Volvo G970, G976, G990 manual More Care More than AN Idea

MORE CARE:

MORE THAN AN IDEA

All the value you expect from Volvo now comes through in the Volvo D9-powered G900 Motor Grader family.

Volvo G900 Motor Graders										‡ With All Wheel Drive engaged
Model		G930	G940		G946	G960		G970		G976	G990
Base operating	lb	34,300	35,200		36,700	36,800		39,000		40,500	46,300
weight - approximate	(kg)	(15 560)	(15	970)	(16 645)	(16	690)	(17	700)	(18 370)	(21	000)
Engine model/displacement		D7/7.2 L	D7/7.2 L		D7/7.2 L	D7/7.2 L		D9/9.4 L		D9/9.4 L	D9/9.4 L
Low range net power	hp (kW)	155 (116)	175	(131)	195‡ (145‡)	195	(145)	210	(157)	225‡ (168‡)	225	(168)
Mid range net power	hp (kW)	175 (131)	195	(145)	215‡ (160‡)	215	(160)	230	(171)	245‡ (183‡)	245	(183)
High range net power	hp (kW)	195 (145)	215	(160)	235‡ (175‡)	235	(175)	250	(186)	265‡ (198‡)	265	(198)

More care. Built in.

Volvo Construction Equipment makes this promise to customers everywhere: every Volvo machine will satisfy your highest expectations for equipment that’s productive, operator-friendly, reliable and easy to service. Now, Volvo introduces three new motor graders powered by the renowned D9 Volvo engine, all designed, built and tested to keep that same promise in every way.

The Volvo way

The complete family of seven G900 Motor Graders, includes four Volvo D7- and three Volvo D9-powered models. These machines deliver on the brand promise of “More care. Built in.” through a combination of proven Volvo technologies and processes:

•bottom-line productivity on the job site

•a safe and comfortable operator environment

•long lasting reliability

•unmatched ease of serviceability with low maintenance demands

This Volvo Motor Grader offering includes three highly efficient and versatile models, all using the field-proven Volvo D9 engine. The result is a selection of graders with outstanding power, torque and fuel efficiency: the 39,000 lb

(17 700 kg) G970 tandem drive, the

40,500 lb (18 370 kg) G976 All Wheel Drive (AWD) model and, at 46,300 lb (21 000 kg), the largest machine in the Volvo Motor Grader family: the G990 tandem drive.

Quality with confidence

No family of motor graders anywhere has been subject to more rigorous testing than Volvo G900 Motor Graders. By continuing to listen and respond to customer needs and by investing in new design innovations, the Volvo continuous improvement program will lead the G900 family to ongoing quality leadership.

At home in the Volvo fleet

From end-to-end, from the ground up, G900 Motor Graders are fit and finished to take their place in your fleet. Design details and styling provide a familiar work environment inside and out for owners and operators of any Volvo machine.

Care for the environment, one of the Volvo core values, is reflected in the environmental performance of the G900 Motor Graders. The G900 family meets EU Stage IIIA and US Tier 3 Emission Regulations as well as EU noise standards. Volvo engineering minimizes whole body vibration to maximize operator productivity.

For grader operators and owners everywhere, the G900 Motor Graders will mean a new standard in grading performance and productivity.

The Volvo standard.

Behind the scenes

The development of the G900 Motor Graders resulted in more than a new family of Volvo machines.

It also created a new process for grader design and support, based on industry-leading production methods and refined by the Volvo commitment to best practices.

From fit and finish to familiar design detailing, the G900 family will leave no doubt in the minds of equipment owners and operators everywhere:

It’s a Volvo!

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