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Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Specs

The Caterpillar 16 is a heavy-duty motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the model is used for grading, leveling, ditching, and shaping surfaces on highways, mining sites, and large infrastructure projects. The Caterpillar 16 typically features a large moldboard, articulated frame, and operator controls suited for precise blade positioning and material control. It is commonly selected for demanding grading work where traction, stability, and consistent finish are required. As a motor grader, the Caterpillar 16 is part of Caterpillar's lineup of equipment used in civil construction, site preparation, and road maintenance operations.


Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Air Conditioning System specifications
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. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2 kg (4.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.860 metric tonnes (3.152 tons). — Starting 2026 Model Year

Blade Range

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Blade Range specifications
Blade Tip Range - Backward 5 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Tip Range - Forward 40 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Circle Centershift - Left 27.20 in (69.09 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Circle Centershift - Right 22.00 in (55.88 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Blade Position Angle 65 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Depth of Cut 18.50 in (46.99 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Lift Above Ground 15.70 in (39.88 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left 91.00 in (231.14 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right 91.00 in (231.14 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Moldboard Sideshift - Left 29.10 in (73.91 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Moldboard Sideshift - Right 31.10 in (78.99 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Dimensions

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Height 12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Length 32.75 ft (9.98 m)
Weight 57,452.00 lbs (26,059.82 kg)
Width 10.58 ft (3.23 m)

Dimensions (Approximate)

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Dimensions (Approximate) specifications
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle 15.60 in (39.62 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Exhaust Stack 140.00 in (355.60 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Front Axle Center 28.90 in (73.41 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Cab 146.40 in (371.86 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Cylinders 121.60 in (308.86 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Between Tandem Axles 72.50 in (184.15 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Counterweight to Ripper 474.40 in (1,204.98 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem 290.00 in (736.60 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard 120.70 in (306.58 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch 417.00 in (1,059.18 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Outside Front Tires 134.30 in (341.12 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Outside Rear Tires 134.30 in (341.12 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Tire Center Lines 106.40 in (270.26 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Engine

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Engine specifications
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 290.00 hp (216.26 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric 294.00 hp (219.24 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bore 5.10 in (12.95 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Derating Altitude 15,000.00 ft (4,572.00 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 12,176.00 ft (3,711.24 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 12,973.00 ft (3,954.17 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 12,500.00 ft (3,810.00 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement 763.00 cu in (12,503.36 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions (1) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions (2) Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions (3) Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model Cat® C13 — Starting 2026 Model Year
High - Ambient Capability 122 °F — Starting 2026 Model Year
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum 1,450 rpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum 550 rpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Torque 1,263.00 lbs ft (1,712.38 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 1,270.00 lbs ft (1,721.87 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 1,270.00 lbs ft (1,721.87 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 1,306.00 lbs ft (1,770.67 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number of Cylinders 6 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Optimized VHP Range - Net 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Standard - Ambient Capability 122 °F — Starting 2026 Model Year
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum 1,450 rpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum 550 rpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke 6.20 in (15.75 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Torque Rise 46% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 39% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 39% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) 43% — Starting 2026 Model Year
VHP Range - Net 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) — Starting 2026 Model Year
VHP Range - Net - Metric 216-259 kW (294-353 hp) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Frame

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Frame specifications
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness 2.00 in (5.08 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Circle - Diameter 71.70 in (182.12 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Drawbar - Height 8.00 in (20.32 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Drawbar - Width 3.00 in (7.62 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle - Height to Center 26.40 in (67.06 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side 35 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle - Wheel Lean 18° Left/17° Right — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right 18.2 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Frame Structure - Height 18.10 in (45.97 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Frame Structure - Thickness 0.60 in (1.52 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Frame Structure - Width 14.00 in (35.56 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum System Pressure 3590 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pump Output 74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pump Output* 74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pump Type Variable piston — Starting 2026 Model Year
Standby Pressure 856 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year

Moldboard

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Arc Radius 16.30 in (41.40 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Pull - Base GVW 38,781.00 lbs (17,590.79 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW 48,554.00 lbs (22,023.75 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Pull* - Base GVW 41,039.00 lbs (18,615.00 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW 52,878.00 lbs (23,985.09 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Width 16.00 ft (4.88 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cutting Edge Thickness 1.00 in (2.54 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cutting Edge Width 8.00 in (20.32 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Down Force - Base GVW 30,743.00 lbs (13,944.81 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Down Force - Maximum GVW 43,861.00 lbs (19,895.04 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Down Pressure - Base GVW 29,154.00 lbs (13,224.05 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Down Pressure - Maximum GVW 44,047.00 lbs (19,979.41 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
End Bit - Thickness 0.75 in (1.90 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
End Bit - Width 6.00 in (15.24 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height 31.00 in (78.74 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Thickness 1.00 in (2.54 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Throat Clearance 5.00 in (12.70 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width 16.00 ft (4.88 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right 20° — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward - 1st 2.80 mph (4.51 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward - 2nd 3.80 mph (6.12 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward - 3rd 5.50 mph (8.85 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward - 4th 7.60 mph (12.23 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward - 5th 11.80 mph (18.99 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward - 6th 16.00 mph (25.75 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward - 7th 22.00 mph (35.41 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward - 8th 32.10 mph (51.66 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reverse - 1st 2.20 mph (3.54 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reverse - 2nd 4.10 mph (6.60 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reverse - 3rd 6.00 mph (9.66 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reverse - 4th 9.30 mph (14.97 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reverse - 5th 17.40 mph (28.00 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reverse - 6th 25.30 mph (40.72 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Range - Left/Right 47.5 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Top Speed - Forward 32.10 mph (51.66 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Top Speed - Reverse 25.40 mph (40.88 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires 30.50 ft (9.30 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Optional Tire Arrangements

