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Caterpillar Adds Joystick Option to New Next Generation Cat® 140 Grader
Caterpillar recently added a joystick option to new next generation Cat 140® motor graders. Customers will now have the option of choosing either joystick (JOY) or lever/steering wheel (LVR) controls for the new 140. “Rather than having separate JOY or LVR models for the next generation 140, customers can choose between joystick or lever steering configurations similar to other options like tandem or all-wheel-drive, technologies and attachments,” explained Pablo dos Santos, Caterpillar global product application specialist. “Flexibility and versatility have been the hallmarks of the 140 motor grader, and customers throughout the years have proven the machine’s usefulness has few limits. Its narrow width simplifies transport, and its power and performance make it an efficient machine for a range of applications from snow clearing and grading to roadbuilding and ditching.” Caterpillar’s easy-to-learn joystick controls reduce hand and arm movements compared to the lever and steering configuration, which can help reduce operator fatigue for improved productivity. The ergonomical 3-axis joysticks place transmission, up/down gear shifting and machine direction control in the left joystick, while the right controls drawbar, circle and moldboard functions, along with electronic throttle control and manual differential lock/unlock. Cat joystick motor graders boast industry-exclusive follow steer, which allows the front wheels to follow joystick input. Joystick control, combined with the 140’s new 9-forward-speed transmission with finish gear, provides smooth operation in final passes and curbs. Key to safety and efficiency, excellent visibility to the operating area is offered by the next generation cab design, featuring angled doors, tapered engine closure, and sloped rear window to make it easy to see the moldboard, tires and behind the motor grader. The new 140 provides improved balance of power-to-weight ratio with excellent fuel economy. The motor grader’s design and reliability can help lower operating costs and fuel consumption. Grouped centralized service points and extended synchronized service intervals save on daily maintenance time.
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