CAT 16M3 Motor Grader

Ripper

Pry-Out Force 43700 lb (19822 kg)
Ripping Depth – Maximum 17.8 in (452.2 mm)
Ripper Shank Holders 7
Penetration Force 30311 lb (13748.9 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

Frame

Front Frame Structure – Height 1.6 ft in (459.8 mm)
Front Frame Structure – Width 1.2 ft in (355.6 mm)
Front Frame Structure – Thickness 0.1 ft in (15.3 mm)

Engine Details

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
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 290 hp (216.3 kw)
Speed At Rated Power 2,000 rpm
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net – Metric 294 hp (219.3 kw)

Frame

Circle – Diameter 71.7 in (1821.2 mm)
Drawbar – Height 8 in (203.2 mm)
Front Axle – Height To Center 26.4 in (670.6 mm)
Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 2 in (50.8 mm)
Front Axle – Total Oscillation Per Side 35 degrees
Drawbar – Width 3 in (76.2 mm)

Engine Details

Standard – Fan Speed – Maximum 1,450 rpm
Standard – Fan Speed – Minimum 550 rpm
Standard – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
Vhp Range – Net – Metric 216-259 kW (294-353 hp)
Vhp Range – Net 216-259 kW (290-348 hp)
Torque Rise – Tier 3/Stage Iiia/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 39%
Emissions (1) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
Emissions (3) Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards depending on emission standards of specific country
Emissions (2) Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards depending on emission standards of specific country
Torque Rise – Tier 2/Stage Ii/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 39%
Maximum Torque – Iso 9249 – Tier 3/Stage Iiia/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 1270 lb ft (1721.9 Nm)
Maximum Torque – Iso 9249 – Tier 2/Stage Ii/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 1270 lb ft (1721.9 Nm)
Derating Altitude – Tier 3/Stage Iiia/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 12176 ft in (3711.3 m)
Derating Altitude – Tier 2/Stage Ii/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 12973 ft in (3954.2 m)
Optimized Vhp Range – Net 216-259 kW (290-348 hp)

Frame

Front Axle – Wheel Lean 18 degrees Left/17 degrees Right

Engine Details

Torque Rise – Tier 4/Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 43%
Maximum Torque – Iso 9249 – Tier 4/Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 1306 lb ft (1770.7 Nm)
Derating Altitude – Tier 4/Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 12500 ft in (3810 m)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes – Service Oil-actuated, oil disc
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Brakes – Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes – Dynamic Brake Torque Per Wheel 27069.3 lb ft (36701.1 Nm)

Weights

Operating Weight – Typically Equipped 71454 lb (32411 kg)

Hydraulic System

Standby Pressure 856 psi
Maximum System Pressure 3590 psi
Pump Type Variable piston
Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Note *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.

Moldboard

Blade Width 16 ft in (4.9 m)
Arc Radius 16.3 in (414.1 mm)
Throat Clearance 5 in (127 mm)
Thickness 1 in (25.4 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)
Note *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.
Width 16 ft in (4.9 m)
Height 31 in (787.4 mm)

Hydraulic System

Pump Output* 74 gal/min

Moldboard

Blade Pull* – Maximum Gvw 52878 lb (23985.1 kg)
Down Force – Maximum Gvw 43861 lb (19895.1 kg)
Blade Pull* – Base Gvw 41039 lb (18615 kg)
Down Force – Base Gvw 30743 lb (13944.8 kg)

Operating Specifications

Note Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires.
Top Speed – Forward 32.1 mph (51.7 km/h)
Top Speed – Reverse 25.4 mph (40.9 km/h)
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 30.5 ft in (9.3 m)
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20 degrees
Forward – 8th 32.1 mph (51.7 km/h)
Forward – 7th 22 mph (35.5 km/h)
Forward – 6th 16 mph (25.8 km/h)
Forward – 5th 11.8 mph (19 km/h)
Forward – 4th 7.6 mph (12.3 km/h)
Forward – 3rd 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Forward – 2nd 3.8 mph (6.2 km/h)
Forward – 1st 2.8 mph (4.6 km/h)
Reverse – 6th 25.3 mph (40.8 km/h)
Reverse – 5th 17.4 mph (28.1 km/h)
Reverse – 4th 9.3 mph (15 km/h)
Reverse – 3rd 6 mph (9.7 km/h)
Reverse – 2nd 4.1 mph (6.6 km/h)
Reverse – 1st 2.2 mph (3.6 km/h)

