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16 Motor Grader

The Cat® 16 motor grader is built for mine operations and haul road construction. Its fuel-efficient design, robust build, and advanced technology deliver maximum uptime, lower costs, and superior productivity.

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NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Netmeasurement290hp216kW
Engine ModeltextCat® C13
Boremeasurement5.1in130mm

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Features & Benefits

RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON
Cat 16 Motor Grader - RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON
  • Reduce downtime and operating cost through improved serviceability, fuel economy and reduced maintenance, maximizing availability.
  • Major components are modular, so most can be removed and reinstalled without disturbing other components for peak repair efficiency.
  • C13 engine has been optimized to be as efficient without compromising performance. Eco mode can be activated to control high engine idle speed and ensure the engine is performing as efficiently as possible, offering additional fuel savings.
  • Center shift section of the front frame is a heavy-duty steel casting improving stress distribution for enhanced durability.
  • Rear frame structure is lengthened providing easy access to components in the engine enclosure as well as improved machine balance.
  • Front axle steering cylinder enhances durability and hydraulic lines are routed to improve reliability.
  • Modular cooling package provides simple removal and installation of components on the cooling system reducing service time.
  • Engine enclosure doors provide complete access to the engine without any enclosure post.
  • Extended maintenance intervals reduce the number of touches and downtime.
  • Fluid monitoring systems help prevent critical components from damage when levels are low.
  • Information Display in cab shows service/maintenance concerns and diagnostic codes are logged.
PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
Cat 16 Motor Grader - PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
  • Motor graders have a direct impact on how productively all other mining machines operate – in particular in their role in haul road maintenance. The 16is optimized exactly to this goal:
  • Additional weight along with adjusted weight balance offers enhanced performance improving traction and the ability to keep ground speed, especially when carrying a large load.
  • Available with three variations of the C13 engine depending upon sales region.
  • Emissions reduction technology is transparent, with no action required from the operator.
  • Multi-color / touch screen information display is the operator's gateway to monitoring machine performance and provides convenient way of modifying machine parameters to tailor performance to the current task. Assist in providing service information for troubleshooting.
  • Cat Product Link™ Elite integrates into the machine, taking guesswork out of equipment management. Provides easy access to machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink® user interface helping you manage your fleet and operating costs.
  • Manage your fleet of machines while reducing fuel burn with Cat Production Measurement System option. The Efficiency Coach and Application Segmentation work together to monitor operators and machines simultaneously. Measure your jobsite’s efficiency and productivity from anywhere on the website.
ENSURING A SAFE JOB SITE
Cat 16 Motor Grader - ENSURING A SAFE JOB SITE
  • Caterpillar considers the safety of everyone in, on or around Cat equipment when developing products or enhancing safety features.
  • The 16has safety features including -
  1. Access to Tandem
  2. Rear View Camera
  3. Seat Belt Indicator
  4. Access Platform – optional
  5. Service Access Platform – optional
  6. Fire Suppression Ready System – optional
TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Cat 16M3 Motor Grader - TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
  • Cat dealers are committed to helping you succeed, ensuring you have the right machine for the job, making parts available, operator training and providing a wide range of versatile work tools.

