Grader Has Industry-First, 11-Speed Transmission

Sept. 28, 2010

Volvo G900 motor graderG900 motor graders have been redesigned from the ground up, Volvo says. The series of seven graders ranges in low-range net power from 155 to 225 horsepower. Operating weights range from 34,300 to 46,300 pounds. Volvo-manufactured D7 and D9 engines with V-ACT power the series, and the HTE840 direct drive, full powershift transmission is also Volvo's.

G900 motor graders have been redesigned from the ground up, Volvo says. The series of seven graders ranges in low-range net power from 155 to 225 horsepower. Operating weights range from 34,300 to 46,300 pounds. Volvo-manufactured D7 and D9 engines with V-ACT power the series, and the HTE840 direct drive, full powershift transmission is also Volvo's. An industry-exclusive, optional HTE1160 transmission has 11 speeds forward and six speeds reverse and comes with standard Auto shift. Estimated list price: $240,000–$580,000. Video