Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Volvo G946B Motor Grader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for precision grading and road maintenance. With features such as a turbocharged and aftercooled engine, a hydraulic system with 55 gpm pump flow, and a circle blade with a 360-degree rotation capability, this motor grader delivers high performance and efficiency on the job site. From its 146 horsepower engine to its 12.1-foot wide moldboard, the Volvo G946B boasts impressive specs that make it a reliable asset for any grading project.
Blade Tip Angle - Front | 45 degrees |
Blade Tip Angle - Rear | 6 degrees |
Diameter | 64 in (163 cm) |
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 80 in (203 cm) |
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 79 in (201 cm) |
Rotation | 360 degrees |
Shift Left | 31 in (77 cm) |
Shift Right | 30 in (75 cm) |
Blade Base | 9 ft (3 m) |
Front Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m) |
Height to Top of Isomount Cab | 11 ft (3 m) |
Overall Length | 30 ft (9 m) |
Wheelbase | 21 ft (6 m) |
Width Over Tires | 8 ft (3 m) |
Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled |
Bore | 4 in (11 cm) |
Displacement | 476 cu in (7,800 cu cm) |
Engine Model | D8HGAE4 |
Net Power Gear 1-2 | 146 hp (109 kw) |
Net Torque Gears 1-2 | 730 lbs ft (990 nm) |
Number of Cylinders | 6 |
Stroke | 5 in (14 cm) |
Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m) |
Oscillation - Total | 16 degrees |
Wheel Lean | 18 degrees |
Pump Flow | 55 gpm (208 lpm) |
Pump Type | Axial piston pump |
Relief Valve Pressure | 3002.3 psi |
Blade Down Pressure | 18,651 lbs (8,460 kg) |
Blade Pull at Max Weight | 36,760 lbs (16,674 kg) |
Max Depth of Cut | 31 in (79 cm) |
Moldboard Height | 25 in (63 cm) |
Moldboard Thickness | 1 in (2 cm) |
Moldboard Width | 12 ft (4 m) |
Side Shift Left | 27 in (67 cm) |
Side Shift Right | 27 in (67 cm) |
Alternator Supplied Amperage | 120 amps |
Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 9 gal (34 l) |
Fuel Capacity | 106 gal (400 l) |
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 38 gal (144 l) |
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 16,700 lbs (7,575 kg) |
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 31,401 lbs (14,243 kg) |
Max Operation Weight - Total | 47,999 lbs (21,772 kg) |
Oil System Fluid Capacity | 6 gal (22 l) |
Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 6 gal (23 l) |
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 10,781 lbs (4,890 kg) |
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 27,734 lbs (12,580 kg) |
Std Operation Weight - Total | 38,515 lbs (17,470 kg) |
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 35 gal (134 l) |
Tire Size | 14:00 x 24 G-2 |
Transmission Fluid Capacity | 16 gal (61 l) |
Articulation Angle | 23 degrees |
Turning Radius | 23,835 ft (7,265 m) |
Max Speed - Forward | 27 mph (44 kph) |
Max Speed - Reverse | 19 mph (31 kph) |
Number of Gears - Forward | 8 |
Number of Gears - Reverse | 4 |
Transmission Type | Fully sequential direct drive Volvo powershift transmission |