Introduction 

The last year for heavy construction equipment has become a roller coaster despite some setbacks and economic restraints. The equipment business did an amazing job. Many manufacturers put their contribution till the last day of the year. Caterpillar is one of those leading firms that plays an essential part in the industry. Caterpillar introduced a new range of equipment and components in the industry including the new motor graders. The company not only launched the new grader but also customized the used motor grader to boost its performance. 

Caterpillar along with other top manufacturing companies moving towards more advanced strategies. They are adapting new ways to integrate technology into equipment. Providing new solutions to the industry that ease the operational processes. It is time to shift sustainable ways of construction revealing the new ideas. 

Cat Next-gen Motor Graders 

The fundamental change in the cat next-gen motor grader is that they can be customized according to specific jobs. The used motor grader of a cat comes with the flexibility to adapt its attachment to various grading activities. This is possible through the customization option that Cat launched in its models Cat 120 and Cat 140 respectively. It enables the operator to customize the unit for several operational activities. The change setup includes the driving system, blade technology, and other essential attachments on motor graders. 

Increasing Demand For Used Motor Graders

Although the demand for heavy construction equipment is sustainably increasing, especially in the North American regions, the majority of fleet managers are still looking for used motor grades. Not only fleet manager but also the preferable choice for small business owners. The used motor grader is ideal for several reasons, firstly it is effective and accessible to growing businesses. Since every construction project is not high and upscale that’s why for small projects it is advantageous for the owner. Secondly, operators feel comfortable in using these motor graders. Due to unfamiliarity with new technology also in the motor grader, the operator is hesitant to operate the tech-equipped graders. Last but not least, the used motor grader has a record of providing excellent field performance. 

In addition to that, the companies provide maintenance services and facilities on used machinery. That is convenient for owners to maintain their fleet and make them optimum for construction tasks. Above all these reasons increase the demand for used motor graders, especially in North America.  

Serviceability Cost of a Grader 

Maintenance was also considered in these machines. This is added to provide up to a 20-percent cut to the fluids and the filter maintenance cost as passed on by the company. In 11,990 hours of the field favorable results on the extended fuelling and hydraulic filter interval periods were established. Thus, lending support to increased time between maintenance schedules. However, filter changes call for grouping, which makes it easier when it is time to change them.

The motor graders are also more fuel-efficient than the previous models. Cat 120 claims fuel savings of up to 15 percent with standard ECO mode for Cat 120, fuel savings of up to 10 percent for selected applications are available with Cat 140. The joystick doubles the cost of the configuration with respect to the lever controls and provides, according to the company, 78% less hand and arm movement.

Next-Gen Model Cab 

Along with other critical parts of the motor grader, the cat also has redesigned the cabinet. Comfortability for the operator is always the priority of the caterpillar construction equipment. This time in this motor grader mode caterpillar adds some tech features in the cab. That only provides a comfortable environment but also helps the operator to operate the machine smoothly. Indeed, operating a giant machine like a motor grader is difficult as it requires sufficient skill, focus, and comfort. In the cab, the addition of an advanced joystick is another best approach for cats for their operators. 

Notable Feature in Cat 140 Motor Grader 

Cat GRADE technologies available feature extended options of scalable grade control, thus meeting diverse application needs and budget constraints. Also, the optional Stable Blade system reduces the carriage speed of the machine in a situation where the desired grade is compromised by machine bounce.

The operating room of Cat 140 has a compact control panel, with a monitor that displays basic machine information and can work with Cat Connect. Requiring minimum maintenance, an air-suspension seat helps to add comfort with a rear wiper, while defrost fans help the operator to work comfortably; a rearview camera system is an added extra that makes visibility easier.

Wrap Up

The heavy equipment industry requires both new as well as used motor graders to match the pace of construction projects. In this scenario, the manufacturing companies launched new machines that are more powerful and advanced. In the motor grader category, caterpillar recently launched its next-gen model to fulfill the grader’s gap in various regions. Along with the new model caterpillar advanced its used machines and upgraded these. Cats focus on cost-effective options while not compromising on the quality of the equipment. Also, emphasize improving the cabinet of the operator and adding smart features for smoother performance even on challenging terrains.