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16 Motor Grader

Base Power (1st Gear) – Net

290 hp

216 kW

Operating Weight – Typically Equipped

71454 lb

32411 kg

Blade Width

16 ft

4.9 m

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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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Cat 16 Motor Grader - RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON

RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON

Cat 16 Motor Grader - PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

Cat 16 Motor Grader - ENSURING A SAFE JOB SITE

ENSURING A SAFE JOB SITE

Cat 16M3 Motor Grader - TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

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Specifications

Spec Value
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 290 hp 216 kW
Engine Model Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Bore 5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke 6.2 in 157 mm
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
Derating Altitude – Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 12176 ft 3711 m
Maximum Torque – ISO 9249 – Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 1270 lb/ft 1721 N·m
Maximum Torque – ISO 9249 – Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 1306 lb/ft 1771 N·m
Maximum Torque – ISO 9249 – Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 1270 lb/ft 1721 N·m
Emissions (2) Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country
Torque Rise – Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 43% 43%
Torque Rise – Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 39% 39%
Standard – Ambient Capability 122 °F 50 °C
Derating Altitude – Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 12973 ft 3954 m
VHP Range – Net – Metric 216-259 kW (294-353 hp) 216-259 kW (294-353 hp)
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net – Metric 294 hp 216 kW
Standard – Fan Speed – Minimum 550 rpm 550 rpm
Standard – Fan Speed – Maximum 1,450 rpm 1,450 rpm
Emissions (3) Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country Tier 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) Equivalent 39% 39%
Emissions (1) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
VHP Range – Net 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) 216-259 kW (290-348 hp)
Derating Altitude – Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 12500 ft 3810 m
Displacement 763 in³ 12.5 l
Number of Cylinders 6 6
Optimized VHP Range – Net 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) 216-259 kW (290-348 hp)
Spec Value
Operating Weight – Typically Equipped 71454 lb 32411 kg
Spec Value
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Brakes – Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel 27069.27 lb/ft 36701 N·m
Brakes – Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes – Service Oil-actuated, oil disc Oil-actuated, oil disc
Brakes – Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released Spring applied, hydraulically released
Spec Value
Blade Width 16 ft 4.9 m
Arc Radius 16.3 in 413 mm
Throat Clearance 5 in 126 mm
Thickness 1 in 25 mm
End Bit – Width 6 in 152 mm
Blade Pull* – Base GVW 41039 lb 18615 kg
Cutting Edge Width 8 in 203 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness 1 in 25 mm
Down Force – Maximum GVW 43861 lb 19895 kg
Height 31 in 787 mm
Width 16 ft 4.9 m
Down Force – Base GVW 30743 lb 13945 kg
Blade Pull* – Maximum GVW 52878 lb 23985 kg
End Bit – Thickness 0.75 in 19 mm
Note *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight. *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.
Spec Value
Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type Variable piston Variable piston
Maximum System Pressure 3590 psi 24750 kPa
Standby Pressure 856 psi 5900 kPa
Pump Output* 74 gal/min 280 l/min
Note *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
Spec Value
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5° 47.5°
Forward – 6th 16 mile/h 25.8 km/h
Forward – 4th 7.6 mile/h 12.3 km/h
Forward – 5th 11.8 mile/h 19 km/h
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 30.5 ft 9.3 m
Forward – 7th 22 mile/h 35.5 km/h
Top Speed – Forward 32.1 mile/h 51.7 km/h
Forward – 3rd 5.5 mile/h 8.9 km/h
Reverse – 6th 25.3 mile/h 40.8 km/h
Reverse – 5th 17.4 mile/h 28 km/h
Reverse – 2nd 4.1 mile/h 6.6 km/h
Reverse – 3rd 6 mile/h 9.7 km/h
Forward – 8th 32.1 mile/h 51.7 km/h
Reverse – 1st 2.2 mile/h 3.6 km/h
Forward – 1st 2.8 mile/h 4.5 km/h
Top Speed – Reverse 25.4 mile/h 40.8 km/h
Forward – 2nd 3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h
Reverse – 4th 9.3 mile/h 15 km/h
Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20° 20°
Note Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires. Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires.
Spec Value
Fuel Capacity 131 gal (US) 496 l
Cooling System 18.5 gal (US) 70 l
DEF Tank 4.2 gal (US) 16 l
Hydraulic System – Total 38.6 gal (US) 146 l
Hydraulic System – Tank 18.5 gal (US) 70 l
Engine Oil 9.5 gal (US) 36 l
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 34 gal (US) 98.5 l
Tandem Housing – Each 34 gal (US) 129 l
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.24 gal (US) 0.9 l
Circle Drive Housing 2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Spec Value
Front Frame Structure – Height 18.1 in 460 mm
Front Frame Structure – Width 14 in 356 mm
Drawbar – Width 3 in 76 mm
Drawbar – Height 8 in 203 mm
