Abstract: A grader to enable high speed grading for gravel or unmade roads having a plurality of grader blades the position of each blade being maintained in a forward most grading position by an hydraulic ram which is hydraulically connected a gas accumulator. The blades are collectively supported by a draft frame the height of which is changeable by a hydraulic ram also coupled to the gas accumulator. Each blade, when in its forward most position, is rearward of the axis of the pivot support for the leg supporting that blade.