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Volvo G940 to G990 specifications

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Short answer

Volvo G940 to G990: motor graders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
G940	Max Power 225 hp Std Operation Weight - Front Axle 10,360 lb
G946	Max Power 225 hp Std Operation Weight - Front Axle 11,020 lb
G960	Max Power 242 hp Std Operation Weight - Front Axle 11,240 lb
G970	Max Power 262 hp Std Operation Weight - Front Axle 11,680 lb
G976	Max Power 262 hp Std Operation Weight - Front Axle 12,340 lb
G990	Max Power 277 hp Std Operation Weight - Front Axle 13,670 lb

G940 to G990 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Volvo	G940 to G990	6	G940, G946, G960, G970, G976, and G990

Dimensions and weight
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Overall Length	30 ft	30 ft	30 ft	31.08 ft	31.08 ft	31.75 ft
Width Over Tires	8.25 ft	8.25 ft	8.25 ft	9 ft	9.08 ft	9.08 ft
Wheelbase	20.43 ft	20.43 ft	20.43 ft	21.33 ft	21.33 ft	21.75 ft
Blade Base	8.7 ft	8.5 ft	8.5 ft	9.08 ft	9.08 ft	9.5 ft
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.59 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.58 ft

Specification	G940	G946
Front Ground Clearance	2 ft	2 ft

Specification	G960
Rear Ground Clearance	2 ft

Engine
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	D7E	D7E	D7E	D9B	D9B	D9B
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,700 rpm	1,700 rpm	1,700 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,550 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,550 rpm	1,550 rpm	1,550 rpm
Max Power	225 hp	225 hp	242 hp	262 hp	262 hp	277 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8	225 hp	225 hp	242 hp	262 hp	262 hp	277 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8	754 lb-ft	754 lb-ft	791 lb-ft	876 lb-ft	876 lb-ft	929 lb-ft
Displacement	436 cu in	436 cu in	436 cu in	573 cu in	573 cu in	573 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled

Operational
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,360 lb	11,020 lb	11,240 lb	11,680 lb	12,340 lb	13,670 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal	38 gal	24 gal	24 gal	38 gal	24 gal
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,790 lb	27,120 lb	27,450 lb	29,980 lb	31,310 lb	35,050 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total	36,150 lb	38,140 lb	38,690 lb	41,660 lb	43,650 lb	48,720 lb
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	16,700 lb	16,700 lb	16,700 lb	18,500 lb	18,500 lb	18,500 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,400 lb	31,400 lb	31,500 lb	34,100 lb	35,000 lb	42,000 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total	47,000 lb	48,000 lb	48,200 lb	50,000 lb	51,500 lb	60,000 lb
Oil System Fluid Capacity	5.7 gal	5.7 gal	5.7 gal	10.4 gal	10.4 gal	10.4 gal
Fuel Capacity	107 gal	107 gal	107 gal	132 gal	132 gal	132 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.2 gal	9 gal	9 gal	12.4 gal	12.4 gal	12.4 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal	16 gal	16 gal	16 gal	16 gal	16 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	27.7 gal
Tire Size	14:00 x 24, G-2	14:00 x 24, G-2	14:00 x 24, G-2	14:00 x 24, G-2	14:00 x 24, G-2	16:00 x 24, G-2
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps

Steering
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Turning Radius	23.9 ft	23.9 ft	23.9 ft	25.3 ft	25.1 ft	26.8 ft

Specification	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Articulation Angle	23 degrees	23 degrees	21 degrees	21 degrees	21 degrees

Transmission and speeds
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Transmission Type	HTE840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission
Number Of Gears - Forward	8	8	8	8	8	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4	4	4	4	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	28.4 mph	28.4 mph	28.4 mph	27.4 mph	27.4 mph	28.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	20 mph	20 mph	20 mph	19.3 mph	19.3 mph	19.8 mph

Front Axle
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Wheel Lean	18 degrees	18 degrees	18 degrees	18 degrees	18 degrees	18 degrees
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees
Ground Clearance	2 ft	2 ft	2 ft	1.8 ft	23.2 ft	24.2 ft