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side 35° 35°
Circle – Diameter 71.7 in 1822 mm
Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 2 in 50 mm
Front Frame Structure – Thickness 0.6 in 14 mm
Front Axle – Wheel Lean 18° Left/17° Right 18° Left/17° Right
Front Axle – Height to Center 26.4 in 670 mm
Spec Value
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 15° 15°
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 0.9 in 22 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 0.9 in 22 mm
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 25° 25°
Height 25.5 in 648 mm
Width 9.3 in 236 mm
Drive Chain Pitch 2.5 in 63.5 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing 72.5 in 1841 mm
Spec Value
Maximum Blade Position Angle 65° 65°
Maximum Lift Above Ground 15.7 in 400 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut 18.5 in 470 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right 91 in 2311 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 29.1 in 740 mm
Circle Centershift – Right 22 in 560 mm
Circle Centershift – Left 27.2 in 690 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 31.1 in 790 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left 91 in 2311 mm
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40° 40°
Blade Tip Range – Backward 5° 5°
Spec Value
Ripping Depth – Maximum 17.8 in 452 mm
Shank Holder Spacing – Minimum 17.5 in 445 mm
Ripper Shank Holders 7 7
Penetration Force 30311 lb 13749 kg
Pry-Out Force 43700 lb 19822 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 63.4 in 1610 mm
Shank Holder Spacing – Maximum 20 in 500 mm
Spec Value
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Total 84877 lb 38500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Total 63528 lb 28816 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Rear Axle 52201 lb 23678 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total 71454 lb 32411 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Front Axle 26125 lb 11850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle 19253 lb 8733 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Rear Axle 58753 lb 26650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Front Axle 17932 lb 8134 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Rear Axle 45596 lb 20682 kg
Note (1) *For machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final emission engine, subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle weight and total weight. *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. **Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5 R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and ROPS cab.
Spec Value
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 15.6 in 396 mm
Length – Counterweight to Ripper 474.4 in 12051 mm
Length – Front Axle to Moldboard 120.7 in 3066 mm
Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem 290 in 7365 mm
Height – Top of Cylinders 121.6 in 3088 mm
Width – Tire Center Lines 106.4 in 2703 mm
Width – Outside Rear Tires 134.3 in 3411 mm
Length – Between Tandem Axles 72.5 in 1841 mm
Height – Top of Cab 146.4 in 3719 mm
Width – Outside Front Tires 134.3 in 3411 mm
Height – Front Axle Center 28.9 in 733 mm
Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine – Including Tow Hitch 417 in 10593 mm
Height – Exhaust Stack 140 in 3557 mm
Spec Value
Steering ISO 5010:2007 ISO 5010:2007
Brakes ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011
Sound ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008 ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005 ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005
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 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. 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 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.
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 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. 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 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.
Spec Value
Gear – Reverse 3rd-6th 298 hp 222 kW
Gear – Forward 8th 348 hp 259 kW
Gear – Forward 3rd 298 hp 222 kW
Gear – Forward 6th 320 hp 239 kW
Gear – Forward 5th 311 hp 232 kW
Gear – Reverse 1st 290 hp 216 kW
Gear – Reverse 2nd 290 hp 216 kW
Gear – Forward 4th 304 hp 227 kW
Gear – Forward 7th 328 hp 244 kW
Gear – Forward 1st 290 hp 216 kW
Gear – Forward 2nd 290 hp 216 kW
Spec Value
Gear – Forward 4th 309 hp 227 kW
Gear – Reverse 1st 294 hp 216 kW
Gear – Forward 3rd 302 hp 222 kW
Gear – Reverse 3rd-6th 302 hp 222 kW
Gear – Reverse 2nd 294 hp 216 kW
Gear – Forward 7th 332 hp 244 kW
Gear – Forward 6th 325 hp 239 kW
Gear – Forward 8th 353 hp 259 kW
Gear – Forward 1st 294 hp 216 kW
Gear – Forward 5th 315 hp 232 kW
Gear – Forward 2nd 294 hp 216 kW
Spec Value
Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (1) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (2) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star
Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (3) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (4) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (5) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5
Spec Value
Air Conditioning The 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. The 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.

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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