{"id":23770,"date":"2018-12-05T13:57:36","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T03:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=23770"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:01:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:01:45","slug":"top-motor-grader-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/top-motor-grader-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Motor Grader Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-propelled motor graders, like the John Deere grader, have come a long way since their birth in 1919. Over the last 100 years, these leading brands have refined and improved their graders to become giants in the construction industry. Check out the features of the <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/7-reasons-caterpillar-140m-grader-is-a-standout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 140M grader<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what we mean.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup1\">Caterpillar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup2\">John Deere<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup3\">Komatsu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Does it matter what grader brand I use?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes and no. It depends on what you need from your grader for your operation, and what is important to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have listed the top motor grader brands with their benefits to help you decide.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"roundup1\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat Graders<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23354\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23354\" style=\"width: 571px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23354 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader\" width=\"571\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/14160412\/1.jpg 712w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/14160412\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/14160412\/1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured: 140M Cat grader. Source: cat.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar (known as Cat) are the industry leader for construction equipment and machinery. \u00a0When it comes to their graders, they have been in the game the longest out of all the other brands, since 1928 in fact. This means they have about 30-40 years of innovation over the other brands in this list. And it shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/grader-61\/caterpillar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Cat graders for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat Grader Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uy5UpSx3wAo\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Disclaimer: This video showcases an overseas model. Configurations may differ from the Australian model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why should you consider a Cat grader? Here are a few key features in their new M series:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross Slope gives you <\/span><b>more accuracy and control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the grader. It delivers simple blade control with auto pitch adjustments for precise grading. No satellites required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new M series can <\/span><b>detect bounce and stabilise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> itself in 15% interval speed adjustments. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto articulated steering gives you <\/span><b>better performance in those tight spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This helps improve productivity and reduce operator fatigue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced joystick controls give you full control of your grader. Shift, steer, adjust blade, control hydraulics and more <\/span><b>all from one place<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more info on why Cat graders are leaders, take a look at these <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/7-reasons-caterpillar-140m-grader-is-a-standout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 reasons the Cat 140M is a standout machine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"roundup2\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere Graders<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23772\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23772\" style=\"width: 522px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23772\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/JD-grader-1024x739.jpg\" alt=\"John Deere grader\" width=\"522\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134648\/JD-grader-1024x739.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134648\/JD-grader-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134648\/JD-grader-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134648\/JD-grader-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134648\/JD-grader.jpg 1064w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured: John Deere Grader 620G. Source: deere.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While John Deere dominate the farming market, they are also highly regarded in the construction equipment marketplace. John Deere manufactured their first graders in 1967. The JD-570, the first grader with an articulated frame. And they\u2019ve been innovating ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/grader-61\/john-deere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find John Deere graders for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere Grader Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B3LR2xjKzxc\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Disclaimer: This video showcases an overseas model. Configurations may differ from the Australian model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why you want to consider John Deere graders. A few key features from their G Series:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose how you handle the work. Use <\/span><b>joystick steering or the steering wheel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thanks to the Grade Pro system. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic blade controls (such as cross slope, grade control and return to straight) <\/span><b>greatly improves productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a job done faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere offer the smoothest shifting powershift transmission on the market. It gives the <\/span><b>operator more comfort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so they can work harder for longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"roundup3\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu Graders<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23775\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23775\" style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23775\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/komatsu-grader1.jpg\" alt=\"Komatsu grader GD655\" width=\"576\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134834\/komatsu-grader1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134834\/komatsu-grader1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134834\/komatsu-grader1-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05134834\/komatsu-grader1-500x287.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured: Komatsu grader GD655<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu is a Japanese multinational corporation, and the second-largest construction equipment manufacturer in the world. They produced their first graders in the late 1960s, along with hydraulic excavators and commercial dump trucks. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu Grader Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few key features of the Komatsu GD series include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torque converter mode <\/span><b>eliminates stalling in high-load applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you can get the job done without delay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced hydraulic system creates <\/span><b>excellent blade pressure and movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground-level refuelling for <\/span><b>fast filling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low operator noise levels for a more <\/span><b>comfortable experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/grader-61\/komatsu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Komatsu graders for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have we missed any key grader manufacturers in this list? Let us know in the comments below, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/grader-61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find all graders for sale here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-propelled motor graders, like the John Deere grader, have come a long way since their birth in 1919. Over the last 100 years, these leading brands have refined and improved their graders to become giants in the construction industry. Check out the features of the Cat 140M grader to see what we mean. 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