Volvo G970, G976, G990 User Manual

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VOLVO MOTOR GRADERS

G970, G976

G990

MORE CARE. BUILT IN.

TRADITIONAL VALUES. ADVANCED PERFORMANCE.

The G900 family of Motor Graders is firmly rooted in the technologies and values of Volvo worldwide.

More care. Built in.

Volvo Construction Equipment makes this promise to customers everywhere: every Volvo machine will satisfy your highest expectations for equipment that’s productive, operator-friendly, reliable

and easy to service. Now, traditional Volvo values and performance extend to three new motor graders powered by the renowned D9B Volvo engine, all designed, built and tested to keep that same promise in every way.

The Volvo way

The complete family of seven G900 Motor Graders includes four Volvo D7Eand three Volvo D9B-powered models. These machines deliver on the promise of “More care. Built in.” through a combination of proven Volvo technologies and processes:

bottom-line productivity on the job site

a safe and comfortable operator environment

long lasting reliability

unmatched ease of serviceability with low maintenance demands

This Volvo Motor Grader offering includes three highly efficient and versatile models, all using the field-proven Volvo D9 engine. The result is a selection of graders with outstanding power, torque and fuel efficiency: the 41,660 lb

(18 900 kg) G970 tandem drive, the

43,650 lb (19 800 kg) G976 All Wheel Drive (AWD) model and, at 48,720 lb (22 100 kg), the largest machine in the Volvo Motor Grader family: the G990 tandem drive.

Quality with confidence

No family of motor graders anywhere has been subject to more rigorous testing than Volvo G900 Motor Graders. By listening to customer needs and responding with design innovations

like the industry’s first 11-speed grader transmission with autoshift, the Volvo continuous improvement program leads the G900 family to ongoing quality leadership.

At home in the Volvo fleet

From end-to-end, from the ground up, the G900 Motor Graders are fit and finished to take their place in your fleet. Design details and their renowned Volvo Care Cab provide a familiar work environment inside and out for owners and operators of any Volvo machine.

Care for the environment, one of the Volvo core values, is reflected in the environmental performance of the G900 Motor Graders. The G900 family meets EU Stage IIIA and US Tier 3 Emission Regulations as well as EU noise standards. Volvo engineering minimizes whole body vibration to maximize operator productivity.

For grader operators and owners everywhere, the G900 Motor Graders means a new standard in grading performance and productivity.

The Volvo standard.

Volvo Motor Graders industry firsts

1975

Full perimeter rear frame with modular powertrain design

Optional first-user frame warranty now including maintenance-free articulation pins and bearings

1984

Electronically controlled transmission

1991

Duramide™, the first synthetic circle support bearing material

Hydraulically operated, oil-bathed multiple disc brakes standard

Dual crossover brake circuits

1999

“Creep Mode”, a front-wheel-only hydrostatic drive system

AWD with separate variable displacement pumps

Glare-reducing paint scheme

2002

Tier II emission compliant

Most powerful All Wheel Drive Grader

2006

Tier 3 emission compliant

11-speed grader transmission

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Volvo G900 Motor Graders

‡ With All Wheel Drive engaged

Model

 

G930

G940

G946

G960

G970

G976

G990

Base operating

lb

34,830

36,150

38,140

38,690

41,660

43,650

48,720

weight - approximate

(kg)

(15 800)

(16

400)

(17 300)

(17

550)

(18

900)

(19 800)

(22

100)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine model/displacement

 

D7E/7.2 L

D7E/7.2 L

D7E/7.2 L

D7E/7.2 L

D9B/9.4 L

D9B/9.4 L

D9B/9.4 L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low range net power

hp (kW)

155 (115)

175

(130)

195(145)

195

(145)

210

(156)

225(168)

225

(168)

Mid range net power

hp (kW)

175 (130)

195

(145)

215(160)

215

(160)

230

(171)

245(183)

245

(183)

High range net power

hp (kW)

195 (145)

215

(160)

235(175)

235

(175)

250

(186)

265(198)

265

(198)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STRONGER. TOUGHER. FINER. SMARTER.

From heavy cutting to fine finishing, G900 Motor Graders work with grader operators to perform every task efficiently, profitably.

Power on demand

With the G900 Motor Graders, Volvo puts the keys to new levels of profitable grader performance in your hands. What you’ll notice first, is the power. Dig into the job and Volvo digs in with you. Volvo engines are renowned for high torque at low RPMs, producing responsive, fuelefficient performance under all operating conditions. When you call for power to muscle through heavy overburden or

to hold and turn loads smoothly under power, your Volvo G900 Motor Grader comes through without hesitation.

Then there’s the touch

Highly responsive industry-standard controls give skilled operators the sure feel they need to do what they do best. Wide stance blade lift cylinders coupled with the low angle side shift

cylinder provide the most stable grading platform in the industry. Heavy-duty inching clutches and a powerful twingear direct-drive circle turn system translate responsive control into precise earthmoving results. You get more onepass finishes with cost-saving accuracy.

Precise and predictable

Volvo’s Proportional Demand Flow (PDF) hydraulic system, balances flow between all grading functions for consistent and predictable implement control. The G900 PDF hydraulic system is ideally suited for all leading Automatic Blade Control systems.

Gearing up for the bottom line

Volvo HTE transmissions, including standard 8-speed and optional 11-speed models, translate engine output into intelligent power for faster, simpler duty cycles. With selectable Manual, optional Autoshift and Travel modes, your choice of G900 Motor Graders offers power and speed the way you want it, when you want it. With the Volvo Autoshift mode, you just select your gear and go. Your Volvo HTE transmission does the rest to get you up to speed in your working or travel gear ranges quickly, economically and smoothly. Volvo shuttle shift, a standard feature on all Volvo Grader transmissions, allows operators to make effortless, forward-to-reverse shifts (and vice versa) without stopping or using

the inching pedal. In jobs that require frequent direction changes, shuttle shifting means faster cycle times, less fatigue and more work done at day’s end.

