Sierra Park
I.O.O.F. Sierra Camp Subdivision
     

1985 Champion 730A Series II Motor Grader



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General Information

At the May 2008 General Annual Meeting the membership voted to sell our worn out Austin-Western Pacer 100 grader and explore obtaining a new piece of snow removal equipment for pushing back snow banks. We purchased the Pacer 100 on 3/1/1975 for $11,575.00. The Pacer 100 model was manufactured from 1959 through 1971. We do not know what year our's was. At a Special General Meeting on August 30, 2008 the membership agreed to purchase a replacement grader and assess each lot owner $200.00 per lot. This was subsequently approved by mailed proxy with a result of 121 Yes and 41 No. On January 7, 2009 a 1985 Champion 730A motor grader was purchased for $39,500.00 from equipment broker National Hardware Supply. At Delivery time the Hours Meter read 3080 hours. National Hardware Supply purchased the motor grader at an auction from CalTrans, had it painted yellow, and applied new decals. CalTrans retired the motor grader with 3057 hours showing on the Hours Meter. CalTrans housed the motor grader in San Bernardino.


Year: 1985
Brand: Champion
Model: 730A (Series II)
Serial Number: 730A-137-47-16777ERBC0 (Full Version)
Serial Number: 16777 (Short Version - Adequate for most transactions)
Ordered by CalTrans on 9/21/1985
Shipped to CalTrans on 9/28/1985
CalTrans Vehicle Identification Number (Cab): 4287
CalTrans Vehicle Identification Number (Key): 3634287
CalTrans Vehicle Identification Number (Door): 93634287
California license plate Number: 406464


Champion Background:

Champion graders were first introduced in 1875. The 700 Series was first introduced in 1975 and had progressed to Series VI by 1999. In 1997 Champion was purchased by Volvo Construction Equipment. In 2001 the Champion name was replaced by Volvo. Volvo introduced the G700B series of motor graders in 2002, which are powered exclusively with Volvo engines. In 2006 the G900-series of motor graders was launched.


Overview of the Champion 700 Series I, II, & III progression:


Champion 700 Series I



In 1975 Champion's 700 Series I was launched. A new generation of grader technology with design improvements in every component.

Champion now offered a wide range of models in a choice of articulated or conventional frame. Models included: 710, 715, 715A, 720, 720A, 740, 740A and 760.

Purchasers were offered the choice of different powertrain choices which became a systems nightmare regarding parts, service etc.


Champion 700 Series II



In 1984 Champion's 700 Series II was launched.
Cummins was chosen as the sole provider of engines to Champion motor graders.
The 8400 powershift transmission was introduced, other powertrain options used on Series I machines were eliminated.
The 730 and 730A Models were introduced.


Champion 700 Series III



In 1989 the production of Champion's 700 Series III started.

Duramide bearings were developed for Champion and introduced on the circle and moldboard slide.
The rear cowl was sloped downward from the rear of the cab to improve visibility to the rear of the grader.
The Company continued to remain focused primarily on the governmental sector.


Manuals

We have not been able to locate an Operator’s Manual for our Champion 730A Series II motor grader. We have located Operator’s Manuals for Series I and Series III motor graders. The Series III Operator’s Manual most closely matched our grader.


Series I Operator's Manual
8/24/1977 (PDF 9.5 MB)
Series III Operator's Manual
L-4014-01 - 5/1991


Shop Manual - L-2005
 Parts Manual - L-3008


Service Training Manual
SN 16245 to 20604 &
2021-2 to 2658-2
L-5002 - 3/1987 (PDF 11 MB)
Service Training Manual
Series III
L-5003-01 - 10/1991 (PDF 21 MB)



Service Training Manual
Series III
SN 21911 to 24735
L-5005 - 12/1993 (PDF 20 MB)
CalTrans Lube Folio (PDF 133 KB)





Volvo Construction Equipment Contact Information

Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo Motor Graders Ltd.
Champion Road Machinery Limited (Europe)
 160 Maitland Road
Goderich, Ontario
Canada N7A 3Y6
Phone: (519)524-2601
Fax: (519) 524-3015
Certification: ISO 9003:1994

Mailing Address:
PO Box 10 Stn Main
Goderich, Ontario
Canada N7A 3Y6

www.volvo.com
www.volvoce.com
www.volvogroup.com
www.volvo.com/constructionequipment/

Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Inc.
1 Volvo Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
USA
Phone: (828) 650 2000
Volvo Parts Technical: (828) 650-2300
Fax: (828) 650 2501

www.volvo.com/constructionequipment/na/en-us/aboutus/contactus/newdirectionpage.htm


Volvo Construction Equipment Dealers

www.volvo.com/constructionequipment/na/en-us/partsservice/introduction.htm


Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California

www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/introduction.htm

Bakersfield
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
9150 Golden State Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: 661-387-6090
Fax: 661-387-6091
www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/bakersfield.htm

Corona
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
22099 Knabe Road
Corona, CA 92883
Phone: 951-277-7620
Fax: 951-277-4550
www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/corona.htm

Fresno
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
4501 East Volvo Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
Phone: 559-834-4420
Fax: 559-834-4425
www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/fresno.htm

Livermore
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
5340 Brisa Street
Livermore, CA 94550
Phone: 925-294-7770
Fax: 925-294-9240
www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/livermore.htm

Los Angeles
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
12747 Schabarum Avenue
Irwindale, CA 91706
Phone: 626-337-4545
Fax: 626-337-1707
www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/los+angeles.htm

San Diego
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
601 Front Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: 619-441-7880
Fax: 619-441-1214

Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
10435A Vine Street
Lakeside, CA 92040
Phone: 619-441-3690
Fax: 619-441-2660
www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/sandiego.htm

San Leandro
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
1944 Marina Boulevard
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 510-357-9131
Fax: 510-483-7287
www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/sanleandro.htm

Sacramento
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California
1851 Bell Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95838
Phone: 916-641-1994
Fax: 916-641-1872

Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California We have purchased from this location
8594 Fruitridge Road
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: 916-388-2244
Fax: 916-388-9944
Contact: Twila
Parts: Mark Walker
www.volvo.com/dealers/en-us/vces/aboutus/california/sacramento.htm


Service Personal

A-Snap
 Keith Wallace
P. O. Box 3293
Turlock, CA 95381
Phone: (209) 404-2285
E-Mail:  kwfire11@hotmail.com

Andrew Dent
Twain Harte, CA 95383
Home: (209) 928-1542
Cell: (510) 697-6235
Work Jamestown: (209) 984-3230
Work Long Barn: (209) 586-1433
E-Mail:  andymanm1@sbcglobal.net
Business Card (PDF 210 KB)

J&H Mobile Truck Repair, Inc.
 1900 Rockefeller Dr.
P. O. Box 3293
Ceres, CA 95307
Phone: (209) 522-8049
Fax: (209) 522-4852


Equipment Broker

National Hardware Supply - Equipment Division
 12201 Hwy 99 (at Ave 12)
Madera, CA 93638
Phone: (559) 674-8781
Fax: (559) 674-3848
Contact: Jim Gagliardi
E-Mail:  sales@buydozers.com
www.buydozers.com

National Hardware Supply - Main Office
 7173 N. Blackstone
Pinedale, CA 93650
Phone: (559) 439-2767
Fax: (559) 439-8869
E-Mail:  questions@nationalhardware.com
www.nationalhardware.com


Grader Expenses

Grader Expenses - 1/27/2011 (PDF 10.2 KB)
Grader Expenses - 1/27/2011 (XLS 16.5 KB)


Expenses and Packing Lists

Randy's Tire and Wheel, Inc. - 30838c - 11/18/2010 (PDF 19.9 KB)
A-Snap - Invoice - 1223 - 2/16/2010 (PDF 70.5 KB)
A-Snap - Invoice - 1207 - 12/14/2009 (PDF 221 KB)
A-Snap - Invoice - 1197 - 12/6/2009 (PDF 230 KB)
Chains Required,Inc. - 83346 - 9/22/2009 (PDF 479 KB)
A-Snap - Invoice - 1162 - 8/11/2009 (PDF 529 KB)
Charles Varvayanis - Service & Parts Manuals - 5/8/2009 (PDF 191 KB)
A-Snap - Invoice - 1134 - 5/6/2009 (PDF 157 KB)
Chains Required,Inc. - 82884 - 4/1/2009 (PDF 509 KB)
A-Snap - Invoice - 1125 - 3/18/2009 (PDF 87.8 KB)
Charles Varvayanis - Operators Manuals - 2/21/2009 (PDF 259 KB)
A2B4U Logistic, Inc. - 4789 - 1/12/2009 (PDF 85.3 KB)
National Hardware Supply - Invoice - 06219 - 1/7/2009 (PDF 79.5 KB)



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