150 Motor Grader

Overview

With a legendary Cat^® pedigree, the 150 motor grader offers peak performance, efficiency, and long life. Joystick controls provide ergonomic comfort for the operator. Available with a deep array of technologies to lessen the load on operators and enhance grading performance, the motor grader is one highly productive machine.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

Fuel Savings

Benefit from fuel savings using Eco mode without loss of productivity.

More Traction on Slopes

Optional All-Wheel Drive (AWD) assists with traction and maneuvering the machine, so you can work in any environment.

Less Arm Movement

Reduce fatigue from arm movement with joystick controls.

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Specifications

Net Power Range (Tier 4)	200 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C9.3
Bore	4.5 in
Stroke	5.9 in
Speed at Rated Power	2,000 rpm
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd	210 hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd	220 hp
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th	241 hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th	231 hp
VHP Plus Range - Net	149-188 kW (200-252 hp)
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th	236 hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st	200 hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st	200 hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd	210 hp
Maximum Torque - VHP Plus	920 lb/ft
VHP Plus Range - Net - Metric	149-188 kW (202-255 hp)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	202 hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th	247 hp
Torque Rise	39%
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 3rd-6th	220 hp
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard	1,400 rpm
Standard Capability	109 °F
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th	252 hp
Displacement	567.5 in³
Number of Cylinders	6
Derating Altitude	10000 ft
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum	500 rpm
High - Ambient Capability	122 °F

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped	43950 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle	17075 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle	38069 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	12549 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle	31401 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle	9601 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle	28590 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total	55144 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total	38191 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total	43950 lb

Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission	APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift
Brakes - Service	Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area	3565 in²
Brakes - Parking	Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary	Dual Circuit

Blade Width	12 ft
Moldboard - Height	24 in
Moldboard - Thickness	0.87 in
Arc Radius	16.3 in
Throat Clearance	6.5 in
Cutting Edge Width	6 in
Cutting Edge Thickness	0.6 in
End Bit - Width	6 in
End Bit - Thickness	0.6 in
Blade Pull - Base GVW	25732 lb
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW	34262 lb
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW	16480 lb
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW	29308 lb
Moldboard - Blade Width	12 ft

Circuit Type	Parallel
Pump Type	Variable Piston
Pump Output	55.7 gpm
Maximum System Pressure	3500 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity	16.9 gal (US)
Standby Pressure	885 psi

Top Speed - Forward	29 mile/h
Top Speed - Reverse	23 mile/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	25.59 ft
Steering Range - Left/Right	50°
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20°
Forward - 1st	2.5 mile/h
Forward - 2nd	3.4 mile/h
Forward - 3rd	5 mile/h
Forward - 4th	6.9 mile/h
Forward - 5th	10.6 mile/h
Forward - 6th	14.5 mile/h
Forward - 7th	19.9 mile/h
Forward - 8th	29 mile/h
Reverse - 1st	2 mile/h
Reverse - 2nd	3.7 mile/h
Reverse - 3rd	5.4 mile/h
Reverse - 4th	8.4 mile/h
Reverse - 5th	15.7 mile/h
Reverse - 6th	23 mile/h

Fuel Capacity	104 gal (US)
Cooling System	15 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Total	26.4 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank	16.9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid	5.8 gal (US)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	18.5 gal (US)
Engine Oil	7.9 gal (US)
Tandem Housing - Each	20 gal (US)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.13 gal (US)
Circle Drive Housing	1.8 gal (US)

Drawbar - Width	3 in
Circle - Diameter	60.2 in
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	1.6 in
Drawbar - Height	6 in
Front Frame Structure - Width	12 in
Front Frame Structure - Height	12.6 in
Circle - Height	5.4 in
Drawbar - Thickness	0.5 in
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width	12 in
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness	0.87 in
Front Axle - Height to Center	23.5 in
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right	18°
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	32°

Height	19.9 in
Width	7.9 in
Sidewall Thickness - Inner	0.63 in
Sidewall Thickness - Outer	0.71 in
Drive Chain Pitch	2 in
Wheel Axle Spacing	60 in
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25°

Circle Centershift - Right	28.7 in
Circle Centershift - Left	27.4 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	26 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	20.1 in
Maximum Blade Position Angle	90°
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40°
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5°
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right	77.9 in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left	70.5 in
Maximum Lift Above Ground	18.9 in
Maximum Depth of Cut	28.1 in

Ripping Depth - Maximum	16.8 in
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing	21 in
Ripper Shank Holders	5
Penetration Force	20812 lb
Pry-Out Force	27794 lb
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	40.6 in

Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	16.8 in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4.6 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4.6 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders	11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders	5 or 11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width	40.6 in
Front, V-Type - Working Width	47.4 in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	18.4 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	11.5 in
Mid, V-Type - Working Width	46.6 in
Rear - Working Width	84 in
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders	9
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	10.5 in

Height - Top of Cab	130 in
Length - Counterweight to Ripper	399 in
Width - Outside Front Tires	98.9 in
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem	241 in
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine	351 in
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard	100 in
Length - Between Tandem Axles	60 in
Width - Outside Rear Tires	98.9 in
Width - Tire Center Lines	84.3 in
Height - Front Axle Center	23.5 in
Height - Exhaust Stack	128 in
Height - Top of Cylinders	120 in
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	13.3 in

Brakes	ISO 3450
Steering	ISO 5010
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471/ISO 3449
Sound	ISO 6394; ISO 6395

Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.994 tons).