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A motor grader is a piece of heavy machinery used to level a surface. Motor graders level all types of surfaces, from roads to fields to building construction sites. They are extremely useful. Also, in many ways, graders are the most uniform of all heavy construction equipment. Most graders have six tires with a 12 foot adjustable blade situated beneath the cab to push and spread gravel. They are generally all-wheel drive and can feature articulated bodies for added control. A motor grader typically weighs around 15 tons, is about 28 feet long, and has 150-200 horsepower. This stems from the fact that almost every motor grader is used for public road maintenance. As a result, manufacturers cater to their largest client--public works entities. As you might expect, a motor grader is rarely practical for residential use. Instead, these machines are generally owned by large construction, public works, forestry, and mining companies where they frequently have to build and repair roads. Still, there is the possibility that you are looking for a motor grader to become an independent contractor and provide usage for a fee. These ventures can be extremely profitable offering incredible hourly rates if you find companies that don't already own a motor grader. Motor Grader Rental. On the other hand, there may be instances when you might wish to rent a motor grader. If that is the case, graders rent daily, weekly, or monthly. The longer you keep them, the cheaper graders are per day. Rentals average $300-$800/day $900-$3000/week, and $3000-$8000/month. For rates in your area see Construction Equipment for Rent. Motor Grader Purchasing. If you are looking to purchase graders, your motor grader's cost will depend on the age and manufacturer. The cost of used graders ranges from $4000 to $100,000. For the most complete listing of used graders see Construction Equipment. A new motor grader can cost as much as $200,000. The thing to remember, however, is that graders have changed very little in the last 50 years. In other words, purchasing used graders can save you a lot of money without sacrificing quality. When it comes to motor grading the manufacturers include Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Champion, Terex, Moxy, New Holland, Link Belt, and Case. For costs of individual graders, contact a dealer near you. For more information on graders, see Comparative Specifications. For complete information on heavy equipment, please browse the rest of our site or click on our home page. |
Motor Graders