Complete Specifications

Engine

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Netmeasurement290hp216kW
Engine ModeltextCat® C13
Boremeasurement5.1in130mm
Strokemeasurement6.2in157mm
Speed at Rated Powertext2,000 rpm
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)text43%
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalenttext39%
Standard - Ambient Capabilitymeasurement122°F50°C
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalentmeasurement12973ft3954m
VHP Range - Net - Metrictext216-259 kW (294-353 hp)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metricmeasurement294hp216kW
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimumtext550 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximumtext1,450 rpm
Emissions (3)textTier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalenttext39%
Emissions (1)textU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
VHP Range - Nettext216-259 kW (290-348 hp)
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)measurement12500ft3810m
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalentmeasurement12176ft3711m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalentmeasurement1270lb/ft1721N·m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)measurement1306lb/ft1771N·m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalentmeasurement1270lb/ft1721N·m
Emissions (2)textTier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country
Displacementmeasurement763in³12.5l
Number of Cylinderstext6
Operating Weight - Typically Equippedmeasurement71454lb32411kg
Forward/Reverse Gearstext8 Forward/6 Reverse
TransmissiontextDirect drive, power shift, countershaft
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheelmeasurement27069.27lb/ft36701N·m
Brakes - SecondarytextOil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes - ServicetextOil-actuated, oil disc
Brakes - ParkingtextSpring applied, hydraulically released
Blade Widthmeasurement16ft4.9m
Circuit TypetextElectro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump TypetextVariable piston
Maximum System Pressuremeasurement3590psi24750kPa
Standby Pressuremeasurement856psi5900kPa
Pump Output*measurement74gpm280L/min
Notetext*Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
Steering Range - Left/Righttext47.5°
Forward - 6thmeasurement16mile/h25.8km/h
Forward - 4thmeasurement7.6mile/h12.3km/h
Forward - 5thmeasurement11.8mile/h19km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tiresmeasurement30.5ft9.3m
Forward - 7thmeasurement22mile/h35.5km/h
Top Speed - Forwardmeasurement32.1mile/h51.7km/h
Forward - 3rdmeasurement5.5mile/h8.9km/h
Reverse - 6thmeasurement25.3mile/h40.8km/h
Reverse - 5thmeasurement17.4mile/h28km/h
Reverse - 2ndmeasurement4.1mile/h6.6km/h
Reverse - 3rdmeasurement6mile/h9.7km/h
Forward - 8thmeasurement32.1mile/h51.7km/h
Reverse - 1stmeasurement2.2mile/h3.6km/h
Forward - 1stmeasurement2.8mile/h4.5km/h
Top Speed - Reversemeasurement25.4mile/h40.8km/h
Forward - 2ndmeasurement3.8mile/h6.1km/h
Reverse - 4thmeasurement9.3mile/h15km/h
Articulation Angle - Left/Righttext20°
Fuel Capacitymeasurement131gal (US)496l
Cooling Systemmeasurement18.5gal (US)70l
DEF Tankmeasurement4.2gal (US)16l
Hydraulic System - Totalmeasurement38.6gal (US)146l
Hydraulic System - Tankmeasurement18.5gal (US)70l
Engine Oilmeasurement9.5gal (US)36l
Transmission - Differential - Final Drivesmeasurement34gal (US)98.5l
Tandem Housing - Eachmeasurement34gal (US)129l
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housingmeasurement0.24gal (US)0.9l
Circle Drive Housingmeasurement2.6gal (US)10l
Front Frame Structure - Heightmeasurement18.1in460mm
Front Frame Structure - Widthmeasurement14in356mm
Drawbar - Widthmeasurement3in76mm
Drawbar - Heightmeasurement8in203mm
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Sidetext35°
Circle - Diametermeasurement71.7in1822mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thicknessmeasurement2in50mm
Front Frame Structure - Thicknessmeasurement0.6in14mm
Front Axle - Wheel Leantext18° Left/17° Right
Front Axle - Height to Centermeasurement26.4in670mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Uptext15°
Sidewall Thickness - Outermeasurement0.9in22mm
Sidewall Thickness - Innermeasurement0.9in22mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Downtext25°
Heightmeasurement25.5in648mm
Widthmeasurement9.3in236mm
Drive Chain Pitchmeasurement2.5in63.5mm
Wheel Axle Spacingmeasurement72.5in1841mm
Arc Radiusmeasurement16.3in413mm
Throat Clearancemeasurement5in126mm
Thicknessmeasurement1in25mm
End Bit - Widthmeasurement6in152mm
Blade Pull* - Base GVWmeasurement41039lb18615kg
Cutting Edge Widthmeasurement8in203mm
Cutting Edge Thicknessmeasurement1in25mm
Down Force - Maximum GVWmeasurement43861lb19895kg
Heightmeasurement31in787mm
Widthmeasurement16ft4.9m
Down Force - Base GVWmeasurement30743lb13945kg
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVWmeasurement52878lb23985kg
End Bit - Thicknessmeasurement0.75in19mm
Maximum Blade Position Angletext65°
Maximum Lift Above Groundmeasurement15.7in400mm
