Used Caterpillar 140H Motor Grader for Sale

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Quick facts about this used motor grader
The Caterpillar 140H is listed as a used motor grader from China with 14,180 kg operating weight and a CAT 3306 (10.5 L) engine. The current equipment-only price shown is $18,500. Request the available evidence and a destination-specific FOB, CIF or CFR quotation before purchase.
- Brand / model
- Caterpillar 140H
- Operating hours
- 11,200
- Operating weight
- 14,180 kg
- Engine
- CAT 3306 (10.5 L)
- Evidence
- Request for exact unit
- Quote terms
- FOB · CIF · CFR
What should buyers inspect on this used CAT 140H motor grader?
This CAT 140H listing records a 2025 model year, 11,200 displayed hours and 14,180 kg operating weight. Verify the exact machine identity, engine and transmission response, articulation joint, circle and moldboard wear, tandem drives, tyres and hydraulic functions before purchase.
- Measure circle, drawbar and moldboard wear.
- Test articulation, steering, transmission and tandem drives.
- Confirm blade configuration and shipping dimensions.
Current equipment price
$18,500
Price is for this specific used machine only. Ocean freight, insurance, destination duties, taxes, port charges and inland delivery are not included. Request a written FOB or CIF quotation for your destination.
Technical Specifications
A 2025 Caterpillar 140H with 11,200 hours listed, the 14,180 kg machine in the current listing carries the CAT 3306 (10.5 L) and a 3.66 m moldboard bucket. The unit comes with the HMP unit-specific inspection file, an ECU-checked hour reading, and the option to inspect it live on video before paying. CIF terms for Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region are confirmed in writing after your enquiry is reviewed and held for a week.
Full Technical Data
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Product Overview
The 2025 Caterpillar 140H at 11,200 hours: What You Are Buying
This 2025 Caterpillar 140H presents 11,200 documented hours on a 14,180 kg platform. The machine carries the available unit-specific inspection material with dated photographs, the hour meter is backed by rollback detection, and a live walk-around is arranged after your enquiry is reviewed of request. The unit is ready for export from Shanghai, and the CIF price is confirmed in writing for the destination port.
Power Unit and Drivetrain Details
Power comes from the CAT 3306 (10.5 L), which is rated at 175 hp. The unit meets Tier 3 / China Stage III and the engine identity is cross-checked against the chassis plate during the inspection. The drive system runs through the Powershift, 8F/6R, and the hour reading of 11,200 hours is confirmed against the ECU log so the figure on the dashboard matches the recorded history. Oil pressure, coolant temperature and turbo response are logged in the report.
Moldboard Work, Down Pressure and Articulation
The Caterpillar 140H works a moldboard of 3.66 m moldboard, with 6,900 kgf of down pressure and ±25° of articulation. The moldboard geometry suits road shaping, drainage and maintenance passes. The machine rides on 14.00 R24 tires, and the hydraulic controls are function-tested in the audit with measured readings recorded in the dated report.
Tire Fitment and Running Gear
The Caterpillar 140H rides on 14.00 R24 tires, and the wheel package is checked for condition and remaining tread during the inspection. The 14,180 kg working weight is distributed across the axles, and the tire condition is photographed and dated in the report. The ride package suits haul roads and improved surfaces, and the running gear is documented item by item before listing.
Cabin, Controls and Service Access
The cab is the ROPS / FOPS documented enclosed cab with air conditioning, and the operator environment is set up for sustained production. Fuel capacity is 380 L, and ground clearance of 340 mm handles rough site conditions. The machine is checked for control function, lighting and service access during the inspection. These are the daily-use details that show up on the first week of operation.
Suitable Programs and Target Regions
In practice, this Caterpillar 140H covers quarry and trenching and port programs well, and HMP ships this class of motor grader to buyers in Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region. The 14,180 kg working weight and the 3.66 m moldboard configuration fit the production profile, and the audit report is available before any deposit. The unit is demonstrated live on camera before the export paperwork begins.
How This Caterpillar 140H Is Listed
The 2025 Caterpillar 140H ships with the dated HMP unit-specific inspection file: twelve pages of photographed and measured checks covering the engine, pumps, cylinder rods, swing bearing, undercarriage and the hour meter itself. The 11,200 reading is backed by the hour-meter evidence, where available. A live video walk-around is arranged after your enquiry is reviewed, and third-party inspection can be booked at the yard if required.
