Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Specs

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 16 ➔

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 to precision grading work. It is part of Caterpillar's motor grader lineup and is commonly selected for demanding site preparation and material control tasks. The machine is recognized for its size, durability, and suitability for high-production grading operations in construction and mining environments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader General Specifications specifications
Approx. Ship Wt.	49,600.00 lbs (22,499.00 kg) - Starting 1963
Blade Width	16.00 ft (4.88 m) - Starting 2021
Controls	Hyd. Mech. - Starting 1963
Engine	C13 - Starting 2023
Horse- power, Rated	225.00 hp (167.79 kw) - Starting 1963
Length	374.00 in (9.50 m) - Starting 1963
Maximum Forward Speed	30.90 mph (49.70 km/h) - Starting 1963
Maximum Reverse Speed	30.90 mph (49.70 km/h) - Starting 1963
Mold- board Length	168.00 in (4.27 m) - Starting 1963
Net Power	290.00 hp (216.26 kw) - Starting 2021
Net Power - First Gear	290.00 hp (216.26 kw) - Starting 2023
Operating Weight	71,454 lb - Starting 2021
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped	71,454 lb - Starting 2024
Product Identification Prefix	49G(U.S.) - Starting 1963
Top Speed - Forward	32.10 mph (51.66 kph) - Starting 2023
Top Speed - Reverse	25.40 mph (40.88 kph) - Starting 2023
Turning Radius	534.00 in (13.56 m) - Starting 1963
Wheel- base	270.00 in (6.86 m) - Starting 1963
Width	118.00 in (3.00 m) - Starting 1963

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. - Starting 2026

Blade Range

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Blade Range specifications
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5 degrees - Starting 2026
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40 degrees - Starting 2026
Circle Centershift - Left	25.50 in (64.77 cm) - Starting 2026
Circle Centershift - Right	23.50 in (59.69 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Position Angle	65 degrees - Starting 2026
Maximum Depth of Cut	19.20 in (48.77 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Lift Above Ground	15.60 in (39.62 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left	90.00 in (228.60 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right	101.90 in (258.83 cm) - Starting 2026
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	25.60 in (65.02 cm) - Starting 2026
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	43.10 in (109.47 cm) - Starting 2026

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

Engine

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Engine specifications
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	291.00 hp (217.00 kw) - Starting 2026
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	295.00 hp (219.99 kw) - Starting 2026
Bore	5.10 in (12.95 cm) - Starting 2026
Derating Altitude	15,000.00 ft (4,572.00 m) - Starting 2026
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	12,176.00 ft (3,711.24 m) - Starting 2026
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	12,973.00 ft (3,954.17 m) - Starting 2026
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)	12,500.00 ft (3,810.00 m) - Starting 2026
Displacement	763.00 cu in (12,503.36 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Emissions (1)	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) - Starting 2026
Emissions (2)	Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards â€“ depending on emission standards of specific country - Starting 2026
Emissions (3)	Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards â€“ depending on emission standards of specific country - Starting 2026
Engine Model	Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP - Starting 2026
High - Ambient Capability	122 °F - Starting 2026
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,450 rpm - Starting 2026
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum	550 rpm - Starting 2026
Maximum Torque	1,263.00 lbs ft (1,712.38 nm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	1,270.00 lbs ft (1,721.87 nm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	1,270.00 lbs ft (1,721.87 nm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)	1,306.00 lbs ft (1,770.67 nm) - Starting 2026
Number of Cylinders	6 - Starting 2026
Optimized VHP Range - Net	217-243 kW (291-326 hp) - Starting 2026
Speed at Rated Power	2,000 rpm - Starting 2026
Standard - Ambient Capability	109 °F - Starting 2026
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,200 rpm - Starting 2026
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum	550 rpm - Starting 2026
Stroke	6.20 in (15.75 cm) - Starting 2026
Torque Rise	46% - Starting 2026
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	39% - Starting 2026
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	39% - Starting 2026
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)	43% - Starting 2026
VHP Range - Net	216-259 kW (290-348 hp) - Starting 2026
VHP Range - Net - Metric	216-259 kW (294-353 hp) - Starting 2026

Frame

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Frame specifications
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	2.00 in (5.08 cm) - Starting 2026
Circle - Diameter	71.75 in (182.24 cm) - Starting 2026
Drawbar - Height	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2026
Drawbar - Width	3.00 in (7.62 cm) - Starting 2026
Front Axle - Height to Center	27.10 in (68.83 cm) - Starting 2026
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	32.0 degrees - Starting 2026
Front Axle - Wheel Lean	18° Left/17° Right - Starting 2026
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right	18.2 degrees - Starting 2026
Front Frame Structure - Height	14.00 in (35.56 cm) - Starting 2026
Front Frame Structure - Thickness	0.60 in (1.52 cm) - Starting 2026
Front Frame Structure - Width	12.80 in (32.51 cm) - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center - Starting 2026
Maximum System Pressure	3500 psi - Starting 2026
Pump Output	74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm) - Starting 2026
Pump Output*	74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm) - Starting 2026
Pump Type	Variable piston - Starting 2026
Standby Pressure	450 psi - Starting 2026