Maximum Depth of Cutmeasurement18.5in470mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Rightmeasurement91in2311mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Leftmeasurement29.1in740mm
Circle Centershift - Rightmeasurement22in560mm
Circle Centershift - Leftmeasurement27.2in690mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Rightmeasurement31.1in790mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Leftmeasurement91in2311mm
Blade Tip Range - Forwardtext40°
Blade Tip Range - Backwardtext
Ripping Depth - Maximummeasurement17.8in452mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimummeasurement17.5in445mm
Ripper Shank Holderstext7
Penetration Forcemeasurement30311lb13749kg
Pry-Out Forcemeasurement43700lb19822kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raisedmeasurement63.4in1610mm
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Totalmeasurement84877lb38500kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Totalmeasurement63528lb28816kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axlemeasurement52201lb23678kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Totalmeasurement71454lb32411kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axlemeasurement26125lb11850kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axlemeasurement19253lb8733kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axlemeasurement58753lb26650kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axlemeasurement17932lb8134kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axlemeasurement45596lb20682kg
Ground Clearance - Rear Axlemeasurement15.6in396mm
Length - Counterweight to Rippermeasurement474.4in12051mm
Length - Front Axle to Moldboardmeasurement120.7in3066mm
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandemmeasurement290in7365mm
Height - Top of Cylindersmeasurement121.6in3088mm
Width - Tire Center Linesmeasurement106.4in2703mm
Width - Outside Rear Tiresmeasurement134.3in3411mm
Length - Between Tandem Axlesmeasurement72.5in1841mm
Height - Top of Cabmeasurement146.4in3719mm
Width - Outside Front Tiresmeasurement134.3in3411mm
Height - Front Axle Centermeasurement28.9in733mm
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitchmeasurement417in10593mm
Height - Exhaust Stackmeasurement140in3557mm
SteeringtextISO 5010:2007
BrakestextISO 3450:2011
SoundtextISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008
ROPS/FOPStextISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6thmeasurement298hp222kW
Gear - Forward 8thmeasurement348hp259kW
Gear - Forward 4thmeasurement309hp227kW
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1)textTires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
Notetext*Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2)textTires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star
Gear - Reverse 1stmeasurement294hp216kW
Note (1)text*For machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final emission engine, subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle weight and total weight.
Gear - Forward 3rdmeasurement298hp222kW
Gear - Forward 3rdmeasurement302hp222kW
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3)textTires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6thmeasurement302hp222kW
Gear - Reverse 2ndmeasurement294hp216kW
Gear - Forward 7thmeasurement332hp244kW
Gear - Forward 6thmeasurement325hp239kW
Gear - Forward 6thmeasurement320hp239kW
Gear - Forward 8thmeasurement353hp259kW
Gear - Forward 5thmeasurement311hp232kW
Note (2)text**Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5 R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and ROPS cab.
Gear - Reverse 1stmeasurement290hp216kW
Gear - Reverse 2ndmeasurement290hp216kW
Gear - Forward 1stmeasurement294hp216kW
Note (1)textThe 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 dynamic test procedures that are specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine was equipped with a sound suppression system.
Gear - Forward 4thmeasurement304hp227kW
Gear - Forward 5thmeasurement315hp232kW
Gear - Forward 7thmeasurement328hp244kW
Gear - Forward 1stmeasurement290hp216kW
Gear - Forward 2ndmeasurement290hp216kW
Gear - Forward 2ndmeasurement294hp216kW
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4)textTires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximummeasurement20in500mm
Air ConditioningtextThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.860 metric tonnes (3.152 tons).
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5)textTires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5
Note (2)textThe 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 dynamic test procedures that are specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed, with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The machine was equipped with a sound suppression system.
NotetextCalculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires.
Optimized VHP Range - Nettext216-259 kW (290-348 hp)

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)

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