Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
Introducing the Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader, a powerhouse machine designed for exceptional performance in a variety of grading applications. With its robust construction and advanced features, the 16M sets the standard for efficiency and precision on the job site. From its impressive blade tip range to its powerful engine and hydraulic system, this motor grader ensures unparalleled productivity and accuracy. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 16M below to discover why it is the ultimate choice for demanding grading projects.
Blade Tip Range - Backward | 5 degrees |
Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40 degrees |
Circle Centershift - Left | 26 in (65 cm) |
Circle Centershift - Right | 24 in (60 cm) |
Maximum Blade Position Angle | 65 degrees |
Maximum Depth of Cut | 19 in (49 cm) |
Maximum Lift Above Ground | 16 in (40 cm) |
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left | 90 in (229 cm) |
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right | 102 in (259 cm) |
Moldboard Sideshift - Left | 26 in (65 cm) |
Moldboard Sideshift - Right | 43 in (109 cm) |
Blade Tip Angle - Front | 40 degrees |
Blade Tip Angle - Rear | 5 degrees |
Diameter | 72 in (182 cm) |
Max Lift Above Ground | 16 in (40 cm) |
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 90 in (229 cm) |
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 102 in (259 cm) |
Shift Left | 26 in (65 cm) |
Shift Right | 24 in (60 cm) |
Blade Base | 10 ft (3 m) |
Front Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m) |
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle | 16 in (41 cm) |
Height - Exhaust Stack | 134 in (341 cm) |
Height - Front Axle Center | 27 in (69 cm) |
Height - Top of Cab | 12 ft (4 m) |
Height - Top of Cylinders | 122 in (309 cm) |
Height to Top of Isomount Cab | 12 ft (4 m) |
Length - Between Tandem Axles | 73 in (184 cm) |
Length - Counterweight to Ripper | 460 in (1,167 cm) |
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem | 275 in (698 cm) |
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard | 121 in (307 cm) |
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine | 392 in (996 cm) |
Overall Length | 33 ft (10 m) |
Rear Ground Clearance | 1 ft (0 m) |
Tandem Axle Wheelbase | 6 ft (2 m) |
Wheelbase | 23 ft (7 m) |
Width - Outside Front Tires | 122 in (310 cm) |
Width - Outside Rear Tires | 122 in (310 cm) |
Width - Tire Center Lines | 99 in (251 cm) |
Width Over Tires | 10 ft (3 m) |
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | 297 hp (221 kw) |
Base Power (All Gears) - Net | 297 hp (221 kw) |
Bore | 5 in (13 cm) |
Derating Altitude | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
Displacement | 763 cu in (12,503 cu cm) |
Engine Model | Cat C13 ACERT VHP |
High - Ambient Capability | 122 degrees |
Max Power | 312 hp (233 kw) |
Maximum Torque | 1,261 lbs ft (1,710 nm) |
Net Power Gear 1-2 | 302 hp (225 kw) |
Net Power Gear 4-6 | 312 hp (233 kw) |
Net Power Gear 5-6 | 312 hp (233 kw) |
Net Power Gears 7-8 | 312 hp (233 kw) |
Net Torque Gears 7-8 | 1,261 lbs ft (1,710 nm) |
Number of Cylinders | 6 |
Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm |
Standard - Ambient Capability | 109 degrees |
Stroke | 6 in (16 cm) |
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness | 2 in (5 cm) |
Circle - Diameter | 72 in (182 cm) |
Drawbar - Height | 8 in (20 cm) |
Front Axle - Height to Center | 27 in (69 cm) |
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side | 32 degrees |
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right | 18.2 degrees |
Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m) |
Oscillation - Total | 32 degrees |
Wheel Lean | 18.2 degrees |
Circuit Type | Electro-hydraulic load sensing closed center |
Maximum System Pressure | 3500 psi |
Pump Flow | 74 gpm (280 lpm) |
Pump Output | 74 gpm (280 lpm) |
Pump Type | Variable piston |
Relief Valve Pressure | 3500 psi |
Reservoir Tank Capacity | 17 gal (65 l) |
Standby Pressure | 450 psi |
Arc Radius | 16 in (41 cm) |
Blade Down Pressure | 42,957 lbs (19,485 kg) |
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW | 29,154 lbs (13,224 kg) |
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW | 44,047 lbs (19,979 kg) |
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW | 48,554 lbs (22,024 kg) |
Blade Pull at Max Weight | 49,156 lbs (22,297 kg) |
Blade Width | 16 ft (5 m) |
Cutting Edge Thickness | 1 in (3 cm) |
Cutting Edge Width | 8 in (20 cm) |
End Bit - Thickness | 1 in (2 cm) |
End Bit - Width | 6 in (15 cm) |
Max Depth of Cut | 19 in (49 cm) |
Moldboard - Height | 31 in (79 cm) |
Moldboard - Thickness | 1 in (3 cm) |
Moldboard Height | 31 in (79 cm) |
Moldboard Length | 16 ft (5 m) |
Moldboard Thickness | 1 in (3 cm) |
Moldboard Width | 16 ft (5 m) |
Side Shift Left | 26 in (65 cm) |
Side Shift Right | 43 in (109 cm) |
Throat Clearance | 5 in (12 cm) |
Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 20 degrees |
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 2 gal (8 l) |
Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 12 gal (47 l) |
Forward - 1st | 3 mph (5 kph) |
Forward - 2nd | 4 mph (6 kph) |
Forward - 3rd | 6 mph (9 kph) |
Forward - 4th | 8 mph (12 kph) |
Forward - 5th | 12 mph (19 kph) |
Forward - 6th | 17 mph (27 kph) |
Forward - 7th | 23 mph (37 kph) |
Forward - 8th | 34 mph (54 kph) |
Fuel Capacity | 135 gal (511 l) |
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 30 gal (114 l) |
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 24,073 lbs (10,919 kg) |
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 54,570 lbs (24,753 kg) |
Max Operation Weight - Total | 78,643 lbs (35,672 kg) |
Operating Weight | 57,452 lbs (26,060 kg) |
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 30 gal (114 l) |
Reverse - 1st | 2.2 |
Reverse - 2nd | 4 mph (7 kph) |
Reverse - 3rd | 6 mph (10 kph) |
Reverse - 4th | 10 mph (15 kph) |
Reverse - 5th | 18 mph (29 kph) |
Reverse - 6th | 27 mph (43 kph) |
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 15,679 lbs (7,112 kg) |
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 41,773 lbs (18,948 kg) |
Std Operation Weight - Total | 57,452 lbs (26,060 kg) |
Steering Range - Left/Right | 47.5 degrees |
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 32 gal (121 l) |
Tire Size | 18.00-25 12PR (G-2) |
Top Speed - Forward | 34 mph (54 kph) |
Top Speed - Reverse | 27 mph (43 kph) |
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | 29 ft (9 m) |
Brakes - Parking | Spring applied hydraulically released |
Brakes - Secondary | Oil-actuated oil-disc |
Brakes - Service | Oil-actuated oil-disc |
Brakes - Service - Surface Area | 7,724 cu in (126,574 cu cm) |
Forward/Reverse Gears | 8 Fwd/6 Rev |
Transmission | Direct drive power shift countershaft |
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised | 63 in (161 cm) |
Penetration Force | 22,140 lbs (10,043 kg) |
Pry-Out Force | 33,788 lbs (15,326 kg) |
Ripper Shank Holders | 7 |
Ripping Depth - Maximum | 18 in (45 cm) |
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum | 20 in (51 cm) |
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum | 18 in (44 cm) |
Circle Drive Housing | 2 gal (8 l) |
Cooling System | 12 gal (47 l) |
Engine Oil | 8 gal (30 l) |
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | 0 gal (1 l) |
Fuel Capacity | 130 gal (492 l) |
Hydraulic System - Tank | 17 gal (65 l) |
Hydraulic System - Total | 30 gal (114 l) |
Tandem Housing - Each | 32 gal (121 l) |
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives | 30 gal (114 l) |
Articulation Angle | 20 degrees |
Turning Radius | 29 ft (9 m) |
Drive Chain Pitch | 3 in (6 cm) |
Height | 26 in (65 cm) |
Sidewall Thickness - Inner | 1 in (2 cm) |
Sidewall Thickness - Outer | 1 in (2 cm) |
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down | 25 degrees |
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up | 15 degrees |
Wheel Axle Spacing | 73 in (184 cm) |
Width | 9 in (24 cm) |
Max Speed - Forward | 34 mph (54 kph) |
Max Speed - Reverse | 27 mph (43 kph) |
Number of Gears - Forward | 8 |
Number of Gears - Reverse | 6 |
Transmission Type | direct drive power shift countershaft |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle | 16,345 lbs (7,414 kg) |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle | 43,090 lbs (19,545 kg) |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total | 59,435 lbs (26,959 kg) |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle | 24,694 lbs (11,201 kg) |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle | 53,949 lbs (24,471 kg) |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total | 78,643 lbs (35,672 kg) |