16 Motor Grader

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Specially configured for mine operation and haul road development and maintenance, the Cat® 16 maximizes availability and controls operating costs. Fuel efficient technologies and legendary Cat robust design and construction ensure these machines help your operation optimize profits.

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Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 290HP
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric 294HP
Bore 5.1in
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 12176ft
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 12973ft
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 12500ft
Displacement 763in³
Emissions (1) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
Emissions (2) Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country
Emissions (3) Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country
Engine Model Cat® C13
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 1270lb/ft
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 1270lb/ft
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 1306lb/ft
Number of Cylinders 6
Optimized VHP Range - Net 216-259 kW (290-348 hp)
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability 122°F
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum 1,450 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum 550 rpm
Stroke 6.2in
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 39%
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 39%
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 43%
VHP Range - Net 216-259 kW (290-348 hp)
VHP Range - Net - Metric 216-259 kW (294-353 hp)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 71454lb
Arc Radius 16.3in
Blade Pull* - Base GVW 41039lb
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW 52878lb
Blade Width 16ft
Cutting Edge Thickness 1in
Cutting Edge Width 8in
Down Force - Base GVW 30743lb
Down Force - Maximum GVW 43861lb
End Bit - Thickness 0.75in
End Bit - Width 6in
Height 31in
Note *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.
Thickness 1in
Throat Clearance 5in
Width 16ft
Circle Drive Housing 2.6gal (US)
Cooling System 18.5gal (US)
DEF Tank 4.2gal (US)
Engine Oil 9.5gal (US)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.24gal (US)
Fuel Capacity 131gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank 18.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Total 38.6gal (US)
Tandem Housing - Each 34gal (US)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives 34gal (US)
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel 27069.27lb/ft
Brakes - Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes - Service Oil-actuated, oil disc
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Maximum System Pressure 3590psi
Note *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
Pump Output* 74gal/min
Pump Type Variable piston
Standby Pressure 856psi
Blade Tip Range - Backward
Blade Tip Range - Forward 40°
Circle Centershift - Left 27.2in
Circle Centershift - Right 22in
Maximum Blade Position Angle 65°
Maximum Depth of Cut 18.5in
Maximum Lift Above Ground 15.7in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left 91in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right 91in
Moldboard Sideshift - Left 29.1in
Moldboard Sideshift - Right 31.1in
Articulation Angle - Left/Right 20°
Forward - 1st 2.8mile/h
Forward - 2nd 3.8mile/h
Forward - 3rd 5.5mile/h
Forward - 4th 7.6mile/h
Forward - 5th 11.8mile/h
Forward - 6th 16mile/h
Forward - 7th 22mile/h
Forward - 8th 32.1mile/h
Note Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires.
Reverse - 1st 2.2mile/h
Reverse - 2nd 4.1mile/h
Reverse - 3rd 6mile/h
Reverse - 4th 9.3mile/h
Reverse - 5th 17.4mile/h
Reverse - 6th 25.3mile/h
Steering Range - Left/Right 47.5°
Top Speed - Forward 32.1mile/h
Top Speed - Reverse 25.4mile/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires 30.5ft
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness 2in
Circle - Diameter 71.7in
Drawbar - Height 8in
Drawbar - Width 3in
Front Axle - Height to Center 26.4in
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side 35°
Front Axle - Wheel Lean 18° Left/17° Right
Front Frame Structure - Height 18.1in
Front Frame Structure - Thickness 0.6in
Front Frame Structure - Width 14in
Drive Chain Pitch 2.5in
Height 25.5in
Sidewall Thickness - Inner 0.9in
Sidewall Thickness - Outer 0.9in
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down 25°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up 15°
Wheel Axle Spacing 72.5in
Width 9.3in
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 63.4in
Penetration Force 30311lb
Pry-Out Force 43700lb
Ripper Shank Holders 7
Ripping Depth - Maximum 17.8in
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum 20in
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum 17.5in
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle 17932lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle 45596lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total 63528lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle 26125lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle 58753lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total 84877lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 19253lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 52201lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 71454lb
Note (1) *For machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final emission engine, subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle weight and total weight.