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height – Top Of Cab 12.2 ft in (0.4 m)
Length – Front Axle To Mid Tandem 290 in (7366 mm)
Length – Between Tandem Axles 72.5 in (1841.5 mm)
Height – Front Axle Center 28.9 in (734.1 mm)
Length – Front Axle To Moldboard 120.7 in (3065.8 mm)
Length – Counterweight To Ripper 474.4 in (12049.8 mm)
Length – Front Tire To Rear Of Machine – Including Tow Hitch 417 in (10591.8 mm)
Height – Exhaust Stack 140 in (3556 mm)
Width – Tire Center Lines 106.4 in (2702.6 mm)
Width – Outside Rear Tires 134.3 in (3411.3 mm)
Width – Outside Front Tires 134.3 in (3411.3 mm)
Height – Top Of Cylinders 121.6 in (3088.7 mm)
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 15.6 in (396.3 mm)

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450:2011
Rops/Fops ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005
Sound ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008
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.
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.
Steering ISO 5010:2007

Service Refill

Cooling System 18.5 gal (70.1 L)
Hydraulic System – Total 38.6 gal (146.2 L)
Engine Oil 9.5 gal (36 L)
Hydraulic System – Tank 18.5 gal (70.1 L)
Def Tank 4.2 gal (15.9 L)
Tandem Housing – Each 34 gal (128.8 L)
Circle Drive Housing 2.6 gal (9.9 L)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.3 gal (1 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 131 gal (495.9 L)
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 34 gal (128.8 L)

Blade Range

Circle Centershift – Right 22 in (558.8 mm)
Circle Centershift – Left 27.2 in (690.9 mm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 31.1 in (790 mm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 29.1 in (739.2 mm)
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Backward 5 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires – Right 91 in (2311.4 mm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires – Left 91 in (2311.4 mm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 15.7 in (398.8 mm)
Maximum Depth Of Cut 18.5 in (469.9 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

Optional Tire Arrangements

Wheel Group – 19.525 Mp (1) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
Wheel Group – 19.525 Mp (2) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star
Wheel Group – 19.525 Mp (3) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
Wheel Group – 19.525 Mp (4) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
Wheel Group – 19.525 Mp (5) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5

Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage Iiia/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Or Tier 2/Stage Ii/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) – Metric

Gear – Forward 1st 294 hp (219.3 kw)
Gear – Forward 2nd 294 hp (219.3 kw)
Gear – Forward 3rd 302 hp (225.3 kw)
Gear – Forward 4th 309 hp (230.5 kw)
Gear – Forward 5th 315 hp (234.9 kw)
Gear – Forward 6th 325 hp (242.4 kw)
Gear – Forward 7th 332 hp (247.6 kw)
Gear – Forward 8th 353 hp (263.3 kw)
Gear – Reverse 1st 294 hp (219.3 kw)
Gear – Reverse 2nd 294 hp (219.3 kw)
Gear – Reverse 3rd-6th 302 hp (225.3 kw)

Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage Iiia/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Or Tier 2/Stage Ii/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) – Net

Gear – Forward 1st 290 hp (216.3 kw)
Gear – Forward 2nd 290 hp (216.3 kw)
Gear – Forward 3rd 298 hp (222.3 kw)
Gear – Forward 4th 304 hp (226.7 kw)
Gear – Forward 5th 311 hp (232 kw)
Gear – Forward 6th 320 hp (238.7 kw)
Gear – Forward 7th 328 hp (244.6 kw)
Gear – Forward 8th 348 hp (259.6 kw)
Gear – Reverse 1st 290 hp (216.3 kw)
Gear – Reverse 2nd 290 hp (216.3 kw)
Gear – Reverse 3rd-6th 298 hp (222.3 kw)

Weights Tier 4/Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)*

Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total 71454 lb (32411 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle 19253 lb (8733.1 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Rear Axle 52201 lb (23678 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Total 63528 lb (28815.9 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Front Axle 17932 lb (8133.9 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Rear Axle 45596 lb (20682 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Total 84877 lb (38499.6 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Front Axle 26125 lb (11850.2 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Rear Axle 58753 lb (26650 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.
Note (2) **Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5 R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and ROPS cab.
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