Volvo G970 Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: G970 ➔

The Volvo G970 Motor Grader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for precision grading and shaping of surfaces. With a blade tip angle of 45 degrees in the front and 6 degrees in the rear, a circle diameter of 64 inches, and a maximum depth of cut of 30.5 inches, this motor grader offers exceptional control and performance. Equipped with a turbocharged, aftercooled engine producing 262 horsepower and 876 lbs ft of torque, the Volvo G970 ensures efficient operation and productivity. The hydraulic system pump flow of 55 gpm, moldboard blade down pressure of 20420 lbs, and maximum operation weight of 50000 lbs further enhance the capabilities of this machine for various grading applications.

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General Specifications

Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees
Diameter	64 in (163 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	78 in (198 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	77 in (196 cm)
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	31 in (77 cm)
Shift Right	30 in (75 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base	9 ft (3 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Overall Length	31 ft (9 m)
Wheelbase	21 ft (7 m)
Width Over Tires	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement	573 cu in (9,390 cu cm)
Engine Model	D9B
Max Power	262 hp (195 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	262 hp (195 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	876 lbs ft (1,188 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1700 rpm
Torque Measured @	1550 rpm

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	55 gpm (208 lpm)
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Moldboard

Blade Down Pressure	20,420 lbs (9,262 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	30,690 lbs (13,921 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	31 in (77 cm)
Moldboard Height	29 in (74 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	1 in (3 cm)
Moldboard Width	12 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left	27 in (67 cm)
Side Shift Right	27 in (67 cm)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12 gal (47 l)
Fuel Capacity	132 gal (500 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal (91 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,500 lbs (8,391 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	34,100 lbs (15,468 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	50,000 lbs (22,680 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	10 gal (39 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	11,680 lbs (5,298 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	29,980 lbs (13,599 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	41,660 lbs (18,897 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	26 gal (100 l)
Tire Size	14:00 x 24 G-2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal (61 l)

Steering System

Articulation Angle	21 degrees
Turning Radius	25 ft (8 m)

Transmission

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	HTE 840 Fully sequential direct drive Volvo powershift transmission

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