Moldboard

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Arc Radius	16.30 in (41.40 cm) - Starting 2026
Blade Pull - Base GVW	38,781.00 lbs (17,590.79 kg) - Starting 2026
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW	48,554.00 lbs (22,023.75 kg) - Starting 2026
Blade Pull* - Base GVW	41,039.00 lbs (18,615.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW	52,878.00 lbs (23,985.09 kg) - Starting 2026
Blade Width	16.00 ft (4.88 m) - Starting 2026
Cutting Edge Thickness	1.00 in (2.54 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Edge Width	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2026
Down Force - Base GVW	30,743.00 lbs (13,944.81 kg) - Starting 2026
Down Force - Maximum GVW	43,861.00 lbs (19,895.04 kg) - Starting 2026
Down Pressure - Base GVW	29,154.00 lbs (13,224.05 kg) - Starting 2026
Down Pressure - Maximum GVW	44,047.00 lbs (19,979.41 kg) - Starting 2026
End Bit - Thickness	0.75 in (1.90 cm) - Starting 2026
End Bit - Width	6.00 in (15.24 cm) - Starting 2026
Height	31.00 in (78.74 cm) - Starting 2026
Thickness	1.00 in (2.54 cm) - Starting 2026
Throat Clearance	4.90 in (12.45 cm) - Starting 2026
Width	16.00 ft (4.88 m) - Starting 2026

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20 degrees - Starting 2026
Forward - 1st	2.80 mph (4.51 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 2nd	3.80 mph (6.12 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 3rd	5.50 mph (8.85 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 4th	7.60 mph (12.23 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 5th	11.80 mph (18.99 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 6th	16.00 mph (25.75 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 7th	22.00 mph (35.41 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 8th	32.10 mph (51.66 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 1st	2.20 mph (3.54 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 2nd	4.10 mph (6.60 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 3rd	6.00 mph (9.66 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 4th	9.30 mph (14.97 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 5th	17.40 mph (28.00 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 6th	25.30 mph (40.72 kph) - Starting 2026
Steering Range - Left/Right	47.5 degrees - Starting 2026
Top Speed - Forward	32.10 mph (51.66 kph) - Starting 2026
Top Speed - Reverse	25.30 mph (40.72 kph) - Starting 2026
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	29.20 ft (8.90 m) - Starting 2026

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
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star - Starting 2026
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star - Starting 2026
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star - Starting 2026
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 - Starting 2026

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
Brakes - Parking	Spring applied, hydraulically released - Starting 2026
Brakes - Secondary	Oil-actuated, oil-disc - Starting 2026
Brakes - Service	Oil-actuated, oil-disc - Starting 2026
Brakes - Service - Surface Area	7724 in² - Starting 2026
Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Forward/6 Reverse - Starting 2026
Transmission	Direct drive, power shift, countershaft - Starting 2026

Ripper

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Ripper specifications
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	63.40 in (161.04 cm) - Starting 2026
Penetration Force	25,088.00 lbs (11,379.74 kg) - Starting 2026
Pry-Out Force	38,508.00 lbs (17,466.96 kg) - Starting 2026
Ripper Shank Holders	7 - Starting 2026
Ripping Depth - Maximum	17.80 in (45.21 cm) - Starting 2026
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum	20.00 in (50.80 cm) - Starting 2026
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum	17.50 in (44.45 cm) - Starting 2026

Service Refill

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Service Refill specifications
Circle Drive Housing	2.10 gal (7.95 l) - Starting 2026
Cooling System	16.00 gal (60.56 l) - Starting 2026
DEF Tank	4.20 gal (15.90 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Oil	7.90 gal (29.90 l) - Starting 2026
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.24 gal (0.91 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Capacity	141.00 gal (533.69 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System - Tank	17.20 gal (65.10 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System - Total	30.10 gal (113.93 l) - Starting 2026
Tandem Housing - Each	32.10 gal (121.50 l) - Starting 2026
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	30.10 gal (113.93 l) - Starting 2026

Standards

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450 - Starting 2026
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471/ISO 3499 - Starting 2026
Sound	ISO 6394/ISO 6395 - Starting 2026
Steering	ISO 5010:2007 - Starting 2026

Tandems

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

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

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

Weights

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

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
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle	45,596.00 lbs (20,682.02 kg) - Starting 2026
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total	63,528.00 lbs (28,815.85 kg) - Starting 2026
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle	26,125.00 lbs (11,850.12 kg) - Starting 2026
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle	58,753.00 lbs (26,649.95 kg) - Starting 2026
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total	84,877.00 lbs (38,499.61 kg) - Starting 2026
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	19,253.00 lbs (8,733.02 kg) - Starting 2026
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle	52,201.00 lbs (23,678.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total	71,454.00 lbs (32,411.03 kg) - Starting 2026