16 Motor Grader
Specially configured for mine operation and haul road development and maintenance, the Cat® 16 (16M3) maximizes availability and controls operating costs. Fuel efficient technologies and legendary Cat robust design and construction ensure these machines help your operation optimize profits.
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Engine
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net
290 HP
216 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C13
Bore
5.1 in
130 mm
Stroke
6.2 in
157 mm
Speed at Rated Power
2,000 rpm
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent
12176 ft
3711 m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent
1270 lb/ft
1721 N·m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)
1306 lb/ft
1771 N·m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent
1270 lb/ft
1721 N·m
Emissions (2)
Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)
43%
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent
39%
Standard - Ambient Capability
122 °F
50 °C
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent
12973 ft
3954 m
VHP Range - Net - Metric
216-259 kW (294-353 hp)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric
294 HP
216 kW
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum
550 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,450 rpm
Emissions (3)
Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent
39%
Emissions (1)
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
VHP Range - Net
216-259 kW (290-348 hp)
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)
12500 ft
3810 m
Displacement
763 in³
12.5 l
Number of Cylinders
6
Power Train
Forward/Reverse Gears
8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission
Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel
27069.27 lb/ft
36701 N·m
Brakes - Secondary
Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes - Service
Oil-actuated, oil disc
Brakes - Parking
Spring applied, hydraulically released
Hydraulic System
Circuit Type
Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type
Variable piston
Maximum System Pressure
3590 psi
24750 kPa
Standby Pressure
856 psi
5900 kPa
Pump Output*
74 gal/min
280 l/min
Note
*Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
Operating Specifications
Steering Range - Left/Right
47.5°
Forward - 6th
16 mile/h
25.8 km/h
Forward - 4th
7.6 mile/h
12.3 km/h
Forward - 5th
11.8 mile/h
19 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires
30.5 ft
9.3 m
Forward - 7th
22 mile/h
35.5 km/h
Top Speed - Forward
32.1 mile/h
51.7 km/h
Forward - 3rd
5.5 mile/h
8.9 km/h
Reverse - 6th
25.3 mile/h
40.8 km/h
Reverse - 5th
17.4 mile/h
28 km/h
Reverse - 2nd
4.1 mile/h
6.6 km/h
Reverse - 3rd
6 mile/h
9.7 km/h
Forward - 8th
32.1 mile/h
51.7 km/h
Reverse - 1st
2.2 mile/h
3.6 km/h
Forward - 1st
2.8 mile/h
4.5 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse
25.4 mile/h
40.8 km/h
Forward - 2nd
3.8 mile/h
6.1 km/h
Reverse - 4th
9.3 mile/h
15 km/h
Articulation Angle - Left/Right
20°
Service Refill
Fuel Capacity
131 gal (US)
496 l
Cooling System
18.5 gal (US)
70 l
DEF Tank
4.2 gal (US)
16 l
Hydraulic System - Total
38.6 gal (US)
146 l
Hydraulic System - Tank
18.5 gal (US)
70 l
Engine Oil
9.5 gal (US)
36 l
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives
34 gal (US)
98.5 l
Tandem Housing - Each
34 gal (US)
129 l
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing
0.24 gal (US)
0.9 l
Circle Drive Housing
2.6 gal (US)
10 l
Frame
Front Frame Structure - Height
18.1 in
460 mm
Front Frame Structure - Width
14 in
356 mm
Drawbar - Width
3 in
76 mm
Drawbar - Height
8 in
203 mm
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side
35°
Circle - Diameter
71.7 in
1822 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness
2 in
50 mm
Front Frame Structure - Thickness
0.6 in
14 mm
Front Axle - Wheel Lean
18° Left/17° Right
Front Axle - Height to Center
26.4 in
670 mm
Tandems
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up
15°
Sidewall Thickness - Outer
0.9 in
22 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner
0.9 in
22 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down
25°
Height
25.5 in
648 mm
Width
9.3 in
236 mm
Drive Chain Pitch
2.5 in
63.5 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing
72.5 in
1841 mm
Moldboard
Blade Width
16 ft
4.9 m
Arc Radius
16.3 in
413 mm
Throat Clearance
5 in
126 mm
Thickness
1 in
25 mm
End Bit - Width
6 in
152 mm
Blade Pull* - Base GVW
41039 lb
18615 kg
Cutting Edge Width
8 in
203 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness
1 in
25 mm
Down Force - Maximum GVW
43861 lb
19895 kg
Height
31 in
787 mm
Width
16 ft
4.9 m
Down Force - Base GVW
30743 lb
13945 kg
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW
52878 lb
23985 kg
End Bit - Thickness
0.75 in
19 mm
Blade Range
Maximum Blade Position Angle
65°
Maximum Lift Above Ground
15.7 in
400 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut
18.5 in
470 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right
91 in
2311 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left
29.1 in
740 mm
Circle Centershift - Right
22 in
560 mm
Circle Centershift - Left
27.2 in
690 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right
31.1 in
790 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left
91 in
2311 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward
40°
Blade Tip Range - Backward
5°
Ripper
Ripping Depth - Maximum
17.8 in
452 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum
17.5 in
445 mm
Ripper Shank Holders
7
Penetration Force
