Competition

M-Series Motor Graders

14H vs. 14M

Comparative Presentation
 Overview
14H 14M
Introduction
General Specs
Operator Environment
Structures
Transmission
Brakes
Engine
Operating Costs
Hydraulics
Integrated Electronics
Safety
Machine Dimensions
Machine Specifications
 Introduction
14H 14M

G-Series from 1973-1995 2003 NPI Program

H-Series Tier 1 1995-2002
H-Series Tier 2 2003-2007
Set Industry Standards
Market Leader
Emissions Regulations Forcing Change
Competition Closing Performance Gap
Voice of Customer
Field Follow Validation
80 Units, > 100,000 Hours
 General Specs
14H 14M

3176 ETA C11 ACERT

41,465 lbs (18,809 kg) 47,133 lbs (21,379 kg)
220 Hp (164 kW) 259 Hp (193 kW)
8F/8R 8F/6R
 Operator Environment
14H 14M

Mechanical-Linked Hydraulic Electro-Hydraulic

Low Effort, Lever Controls Low Effort, Joystick Controls

EMS III Monitoring System Messenger, Text Style Information

Electronic Throttle Control
Electronic Throttle Control
Best in Class Ventilation
Improved Ventilation
Hydraulic Components Relocated
Improved Visibility
VOC Driven
 Operator Environment - Visibility
14H
Blade Visibility Restricted by Levers and
Steering Wheel
Mechanical Controls Require a Square Cab
Yellow Paint on Front Frame and
Engine Enclosure
Optimized Rear Visibility
14M
Joysticks Eliminate Levers and
Steering Wheel
Angled Cab Windows Provide
Maximum Visibility to Moldboard
Glare-Reducing Black Paint
Maintained Optimal Rear Visibility
 Operator Environment - Controls
14H 14M

Industry Standard Control Levers Electro-Hydraulic Joysticks

Height 78% Reduction in Arm and Hand Motion
Efforts Intuitive Steering Control
Throw
Ergonomically Positioned Auxiliary Pod
Spacing
and Ripper Control
Up to 15 Levers and Steering Wheel
Controlling the Machine Functions Easy to Learn Controls
Logical Grouping of Hydraulic Functions
Precise Implement Control
 Operator Environment - Controls
14H 14M
1 8
2 2

3
7 7 6
6
3

3 5

1 2 4 6 7 8 4
5

Conventional Levers Electro-Hydraulic Joysticks

1 - Left Blade Lift / Lower 1 - Left Blade Lift / Lower
2 - Moldboard Side Shift 2 - Moldboard Side Shift
3 - Blade Tip 3 - Blade Tip
4 - Blade Circle 4 - Blade Circle
5 - Articulation 5 - Articulation
6 - Drawbar Center Shift 6 - Drawbar Center Shift
7 - Wheel Lean 7 - Wheel Lean
8 - Right Blade Lift / Lower 8 - Right Blade Lift / Lower
 Operator Environment - Controls
14H 14M

1 1

4
6
4
5
3
2
1 2

3
5
4

Other Controls Other Controls

1 - Steering
2 - Differential Lock / Unlock
3 - Transmission Direction
4 - Gear Selection
5 - Electronic Throttle Resume / Decrement
1 - Steering
2 - Differential Lock / Unlock
3 - Transmission Direction
4 - Gear Selection
5 - Electronic Throttle Resume / Decrement
6 - Automatic Articulation Return to Center
 Operator Environment Auxiliary Controls
14H 14M

Auxiliary Hydraulics (1) Ripper Control Pod

Mechanical levers divided on 1 or 2 Auxiliary Functions
left and right hands
(2) Auxiliary Control Pod
Up to 6 Auxiliary Functions
Programmable Auxiliary Control Buttons
(Thru Cat ET)
Mini Joystick Control
Snow Wing Functions
 Operator Environment Instrument Panel
14H 14M

Analog Gauges Analog Gauges

Coolant Temperature
Articulation Gauge
Battery Level
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer (Optional)
Air Pressure Indicators
Coolant Temperature
Articulation Gauge
Battery Level (Moved to Cat Messenger)
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer (Standard)
Hydraulic Oil Temperature
 Operator Environment Instrument Panel
14H 14M

