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Caterpillar M-Series Motor Graders
The M-Series includes seven models featuring a joystick-operated, electro-hydraulic control system.

• Two three-axis, low-effort joysticks simplify control and reduce operator arm and hand movements by as much as 78%
• 125- to 500-hp Cat C-Series Tier III engines with ACERT Technology
• Direct-drive countershaft transmission (excludes 24M) with Electronic Clutch Pressure Control
• All-wheel-drive option delivers 42% more torque, plus features a front wheel-only hydrostatic mode

New Holland Motor Graders
New Holland motor graders range from 140 to 200 hp with standard blade lengths from 12 to 14 ft.

• Operator cab mounted behind articulation point for greater visibility to both ends of the blade
• 69-in.-diameter steel moldboard circle with full 360° rotation
• Moldboard can be angled up to 90° for slope or ditch work
• Standard five-position moldboard saddle
• Heavy-duty box-section frame construction

Volvo G900 Motor Graders
The G900 motor graders are available in seven models, including two all-wheel-drive units.

• 7.2- or 9.4-liter Volvo Tier III engines
• HTE840 transmission with selectable Manual, Autoshift (optional) and Travel modes
• Autoshift standard on the optional HTE1160 11-speed transmission with 11 forward/six reverse speeds
• Proportional Demand Flow intelligent load-sensing hydraulics
• Twin-gear, direct-drive circle turn system

LeeBoy 685B Motor Grader
The 16,000-lb. LeeBoy 685B offers a choice of 100-hp Caterpillar or 110-hp Cummins diesel engine.

• 10-ft. sliding moldboard with a total side shift reach of 36 in.
• Center-mount scarifier and optional front blade
• Hydrostatic drive system
• 18° of frame articulation
• Fail-safe braking
• ROPS canopy or optional fully enclosed, climate-controlled cab

John Deere D-Series Motor Graders
The 672D, 772D and 872D six-wheel-drive graders and 670D, 770D and 870D tandem-drive units offer optional enhancements such as a mid-mount scarifier and integrated grade control package.

• Low-speed precision mode and differential front steering on all-wheel-drive models
• Blade pull ranges from 28,200 to 43,760 lbs.
• 185- to 245-hp Powertech engines
• Event-based shifting transmission
• Pressure-compensated load-sensing hydraulics and low-effort hydraulic controls
• Optional cruise control