Shipping This Caterpillar 140H: CIF Terms and Documents
The CIF quote for this Caterpillar 140H is itemized: ocean freight, port handling, documentation and insurance, confirmed after your enquiry is reviewed and locked for seven days. The machine ships from Shanghai with the full export packet, and the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading are prepared per the destination. Status updates are shared during transit.
Maintenance History and Service Discipline
The Caterpillar 140H presents 11,200 documented hours with a maintenance record that is part of the inspection file. Service points are photographed and dated, fluid analysis is included, and the completed work at the yard is itemized. For buyers evaluating used motor grader machines, this record is the basis for the asking position.
Pre-Purchase Checklist for the Caterpillar 140H
Buyers of this 2025 Caterpillar 140H typically complete four steps: inspect the dated file, check the meter reading of 11,200 hours against the hour-meter evidence, where available, view the machine live on camera, and receive the written CIF quote. The inspection report and the walk-around video are the evidence package, and the deposit is paid only after the buyer has reviewed both.
Operating Costs That Matter in This Class
Running costs on this Caterpillar 140H are shaped by the 380 L fuel capacity and the service intervals documented in the file. The HMP report verifies the condition of the components that carry the first-year spend: filters, fluids, undercarriage and hydraulic seals. Buyers review this cost profile in the inspection file before payment.
Value Position of the Caterpillar 140H
The value argument for this Caterpillar 140H is the intersection of age, hours and documentation: a 2025 build at 11,200 hours with the engine and pump set inside the first overhaul window. The 14,180 kg machine is priced from its condition file, and the buyer reviews the evidence before paying.
Maintenance Support for the Caterpillar 140H
After delivery, parts sourcing for this Caterpillar 140H runs through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, covering consumables and service items for buyers in Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region. The CAT 3306 (10.5 L) engine family is well stocked by regional distributors, which keeps routine service straightforward. The technical liaison on the order answers maintenance questions after the machine lands.
The Caterpillar 140H in Road Shaping Duty
The grading profile of this Caterpillar 140H is set by the 3.66 m moldboard moldboard, 6,900 kgf of down pressure and ±25° articulation. The machine maintains pass geometry across the working width, and the inspection documents the blade control functions with photographed readings before listing.
Contract, Payment and Regional Backing
The sales process for this Caterpillar 140H is documented at every step: inspection file, live video, signed contract, TT deposit, and balance against shipping documents. CIF pricing is confirmed in writing after your enquiry is reviewed and held for seven days. Regional support for Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region buyers includes parts sourcing and the technical liaison after delivery.
Operator Experiences and Fit Signals
Operators running this class of motor grader report consistent control response and a comfortable working station, which shows up as steady production across quarry and trenching and port programs. For buyers in Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region, the deciding factor is the file: 11,200 documented hours, the CAT 3306 (10.5 L) engine, and the dated inspection report that ships with the 14,180 kg machine.
Documentation Pack and Customs Clearance
Customs clearance for this Caterpillar 140H in Nigeria, Zambia or the wider region starts with the export packet HMP prepares at the yard: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and the certificate of origin. The buyer's broker confirms the duty and age rules against the current schedule, and HMP shares the container documents as soon as they are issued.
Fleet Standardization on the 14,180 kg Class
For fleet managers standardizing on the 14,180 kg class, this Caterpillar 140H is a repeatable unit: the 2025 build at 11,200 hours, the CAT 3306 (10.5 L) powertrain and the 3.66 m moldboard bucket cover the standard program, and the inspection file makes the condition review fast. The machine can be added to an existing order cycle without special handling.
Site Logistics and Pre-Delivery Preparation
Site preparation for this Caterpillar 140H is straightforward: the machine lands with the export documentation pack, and the buyer's customs agent clears the unit against the destination rules. HMP shares the container status during transit and confirms the port requirements before loading. For buyers in Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region, the arrival process is documented end to end.