Digital Gauges Digital Gauges

Ground Speed (Optional) Ground Speed (Standard)
Forward / Neutral / Reverse Indicator Actual Gear and Direction
Scrollable Service Codes Operator Requested Gear and Direction
Service Hour Meter Service Hour Meter
 Operator Environment Instrument Panel
14H
EMS III
Monitoring / Diagnostic Capabilities
Continuous Tracking of Critical Parameters
Warnings / Alerts for Abnormal Conditions
14M
Messenger
Real Time Monitoring /
Diagnostic Capabilities
Continuous Tracking of Critical Parameters
Warnings / Alerts for Abnormal Conditions
Digital Text Display in Multiple Languages
Autoshift Gear Parameter (Optional)
 Operator Environment Controls & Switches
14H 14M

Multiple Locations
Lights
HVAC and Fan Controls
Link Bar
Optional Attachments Ergonomically Positioned
Window Wiper Controls Relocated to B-Post and Front Dash
Lighter Located for Optimal Visibility
 Operator Environment Sound
14H 14M
Sound Levels @ 100% Fan Speed

120
The 14M cab is half
as loud as
100 the 14H cab 110.5 110

80
80.5
dB(A)

60 70

40

20 14H 14M 14H 14M

0
Interior Exterior
Note: With sound suppression, the 14M is less than 107 dB(A) exterior at 70% fan speed.
 Operator Environment Additional Features
14H 14M

Cab Fresh Air Filter Inside Cab
Cab Fresh Air Filter Moved
Additional M-Series Features:
Rear Vision Camera
XM Radio
Windshield Washer Bottle Fill Moved
 Structures Front Frame
14H 14M

Continuous Top and Bottom Plate Advanced Fabrication Technology

Flanged Box Design
Welds Removed from
High Stress Areas
Formed Structural Carbon Steel Tube
Resistance Welded
30% Reduction in Parts
30% Reduction in Welds
 Structures Fuel Tank
14H 14M

Located Above Tandems Relocated Under Cab

Ground Level Fueling
Fast Fill Option (140H 16H)
Capacity 416 L (110 gal)
Standard Steel Guard Plate
Retained Ground Level Fueling
Fast Fill Option (120M 16M)
Capacity 492 L (130 gal)
Improved Engine Compartment
Serviceability
 Structures Drawbar
14H 14M

Box Section Design Tubular Design

Proven Design Commonality Between All Models
Drawbar Wear Inserts Adjusted from 25 mm (0.98 in) Plate Added for
Under the Circle Additional Strength
Industry Exclusive Top Adjust Drawbar
Wear Inserts
Reduction in Maintenance Time
Extended Insert Life
 Structures Moldboard
14H 14M

Industry Standard Blade Curvature Retained Blade Curvature

Industry Leader in Throat Clearance
Heat Treated Moldboard Rails
Retained Throat Clearance
Retained Heat Treated Moldboard Rails
Relocated Side Shift Anchor to Left Side
Bi-Directional Shimless Moldboard
Retention System
Ensures Full Use of Wear Inserts
 Structures Moldboard
14H 14M

Optimal Blade Positioning Capability Retained Blade Positioning Capability

 Structures Rear Frame
14H 14M

Integrated Bumper to Retained Integrated Bumper to

Handle High Loads Handle High Loads
Box Section Design Retained Box Section Design

Integrated Rear Case Modular Rear Axle

Cast Axle Mounting
Improved Serviceability to
Power Train Components
 Transmission
14H 14M

Planetary Transmission Countershaft Transmission

Designed and Built Specifically for Designed and Built Specifically for
Cat Graders Cat Graders

Engine Over-Speed Protection

Speedometer
Programmable Autoshift
 Transmission
14H 14M

Direct Drive Direct Drive

Eight Forward and Eight Reverse Gears
Eight Forward and Six Reverse Gears
Smooth Shifting Transmission (ECPC)
Load Compensation
Controlled Throttle Shifting
Viscosity Compensation
 Brakes
14H 14M

Air Actuated, Spring Released (1) Hydraulically Actuated,

Spring Released
Largest Total Brake Surface Area
(2) Largest Total Brake Surface Area
Oil Bathed Discs
(2) Oil Bathed Discs
Located at Each Tandem Wheel
Located at Each Tandem Wheel
(3) Brake Wear Indicator/Compensator
 Engine
14H 14M

Tier 2 Compliant Cat 3176 ETA
Torque Rise = 50%
Altitude Deration 11,000 ft. (3350 m)
Deration Rate 0.5% per 1000 ft. (304.8 m)
Introduced Electronic Controls
Improved Fuel Economy
Introduced Hydraulic Demand Fan
Tier 3 Compliant Cat ACERT C11
Torque Rise = 26%
Altitude Deration 13,000 ft. (3962 m)
Deration Rate 1% per 1000 ft. (304.8 m)
Expanded Electronic Controls
Maximized Fuel Economy
Hydraulic Demand Fan
 Engine Power Management
14H 14M

