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Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Specs

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.


General Specifications

Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader General Specifications specifications
Approx. Ship Wt. 54,550.00 lbs (24,740.00 kg) - Starting 2002
Controls Hyd. - Starting 1995
Displacement 726.00 cu in (11.90 L) - Starting 2006
Displacement [Global] 893.00 cu in (14.60 L) - Starting 1998
Electrical - Std. Alternator 75 amp - Starting 2006
Electrical - Std. Alternator [Global] 50 A - Starting 1998
Electrical - Std. Battery CCA @ 0° F 1300 - Starting 2001
Electrical - Std. Battery CCA @ 0° F [Global] 1300 A - Starting 1998
Electrical - System Size 24V - Starting 2001
Electrical - System Size [Global] 24 V - Starting 1998
Engine Model 3196 - Starting 2006
Engine Model [Global] 3406 DITA - Starting 1998
Front Axle/Steering - Articulation Angle 20 deg - Starting 2001
Front Axle/Steering - Articulation Angle [Global] 20 deg - Starting 1998
Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius 324.00 in (8.20 m) - Starting 2001
Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius [Global] 324.00 in (8.20 m) - Starting 1998
Front Axle/Steering - Oscillation Angle 32 deg - Starting 2001
Front Axle/Steering - Oscillation Angle [Global] 32 deg - Starting 1998
Front Axle/Steering - Steering Angle 50 deg - Starting 2001
Front Axle/Steering - Steering Angle [Global] 50 deg - Starting 1998
Front Axle/Steering - Wheel Lean Angle 18 deg - Starting 2001
Front Axle/Steering - Wheel Lean Angle [Global] 18 deg - Starting 1998
Front Frame Section Modulus - Max. 491.00 cu in (8,057.00 cu cm) - Starting 2001
Front Frame Section Modulus - Max. [Global] 491.00 cu in (8,057.00 cu cm) - Starting 1998
Front Frame Section Modulus - Min. 228.00 cu in (3,746.00 cu cm) - Starting 2001
Front Frame Section Modulus - Min. [Global] 228.00 cu in (3,746.00 cu cm) - Starting 1998
Fuel Tank Capacity 130.00 US gal (492.00 L) - Starting 2001
Fuel Tank Capacity [Global] 130.00 US gal (492.00 L) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Blade Base 121.00 in (3.07 m) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Blade Base [Global] 121.00 in (3.07 m) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (stripped top) 122.00 in (3.11 m) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (stripped top) [Global] 122.00 in (3.11 m) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS) 139.00 in (3.52 m) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS) [Global] 139.00 in (3.52 m) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Lift Above Ground 16.50 in (419.00 mm) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Lift Above Ground [Global] 16.50 in (419.00 mm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length 393.00 in (9.99 m) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length With Ripper & Pushplate [Global] 458.00 in (11.62 m) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length [Global] 393.00 in (9.99 m) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Width (at top of front tires) 121.00 in (3.08 m) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Width (at top of front tires) [Global] 121.00 in (3.08 m) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Height 31.00 in (787.00 mm) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Height [Global] 31.00 in (787.00 mm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Length 192.00 in (4.88 m) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Length [Global] 192.00 in (4.88 m) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Thickness 1.00 in (25.00 mm) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Thickness [Global] 1.00 in (25.00 mm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheelbase 274.00 in (6.96 m) - Starting 2001
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheelbase [Global] 274.00 in (6.96 m) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - With Ripper & Pushplate 458.00 in (11.62 m) - Starting 2001
