The Caterpillar 16H is a heavy-duty motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 16H features a high-horsepower diesel engine, articulated frame, and moldboard blade for precise grading and surface shaping. It is commonly used in highway work, mining support, site preparation, and municipal road maintenance. The machine is known for its operator controls, traction, and blade control systems that support accurate material placement and finish grading. As part of Caterpillar's motor grader lineup, the 16H is suited for demanding grading tasks where durability, control, and consistent performance are required.
Circle
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Circle specifications
Blade Tip Angle - Front
40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear
5 degrees
Diameter
71.80 in (182.37 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground
16.50 in (41.91 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left
91.00 in (231.14 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right
91.00 in (231.14 cm)
Shift Left
27.20 in (69.09 cm)
Shift Right
22.00 in (55.88 cm)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Front Ground Clearance
2.40 ft (0.73 m)
Height
11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
11.55 ft (3.52 m)
Length
32.67 ft (9.96 m)
Overall Length
32.78 ft (9.99 m)
Rear Ground Clearance
1.34 ft (0.41 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase
6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Weight
54,560.00 lbs (24,748.03 kg)
Wheelbase
22.84 ft (6.96 m)
Width
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Width Over Tires
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Engine specifications
Displacement
726.00 cu in (11,897.03 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3196 ETA
Max Power
275.00 hp (205.07 kw)
Net Power Gear 1-2
265.00 hp (197.61 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6
285.00 hp (212.53 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6
285.00 hp (212.53 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8
275.00 hp (205.07 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8
1,143.00 lbs ft (1,549.68 nm)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Front Axle
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance
2.40 ft (0.73 m)
Oscillation - Total
32 degrees
Wheel Lean
18 degrees
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow
64.20 gpm (243.00 lpm)
Pump Type
axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure
3500 psi
Moldboard
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Blade Down Pressure
34,901.40 lbs (15,828.30 kg)
Blade Pull At Max Weight
45,131.00 lbs (20,467.57 kg)
Max Depth Of Cut
18.50 in (46.99 cm)
Moldboard Height
31.00 in (78.74 cm)
Moldboard Thickness
1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Moldboard Width
16.10 ft (4.91 m)
Side Shift Left
25.60 in (65.02 cm)
Side Shift Right
31.10 in (78.99 cm)
Operational
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
50 amps
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
12.30 gal (46.56 l)
Fuel Capacity
130.00 gal (492.05 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
34.00 gal (128.69 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
19,502.00 lbs (8,844.44 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
50,146.00 lbs (22,741.95 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total
69,648.00 lbs (31,586.40 kg)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity
30.10 gal (113.93 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
15,397.00 lbs (6,982.77 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
39,153.00 lbs (17,756.46 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total
54,550.00 lbs (24,739.23 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)
31.50 gal (119.23 l)
Tire Size
15-25 12PR (E-2)
Steering
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Steering specifications
Articulation Angle
20 degrees
Turning Radius
27.00 ft (8.23 m)
Transmission
Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
27.70 mph (44.58 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
26.30 mph (42.33 kph)
Number Of Gears - Forward
8
Number Of Gears - Reverse
8
Transmission Type
direct drive, power shift, planetary
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