Moldboard
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Moldboard Width	12 ft	12 ft	12 ft	12 ft	12 ft	14 ft
Moldboard Height	25 in	25 in	25 in	29.1 in	29.1 in	31 in
Moldboard Thickness	0.9 in	0.9 in	0.9 in	1 in	1 in	1 in
Max Depth Of Cut	31 in	31 in	31 in	30.5 in	30.5 in	32.5 in
Side Shift Left	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in
Side Shift Right	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in
Blade Pull At Max Weight	28,260 lb	36,760 lb	28,350 lb	30,690 lb	40,000 lb	37,800 lb
Blade Down Pressure	17,895 lb	19,035 lb	19,421 lb	20,420 lb	21,574 lb	24,457 lb

Hydraulic System
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Pump Type	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump
Pump Flow	55 gpm	55 gpm	55 gpm	55 gpm	55 gpm	55 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi

Circle
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Diameter	64 in	64 in	64 in	64 in	64 in	64 in
Rotation	360 degrees	360 degrees	360 degrees	360 degrees	360 degrees	360 degrees
Shift Left	30.5 in	30.5 in	30.5 in	30.5 in	30.5 in	30 in
Shift Right	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	80 in	80 in	80 in	78 in	78 in	89 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	79 in	79 in	79 in	77 in	77 in	89 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees	45 degrees	45 degrees	45 degrees	45 degrees	46 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees	6 degrees	6 degrees	6 degrees	6 degrees	13 degrees

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
G940 to G990	43

Ratios
Figure	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	6.2	5.9	6.3	6.3	6.0	5.7
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.48 gal	0.48 gal	0.44 gal	0.50 gal	0.50 gal	0.48 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	motor grader

G940 to G990: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	motor grader	Volvo and the G940, G946, G960, G970. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	16

Volvo G976 Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-08-03)
Replacing Hydraulic Lines Volvo G946 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-04-15)
Volvo G960 With The D7e Engine 2007 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2025-09-06)
Volvo G940 Electrical Problem (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2022-12-19)

Used market for the G940 to G990 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Volvo motor grader	49

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
G940	8	2006 to 2015	$49,950	$95,366	$89,000	7,200
G946	14	2006 to 2014	$25,000	$84,829	$60,778	9,605
G960	9	2006 to 2014	$36,090	$81,539	$64,789	6,925
G970	12	2007 to 2014	$42,471	$88,630	$61,192	10,000
G976	2	2008 to 2015	$69,486	$100,201	$84,844	None shown
G990	4	2007 to 2014	$58,640	$67,240	$61,634	None shown

G940 to G990: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Volvo together with the motor grader G940, G946, G960, G970	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo G940 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo G946 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo G960 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo G970 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo G976 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo G990 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Volvo G940 to G990 — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Volvo G940 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Volvo — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Recorded observations — Forum-title snapshot
Observation field	Recorded value
Title count	16
Forum indexes	Heavy Equipment Forums
Search wording	the G940 to G990 motor grader
Latest title quoted by the reference	Volvo G976 Diagnostics

Volvo G940 to G990: Configuration records

G940

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	30 ft
Width Over Tires	8.25 ft
Wheelbase	20.43 ft
Blade Base	8.7 ft
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.59 ft
Front Ground Clearance	2 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D7E
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,550 rpm
Max Power	225 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8	225 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8	754 lb-ft
Displacement	436 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged, Aftercooled
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,360 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,790 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total	36,150 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal
Fuel Capacity	107 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	26.4 gal
Tire Size	14:00 x 24, G-2
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	16,700 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,400 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total	47,000 lb
Oil System Fluid Capacity	5.7 gal
Steering
Turning Radius	23.9 ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	HTE840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission
Number Of Gears - Forward	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4
Max Speed - Forward	28.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	20 mph
Front Axle
Wheel Lean	18 degrees
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Ground Clearance	2 ft
Moldboard
Moldboard Width	12 ft
Moldboard Height	25 in
Moldboard Thickness	0.9 in
Max Depth Of Cut	31 in
Side Shift Left	26.5 in
Side Shift Right	26.5 in
Blade Pull At Max Weight	28,260 lb
Blade Down Pressure	17,895 lb
Hydraulic System
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Pump Flow	55 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Circle
Diameter	64 in
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	30.5 in
Shift Right	29.5 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	80 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	79 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees

Source

G946

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	30 ft
Width Over Tires	8.25 ft
Wheelbase	20.43 ft
Blade Base	8.5 ft
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.42 ft
Front Ground Clearance	2 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D7E
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Max Power	225 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8	225 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8	754 lb-ft
Displacement	436 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged, Aftercooled
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	11,020 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	27,120 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total	38,140 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	38 gal
Fuel Capacity	107 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	26.4 gal
Tire Size	14:00 x 24, G-2
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	16,700 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,400 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total	48,000 lb
Oil System Fluid Capacity	5.7 gal
Steering
Articulation Angle	23 degrees
Turning Radius	23.9 ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission
Number Of Gears - Forward	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4
Max Speed - Forward	28.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	20 mph
Front Axle
Wheel Lean	18 degrees
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Ground Clearance	2 ft
Moldboard
Moldboard Width	12 ft
Moldboard Height	25 in
Moldboard Thickness	0.9 in
Max Depth Of Cut	31 in
Side Shift Left	26.5 in
Side Shift Right	26.5 in
Blade Pull At Max Weight	36,760 lb
Blade Down Pressure	19,035 lb
Hydraulic System
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Pump Flow	55 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Circle
Diameter	64 in
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	30.5 in
Shift Right	29.5 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	80 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	79 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees

Source

G960

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	30 ft
Width Over Tires	8.25 ft
Wheelbase	20.43 ft
Blade Base	8.5 ft
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.42 ft
Rear Ground Clearance	2 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D7E
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Max Power	242 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8	242 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8	791 lb-ft
Displacement	436 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged, Aftercooled
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	11,240 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	27,450 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total	38,690 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal
Fuel Capacity	107 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	26.4 gal
Tire Size	14:00 x 24, G-2
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	16,700 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,500 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total	48,200 lb
Oil System Fluid Capacity	5.7 gal
Steering
Articulation Angle	23 degrees
Turning Radius	23.9 ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission
Number Of Gears - Forward	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4
Max Speed - Forward	28.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	20 mph
Front Axle
Wheel Lean	18 degrees
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Ground Clearance	2 ft
Moldboard
Moldboard Width	12 ft
Moldboard Height	25 in
Moldboard Thickness	0.9 in
Max Depth Of Cut	31 in
Side Shift Left	26.5 in
Side Shift Right	26.5 in
Blade Pull At Max Weight	28,350 lb
Blade Down Pressure	19,421 lb
Hydraulic System
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Pump Flow	55 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Circle
Diameter	64 in
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	30.5 in
Shift Right	29.5 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	80 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	79 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees

Source

G970

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	31.08 ft
Width Over Tires	9 ft
Wheelbase	21.33 ft
Blade Base	9.08 ft
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.42 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D9B
Power Measured @	1,700 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,550 rpm
Max Power	262 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8	262 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8	876 lb-ft
Displacement	573 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged, Aftercooled
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	11,680 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	29,980 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total	41,660 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal
Fuel Capacity	132 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.4 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	26.4 gal
Tire Size	14:00 x 24, G-2
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,500 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	34,100 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total	50,000 lb
Oil System Fluid Capacity	10.4 gal
Steering
Articulation Angle	21 degrees
Turning Radius	25.3 ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission
Number Of Gears - Forward	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4
Max Speed - Forward	27.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	19.3 mph
Front Axle
Wheel Lean	18 degrees
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Ground Clearance	1.8 ft
Moldboard
Moldboard Width	12 ft
Moldboard Height	29.1 in
Moldboard Thickness	1 in
Max Depth Of Cut	30.5 in
Side Shift Left	26.5 in
Side Shift Right	26.5 in
Blade Pull At Max Weight	30,690 lb
Blade Down Pressure	20,420 lb
Hydraulic System
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Pump Flow	55 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Circle
Diameter	64 in
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	30.5 in
Shift Right	29.5 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	78 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	77 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees

Source

G976

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	31.08 ft
Width Over Tires	9.08 ft
Wheelbase	21.33 ft
Blade Base	9.08 ft
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.42 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D9B
Power Measured @	1,700 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,550 rpm
Max Power	262 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8	262 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8	876 lb-ft
Displacement	573 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged, Aftercooled
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	12,340 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,310 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total	43,650 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	38 gal
Fuel Capacity	132 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.4 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	26.4 gal
Tire Size	14:00 x 24, G-2
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,500 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	35,000 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total	51,500 lb
Oil System Fluid Capacity	10.4 gal
Steering
Articulation Angle	21 degrees
Turning Radius	25.1 ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission
Number Of Gears - Forward	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4
Max Speed - Forward	27.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	19.3 mph
Front Axle
Wheel Lean	18 degrees
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Ground Clearance	23.2 ft
Moldboard
Moldboard Width	12 ft
Moldboard Height	29.1 in
Moldboard Thickness	1 in
Max Depth Of Cut	30.5 in
Side Shift Left	26.5 in
Side Shift Right	26.5 in
Blade Pull At Max Weight	40,000 lb
Blade Down Pressure	21,574 lb
Hydraulic System
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Pump Flow	55 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Circle
Diameter	64 in
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	30.5 in
Shift Right	29.5 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	78 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	77 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees

Source

G990

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	31.75 ft
Width Over Tires	9.08 ft
Wheelbase	21.75 ft
Blade Base	9.5 ft
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.58 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D9B
Power Measured @	1,700 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,550 rpm
Max Power	277 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8	277 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8	929 lb-ft
Displacement	573 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged, Aftercooled
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	13,670 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	35,050 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total	48,720 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal
Fuel Capacity	132 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.4 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	27.7 gal
Tire Size	16:00 x 24, G-2
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,500 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	42,000 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total	60,000 lb
Oil System Fluid Capacity	10.4 gal
Steering
Articulation Angle	21 degrees
Turning Radius	26.8 ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission
Number Of Gears - Forward	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4
Max Speed - Forward	28.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	19.8 mph
Front Axle
Wheel Lean	18 degrees
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees
Ground Clearance	24.2 ft
Moldboard
Moldboard Width	14 ft
Moldboard Height	31 in
Moldboard Thickness	1 in
Max Depth Of Cut	32.5 in
Side Shift Left	26.5 in
Side Shift Right	26.5 in
Blade Pull At Max Weight	37,800 lb
Blade Down Pressure	24,457 lb
Hydraulic System
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Pump Flow	55 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Circle
Diameter	64 in
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	30 in
Shift Right	29.5 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	89 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	89 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front	46 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	13 degrees

Source

Compare Volvo G940, G946, G960, G970, G976, G990

Dimensions and weight
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Overall Length	30 ft	30 ft	30 ft	31.08 ft	31.08 ft	31.75 ft
Width Over Tires	8.25 ft	8.25 ft	8.25 ft	9 ft	9.08 ft	9.08 ft
Wheelbase	20.43 ft	20.43 ft	20.43 ft	21.33 ft	21.33 ft	21.75 ft
Blade Base	8.7 ft	8.5 ft	8.5 ft	9.08 ft	9.08 ft	9.5 ft
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.59 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.42 ft	10.58 ft

Engine
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	D7E	D7E	D7E	D9B	D9B	D9B
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,700 rpm	1,700 rpm	1,700 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,550 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,550 rpm	1,550 rpm	1,550 rpm
Max Power	225 hp	225 hp	242 hp	262 hp	262 hp	277 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8	225 hp	225 hp	242 hp	262 hp	262 hp	277 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8	754 lb-ft	754 lb-ft	791 lb-ft	876 lb-ft	876 lb-ft	929 lb-ft
Displacement	436 cu in	436 cu in	436 cu in	573 cu in	573 cu in	573 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled	Turbocharged, Aftercooled

