Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader

Blades

Blade Tip Range – Backward 5 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40 degrees
Circle Centershift – Left 26 in (65 cm)
Circle Centershift – Right 24 in (60 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle 65 degrees
Maximum Depth of Cut 19 in (49 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 16 in (40 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left 90 in (229 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right 102 in (259 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 26 in (65 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 43 in (109 cm)

Circle

Blade Tip Angle – Front 40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle – Rear 5 degrees
Diameter 72 in (182 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground 16 in (40 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Left 90 in (229 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Right 102 in (259 cm)
Shift Left 26 in (65 cm)
Shift Right 24 in (60 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base 10 ft (3 m)
Front Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 16 in (41 cm)
Height – Exhaust Stack 134 in (341 cm)
Height – Front Axle Center 27 in (69 cm)
Height – Top of Cab 12 ft (4 m)
Height – Top of Cylinders 122 in (309 cm)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab 12 ft (4 m)
Length – Between Tandem Axles 73 in (184 cm)
Length – Counterweight to Ripper 460 in (1,167 cm)
Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem 275 in (698 cm)
Length – Front Axle to Moldboard 121 in (307 cm)
Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine 392 in (996 cm)
Overall Length 33 ft (10 m)
Rear Ground Clearance 1 ft (0 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase 6 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase 23 ft (7 m)
Width – Outside Front Tires 122 in (310 cm)
Width – Outside Rear Tires 122 in (310 cm)
Width – Tire Center Lines 99 in (251 cm)
Width Over Tires 10 ft (3 m)

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 297 hp (221 kw)
Base Power (All Gears) – Net 297 hp (221 kw)
Bore 5 in (13 cm)
Derating Altitude 15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Displacement 763 cu in (12,503 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C13 ACERT VHP
High – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
Max Power 312 hp (233 kw)
Maximum Torque 1,261 lbs ft (1,710 nm)
Net Power Gear 1-2 302 hp (225 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6 312 hp (233 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6 312 hp (233 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8 312 hp (233 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8 1,261 lbs ft (1,710 nm)
Number of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Standard – Ambient Capability 109 degrees
Stroke 6 in (16 cm)

Frame

Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 2 in (5 cm)
Circle – Diameter 72 in (182 cm)
Drawbar – Height 8 in (20 cm)
Front Axle – Height to Center 27 in (69 cm)
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side 32 degrees
Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right 18.2 degrees

Front Axle

Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Oscillation – Total 32 degrees
Wheel Lean 18.2 degrees

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Maximum System Pressure 3500 psi
Pump Flow 74 gpm (280 lpm)
Pump Output 74 gpm (280 lpm)
Pump Type Variable piston
Relief Valve Pressure 3500 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity 17 gal (65 l)
Standby Pressure 450 psi

Moldboard

Arc Radius 16 in (41 cm)
Blade Down Pressure 42,957 lbs (19,485 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Base GVW 29,154 lbs (13,224 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Maximum GVW 44,047 lbs (19,979 kg)
Blade Pull – Maximum GVW 48,554 lbs (22,024 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight 49,156 lbs (22,297 kg)
Blade Width 16 ft (5 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness 1 in (3 cm)
Cutting Edge Width 8 in (20 cm)
End Bit – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
End Bit – Width 6 in (15 cm)
Max Depth of Cut 19 in (49 cm)
Moldboard – Height 31 in (79 cm)
Moldboard – Thickness 1 in (3 cm)
Moldboard Height 31 in (79 cm)
Moldboard Length 16 ft (5 m)
Moldboard Thickness 1 in (3 cm)
Moldboard Width 16 ft (5 m)
Side Shift Left 26 in (65 cm)
Side Shift Right 43 in (109 cm)
Throat Clearance 5 in (12 cm)

Operating Specifications

Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20 degrees
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity 2 gal (8 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 12 gal (47 l)
Forward – 1st 3 mph (5 kph)
Forward – 2nd 4 mph (6 kph)
Forward – 3rd 6 mph (9 kph)
Forward – 4th 8 mph (12 kph)
Forward – 5th 12 mph (19 kph)
Forward – 6th 17 mph (27 kph)
Forward – 7th 23 mph (37 kph)
Forward – 8th 34 mph (54 kph)
Fuel Capacity 135 gal (511 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 30 gal (114 l)
Max Operation Weight – Front Axle 24,073 lbs (10,919 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Rear Axle 54,570 lbs (24,753 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Total 78,643 lbs (35,672 kg)
Operating Weight 57,452 lbs (26,060 kg)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity 30 gal (114 l)
Reverse – 1st 2.2
Reverse – 2nd 4 mph (7 kph)
Reverse – 3rd 6 mph (10 kph)
Reverse – 4th 10 mph (15 kph)
Reverse – 5th 18 mph (29 kph)
Reverse – 6th 27 mph (43 kph)
Std Operation Weight – Front Axle 15,679 lbs (7,112 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Rear Axle 41,773 lbs (18,948 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Total 57,452 lbs (26,060 kg)
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5 degrees
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) 32 gal (121 l)
Tire Size 18.00-25 12PR (G-2)
Top Speed – Forward 34 mph (54 kph)
Top Speed – Reverse 27 mph (43 kph)
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 29 ft (9 m)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes – Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes – Service Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes – Service – Surface Area 7,724 cu in (126,574 cu cm)
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Fwd/6 Rev
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft

Ripper

Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 63 in (161 cm)
Penetration Force 22,140 lbs (10,043 kg)
Pry-Out Force 33,788 lbs (15,326 kg)
Ripper Shank Holders 7
Ripping Depth – Maximum 18 in (45 cm)
Shank Holder Spacing – Maximum 20 in (51 cm)
Shank Holder Spacing – Minimum 18 in (44 cm)

Service Refill

Circle Drive Housing 2 gal (8 l)
Cooling System 12 gal (47 l)
Engine Oil 8 gal (30 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0 gal (1 l)
Fuel Capacity 130 gal (492 l)
Hydraulic System – Tank 17 gal (65 l)
Hydraulic System – Total 30 gal (114 l)
Tandem Housing – Each 32 gal (121 l)
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 30 gal (114 l)

Steering System

Articulation Angle 20 degrees
Turning Radius 29 ft (9 m)

Tandems

Drive Chain Pitch 3 in (6 cm)
Height 26 in (65 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 1 in (2 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 1 in (2 cm)
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing 73 in (184 cm)
Width 9 in (24 cm)

Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 34 mph (54 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 27 mph (43 kph)
Number of Gears – Forward 8
Number of Gears – Reverse 6
Transmission Type direct drive, power shift, countershaft

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle 16,345 lbs (7,414 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle 43,090 lbs (19,545 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total 59,435 lbs (26,959 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 24,694 lbs (11,201 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 53,949 lbs (24,471 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 78,643 lbs (35,672 kg)
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