Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Specs

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

Introducing the Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader, a powerhouse machine designed for exceptional performance in a variety of grading applications. With its robust construction and advanced features, the 16M sets the standard for efficiency and precision on the job site. From its impressive blade tip range to its powerful engine and hydraulic system, this motor grader ensures unparalleled productivity and accuracy. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 16M below to discover why it is the ultimate choice for demanding grading projects.

Blades

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

Circle

Caterpillar 16M 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	15.60 in (39.62 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	101.90 in (258.83 cm)
Shift Left	25.50 in (64.77 cm)
Shift Right	23.50 in (59.69 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Front Ground Clearance	2.30 ft (0.70 m)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	16.00 in (40.64 cm)
Height - Exhaust Stack	134.10 in (340.61 cm)
Height - Front Axle Center	27.10 in (68.83 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Height - Top of Cylinders	121.60 in (308.86 cm)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Length - Between Tandem Axles	72.50 in (184.15 cm)
Length - Counterweight to Ripper	459.50 in (1,167.13 cm)
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem	275.00 in (698.50 cm)
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard	120.80 in (306.83 cm)
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine	392.20 in (996.19 cm)
Overall Length	32.70 ft (9.97 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	6.10 ft (1.86 m)
Wheelbase	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Width - Outside Front Tires	121.90 in (309.63 cm)
Width - Outside Rear Tires	121.90 in (309.63 cm)
Width - Tire Center Lines	98.80 in (250.95 cm)
Width Over Tires	10.20 ft (3.11 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Engine specifications
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	297.00 hp (221.48 kw)
Base Power (All Gears) - Net	297.00 hp (221.48 kw)
Bore	5.10 in (12.95 cm)
Derating Altitude	15,000.00 ft (4,572.00 m)
Displacement	763.00 cu in (12,503.36 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C13 ACERT VHP
High - Ambient Capability	122 degrees
Max Power	312.00 hp (232.66 kw)
Maximum Torque	1,261.00 lbs ft (1,709.66 nm)
Net Power Gear 1-2	302.00 hp (225.21 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6	312.00 hp (232.66 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	312.00 hp (232.66 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	312.00 hp (232.66 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	1,261.30 lbs ft (1,710.07 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability	109 degrees
Stroke	6.20 in (15.75 cm)

Frame

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Frame specifications
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Circle - Diameter	71.80 in (182.37 cm)
Drawbar - Height	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Front Axle - Height to Center	27.10 in (68.83 cm)
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	32 degrees
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right	18.2 degrees

Front Axle

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance	2.30 ft (0.70 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18.2 degrees

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing closed center
Maximum System Pressure	3500 psi
Pump Flow	74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm)
Pump Output	74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Standby Pressure	450 psi

Moldboard

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Arc Radius	16.30 in (41.40 cm)
Blade Down Pressure	42,957.10 lbs (19,485.04 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW	29,154.00 lbs (13,224.05 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW	44,047.00 lbs (19,979.41 kg)
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW	48,554.00 lbs (22,023.75 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	49,156.00 lbs (22,296.81 kg)
Blade Width	16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness	1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Cutting Edge Width	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
End Bit - Thickness	0.80 in (2.03 cm)
End Bit - Width	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Max Depth of Cut	19.20 in (48.77 cm)
Moldboard - Height	31.00 in (78.74 cm)
Moldboard - Thickness	1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Moldboard Height	31.00 in (78.74 cm)
Moldboard Length	16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Moldboard Thickness	1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Moldboard Width	16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Side Shift Left	25.60 in (65.02 cm)
Side Shift Right	43.10 in (109.47 cm)
Throat Clearance	4.90 in (12.45 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20 degrees
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.30 gal (46.56 l)
Forward - 1st	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Forward - 2nd	3.90 mph (6.28 kph)
Forward - 3rd	5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Forward - 4th	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Forward - 5th	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Forward - 6th	16.70 mph (26.88 kph)
Forward - 7th	23.00 mph (37.01 kph)
Forward - 8th	33.50 mph (53.91 kph)
Fuel Capacity	135.00 gal (510.98 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	30.10 gal (113.93 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	24,073.00 lbs (10,919.34 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	54,570.00 lbs (24,752.57 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	78,643.00 lbs (35,671.91 kg)
Operating Weight	57,452.00 lbs (26,059.82 kg)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity	30.10 gal (113.93 l)
Reverse - 1st	2.2
Reverse - 2nd	4.20 mph (6.76 kph)
Reverse - 3rd	6.10 mph (9.82 kph)
Reverse - 4th	9.50 mph (15.29 kph)
Reverse - 5th	18.20 mph (29.29 kph)
Reverse - 6th	26.50 mph (42.65 kph)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	15,679.00 lbs (7,111.88 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	41,773.00 lbs (18,947.94 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	57,452.00 lbs (26,059.82 kg)
Steering Range - Left/Right	47.5 degrees
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	32.10 gal (121.50 l)
Tire Size	18.00-25 12PR (G-2)
Top Speed - Forward	33.50 mph (53.91 kph)
Top Speed - Reverse	26.50 mph (42.65 kph)
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	29.20 ft (8.90 m)

Power Train

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking	Spring applied hydraulically released
Brakes - Secondary	Oil-actuated oil-disc
Brakes - Service	Oil-actuated oil-disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area	7,724.00 cu in (126,573.96 cu cm)
Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Fwd/6 Rev
Transmission	Direct drive power shift countershaft

Ripper

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Ripper specifications
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	63.40 in (161.04 cm)
Penetration Force	22,140.00 lbs (10,042.55 kg)
Pry-Out Force	33,788.00 lbs (15,326.00 kg)
Ripper Shank Holders	7
Ripping Depth - Maximum	17.80 in (45.21 cm)
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum	17.50 in (44.45 cm)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Service Refill specifications
Circle Drive Housing	2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Cooling System	12.30 gal (46.56 l)
Engine Oil	7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.30 gal (1.14 l)
Fuel Capacity	130.00 gal (492.05 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Hydraulic System - Total	30.10 gal (113.93 l)
Tandem Housing - Each	32.10 gal (121.50 l)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	30.10 gal (113.93 l)

Steering System

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Steering System specifications
Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	29.20 ft (8.90 m)

Tandems

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

Transmission

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	33.50 mph (53.91 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	26.50 mph (42.65 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6
Transmission Type	direct drive power shift countershaft

Weights

Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader Weights specifications
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle	16,345.00 lbs (7,413.98 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle	43,090.00 lbs (19,545.32 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total	59,435.00 lbs (26,959.30 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle	24,694.00 lbs (11,201.02 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle	53,949.00 lbs (24,470.89 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total	78,643.00 lbs (35,671.91 kg)