What Are Motor Graders Used For?

Motor graders — also called road graders — are versatile heavy machines used to level, smooth and prepare surfaces. With a powerful engine and a centrally mounted blade, they handle precision work with ease. Here’s how motor graders support a wide range of jobs and how attachments expand their capabilities.

Where Do Motor Graders Make a Difference?

Because of their design and flexibility, motor graders are valuable in many types of work:

• Construction crews use them to level ground before laying foundations for homes, buildings, or other structures. 
• Road building relies on graders to flatten and smooth surfaces before asphalt paving. They also maintain gravel and dirt roads.
• Snow clearing becomes easier with the right grader attachments, pushing snow aside for safer travel.
• Farm and field work teams prepare soil for planting seasons and build farm tracks or drainage paths.
• Mining operators need safe driving paths for equipment above or below ground and graders make surfaces smoother. 
• Landscaping projects benefit from graders forming slopes, ditches and other terrain features.

What Are the Most Common Motor Grader Attachments?

Motor graders handle such diverse jobs because they’re compatible with a variety of attachments. Six of the most common include:

• Rippers: Break through compacted soil or rock to loosen material before grading. Useful in site prep and mining. 
• Snow wings: Mounted on the grader’s sides to push snow off roads in high- or low-speed applications.
• V-plows: Large V-shaped plows for clearing heavy snow, pushing it far to both sides.
• Straight front blades: Highly versatile for snow removal, leveling, or light dozing; available in multiple sizes.
• Hydraulic brooms: Front-mounted sweepers ideal for clearing rocks, debris, or loose material from roads and sites. 

Why Rent Motor Grader Attachments?

Buying attachments can be costly, especially for tools you use seasonally or on specific jobs. Renting attachments through The Cat^® Rental Store gives you flexibility.

Benefits include:

• Cost savings: Pay only when you need the tool rather than investing upfront. 
• No maintenance: Rental teams handle servicing and storage.
• Versatility: Access more attachments, take on seasonal projects and expand your service offerings without permanent ownership.

Rent Motor Grader Equipment From The Cat® Rental Store

Motor graders are indispensable across industries. The Cat^® Rental Store makes it easy to rent graders and attachments through our dealer network. To learn more or request a quote, browse our inventory online or call 1-800-RENT-CAT. Find the Cat Rental Store near you to connect with a dealer.