Note (2) **Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5 R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and ROPS cab.
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle 15.6in
Height - Exhaust Stack 140in
Height - Front Axle Center 28.9in
Height - Top of Cab 146.4in
Height - Top of Cylinders 121.6in
Length - Between Tandem Axles 72.5in
Length - Counterweight to Ripper 474.4in
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem 290in
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard 120.7in
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch 417in
Width - Outside Front Tires 134.3in
Width - Outside Rear Tires 134.3in
Width - Tire Center Lines 106.4in
Brakes ISO 3450:2011
Note (1) The dynamic spectator sound power level is 109 dB(A) for Stage IV certified configurations and 109 dB(A) for Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standard machines when measured according to the
Note (2) The dynamic operator sound pressure level is 71 dB(A) for Stage IV certified configurations and 72 dB(A) for Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standard machines when measured according to the
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005
Sound ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008
Steering ISO 5010:2007
Gear - Forward 1st 290HP
Gear - Forward 2nd 290HP
Gear - Forward 3rd 298HP
Gear - Forward 4th 304HP
Gear - Forward 5th 311HP
Gear - Forward 6th 320HP
Gear - Forward 7th 328HP
Gear - Forward 8th 348HP
Gear - Reverse 1st 290HP
Gear - Reverse 2nd 290HP
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 298HP
Gear - Forward 1st 294HP
Gear - Forward 2nd 294HP
Gear - Forward 3rd 302HP
Gear - Forward 4th 309HP
Gear - Forward 5th 315HP
Gear - Forward 6th 325HP
Gear - Forward 7th 332HP
Gear - Forward 8th 353HP
Gear - Reverse 1st 294HP
Gear - Reverse 2nd 294HP
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 302HP
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Operator Environment
    • Adjustable Electric Arm rest
    • Adjustable wrist rest
    • Air conditioner with heater
    • Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center
    • Centershift pin indicator
    • Coat hook
    • Cup holder
    • Display, digital speed and gear
    • Doors, left and right side with wiper
    • Gauges (analog) inside the cab (includes fuel, articulation, engine coolant temp, engine rpm, and hydraulic oil temp)
    • Gauges, machine level
    • Information display touch screen
    • Joystick gear selection
    • Joystick hydraulic controls for implements, steering, transmission
    • Ladders, cab, left and right side
    • Lights, left and right side lights
    • Lights, night time cab
    • Meter, hour, digital
    • Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle
    • Power port, 12V
    • Radio ready, entertainment
    • ROPS cab, sound suppressed, less than 73 dB(A) ISO 6394 (70% fan speed)
    • Seat, cloth-covered, comfort air suspension
    • Storage compartments
    • Throttle control, electronic
  • Power Train
    • Air cleaner, dual stage dry type radial seal with service indicator through messenger and automatic dust ejector
    • Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)
    • Auto Diff Lock
    • Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner
    • Brake wear indication
    • Brakes, oil disc, four-wheel, hydraulic
    • Consistent Power to ground
    • Critically Low Fluid Level Monitoring System
    • Differential, lock/unlock
    • Drain, engine oil, high speed
    • Electronic over speed protection
    • Engine ECO Mode: Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards
    • Engine, compression brake
    • Ether starting aid
    • Fuel tank, fast fill, ground level
    • Fuel-water separator
    • Hydraulic Demand Fan
    • Muffler, under hood (Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3)
    • OK-to-Start
    • Optimized VHP
    • Parking brake – multi disc, sealed, oil-cooled
    • Priming pump, fuel
    • Rear axle, modular
    • Sediment drain, fuel tank
    • Three variations of the C13 engine. One meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards and is required for sale in higher regulated countries. The other options are capable of meeting Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) or Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards and are available for lesser or non-regulated countries, depending on the emission standards of the specific country.