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HTE1160: the first 11-speed grader transmission

With 11 forward speeds and 6 reverse, the optional HTE1160 from Volvo expands the gear range of the grader to offer more control in the low-speed range, more efficient travel speed

in the high range, more precision in the working range and exceptional fuel efficiency for every task.

The HTE1160 comes standard with Volvo Autoshift, combining maximum control with ultimate simplicity of operation.

THE RIGHT TOOLS IN

THE RIGHT HANDS.

Volvo knows that you only get the best from your machine when you get the best from your operator – so we made experienced operators part of our design team!

New ideas for old hands

Any tool is only as good as the person using it. So when Volvo designed the G900 Motor Graders, we started with grader operators.

Making the best, better

Of course, we began with familiar, industry-standard grader controls that come easily to hand. But we gave them a more responsive feel, plus loweffort levers and low-effort pedals to make long hours easier. We devised an interior layout that puts all operational controls right where you need them. Then surrounded it with the industry’s most spacious compartment plus a pedestal and seat that adjust to fit the

space to the operator. We added a Volvo Contronic Monitoring System with a smart display console that tells operators everything they need to know about

the machine at a glance, in multiple languages. But we also cleared exterior lines of sight with exceptional floor-to- roof visibility through the front, down to the moldboard and close in to the sides. Plus an unequalled rear view. A Volvo Care Cab, in every sense.

Accurate grading

When site specifications call for precise grade control, the Volvo G900 comes through. Volvo worked with the leading manufacturers of Automatic Blade Control systems and developed the G900 family with the contractor in mind.

The result – optional mounting brackets, hydraulic and electrical connections designed exclusively for machine control systems. Even the pedestal head has mounting locations for grade displays. So no matter what brand of machine control you currently use, the G900 is ready.

Know what you’re getting into

Open the cab door to your Volvo Motor Grader – then, with automatic illumination set for the steps and

handholds, you step up to the industry’s easiest entry and exit. Inflows of outside air are easily adjusted for maximum cab pressurization or increased re-circulation for fast warm-ups or cool downs. With extensive noise and vibration suppression designed into the cab and with the quietrunning Volvo engine behind, operators spend the day in peace and quiet.

For hard-working people

Volvo works hard to keep operators at their best all day long. A high capacity, 12-speed fan pushes fresh, doublefiltered air throughout the cab via 10 well-placed outlets. Window options on the front and sides open wide for natural ventilation or to minimize glare. High capacity air conditioning and heating systems keep temperatures comfortable in any season. A wide range of comfort amenities and ergonomic design features make G900 Motor Graders a great place to spend the working day.

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The Volvo Care Cab:

Standard:

72 dB(A) Enclosed cab

Contronic Monitoring System

50,000 BTU heater with 10 outlets

Two high capacity air filters

Interior lights

Illuminated entry

Non-skid steps

Cup holder and ashtray

Coat hook

Storage compartments

Optional:

30,000 BTU air conditioner

Wide-angle wiper pattern (for low profile cab)

Air suspension seat

Opening side windows

Opening lower front windows

Lunch box and thermos

Radio/CD player with four speakers

...and much more!

RELAX.

IT’S A VOLVO!

There’s a new benchmark for performance in the grading industry, backed by Volvo.

All in the family

Built on a solid foundation of field proven Volvo components including the D9B engine, Volvo transmissions and the Contronic Monitoring System. G900 Motor Graders have been engineered with years of reliable service already built in.

Keep on rolling

Trust Volvo G900 Motor Graders for a long life of hard work.

The modular Volvo assembly process and precise welding technology ensure uniform end-to-end strength in all structural components for lasting durability.

With their modular powertrain design concept, G900 Motor Graders simplify maintenance on major components and allow new levels of flexibility for optimal service scheduling.

Volvo Planetary Reduction Axles with operator-controlled hydraulic clutch differential lock deliver power to the ground efficiently while ensuring dependable long-life service. In every detail, G900 Motor Graders reflect the Volvo commitment to lasting value.

Fade resistant, hydraulically actuated, wet multiple disc service brakes located at the 4 tandem drive wheels are fully sealed and maintenance free. System features crossover dual braking circuits for uniform braking on both sides of the grader. Includes reserve power assist and operator warning system.

Day after day

At Volvo, the details make the difference in day-to-day reliability: extra-strength abrasion resistant hydraulic hoses; sealed electrical connectors; fuse panel connections kept clean and dry inside the cab; premium O.R.F.S. hydraulic couplings along with smart routing of hoses and wiring resist wear and abrasion.

An innovative tandem drive chain design, that maintains its strength and durability while reducing downtime, eliminates

the need for press-fit master links and the special tools that are needed to install them.

Exclusive Volvo Contronic Monitoring System provides three levels of intelligence to keep your grader

at its peak: continuous minute-by- minute function monitoring; detailed data storage for easy service and troubleshooting; and is easily updated by your Volvo technician. Backed by Volvo Customer Service, G900 Motor Graders bring together the people and the technology for reliable everyday performance.

Year after year

Built for work in the real world and offering superb customer protection, the G900 frame is available with an optional first user lifetime warranty. This industry exclusive warranty also includes the maintenance-free articulation pins and bearings for continuous peace of mind. Ask for G900 warranty documentation. See the details!

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