Horse- power, Rated 275.00 hp (205.07 kw) - Starting 1995
Hydraulic System Capacity [Global] 33.80 US gal (130.00 L) - Starting 1998
Hydraulics: Pump Type Axial Piston - Starting 2001
Hydraulics: Pump Type [Global] Axial Piston - Starting 1998
Implement Pressure: Max. 3,500.00 psi (24,150.00 kPa) - Starting 2001
Implement Pressure: Max. [Global] 3,500.00 psi (24,150.00 kPa) - Starting 1998
Implement Pressure: Min. 450.00 psi (3,100.00 kPa) - Starting 2001
Implement Pressure: Min. [Global] 450.00 psi (3,100.00 kPa) - Starting 1998
Interior Sound Level (SAE J919) [Global] 80 dB(A) - Starting 1998
Interior Sound Level/SAE J919 80 dBA - Starting 2001
Length 393.00 in (9.99 m) - Starting 1995
Max. Pump Flow 64.10 US gpm (243.00 L/min) - Starting 2001
Max. Pump Flow [Global] 64.10 US gpm (243.00 L/min) - Starting 1998
Max. Shoulder Reach - Articulated Position 133.00 in (3.37 m) - Starting 2006
Max. Shoulder Reach - Frame Straight 91.00 in (2.31 m) - Starting 2006
Max. Shoulder Reach: § - Articulated Position 133.00 in (3.37 m) - Starting 2001
Max. Shoulder Reach: § - Frame Straight 91.00 in (2.31 m) - Starting 2001
Max. Torque Rise 30 % - Starting 2001
Max. Torque Rise [Global] 30 % - Starting 1998
Max.Torque Rise 50 % - Starting 2006
Maximum Both Sides Shoulder Reach (standard blade; hydraulic sideshift and tip control) - Articulated Position [Global] 133.00 in (3.37 m) - Starting 1998
Maximum Both Sides Shoulder Reach (standard blade; hydraulic sideshift and tip control) - Frame Straight [Global] 91.00 in (2.31 m) - Starting 1998
Maximum Forward Speed 29.90 mph (48.10 km/h) - Starting 2002
Maximum Reverse Speed 28.40 mph (45.70 km/h) - Starting 2002
Mold- board Length 192.00 in (4.88 m) - Starting 1995
Net Flywheel Power 265.00 hp (198.00 kW) - Starting 2006
Net Flywheel Power [Global] 275.00 hp (205.00 kW) - Starting 1998
No. Circle Support Shoes 6 - Starting 2001
No. Circle Support Shoes [Global] 6 - Starting 1998
No. of Cylinders 6 - Starting 2001
No. of Cylinders [Global] 6 - Starting 1998
No. of Speeds Forward/Reverse 8/8 - Starting 2001
No. of Speeds Forward/Reverse [Global] 8/8 - Starting 1998
Operating Weight 54,350.00 lbs (24,740.00 kg) - Starting 2006
Operating Weight [Global] 54,560.00 lbs (24,748.00 kg) - Starting 1998
Product Identification Prefix ATS(U.S.) - Starting 2003
Rated Engine RPM 2000 rpm - Starting 2006
Rated Engine RPM [Global] 1850 rpm - Starting 1998
Std. Tires - Front & Rear 18.00-25 (12 PR) (E-2) - Starting 2001
Std. Tires - Front & Rear [Global] 18.00-25 (12 PR) (E-2) - Starting 1998
Std.Tires - Front & Rear 18.00-25 (12 PR) (E-2 - Starting 2006
System Capacity 33.80 US gal (130.00 L) - Starting 2001
Top Speed Forward [Global] 27.70 mph (44.50 km/h) - Starting 1998
Top Speed Reverse [Global] 26.30 mph (42.30 km/h) - Starting 1998
Top Speed: Forward 29.90 mph (48.10 km/h) - Starting 2006
Top Speed: Reverse 26.90 mph (43.20 km/h) - Starting 2006
Turning Radius 323.00 in (8.20 m) - Starting 2002
Variable Horsepower: Gears 4-8 285.00 hp (213.00 kW) - Starting 2006
Wheel- base 274.00 in (6.96 m) - Starting 1995
Width 121.00 in (3.08 m) - Starting 2002

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 10.11 ft (3.08 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader Engine specifications
Displacement 891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3406 DITA
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 (15,831.03 kg)
Blade Pull At Max Weight 45,131.00 lbs (20,471.10 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 34.40 gal (130.20 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle 19,502.00 lbs (8,845.97 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle 50,146.00 lbs (22,745.87 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total 69,648.00 lbs (31,591.84 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 (6,983.97 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle 39,153.00 lbs (17,759.52 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total 54,560.10 lbs (24,748.08 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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