Volvo G970, G976, G990 manual G900 Motor Graders From the Ground UP

G900 MOTOR GRADERS

FROM THE GROUND UP

“The Voice of the Customer” is evident in every element of the G900 design, from the manufacturing process that builds it to the styling details that say “It’s a Volvo”.

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1Productivity

The complete structural design of G900 Motor Graders is balanced to focus their weight and power for optimum blade down force and drawbar pull values.

6 Service access

Easy Lift rear hood opens wide for easy

cleaning access to the radiator; cover

panels for the engine, hydraulic centre

and battery pack all open up fully for

ease of service; ground-level access to

10 Serviceability

No daily greasing or weekly servicing is

required; optional 500-hour engine oil

change interval. Tandem and final drive

sight glasses make level checks fast

and easy. Large capacity hydraulic filter

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2Heavy-duty front axle Purpose-built axle with high center ground clearance; a minimum of components ensures long life with minimum maintenance; achieves sharp steering angle for tight turning radius.

3AWD

G976 models are equipped with three easy-to-use operating modes: efficient standard tandem drive, rugged All Wheel Drive or Volvo exclusive Creep Mode for the industry’s best fine-grading control.

4Frame

Rugged front and rear frames, designed for quick installation of a full range

of attachments.

5Blade Lift System

Twin-gear direct-drive circle turn system provides maximum strength to either hold or to turn the moldboard smoothly while moving under full load; wide-stance blade lift cylinders provide fine grading stability with the full range of mobility for any application.

all engine service points.

7Volvo engine

Volvo D9 Tier 3/Stage IIIA engine with V-ACT technology matched to the powertrain with three power levels as standard for optimum performance and fuel efficiency.

8Planetary rear axle with clutched differential lock

Volvo APR90 axles with planetary reduction final drives reduce loading on tandem chains for maximum service life; purpose-built differential with hydraulic clutch lockup ensures maximum tractive effort at the flick of a switch.

9High capacity cooling system Hydraulically driven, variable-speed fan draws power only when needed; optional auto-reversing feature reduces maintenance, improves efficiency.

extends change intervals and prevents

re-fill contamination as all top-up oils

must pass through the filter prior to

entering the hydraulic tank.

11 Contronics

Contronics display provides detailed

system status to the operator in real

time: records up to 25 points of interest

for service analysis through the exclusive

Matris system from Volvo.

12 Volvo transmission

The full power shift HTE840 and

optional HTE1160 transmissions were

developed expressly for motor graders.

Manual, optional Autoshift and Travel

modes optimize performance and fuel

economy. Standard shuttle shift feature

enables smooth shifting between forward

and reverse gears without using the

inching pedal.

13Autoshift

Just select a target gear in the working range and the transmission shifts automatically through turns and grades, as needed. Optional for HTE840 transmission, standard with HTE1160.

14Operator-friendly cab ROPS/FOPS enclosed operator compartment lives up to every expectation for a Volvo cab with industry-leading comfort, safety and efficiency. Ergonomic design includes low-effort,short-throw levers; adjustable pedestal with all most frequently used operating controls centered in front

of the operator; unobstructed wide-angle views to reduce operator fatigue, increase productivity and maximize safety.

15Rear-view visibility

Interior and exterior mirrors combine for a clear wide-angle view to the sides and rear of the grader. Rear cab posts are positioned to optimize operator visibility.

16Fast refueling

Two-stage pop-up rear hood allows quick, convenient access for ground level refueling; lockable panels provide added security on the job site or in the yard.

17PDF Hydraulics

Proportional Demand Flow (PDF) is an intelligent closed center, load-sensing hydraulic system that delivers the exact amount of hydraulic oil flow when and where it is needed; variable displacement axial piston pump provides excellent multi-function control while conserving fuel; minimal connections for high reliability and low service requirements.

Go big with G990

The G990 Motor Grader is the largest model in the Volvo family, offering extra size and power. These key features translate into maximum strength and control for your toughest jobs.

The G990 combines power with a wide range of special features to make light work of mining, forestry and haul road projects, highway construction and heavy-duty snow-clearing plus the most demanding fine-grade applications.

•Larger tires standard

•Taller moldboard standard

•Heavy duty circle support system with DURAMIDETM

•Extra length in front frame

•Long bladebase for more cutting capability

•High blade pull

•Three engine power curves

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