    • Transmission, 8F/6R, power shift
    • VIMS no telematics
  • Electrical
    • Alternator, 150 ampere, sealed
    • Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1,400 CCA
    • Breaker panel
    • Electrical system, 24V
    • Lights: brake, reversing, roof-mounted roading, stop and tail (LED), work front
    • Product Link
    • Starter, electric, heavy duty
  • Safety
    • Alarm, back up
    • Ground level engine shutdown
    • Hammer (emergency exit)
    • Horn, electric
    • Lockout, hydraulic implement for roading
    • Operator not present monitoring System
    • Paint, glare reducing – top of front frame, rear enclosure an ripper cylinders
    • Rearview camera
    • Seat belt indicator
    • Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)
    • Secondary steering
    • Windows, laminated glass: – Fixed front with intermittent wiper – Door with intermittent wipers (2)
    • Windows, tempered: – Left and right side wipers – Rear with intermittent wiper
  • Other Standard Equipment
    • 3-Bolt blade Bracket
    • AccuGrade ARO
    • Accumulators, blade lift
    • Brake accumulators, dual certified
    • Cat Grade Control Cross Slope
    • CD ROM Parts Book
    • Clutch, circle drive slip
    • Cutting edges, curved DH-2 steel: – 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in) – 19 mm (3∕4 in) mounting bolts
    • Doors (four), engine compartment, (two left, two right hand) locking
    • Doors, two service, left and right side
    • Drawbar – six shoe with replaceable wear strips
    • End bits, 16 mm (5∕8 in) DH-2 steel, 19 mm (3∕4 in) mounting bolts
    • Fast fill fuel, 567.8 L/min (150 gpm)
    • Fluid check
    • Frame, articulated, with safety lock
    • Hydraulics, load-sensing
    • Metallic Fuel tank, 496 L (131 gal)
    • Metallic DCM wear strips
    • Modular cooling package
    • Moldboard: – 4880 mm × 787 mm × 25 mm (16 ft × 31 in × 1 in) – Hydraulic side shift and tip
    • Radiator, two cleanout access doors
    • Rear bumper
    • Rear tandem access steps and hand bars
    • S∙O∙S ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant
    • Tandem walkway
    • Top adjust circle wear strips
    • Tow hitch (not available with ripper)
  • Tires, Rims, And Wheels
    • A partial allowance for tires on 597 mm × 609.6 mm (23.5 in × 24 in) multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight
  • Fluids
    • Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–31° F)
  • Work Tools/g.e.t.
    • 4.9 m (16 ft) blade with curved cutting edge 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in)

Optional Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Operator Environment
    • Air horn
    • Comfort package
    • Heated door
    • Mirrors high visibility
    • Mirrors, outside heated 24V
    • Mirrors, outside mounted
    • Seat heated
    • Seat heated/ventilated
    • Windows cleaning platform and ladders left-right hand side
  • Power Train
    • Transmission, autoshift
  • Guards
    • Debris guard
    • Front axle cylinder guard
    • Rear fenders
    • Sound suppression, engine enclosure and transmission
    • Transmission guard
  • Electrical
    • Light, LED, warning strobe
    • Lights front LED
    • Lights, front headlights high
    • Lights, front headlights low
    • Mounting, for warning light
    • Service lights
    • Working lights halogen
    • Working lights LED
  • Safety
    • Additional monitor for rearview camera
    • Enhanced access platform
    • Fire suppression ready
    • Machine Security System Key
    • Service access platform
  • Other Attachments
    • Auto-lube, Centro-matic
    • Auto-lube, ripper enhancement
    • Control, blade, variable float
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
    • Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+1
    • Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+5
    • Product Link Elite dual
    • Rim, 495.3 mm × 635 mm (19.5 in × 25 in) MP (spare)
    • Weather, Cold Plus package
  • Work Tools/g.e.t.
    • 4.9 m (16 ft) blade with flat cutting edge 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 1 3∕8 in)
    • Push block, counterweight
    • Ripper, rear
    • Tooth, ripper
  • Fluids
    • Coolant, –51° C (–60° F)