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Graders/Scrapers
Deere Unveils SmartGrade Motor Graders with New Automation Features
The eight new P-Tier models bring blade automation, blade flip, auto articulation, edge-wear tech, as well as updated cabs and controls.
March 2, 2026
The next-gen P-Tier motor graders get several automation upgrades.
Graders/Scrapers
Caterpillar Adds Joystick Option for Next-Generation 140 Motor Grader
Joystick or lever? We break down the pros and cons. The 140 also gets a new nine-speed transmission, enhanced visibility and upgraded tech.
January 9, 2026
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Top Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and More
It was a big year for roadbuilding equipment announcements. Here are the top picks for 2025 from Equipment World editors.
December 29, 2025
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Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Motor Graders of 2024 - 2025
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed motor graders and which models are fetching the most at auction.
December 4, 2025
Cat 140 Lvr Motor Grader
Graders/Scrapers
K-Tec Unveils New 1230 Scraper That's 10,000 Lbs. Lighter, 16% More Productive
The completely redesigned 30-cubic-yard pull-type model floats better, loads faster and pulls easier than the 1228 it replaces, K-Tec says.
November 12, 2025
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The Dirt
The Top-Selling Motor Grader Gets Redesigned: Cat’s Next-Gen 140
A Cat expert spills the details on the new 140, its many configurations – steering wheel or joystick, base or high-tech – and its many uses.
October 17, 2025
Next Gen Cat 140 Motor Grader
Graders/Scrapers
Cat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added Tech
The industry's top-selling motor grader gets a redesigned cab, improved visibility, comfort upgrades, advanced 2D and 3D grade control.
August 20, 2025
Cat's 140 Lever Motor Grader made its debut at the 2025 Public Works Expo in Chicago. The next-generation model will be available to U.S. customers in 2026.
Graders/Scrapers
LiuGong Enters North American Motor Grader Market with the 4215D
With a 225-horsepower Cummins engine, 14-foot blade and EH controls, the motor grader is designed for roadbuilding and other earthwork projects.
July 21, 2025
The 4215D is LiuGong's first model to hit North America. Additional D Series models available in other markets include the 4140D, 4165D, 4180D, 4230D and 4260D.
The Dirt
Massive Dirt Movers: Deere’s New Pull-Type Scrapers Revealed
John Deere's new 3012 and 3812 four-tire ejector scrapers feature 30- or 38-cubic-yard capacities and 12-foot-wide bowls.
June 20, 2025
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Graders/Scrapers
Motor Graders, You’ve Come a Long Way in 100 Years! – Buyer’s Guide 2025
Here's a rundown of the most popular models, as well as the latest from Case, Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, LeeBoy and Sany.
May 21, 2025
In 1920, the Russell Grader Co. introduced the first self-propelled motor grader. The company's first 'Motor Patrol' built on a Caterpillar track-type tractor came out in 1926 (left), and two years later Caterpillar bought Russell and began producing the industry's first motor grader built as one dedicated machine. Nearly 100 years later, the Cat 140 (right) was the top-selling motor grader in the U.S. in 2024 for new financed equipment, according to EDA.
Graders/Scrapers
John Deere Intros Path Mapping System for Snowplowing with Motor Graders
The satellite-based system displays the route, road edges and obstacles on an in-cab screen for safe, efficient plowing on snow-covered roads.
May 19, 2025
The satellite-based John Deere Path displays the route, road edges and obstacles on an in-cab screen for safe, efficient plowing with motor graders on snow-covered roads.
Graders/Scrapers
Cat Motor Graders Get New “No Adjustments for Life” High-Performance Circle
The new circle is designed for JOY models of the Cat 140, 150 and 160 graders and replaces the previous open circle and drawbar.
May 15, 2025
Cat 150 JOY motor grader with new High-Performance Circle
Graders/Scrapers
Case CE Launches New D Series Motor Graders with Improved Performance, Control
The 154-horsepower 836D and the 192-horsepower 856D get an upgraded cab and new tech to make roadbuilding easier and more efficient.
May 13, 2025
Case CE 836D motor grader
Graders/Scrapers
Deere Expands Scraper Line with its Largest-Ever Direct-Hitch Models (Video)
The new four-tire 3012 DH and 3812 DH can self-load quickly and have capacities of 30 to 38 cubic yards for large earthmoving operations.
March 27, 2025
Deere 3812 Direct Hitch Scraper on a 460 P-Tier Articulated Dump Truck
Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Motor Graders in 2024
See which graders were best-sellers and fetched top dollar at auction.
January 9, 2025
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The Dirt
Komatsu’s Largest Motor Grader for the U.S. Revealed
The 104,000-pound DG955-7 gets a ground-up redesign, boasts 423 horsepower and uses blades of 18-20 feet long. Watch it in action.
December 13, 2024
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Graders/Scrapers
Motor Graders Getting Easier to Operate, More Versatile
See the latest from Caterpillar, John Deere and Komatsu and what contractors should look for when shopping.
May 14, 2024
Cat 150 motor grader scraping snow on road at night
The Dirt
Don’t Slight the Scraper – How it Can Be Your Go-To Earthmover
When it comes to moving dirt, pull-type scrapers offer many advantages you might not have considered. Watch The Dirt to see how.
March 15, 2024
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