VHP Optional VHP Standard

No VHP Plus Option
VHP Delivered in 20 Hp (15 kW)
Increments
VHP Plus Optional
VHP Delivered in 5 Hp (3.7 kW)
Increments
Optimum gear-to-gear Hp for
Improved Productivity
Engine Power Management
14H 14M

VHP VHP
VHP Gear VHP
Plus Plus
220 Hp - 1F 259 Hp 259 Hp
220 Hp - 2F 264 Hp 264 Hp
220 Hp - 3F 269 Hp 269 Hp
240 Hp - 4F 274 Hp 274 Hp
240 Hp - 5F 274 Hp 279 Hp
240 Hp - 6F 274 Hp 284 Hp
240 Hp - 7F 274 Hp 289 Hp
240 Hp - 8F 274 Hp 294 Hp
 Engine Power Management
H -S e rie s M -S e rie s
14H 14M
3 9 ,5 0 0

3 4 ,5 0 0
@ 2.5 mph - 12.5% More Rimpull
2 9 ,5 0 0 @ 3.5 mph - 16.1% More Rimpull
@ 15000 lb - 7.1% Faster
2 4 ,5 0 0
ft lb

1 9 ,5 0 0
14H
1 4 ,5 0 0 14M

9 ,5 0 0

4 ,5 0 0
1 .0 0 3 .0 0 5 .0 0 7 .0 0 9 .0 0
M PH
 Operating Cost
14H 14M
7,500 Hour Operating Cost Totals

3,000
Operating costs are similar
2,500
14H vs. 14M
2,000
14H
Dollars

1,500 14M

1,000

500

0
Engine Trans Hyd Tandems Rear Bearing/ Cooling Grease
Axle/ Brake
Circle
 Operating Cost
14H 14M
7,500 Hour Fuel Cost

120,000 14M has higher fuel burn, but

more productivity
100,000

80,000
Dollars

60,000

40,000

20,000

0
14H Motor grader 14M
 Engine Specifications
14H 14M
Spec
Cat 3176 ETA, VHP Model Cat C11 ACERT VHP
10.3 L (629 cu in) Displacement L (cu.in.) 11.1 L (677 cu in.)
125 mm (4.9 in) Bore 130 mm (5.1 in)
140 mm (5.5 in) Stroke 140 mm (5.5)
50% Torque Rise 26%
1282 N-m (946 lb ft) Max Torque 1422 N-m (1,049lb ft)
2000 rpm Speed @ Rated Power 1,800 rpm
6 Number of Cylinders 6
3350 m (11,000 ft.) Derating Altitude 3962 m (13,000 ft)
1210 rpm Std - Fan Speed - Max 1450 rpm
500 rpm Std - Fan Speed - Min 550 rpm
47 C (117 F) Std - Ambient Capability 43 C (109 F)
1300 rpm Hi Ambient - Fan Speed - Max 1,650 rpm
500 rpm Hi Ambient - Fan Speed - Min 550 rpm
50 C (122 F) Hi Ambient Capability 50 C (122 F)
164 kW (220 hp) Base Power (1st gear) - Net 193 kW (259 hp)
416 L (110 gal) Fuel Capacity 492 L (130 gal)
 Hydraulics
14H 14M

Load Sensing Mechanical Hydraulics Load Sensing Electro-Hydraulics

PPPC Implement Control Valves Retained PPPC Implement Control Valves
Blade Float Retained Blade Float
Balanced Flow Retained Balanced Flow
 Hydraulics
14H
Traditional Controls
Valves Located Under Cab
Pump Located Under Cab
Hydraulic Tank at Back of Cab
Independent Oil Supply
Cat XT Hose
14M
Simplified Electro-Hydraulic Controls
Valves Relocated to Front Frame
Pump Relocated to Engine
Hydraulic Tank Relocated to
Rear Enclosure
Retained Independent Oil Supply
Cat XT Hose
 Integrated Electronics
14H 14M

Electronic Engine Control Smart Machine

Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Electronic Technician (Cat ET)
Diagnostics Diagnostics
Machine Security System
Product Link
Cat Messenger
 Integrated Electronics - AccuGrade
14H 14M

Aftermarket Installed Full Machine/System Design Integration

AccuGradeAttachment Ready Option Grade Control Ready - Standard
(ARO) After 2005
AccuGrade Attachment Ready Option
(ARO)
 Safety
14H 14M