Operational
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,360 lb	11,020 lb	11,240 lb	11,680 lb	12,340 lb	13,670 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal	38 gal	24 gal	24 gal	38 gal	24 gal
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,790 lb	27,120 lb	27,450 lb	29,980 lb	31,310 lb	35,050 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total	36,150 lb	38,140 lb	38,690 lb	41,660 lb	43,650 lb	48,720 lb
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	16,700 lb	16,700 lb	16,700 lb	18,500 lb	18,500 lb	18,500 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	31,400 lb	31,400 lb	31,500 lb	34,100 lb	35,000 lb	42,000 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total	47,000 lb	48,000 lb	48,200 lb	50,000 lb	51,500 lb	60,000 lb
Oil System Fluid Capacity	5.7 gal	5.7 gal	5.7 gal	10.4 gal	10.4 gal	10.4 gal
Fuel Capacity	107 gal	107 gal	107 gal	132 gal	132 gal	132 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.2 gal	9 gal	9 gal	12.4 gal	12.4 gal	12.4 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal	16 gal	16 gal	16 gal	16 gal	16 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	27.7 gal
Tire Size	14:00 x 24, G-2	14:00 x 24, G-2	14:00 x 24, G-2	14:00 x 24, G-2	14:00 x 24, G-2	16:00 x 24, G-2
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps

Steering
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Turning Radius	23.9 ft	23.9 ft	23.9 ft	25.3 ft	25.1 ft	26.8 ft

Transmission and speeds
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Transmission Type	HTE840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission	HTE 840, Fully sequential, direct drive, Volvo powershift transmission
Number Of Gears - Forward	8	8	8	8	8	8
Number Of Gears - Reverse	4	4	4	4	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	28.4 mph	28.4 mph	28.4 mph	27.4 mph	27.4 mph	28.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	20 mph	20 mph	20 mph	19.3 mph	19.3 mph	19.8 mph

Front Axle
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Wheel Lean	18 degrees	18 degrees	18 degrees	18 degrees	18 degrees	18 degrees
Oscillation - Total	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees
Ground Clearance	2 ft	2 ft	2 ft	1.8 ft	23.2 ft	24.2 ft

Moldboard
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Moldboard Width	12 ft	12 ft	12 ft	12 ft	12 ft	14 ft
Moldboard Height	25 in	25 in	25 in	29.1 in	29.1 in	31 in
Moldboard Thickness	0.9 in	0.9 in	0.9 in	1 in	1 in	1 in
Max Depth Of Cut	31 in	31 in	31 in	30.5 in	30.5 in	32.5 in
Side Shift Left	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in
Side Shift Right	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in	26.5 in
Blade Pull At Max Weight	28,260 lb	36,760 lb	28,350 lb	30,690 lb	40,000 lb	37,800 lb
Blade Down Pressure	17,895 lb	19,035 lb	19,421 lb	20,420 lb	21,574 lb	24,457 lb

Hydraulic System
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Pump Type	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump	Axial piston pump
Pump Flow	55 gpm	55 gpm	55 gpm	55 gpm	55 gpm	55 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi

Circle
Specification	G940	G946	G960	G970	G976	G990
Diameter	64 in	64 in	64 in	64 in	64 in	64 in
Rotation	360 degrees	360 degrees	360 degrees	360 degrees	360 degrees	360 degrees
Shift Left	30.5 in	30.5 in	30.5 in	30.5 in	30.5 in	30 in
Shift Right	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	80 in	80 in	80 in	78 in	78 in	89 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	79 in	79 in	79 in	77 in	77 in	89 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front	45 degrees	45 degrees	45 degrees	45 degrees	45 degrees	46 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	6 degrees	6 degrees	6 degrees	6 degrees	6 degrees	13 degrees

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