
6.5 in (166 mm) |
| Cutting Edge Width |
6 in (152 mm) |
6 in (152 mm) |
| Cutting Edge Thickness |
0.6 in (16 mm) |
0.6 in (16 mm) |
| End Bit – Width |
6 in (152 mm) |
6 in (152 mm) |
| End Bit – Thickness |
0.6 in (16 mm) |
0.6 in (16 mm) |
| Blade Pull – Base GVW |
24294 lb (11020 kg) |
34869 lb (15816 kg) |
| Blade Pull – Maximum GVW |
31758 lb (14405 kg) |
46703 lb (21184 kg) |
| Down Pressure – Base GVW |
16410 lb (7444 kg) |
18342 lb (8320 kg) |
| Down Pressure – Maximum GVW |
28503 lb (12929 kg) |
28503 lb (12929 kg) |
Blade Range
| Circle Centershift – Right |
28.7 in (728 mm) |
| Circle Centershift – Left |
27.4 in (695 mm) |
| Moldboard Sideshift – Right |
26 in (660 mm) |
| Moldboard Sideshift – Left |
20.1 in (510 mm) |
| Maximum Blade Position Angle |
90° |
| Blade Tip Range – Forward |
40° |
| Blade Tip Range – Backward |
5° |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires – Right |
77.9 in (1978 mm) |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires – Left |
70.5 in (1790 mm) |
| Maximum Lift Above Ground |
18.9 in (480 mm) |
| Maximum Depth Of Cut |
28.1 in (715 mm) |
Ripper
| Ripper Shank Holders |
5 |
| Penetration Force |
20540 lb (9317 kg) |
| Pry-Out Force |
26259 lb (11911 kg) |
| Ripping Depth – Maximum |
16.8 in (428 mm) |
| Ripper Shank Holder Spacing |
21 in (533 mm) |
| Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised |
36.2 in (919 mm) |
Scarifier
| Front, V-Type |
|
| Scarifier Shank Holders |
5 or 11 Tooth |
| Working Width |
47.4 in (1205 mm) |
| Scarifying Depth, Maximum |
18.4 in (467 mm) |
| Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing |
4.6 in (116 mm) |
| Mid, V-Type |
|
| Scarifier Shank Holders |
11 |
| Working Width |
46.6 in (1184 mm) |
| Scarifying Depth, Maximum |
11.5 in (292 mm) |
| Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing |
4.6 in (116 mm) |
| Rear |
|
| Scarifier Shank Holders |
9 |
| Working Width |
91 in (2300 mm) |
| Rear – Scarifying Depth, Maximum |
10.5 in (266 mm) |
| Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing |
10.5 in (267 mm) |

Cab Standards
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).
| Noise Level |
74 dB(A), ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008 |
| ROPS / FOPS |
ISO 3471:2008, ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
| Steering |
ISO 5010:2007 |
| Brakes |
ISO 3450:1996 |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
110 gal (416 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity |
10.6 gal (40 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
6.6 gal (25 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity (+Differential +Final Drives) |
16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Tandem Housing Capacity (Each) |
16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Circle Drive Housing Capacity |
1.8 gal (7 L) |
| Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing |
0.13 gal (0.5 L) |