30311 lb
13749 kg
Pry-Out Force
43700 lb
19822 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised
63.4 in
1610 mm
Weights
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
71454 lb
32411 kg
Weights Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)*
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total
84877 lb
38500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total
63528 lb
28816 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle
52201 lb
23678 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total
71454 lb
32411 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle
26125 lb
11850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle
19253 lb
8733 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle
58753 lb
26650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle
17932 lb
8134 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle
45596 lb
20682 kg
Dimensions (Approximate)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle
15.6 in
396 mm
Length - Counterweight to Ripper
474.4 in
12051 mm
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard
120.7 in
3066 mm
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem
290 in
7365 mm
Height - Top of Cylinders
121.6 in
3088 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines
106.4 in
2703 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires
134.3 in
3411 mm
Length - Between Tandem Axles
72.5 in
1841 mm
Height - Top of Cab
146.4 in
3719 mm
Width - Outside Front Tires
134.3 in
3411 mm
Height - Front Axle Center
28.9 in
733 mm
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch
417 in
10593 mm
Height - Exhaust Stack
140 in
3557 mm
Standards
Steering
ISO 5010:2007
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
Sound
ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008
ROPS/FOPS
ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Net
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th
298 HP
222 kW
Gear - Forward 8th
348 HP
259 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Forward 4th
309 HP
227 kW
Optional Tire Arrangements
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1)
Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
Moldboard
Note
*Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.
Optional Tire Arrangements
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2)
Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Reverse 1st
294 HP
216 kW
Weights Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)*
Note (1)
*For machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final emission engine, subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle weight and total weight.
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Net
Gear - Forward 3rd
298 HP
222 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Forward 3rd
302 HP
222 kW
Optional Tire Arrangements
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3)
Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th
302 HP
222 kW
Gear - Reverse 2nd
294 HP
216 kW
Gear - Forward 7th
332 HP
244 kW
Gear - Forward 6th
325 HP
239 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Net
Gear - Forward 6th
320 HP
239 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Forward 8th
353 HP
259 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Net
Gear - Forward 5th
311 HP
232 kW
Weights Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)*
Note (2)
**Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5 R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and ROPS cab.
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Net
Gear - Reverse 1st
290 HP
216 kW
Gear - Reverse 2nd
290 HP
216 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Forward 1st
294 HP
216 kW
Standards
Note (1)
The dynamic spectator sound power level is 109 dB(A) for Stage IV certified configurations and 109 dB(A) for Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standard machines when measured according to the dynamic test procedures that are specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine was equipped with a sound suppression system.
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Net
Gear - Forward 4th
304 HP
227 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Forward 5th
315 HP
232 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Net
Gear - Forward 7th
328 HP
244 kW
Gear - Forward 1st
290 HP
216 kW
Gear - Forward 2nd
290 HP
216 kW
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Forward 2nd
294 HP
216 kW
Optional Tire Arrangements
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4)
Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
Ripper
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum
20 in
500 mm
Optional Tire Arrangements
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5)
Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5
Standards
Note (2)
The dynamic operator sound pressure level is 71 dB(A) for Stage IV certified configurations and 72 dB(A) for Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standard machines when measured according to the dynamic test procedures that are specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed, with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The machine was equipped with a sound suppression system.
Operating Specifications
Note
Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires.
Engine
Optimized VHP Range - Net
216-259 kW (290-348 hp)
Standard Equipment
NOTE
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS
FLUIDS
WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.
