The Multi Purpose Motor Grader
The giant construction equiipment and heavy motor grader is one of the most versatile piece of machinery used in road protection and maintenance. This machine has been specially designed to flatten level or smooth en the ground of an area with the help of a blade and the motor grader ripper. The machine has an extended wheelbase that make it perfect for traversing little depressions or humps.
Some major parts of the motor grader are listed below:
• Scarifier
• Ripper
• Main Frame
• Transom Compartment
• Blade Lift Cylinder
• Articulation Joint
• Saddle
• Tandem Housing
• Engine Compartment
• Driver Cab
• Pre-Cleaner
• Muffler
• Steering
• Pitch Cylinder
• Draft Frame
• Circle Side shift
• Moldboard
• Blade Side shift
The grader has a centrally located blade that can be angled to cast out on one side of the grader that balances it. If you want to lift anything, then use the blade. The moldboard attached to the loop permits the blade to change its patch, track and height depending on the situation. This lets the operator easily shape, spread, break, grade and dig. Another part is the ripper, as shown in the picture at the top. Specifically, that one is a Cat 140H Ripper and it is directly connected to the giant engine compartment. The powerful caterpillar allows the grader to scratch roads effectively.
The motor grader can be used on several types of highway repairs. Operators utilize the ripper and blade attachment to address a mix of different materials, cutting back slopes, drying wet objects, enlarging shoulders, trenching deep openings and plowing solid snow. It also helps with moving excess trash off the site.
The motor grader is a large machine, so avoid any rash maneuvers with it. Construction sites usually have uneven surfaces and operators have to be extra careful when traversing terrains like this. Moving too fast could very easily damage the machine and lead to unneeded costs. A qualified and professional worker always drives a grader at least slightly under the recommended speed.Moving it too quickly while leveling roads might cause the machine to jump and cause indentations on the ground, especially when using the motor grader ripper.
