Does Volvo still make motor graders?

As part of the Volvo Group’s ongoing activities to improve profitability and reduce costs, Volvo Construction Equipment will discontinue development and production of its current product line of Volvo-branded backhoe loaders and motor graders.

What is a moldboard on a grader?

Motor graders are used to grade a base material such as gravel or sand to provide a generally planar or contoured surface. It can be used to provide a consistent grade to a surface such as a road bed or road shoulder. The moldboard is slidable relative to a drawbar used to secure the moldboard to the grader frame.

What is the function of grader?

Motor graders are also used for removal of snow, debris and earth-moving purposes. 4. Graders are also used to set native soil foundation pads to finish grade prior to the construction of large buildings. 5.

Are Volvo graders any good?

G930 Volvo Grader Performance One of the good thing about the Volvo G930 is that it has already proven it has a great grading performance system that can last for years. I was immediately impressed by the solid construction and performance of this machine, especially the strong rear and front grader frame.

Why did Volvo stop making graders?

The company cited the poor performance of “technologically advanced and high-spec Volvo-branded backhoe loaders and motor graders [targeted at] a relatively small premium segment of the market.” Instead, Volvo CE is opting to invest in SDLG’s less costly machines, which are aimed at a “large and growing value segment …

Is it hard to run a motor grader?

Generally, out of all the heavy equipment, motor graders are perceived to be the most difficult vehicles to drive. Well, agreed that motor graders are a bit different to operate but it is not that difficult. Be it a motor grader, excavator or backhoe loader, being able to work to fine measurements is part of the job.

What is the biggest grader?

ACCO grader
The ACCO grader: the biggest ever The ACCO grader was a monster, measuring over 7.3 metres and weighing 181,437 kilograms. The ACCO grader included a blade over 9 metres long and a total of 12 tyres (two per hub).

What is the price of grader?

Price of Motor Grader ranges from Rs 18 lakh to Rs 1.28 lakh per Unit.

What is meant by grader?

1 : one that grades. 2 : a machine for leveling earth. 3 : a pupil in a school grade a fifth grader.

Why is it called a grader?

The name ‘grader’ alludes to what the machine does, which is levelling the ground to a certain grade in preparation for laying asphalt or concrete on top of the area. This construction machine can also be used for the removal of snow, debris and earthmoving based on the projects’ location and requirements.