G946 Volvo G946 Specifications & Technical Data (2006—2016)

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 service 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.

Open for business

With an “Easy Lift” rear hood, gull-wing side panels and removable hydraulic tank cover, G900 Motor Graders are unrivaled for easy routine service. The complete rear cowling opens wide to allow quick, thorough service checks, then back to work quickly.

CareTrack: Everything you want to know

All G900 Motor Graders can be equipped with CareTrack, a remote monitoring system developed by Volvo Construction Equipment. The system collects machine data which can be wirelessly transferred to a computer. The machine data displayed remotely includes: machine position, operating hours, fuel consumption, alarms and more. CareTrack makes it easier to plan for service and reduces costly downtime. It also helps eliminate unauthorized usage and theft by using virtual fences to restrict the operating area of the machine.

Then there’s the touch

High 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 twin-gear direct-drive circle turn system translate responsive control into precise earthmoving results. You get more one-pass finishes with cost-saving accuracy.

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 low-effort 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 crystal 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 unequaled rear view. A Volvo Care Cab, in every sense.

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 quiet-running 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, double-filtered 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.

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 four new motor graders powered by the renowned D7E 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 D7E- and 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 series of Volvo Motor Graders includes three highly efficient and versatile tandem-drive models: G930, G940 and G960 as well as the G946 machine with the industry-leading Volvo All Wheel Drive (AWD) and the original “Creep Mode” front-wheel-only hydrostatic drive. The result is a selection of graders with outstanding power, torque and fuel efficiency for the widest range of grader applications.

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.

All in the family

Built on a solid foundation of field proven Volvo components including the D7E 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.

The drive to succeed

When you’re looking for excellence in every grader task, Volvo All Wheel Drive is the grader that gets you there. Having a Volvo AWD is like having three drive systems in one: a highly efficient 4-wheel tandem drive, a powerful 6-wheel drive plus the exclusive Volvo Creep Mode, the industry’s original hydrostatic front-wheel-only drive for exceptional fine-grading control.

A firm footing for AWD

The Volvo AWD system is built around two variable displacement axial piston pumps feeding direct drive wheel motors: no planetary gear reductions, no clutch packs. Pump displacement is controlled in response to the aggression switch setting for precise wheel power control. The system requires no flow divider valve, providing efficient transmission of power from the pumps to the motors with minimal pressure drops. Hydraulic hoses for the front wheel drive are positioned high up, safely out of harm’s way. AWD monitoring is integrated with the Contronics system, ensuring extensive safeguards for lasting reliability.

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.

Keep it simple, smart

The hydraulic system is designed for fast manual or pressure fills through the top of the tank. All added fluids must pass through a large, full flow return filter to prevent accidental contamination in the reservoir that could lead to down time. Hoses are routed over the surface of the frame for simple inspections. The Volvo cooling module eliminates stacked cores. Instead, multiple cooling cores are positioned to receive fresh, cool ambient air continuously. A thermostatically controlled, hydraulically driven fan maximizes available power and fuel savings. An auto-reversing cooling fan option allows continuous self-cleaning to further improve cooling performance and reduce service needs.

Real world flexibility

G900 Motor Graders are purpose-built with a true tool-carrier frame designed to withstand the rigors of all-season service. Field-proven through years of grader service, the Volvo full perimeter rear frame is designed not only to provide effective support for all rear and side attachments, but also permits modular mounting of all major powertrain components. As a result, the powertrain is easily serviced while being well protected from the severe load stresses of ripping, scarifying, plowing, pushing and snow clearing. With attachments built and approved by Volvo, G900 Motor Graders adapt to year-round duties without compromising design integrity.