The Cat® 16 motor grader is built for mine operations and haul road construction. Its fuel-efficient design, robust build, and advanced technology deliver maximum uptime, lower costs, and superior productivity.
| Base Power (1st Gear) – Net | 290 hp |
| Operating Weight – Typically Equipped | 71454 lb |
| Blade Width | 16 ft |
| Base Power (1st Gear) – Net | 290 hp |
| Engine Model | Cat® C13 |
| Speed at Rated Power | 2,000 rpm |
| Optimized VHP Range – Net | 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) |
| Derating Altitude – Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent | 12176 ft |
| Maximum Torque – ISO 9249 – Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent | 1270 lb/ft |
| Maximum Torque – ISO 9249 – Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) | 1306 lb/ft |
| Maximum Torque – ISO 9249 – Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent | 1270 lb/ft |
| 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 |
| Derating Altitude – Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent | 12973 ft |
| VHP Range – Net – Metric | 216-259 kW (294-353 hp) |
| Base Power (1st Gear) – Net – Metric | 294 hp |
| 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 |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Operating Weight – Typically Equipped | 71454 lb |
| Blade Width | 16 ft |
| Arc Radius | 16.3 in |
| Throat Clearance | 5 in |
| Thickness | 1 in |
| End Bit – Width | 6 in |
| Blade Pull* – Base GVW | 41039 lb |
| Cutting Edge Width | 8 in |
| Cutting Edge Thickness | 1 in |
| Down Force – Maximum GVW | 43861 lb |
| Height | 31 in |
| Width | 16 ft |
| Down Force – Base GVW | 30743 lb |
| Blade Pull* – Maximum GVW | 52878 lb |
| End Bit – Thickness | 0.75 in |
| Note | *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight. |
| Fuel Capacity | 131 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 18.5 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 4.2 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System – Total | 38.6 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System – Tank | 18.5 gal (US) |
| Engine Oil | 9.5 gal (US) |
| Transmission – Differential – Final Drives | 34 gal (US) |
| Tandem Housing – Each | 34 gal (US) |
| Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | 0.24 gal (US) |
| Circle Drive Housing | 2.6 gal (US) |
| Forward/Reverse Gears | 8 Forward/6 Reverse |
| Transmission | Direct drive, power shift, countershaft |
| Brakes – Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel | 27069.27 lb/ft |
| Brakes – Secondary | Oil-actuated, oil-disc |
| Brakes – Service | Oil-actuated, oil disc |
| Brakes – Parking | Spring applied, hydraulically released |
| Circuit Type | Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center |
| Pump Type | Variable piston |
| Maximum System Pressure | 3590 psi |
| Standby Pressure | 856 psi |
| Pump Output* | 74 gpm |
| Note | *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. |
| Maximum Blade Position Angle | 65° |
| Maximum Lift Above Ground | 15.7 in |
| Maximum Depth of Cut | 18.5 in |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right | 91 in |
| Moldboard Sideshift – Left | 29.1 in |
| Circle Centershift – Right | 22 in |
| Circle Centershift – Left | 27.2 in |
| Moldboard Sideshift – Right | 31.1 in |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left | 91 in |
| Blade Tip Range – Forward | 40° |
| Blade Tip Range – Backward | 5° |
| Steering Range – Left/Right | 47.5° |
| Forward – 6th | 16 mile/h |
| Forward – 4th | 7.6 mile/h |
| Forward – 5th | 11.8 mile/h |
| Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires | 30.5 ft |
| Forward – 7th | 22 mile/h |
| Top Speed – Forward | 32.1 mile/h |
| Forward – 3rd | 5.5 mile/h |
| Reverse – 6th | 25.3 mile/h |
| Reverse – 5th | 17.4 mile/h |
| Reverse – 2nd | 4.1 mile/h |
| Reverse – 3rd | 6 mile/h |
| Forward – 8th | 32.1 mile/h |
| Reverse – 1st | 2.2 mile/h |
| Forward – 1st | 2.8 mile/h |
| Top Speed – Reverse | 25.4 mile/h |
| Forward – 2nd | 3.8 mile/h |
| Reverse – 4th | 9.3 mile/h |
| Articulation Angle – Left/Right | 20° |
| Note | Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires. |
| Front Frame Structure – Height | 18.1 in |
| Front Frame Structure – Width | 14 in |
| Drawbar – Width | 3 in |
| Drawbar – Height | 8 in |
| Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side | 35° |
| Circle – Diameter | 71.7 in |
| Circle – Blade Beam Thickness | 2 in |
| Front Frame Structure – Thickness | 0.6 in |
| Front Axle – Wheel Lean | 18° Left/17° Right |
| Front Axle – Height to Center | 26.4 in |
| Tandem Oscillation – Front Up | 15° |
| Sidewall Thickness – Outer | 0.9 in |
| Sidewall Thickness – Inner | 0.9 in |
| Tandem Oscillation – Front Down | 25° |
| Height | 25.5 in |
| Width | 9.3 in |
| Drive Chain Pitch | 2.5 in |
| Wheel Axle Spacing | 72.5 in |
| Ripping Depth – Maximum | 17.8 in |
| Shank Holder Spacing – Minimum | 17.5 in |
| Shank Holder Spacing – Maximum | 20 in |
| Ripper Shank Holders | 7 |
| Penetration Force | 30311 lb |
| Pry-Out Force | 43700 lb |
| Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised | 63.4 in |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Total | 84877 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Total | 63528 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Rear Axle | 52201 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total | 71454 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Front Axle | 26125 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle | 19253 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum Tested – Rear Axle | 58753 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Front Axle | 17932 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Base** – Rear Axle | 45596 lb |
| Note (1) | *For machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final emission engine, subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle weight and total weight. |
| Note (2) | **Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5 R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and ROPS cab. |
| Ground Clearance – Rear Axle | 15.6 in |
| Length – Counterweight to Ripper | 474.4 in |
| Length – Front Axle to Moldboard | 120.7 in |
| Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem | 290 in |
| Height – Top of Cylinders | 121.6 in |
| Width – Tire Center Lines | 106.4 in |
| Width – Outside Rear Tires | 134.3 in |
| Length – Between Tandem Axles | 72.5 in |
| Height – Top of Cab | 146.4 in |
| Width – Outside Front Tires | 134.3 in |
| Height – Front Axle Center | 28.9 in |
| Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine – Including Tow Hitch | 417 in |
| Height – Exhaust Stack | 140 in |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Gear – Reverse 3rd-6th | 298 hp |
| Gear – Forward 8th | 348 hp |
| Gear – Forward 3rd | 298 hp |
| Gear – Forward 6th | 320 hp |
| Gear – Forward 5th | 311 hp |
| Gear – Reverse 1st | 290 hp |
| Gear – Reverse 2nd | 290 hp |
| Gear – Forward 4th | 304 hp |
| Gear – Forward 7th | 328 hp |
| Gear – Forward 1st | 290 hp |
| Gear – Forward 2nd | 290 hp |
| Gear – Forward 4th | 309 hp |
| Gear – Reverse 1st | 294 hp |
| Gear – Forward 3rd | 302 hp |
| Gear – Reverse 3rd-6th | 302 hp |
| Gear – Reverse 2nd | 294 hp |
| Gear – Forward 7th | 332 hp |
| Gear – Forward 6th | 325 hp |
| Gear – Forward 8th | 353 hp |
| Gear – Forward 1st | 294 hp |
| Gear – Forward 5th | 315 hp |
| Gear – Forward 2nd | 294 hp |
| Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (1) | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star |
| Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (2) | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star |
| Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (3) | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star |
| Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (4) | Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star |
| Wheel Group – 19.5×25 MP (5) | Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. – If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system con |
| Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details. |
| Adjustable Electric Arm rest |
| Adjustable wrist rest |
| Air conditioner with heater |
| Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center |
| Centershift pin indicator |
| Coat hook |
| Cup holder |
| Display, digital speed and gear |
| Doors, left and right side with wiper |
| Gauges (analog) inside the cab (includes fuel, articulation, engine coolant temp, engine rpm, and hydraulic oil temp) |
| Gauges, machine level |
| Information display touch screen |
| Joystick gear selection |
| Joystick hydraulic controls for implements, steering, transmission |
| Ladders, cab, left and right side |
| Lights, left and right side lights |
| Lights, night time cab |
| Meter, hour, digital |
| Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle |
| Power port, 12V |
| Radio ready, entertainment |
| ROPS cab, sound suppressed, less than 73 dB(A) ISO 6394 (70% fan speed) |
| Seat, cloth-covered, comfort air suspension |
| Storage compartments |
| Throttle control, electronic |
| Air cleaner, dual stage dry type radial seal with service indicator through messenger and automatic dust ejector |
| Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC) |
| Auto Diff Lock |
| Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner |
| Brake wear indication |
| Brakes, oil disc, four-wheel, hydraulic |
| Consistent Power to ground |
| Critically Low Fluid Level Monitoring System |
| Differential, lock/unlock |
| Drain, engine oil, high speed |
| Electronic over speed protection |
| Engine ECO Mode: Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards |
| Engine, compression brake |
| