CAT 16M Motor Grader

Dimensions

Overall Length 32.68 ft in (9963 mm)
Width Over Tires 10.16 ft in (3095 mm)
Wheelbase 22.92 ft in (6985 mm)
Rear Ground Clearance 1.33 ft in (407 mm)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase 6.04 ft in (1841 mm)
Front Ground Clearance 2.26 ft in (688 mm)
Blade Base 10.07 ft in (3069 mm)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab 12.15 ft in (3703 mm)
Length – Between Tandem Axles 72.5 in (1841.5 mm)
Length – Counterweight To Ripper 459.5 in (11671.3 mm)
Length – Front Axle To Mid Tandem 275 in (6985 mm)
Length – Front Axle To Moldboard 120.8 in (3068.32 mm)
Length – Front Tire To Rear Of Machine 392.2 in (9961.88 mm)
Height – Top Of Cylinders 121.6 in (3088.64 mm)
Height – Top Of Cab 12.15 ft in (0.31 m)
Height – Front Axle Center 27.1 in (688.34 mm)
Height – Exhaust Stack 134.1 in (3406.14 mm)
Width – Outside Front Tires 121.9 in (3096.26 mm)
Width – Outside Rear Tires 121.9 in (3096.26 mm)
Width – Tire Center Lines 98.8 in (2509.52 mm)
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 16 in (406.4 mm)

Ripper

Pry-Out Force 33788 lb (15326 kg)
Ripping Depth – Maximum 17.8 in (452.2 mm)
Ripper Shank Holders 7
Penetration Force 22140 lb (10042.6 kg)
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 63.4 in (1610.4 mm)
Shank Holder Spacing – Minimum 17.5 in (444.5 mm)
Shank Holder Spacing – Maximum 20 in (508 mm)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 6
Net Power Gear 4-6 312 hp (232.7 kw)
Engine Make CAT
Engine Model C13 ACERT VHP
Net Power Gear 1-2 302 hp (225 kw)
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Net Power Gear 5-6 312 hp (232.7 kw)
Max Power 312 hp (232.7 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8 312 hp (232.7 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8 1261.3 lb ft (1710 Nm)
Displacement 763 cu in (12.6 L)
Bore 5.1 in (129.6 mm)
Stroke 6.2 in (157.5 mm)
Engine Model Cat C13 ACERT VHP
Derating Altitude 15000 ft in (4572 m)
Maximum Torque 1261 lb ft (1709.7 Nm)
Speed At Rated Power 2000 RPM
High – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum 1450 RPM
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum 550 RPM

Frame

Circle – Diameter 71.8 in (1822.5 mm)
Drawbar – Height 8 in (203.2 mm)
Front Axle – Height To Center 27.1 in (688.1 mm)
Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 2 in (50.8 mm)
Front Axle – Total Oscillation Per Side 32 degrees
Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right 18.2 degrees

Engine Details

Base Power (All Gears) – Net 297 hp (221.5 kw)
Standard – Fan Speed – Maximum 1200 RPM
Standard – Fan Speed – Minimum 550 RPM
Standard – Ambient Capability 109 degrees

Operational Specs

Std Operation Weight – Front Axle 15679 lb (7112 kg)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 30.1 gal (114 L)
Std Operation Weight – Rear Axle 41773 lb (18948 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Total 57452 lb (26060 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Front Axle 24073 lb (10919 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Rear Axle 54570 lb (24753 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Total 78643 lb (35672 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity 135 gal (511 L)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 12.3 gal (46.5 L)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity 30.1 gal (114 L)
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity 2.1 gal (8 L)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each) 32.1 gal (121.5 L)
Tire Size 18.00-25 12PR (G-2)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes – Service Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Fwd/6 Rev
Brakes – Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes – Service – Surface Area 7724 in2 (5 m2)

Steering

Articulation Angle 20 degrees
Turning Radius 29.2 ft in (8.9 m)

Transmission

Transmission Type direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Number Of Gears – Forward 8
Number Of Gears – Reverse 6
Max Speed – Forward 33.5 mph (53.9 km/h)
Max Speed – Reverse 26.5 mph (42.6 km/h)

Front Axle

Wheel Lean 18.2 degrees
Oscillation – Total 32 degrees
Ground Clearance 2.3 ft in (688 mm)