Buyer Support Timeline from Inquiry to Delivery
The support timeline runs from inquiry to delivery without gaps: the CIF quote lands after your enquiry is reviewed, the file review and live walk-around follow inside a week, the deposit is paid by TT, and the unit loads on an available sailing schedule. The technical liaison reports the status at each step for buyers in Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region.
Operating Season and Utilization Planning
The operating season for this Caterpillar 140H in Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region determines when to place the order: machines ordered ahead of the wet season arrive in time for the peak working months, while off-season orders ship with shorter lead times. HMP confirms the sailing date in the written CIF quote before any funds move.
Spare Parts Picture for the Caterpillar 140H
The spare-parts picture for this Caterpillar 140H is covered through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and the CAT 3306 (10.5 L) family has distributor stock in the main target markets. The maintenance schedule provided with the sale lists the service intervals and the parts that fall due at each stage.
Resale Position of the 14,180 kg Class
The resale position of the 14,180 kg class supports this purchase: demand for documented, low-hour machines in Nigeria, Zambia and the wider region keeps resale values stable, and the 2025 build at 11,200 hours with the CAT 3306 (10.5 L) power unit sits in the most traded bracket of the class. The inspection file travels with the machine to the next owner.
Close-up Mechanical Details

Key Features
- The Cat 140H is the legendary "workhorse" grader that put Caterpillar at the top of the global motor-grader market during the 1990s and 2000s.
- The Cat 3306 turbocharged diesel at 175 hp is a fully mechanical fuel system — no ECU, no electronic injectors.
- HMP recommends the Cat 140H specifically for buyers in Ethiopian regional roads authorities, Sudanese state-owned construction firms, and Nigerian mid-tier road contractors where fuel quality is unpredictable and mechanical-engine tolerance matters more than fuel-consumption optimization.
- Engine: CAT 3306 (10.5 L) rated at 175 hp — original OEM serial number listed against chassis records
- Operating weight: 14,180 kg with 3.66 m moldboard configuration
- 2025 model year with 11,200 hours — available hour-meter evidence
- Blade setup: moldboard 3.66 m moldboard | blade down pressure 6,900 kgf | articulation ±25° (this Caterpillar 140H unit).
- Field roles: quarry & trenching — deployed by Nigeria and Zambia contractors running this class of motor grader.
Why Source From HMP?
- This Caterpillar 140H holds a completed HMP unit-specific inspection; the dated report is part of the file.
- This Caterpillar 140H can be inspected live on a video call inside 6 hours before any money moves.
- For Nigeria and Zambia buyers, a written CIF quote arrives after your enquiry is reviewed and is held for 7 days.
- HMP coordinates an independent inspection provider for an independent pre-shipment opinion.
- Parts support after delivery runs through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.
- HMP puts an ex-dealer engineer on your account as the technical liaison.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhy is the 2025 Caterpillar 140H the sensible pick among motor graders near 11,200 hours?
The deciding factor is the file, not the listing photo: 11,200 documented hours, a 3.66 m moldboard bucket, and a CAT 3306 (10.5 L) engine whose serial matches the chassis. That evidence package is standard on every HMP listing, including this 2025 Caterpillar 140H.
QHow soon can the 2025 Caterpillar 140H be loaded after I confirm?
The 2025 Caterpillar 140H ships on the next scheduled vessel from Shanghai after confirmation; the port-to-port transit to Nigeria and Zambia is stated in the written CIF quote.
QWhat do operators say about the 2025 Caterpillar 140H in daily work?
On site, the 2025 Caterpillar 140H earns its keep through smooth controls and an accessible service layout; those are the strengths crews mention after long shifts.
QIs the 2025 Caterpillar 140H a good fit for buyers in ethiopian regional roads autho work in Nigeria and Zambia?
For buyers in ethiopian regional roads autho work, the 2025 Caterpillar 140H covers the standard production profile, and HMP deliveries into Nigeria and Zambia confirm the match. Buyers review the machine live before committing.
QHow do I know the 11,200 hours on this 2025 Caterpillar 140H are accurate?
The Caterpillar 140H carries 11,200 on the meter, backed by the hour-meter evidence, where available, and the reading is shown live on camera during the video walk-around. The HMP unit-specific inspection material documents the engine, hydraulics, and running gear with dated photos before any payment.
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