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16 Motor Grader

At a glance data:

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net:
291hp
Engine Model:
Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP
Bore:
5.1in
Stroke:
6.2in
16 Motor Grader with push block and ripper

Overview

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.

Category:
Motor Graders

Brand:
Cat

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net:
291hp
Engine Model:
Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP
Bore:
5.1in
Stroke:
6.2in
Speed at Rated Power:
2,000 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum:
1,200 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability:
109.0°F
Maximum Torque:
1263.0lb/ft
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric:
295hp
High - Ambient Capability:
122.0°F
Optimized VHP Range - Net:
217-243 kW (291-326 hp)
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum:
550 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum:
550 rpm
Torque Rise:
46%
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum:
1,450 rpm
Displacement:
763.0in³
Number of Cylinders:
6
Derating Altitude:
15000.0ft

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped:
67600lb

Power Train

Forward/Reverse Gears:
8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission:
Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Brakes - Service - Surface Area:
7724.0in²
Brakes - Parking:
Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - Service:
Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes - Secondary:
Oil-actuated, oil-disc

Moldboard

Blade Width:
16ft

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type:
Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type:
Variable piston
Pump Output:
74.0gpm
Maximum System Pressure:
3500.0psi
Standby Pressure:
450.0psi

Operating Specifications

Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires:
29.2ft
Articulation Angle - Left/Right:
20°
Forward - 6th:
16.0mile/h
Reverse - 4th:
9.3mile/h
Reverse - 3rd:
6.0mile/h
Forward - 4th:
7.6mile/h
Reverse - 6th:
25.3mile/h
Reverse - 2nd:
4.1mile/h
Forward - 7th:
22.0mile/h
Forward - 5th:
11.8mile/h
Top Speed - Reverse:
25.3mile/h
Reverse - 5th:
17.4mile/h
Reverse - 1st:
2.2mile/h
Forward - 1st:
2.8mile/h
Forward - 8th:
32.1mile/h
Forward - 3rd:
5.5mile/h
Top Speed - Forward:
32.1mile/h
Steering Range - Left/Right:
47.5°
Forward - 2nd:
3.8mile/h

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity:
141.0gal (US)
Cooling System:
16.0gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Total:
30.1gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank:
17.2gal (US)
Engine Oil:
7.9gal (US)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives:
30.1gal (US)
Tandem Housing - Each:
32.1gal (US)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing:
0.24gal (US)
Circle Drive Housing:
2.1gal (US)

Frame

Drawbar - Height:
8.0in
Front Frame Structure - Thickness:
0.6in
Front Frame Structure - Width:
12.8in
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side:
32.0°
Drawbar - Width:
3.0in
Front Axle - Height to Center:
27.1in
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right:
18.2°
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness:
2.0in
Front Frame Structure - Height:
14.0in
Circle - Diameter:
71.75in

Tandems

Tandem Oscillation - Front Up:
15°
Sidewall Thickness - Inner:
0.9in
Sidewall Thickness - Outer:
0.9in
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down:
25°
Height:
25.5in
Width:
9.3in
Drive Chain Pitch:
2.5in
Wheel Axle Spacing:
72.5in

Moldboard

Arc Radius:
16.3in
Throat Clearance:
4.9in
Cutting Edge Thickness:
1.0in
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW:
48554.0lb
End Bit - Thickness:
0.75in
Blade Pull - Base GVW:
38781.0lb
End Bit - Width:
6.0in
Cutting Edge Width:
8.0in
Down Pressure - Base GVW:
29154.0lb
Height:
31.0in
Thickness:
1.0in
Width:
16.0ft
Down Pressure - Maximum GVW:
44047.0lb

Blade Range

Maximum Blade Position Angle:
65°
Maximum Lift Above Ground:
15.6in
Maximum Depth of Cut:
19.2in
Circle Centershift - Right:
23.5in
Circle Centershift - Left:
25.5in
Moldboard Sideshift - Left:
25.6in
Blade Tip Range - Backward:
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right:
101.9in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left:
90.0in
Moldboard Sideshift - Right:
43.1in
Blade Tip Range - Forward:
40°

Ripper

Ripping Depth - Maximum:
17.8in
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum:
17.5in
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum:
20.0in
Ripper Shank Holders:
7
Penetration Force:
25088.0lb
Pry-Out Force:
38508.0lb
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised:
63.4in

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle:
50322lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total:
67600lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total:
60862lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total:
82784lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle:
17278lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle:
25353lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle:
44310lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle:
57431lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle:
16552lb

Standards

Steering:
ISO 5010:2007
ROPS/FOPS:
ISO 3471/ISO 3499
Sound:
ISO 6394/ISO 6395
Brakes:
ISO 3450

Air Conditioning System

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.

