MOVE MORE WITH LESS FUEL

* Get to work with balanced weight and power in the Cat C7.1 engine.

* Increase your fuel economy up to 15% with the standard Eco mode.

* Cat Grade technology helps you get to the target grade in fewer passes.

* The powershift transmission works hard with machine balance to ensure drawbar power to the ground.

* Powertrain components are specifically made to be rebuilt.

WORK IN COMFORT

* Choose your comfort level in the cab with standard, comfort plus, and premium plus options.

* With one 203 mm (8 in) color touchscreen, view your machine information from fuel levels to GRADE technology options and machine alerts. The anti-glare screen makes it easy to read no matter how bright it gets.

* Connect your phone with Bluetooth™ or auxiliary cord option to listen to music and podcasts throughout your work day.

* Decrease clutter with more storage areas in the cab.

* The high capacity Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system dehumidifies and pressurizes the cab, circulates fresh air, seals out dust and keeps windows clear from fogging.

* With the auto-controlled climate option, you can set your ideal temperature.

* Easily add a radio to the cab using the built-in mounting location.

* Keep your phone charged with the optional USB charging port along with a spot designed to hold your phone.

TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE

* The next generation motor grader offers updated Grade technology displayed on the 203 mm (8 in) color touchscreen option.

* Use the Digital Blade Slope Meter to get to grade without relying on manual grade checkers.

* Cat Grade with Cross Slope Indicate option provides a real-time readout of cross slope and can be scaled to Cat Grade with Cross Slope for automatic blade movement.

* Cat Grade Attachment Ready Option (ARO) gives you the connections that you need to add grade control technologies.

* Stable Blade senses blade bounce before you to reduce manual throttle use and site rework.

* Product Link™ provides location, machine hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, diagnostic codes, and other machine data on demand through the VisionLink® online interface, which helps you improve jobsite efficiency with lower operating costs.

* Update machine software with Remote Services without taking the machine out of service.

BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES

* View your surroundings with the rear camera option to ensure the safety of you and those around you. The dedicated display can be always on to ensure a safe work environment.

* The heated lens keeps the rearview camera clear.

* In the event of an engine stall, count on the secondary steering system to turn on to help you stop the machine safely.

* Ensure three points of contact when entering and exiting the machine with strategically placed walkways and grab rails.

* Ground level engine shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.

* See the rear of your machine with connecting windows.

* Work past sundown using the LED light option for increased night time visibility.

* Keep your work site safer with Cat GRADE technology, which reduces the need for manual grade checking with working machines.

LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

* Filters, such as fuel, engine air, and oil filters, are grouped together for easy access and preventative maintenance.

* The next generation filters help you to get up to 15 percent in reduced filtration costs.

* Maintain roads with the standard drawbar circle moldboard with hardened circle teeth for increased durability.

* For tight finish grading, consider the top adjust drawbar option for applications that require maximum accuracy. It offers up to 45 percent reduction in maintenance cost over the standard.

* Hydraulic brakes are well oiled to keep them maintenance free.

* Lower costly repairs to your circle and pinion with the Circle Saver.

OPTIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

* Improve the balance of your machine with the counterweight or push block for increased performance and efficiency.

* Ripper and scarifier options are available to assist with grading hardened ground.

* The front lift group option is ready for attachments like the straight or front blade.

* For more road coverage, add a moldboard extension to add 605 mm (24 in).