# Grader

A grader is a special vehicle that helps level the ground. It has a long blade that can move up and down to make surfaces flat.

- **Category:** [Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/vehicles)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Also known as:** Motor Grader, Road Grader

![Grader](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424302/objects/5192.jpg)

## Appearance

The Grader is a large, yellow or orange construction vehicle with a long, adjustable blade positioned underneath its middle. It has six large wheels, an operator's cab at the front, and often features an articulated frame allowing it to bend in the middle.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia

## Interesting facts

- Before engines, early graders were huge horse-drawn machines used to smooth dirt roads!
- Grader operators are super skilled, often adjusting up to 7 blade movements simultaneously!
- Some advanced graders use GPS to level surfaces with incredible accuracy, within millimeters!
- The massive blade can be nearly 5 meters wide, capable of moving tons of earth in a single pass!

## Special abilities

- **Precision Blade Control:** Grader has a multi-directional blade that can tilt, angle, and raise/lower to precisely shape surfaces.
- **Chassis Articulation:** Grader has an articulated chassis that lets it bend in the middle, improving maneuverability around obstacles.
- **Ground Preparation:** Grader often has a rear scarifier that can break up hard ground before grading, making surface leveling easier.

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 10.5 m
- **Weight:** 18000 kg
- **Speed:** 40 km/h
- **Fuel Type:** Diesel
- **Passenger Capacity:** 1

## Traits

- [Compact](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/compact): Compact describes an object or design characterized by its small size and efficient use of space.
- [Construction Vehicle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/construction-vehicle): Describes species that actively modify their environment, such as digging, building, or moving substrate.
- [Wheeled](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wheeled): Describes species exhibiting circular or wheel-like structures primarily used for movement or rotation.

## Collections

- [Land Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/land-vehicles)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Grader?

Compare body shape, wheel layout, how it moves and what equipment it carries. What a vehicle does is often clearer than its exact maker or model. Vehicle Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How long is Grader?

10.5 m

### How much does Grader weigh?

18000 kg

### How fast can Grader move?

40 km/h

### What fuel does Grader use?

Diesel

### How many passengers can Grader carry?

1

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Source: [Grader: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/grader)