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Caterpillar 16H Motor Grader

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

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.

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Circle

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

Blade Base	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Front Ground Clearance	2.40 ft (0.73 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	11.60 ft (3.54 m)
Overall Length	32.80 ft (10.00 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Wheelbase	22.90 ft (6.98 m)

Engine

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 Torque Gears 7-8	1,143.00 lbs ft (1,549.68 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2.40 ft (0.73 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Type	axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi

Moldboard

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)
Side Shift Left	25.60 in (65.02 cm)
Side Shift Right	31.10 in (78.99 cm)

Operating Specifications

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)
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 volts
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)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	31.50 gal (119.23 l)
Tire Size	15-25 12PR (E-2)

Steering System

Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	27.00 ft (8.23 m)

Transmission

Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	8
Transmission Type	direct drive power shift planetary

Caterpillar 16Hs currently for sale

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