Hydraulic Lock Out Hydraulic Lock Out

Mechanical Electrical
Standard in EU Arrangement Standard in All Markets and Models
Optional in All Other Markets
Operator Presence System

Secondary Steering System

Speed Sensitive Steering

 Safety
14H 14M

Drop Down Lights Drop Down Rear Lights

EU Arrangement Available in All Markets
HID Lighting
Back Up Lights and Alarm
 Safety
14H 14M

No Option

No Optional Rear Vision Camera Rear View Camera and Monitor

 Safety
14H 14M

Non Skid Platforms Optional Non Skid Platforms Standard

Brake Line Guards (Optional) Additional Protection for Brake Lines

Fuel Tank Located Above Open Walkway

Tandem Walkway
 Safety
14H 14M

Circle Drive Slip Clutch - Standard Circle Drive Slip Clutch - Standard
Blade Lift Accumulators - Optional Blade Lift Accumulators - Optional
 Safety
14H 14M

Engine Shutoff Switch Engine Shutoff Switch

Electrical Disconnect Switch Electrical Disconnect Switch
 Safety
14H
Additional Safety Features
Laminated Glass (Front Windshield)
Lockable Doors
Conveniently Located Grab Rails
14M
Additional Safety Features
Laminated Glass (Front Windshield and
Doors)
Lockable Doors
Conveniently Located Grab Rails
Black Glare Reducing Paint
 Machine Dimensions
14H 14M
Dimensions
3341 mm (131 in) Height - low profile cab* 3535 mm (139 in)
3556 mm (140 in) Height - high profile cab N/A
645 mm (25.4 in) Height to axle 640 mm (25 in)
1656 mm (65 in) Length - between tandem axles 1656 mm (65 in)
2860 mm (113 in) Length - front axle to moldboard 2842 mm (112 in)
6557 mm (258 in) Length - front axle to mid tandem 6559 mm (258 in)
9342 mm (368 in) Length - front tire to end of rear frame 9412 mm (371 in)
10 765 mm (424 in) Length - counterweight to ripper 10 896 mm (429 in)
378 mm (14.9 in) Ground clearance at trans. case 383 mm (15 in)
3170 mm (125 in) Height to exhaust stack 3256 mm (128 in)
2844 mm (112 in) Height to top of cylinders 2855 mm (113 in)
2316 mm (91 in) Width - tire center lines 2361 mm (93 in)
2745 mm (108 in) Width - outside rear tires 2791 mm (110 in)
2817 mm (111 in) Width - outside front tires 2791 mm (110 in)

*Note: Low Profile Cab Was Standard On The H-Series. M-Series Has Only One Cab Option.
 Machine Specifications
14H 14M
Power Train
8 Fwd / 8 Rev Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Fwd / 6 Rev
Direct Drive, Power Shift, Planetary Transmission Direct Drive, Power Shift, Countershaft
Air-Actuated, Oil-Disc Brakes, Service Oil-Actuated, Oil-Disc
2 2 2 2
28 135 cm (4362 in ) Brake Surface Area 34 500 cm (5347 in )
Manual, Multiple Oil-Disc Parking Brake Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released
Air-Actuated, Oil-Disc Secondary Brakes Oil-Actuated, Oil-Disc
Hydraulic System
Closed Center Load Sense Circuit Type Electro-Hydraulic Load Sensing, Closed Center
Variable Piston Pump Type Variable Piston
243 L/min (64 gal/min) Pump Output @ 2100 RPM* 240 L/min (74 gal/min)
24 150 kPa (3500 psi) Maximum System Pressure 24 150 kPa (3500 psi)
3100 kPa (450 psi) Standby Pressure 3100 kPa (450 psi)
Service Refill
416 L (110 gal) Fuel Tank 492 L (130 gal)
48.3 L (12.8 gal) Cooling System 46.5 L (12.3 gal)
63 L (16.4 gal) Hydraulic System - Tank 60 L (15.9 gal)
39 L (10.2 gal) Engine Oil 30 L (7.9 gal)
83 L (21.6 gal) Differential / Final Drives 89 L (23.5 gal)
98 L (25.9 gal) Tandem Housing (Each) 96.5 L (25.5 gal)
0.9 L (0.24 gal) Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.9 L (0.24 gal)
6 L (1.6 gal) Circle Drive Housing 6 L (1.6 gal)

*Note: M-Series Pump Output Measured at 2150 RPM.

14H vs. 14M
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