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total 59435 lb (26959.3 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 78643 lb (35671.9 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle 43090 lb (19545.3 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle 16345 lb (7414 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 24694 lb (11201.1 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 53949 lb (24470.9 kg)

Hydraulic System

Standby Pressure 450 psi
Maximum System Pressure 3500 psi

Moldboard

Moldboard Width 16 ft in (4877 mm)
Moldboard Height 31 in (787 mm)
Moldboard Thickness 1 in (25 mm)
Max Depth Of Cut 19.2 in (488 mm)
Side Shift Left 25.6 in (740 mm)
Side Shift Right 43.1 in (1094 mm)
Blade Pull At Max Weight 49156 lb (22297 kg)
Blade Down Pressure 42957.1 lb (19485 kg)

Hydraulic System

Pump Type Variable piston
Pump Flow 74 gal/min (280 L/min)
Relief Valve Pressure 3500 psi (24150 kPa)
Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Output 74 gal/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity 17.2 gal (65 L)

Moldboard

Blade Width 16 ft in (4.9 m)
Arc Radius 16.3 in (414.1 mm)
Throat Clearance 4.9 in (124.5 mm)
Cutting Edge Width 8 in (203.2 mm)
Cutting Edge Thickness 1 in (25.4 mm)
End Bit – Width 6 in (152.4 mm)
End Bit – Thickness 0.8 in (19.1 mm)
Moldboard – Height 31 in (787.4 mm)
Moldboard – Thickness 1 in (25.4 mm)
Blade Pull – Base Gvw – Awd 38781 lb (17590.8 kg)
Blade Pull – Maximum Gvw 48554 lb (22023.8 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Base Gvw 29154 lb (13224.1 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Maximum Gvw 44047 lb (19979.4 kg)

Circle

Diameter 71.8 in (1822 mm)
Shift Left 25.5 in (647 mm)
Shift Right 23.5 in (597 mm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Left 90 in (2282 mm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Right 101.9 in (2587 mm)
Max Lift Above Ground 15.6 in (395 mm)
Blade Tip Angle – Front 40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle – Rear 5 degrees

Operating Specifications

Top Speed – Forward 33.5 mph (54 km/h)
Top Speed – Reverse 26.5 mph (42.7 km/h)
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 29.2 ft in (9 m)
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20 degrees
Forward – 8th 33.5 mph (54 km/h)
Forward – 7th 23 mph (37.1 km/h)
Forward – 6th 16.7 mph (26.9 km/h)
Forward – 5th 12 mph (19.4 km/h)
Forward – 4th 7.7 mph (12.4 km/h)
Forward – 3rd 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h)
Forward – 2nd 3.9 mph (6.3 km/h)
Forward – 1st 2.8 mph (4.6 km/h)
Reverse – 6th 26.5 mph (42.7 km/h)
Reverse – 5th 18.2 mph (29.3 km/h)
Reverse – 4th 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h)
Reverse – 3rd 6.1 mph (9.9 km/h)
Reverse – 2nd 4.2 mph (6.8 km/h)
Reverse – 1st 2.2 mph (3.6 km/h)

Service Refill

Cooling System 12.3 gal (46.6 L)
Hydraulic System – Total 30.1 gal (114 L)
Engine Oil 7.9 gal (30 L)
Hydraulic System – Tank 17.2 gal (65.2 L)
Tandem Housing – Each 32.1 gal (121.6 L)
Circle Drive Housing 2.1 gal (8 L)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.3 gal (1 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 130 gal (492.2 L)
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 30.1 gal (114 L)

Blade Range

Circle Centershift – Right 23.5 in (596.9 mm)
Circle Centershift – Left 25.5 in (647.7 mm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 43.1 in (1094.8 mm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 25.6 in (650.3 mm)
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Backward 5 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires – Right 101.9 in (2588.3 mm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires – Left 90 in (2286 mm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 15.6 in (396.3 mm)
Maximum Depth Of Cut 19.2 in (487.7 mm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle 65 degrees

Tandems

Height 25.5 in (647.7 mm)
Width 9.3 in (236.3 mm)
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 0.9 in (22.9 mm)
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 0.9 in (22.9 mm)
Drive Chain Pitch 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
Wheel Axle Spacing 72.5 in (1841.5 mm)
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 15 degrees
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 25 degrees
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