Standard Equipment

note

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

operator environment

  • Accelerator
  • Air conditioner with heat
  • Arm and wrist rest, adjustable
  • Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center
  • Ashtray and lighter
  • Cat Messenger, operator information system
  • Centershift pin indicator
  • Coat hook
  • Cup holder
  • Display, digital speed and gear
  • Doors, left and right side with wiper
  • Gauge cluster – articulation, engine coolant temp, engine rpm, fuel, system voltage
  • Gauges, machine level
  • Hour meter, digital
  • 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 75 dB(A)
  • Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)
  • Seat, cloth-covered, comfort air suspension
  • Storage area for cooler/lunchbox
  • Throttle control, electronic
  • Windows, laminated glass: – Fixed front with intermittent wiper – Side and rear windows (3)

power train

  • Air cleaner, dual stage, dry type, automatic dust ejector, service indicator through Cat Messenger
  • Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)
  • Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner
  • Brakes, four-wheel hydraulic
  • Differential, lock/unlock
  • Drain, engine oil, high speed
  • Electronic over speed protection
  • Engine, Cat C13 with ACERT Technology
  • Engine, compression brake
  • Ether starting aid
  • Fuel tank, fast fill, ground level
  • Fuel-water separator
  • Hydraulic demand fan
  • Muffler, under hood
  • Optimized VHP
  • Parking brake – multi disc, sealed, oil-cooled
  • Priming pump, fuel
  • Rear axle, modular
  • Sediment drain, fuel tank
  • Transmission, 8F/6R, power shift

electrical

  • Alarm, back up
  • Alternator, 150 ampere, sealed
  • Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1,400 CCA
  • Breaker panel, ground accessible
  • Electrical system, 24V
  • Lights: reversing, roof-mounted roading, stop and tail (LED), work front
  • Product Link Ready
  • Starter, electric, heavy duty

other standard equipment

  • 3-bolt blade bracket
  • AccuGrade ARO
  • Accumulators, blade lift
  • Brake accumulators, dual certified
  • Bumper, rear, integrated with hitch
  • Cat Grade Control
  • 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 (4), engine compartment, locking
  • Drawbar – 6 shoe with replaceable wear strips
  • Endbits, 19 mm (3/4 in) DH-2 steel
  • Fluid check, ground level
  • Frame, articulated, with safety lock
  • Front axle guard
  • Ground level engine shutdown
  • Guards, service center debris
  • Hammer (emergency exit)
  • Horn, electric
  • Hydraulics, base 8 implement controls
  • Hydraulics, load-sensing
  • Lockout, hydraulic implement for roading
  • Metallic DCM wear strips
  • Moldboard: – 4877 mm × 787 mm × 25 mm (16 ft × 31 in × 1 in) – Hydraulic sideshift and tip
  • Paint, glare reducing – top of front frame, rear enclosure
  • Radiator, cleanout access
  • Secondary steering
  • Serviceability, left-hand side
  • S·O·SSM ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant, fuel
  • Tandem walkway/guards
  • Tool box
  • Tow hitch

tires, rims, and wheels

  • A partial allowance for tires on 23.5" × 24" multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight

fluids

  • Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–30° F)

Optional Equipment

note

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

electrical

  • Lights, front headlights, low
  • Lights, front headlights, high
  • Lights, front, HID
  • Lights, front, halogen
  • Lights, working, halogen
  • Lights, working, HID
  • Platform, lights, working, halogen
  • Platform, lights, working, HID
  • Light, LED, warning strobe
  • Mounting, for warning light

guards

  • Guard, transmission
  • Guard, debris
  • Fenders, rear
  • Sound suppression, engine enclosure
  • Sound guard
  • Covers, screen

operator environment

  • Mirrors, outside mounted
  • Mirrors, outside heated 24V
  • Mirrors high visibility
  • Platform, ladders left- and right-hand side
  • Comfort package
  • Horn, air

power train

  • Differential lock, automatic
  • Transmission, autoshift
  • Coolant, –45° C (–50° F)

other attachments

  • Control, blade, variable float
  • Camera, rear vision
  • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
  • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
  • Hydraulic arrangements with one or more additional hydraulic valves are available: – Auto-lube, Centro-matic
  • Hydraulic arrangements with one or more additional hydraulic valves are available: – Auto-lube, ripper enhancement
  • Snow arrangement
  • Security system, machine
  • Rim, 19.5" × 25" MP (spare)
  • Weather, Cold Plus

work tools/g.e.t.

  • Cutting edge, 4.9 m (16 ft) blade
  • Ripper, rear
  • Pushplate, counterweight
  • Tooth, ripper