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Optional Tire Arrangements specifications
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star — Starting 2026 Model Year
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star — Starting 2026 Model Year
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star — Starting 2026 Model Year
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star — Starting 2026 Model Year
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 — Starting 2026 Model Year

Power Train

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Power Train specifications
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel 27,069.27 lbs ft (36,700.52 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Brakes - Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released — Starting 2026 Model Year
Brakes - Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc — Starting 2026 Model Year
Brakes - Service Oil-actuated, oil disc — Starting 2026 Model Year
Brakes - Service - Surface Area 7724 in² — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft — Starting 2026 Model Year

Ripper

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Ripper specifications
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 63.40 in (161.04 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Penetration Force 30,311.00 lbs (13,748.86 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pry-Out Force 43,700.00 lbs (19,822.01 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ripper Shank Holders 7 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ripping Depth - Maximum 17.80 in (45.21 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum 20.00 in (50.80 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum 17.50 in (44.45 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Service Refill

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Service Refill specifications
Circle Drive Housing 2.60 gal (9.84 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cooling System 18.50 gal (70.02 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
DEF Tank 4.20 gal (15.90 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Oil 9.50 gal (35.96 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.24 gal (0.91 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Capacity 131.00 gal (495.84 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System - Tank 18.50 gal (70.02 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System - Total 38.60 gal (146.10 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tandem Housing - Each 34.00 gal (128.69 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives 34.00 gal (128.69 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Standards

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Standards specifications
Brakes ISO 3450:2011 — Starting 2026 Model Year
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Sound ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering ISO 5010:2007 — Starting 2026 Model Year

Tandems

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Tandems specifications
Drive Chain Pitch 2.50 in (6.35 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height 25.50 in (64.77 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Sidewall Thickness - Inner 0.90 in (2.29 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Sidewall Thickness - Outer 0.90 in (2.29 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down 25 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up 15 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Wheel Axle Spacing 72.50 in (184.15 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width 9.30 in (23.62 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

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

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader 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 specifications
Gear - Forward 1st 294.00 hp (219.24 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 2nd 294.00 hp (219.24 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 3rd 302.00 hp (225.21 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 4th 309.00 hp (230.43 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 5th 315.00 hp (234.90 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 6th 325.00 hp (242.36 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 7th 332.00 hp (247.58 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 8th 353.00 hp (263.24 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Reverse 1st 294.00 hp (219.24 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Reverse 2nd 294.00 hp (219.24 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 302.00 hp (225.21 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year

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

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader 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 specifications
Gear - Forward 1st 290.00 hp (216.26 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 2nd 290.00 hp (216.26 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 3rd 298.00 hp (222.22 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 4th 304.00 hp (226.70 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 5th 311.00 hp (231.92 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 6th 320.00 hp (238.63 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 7th 328.00 hp (244.59 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Forward 8th 348.00 hp (259.51 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Reverse 1st 290.00 hp (216.26 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Reverse 2nd 290.00 hp (216.26 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 298.00 hp (222.22 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Weights

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Weights specifications
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle 16,552.00 lbs (7,507.87 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle 44,310.00 lbs (20,098.70 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total 60,862.00 lbs (27,606.57 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle 25,353.00 lbs (11,499.94 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle 57,431.00 lbs (26,050.30 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total 82,784.00 lbs (37,550.24 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 17,278.00 lbs (7,837.18 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 50,322.00 lbs (22,825.70 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 67,600.00 lbs (30,662.88 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 71,454.00 lbs (32,411.03 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year

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

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Weights Tier 4/Stage Iv/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)* specifications
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle 17,932.00 lbs (8,133.83 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle 45,596.00 lbs (20,682.02 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total 63,528.00 lbs (28,815.85 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle 26,125.00 lbs (11,850.12 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle 58,753.00 lbs (26,649.95 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total 84,877.00 lbs (38,499.61 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 19,253.00 lbs (8,733.02 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 52,201.00 lbs (23,678.00 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 71,454.00 lbs (32,411.03 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
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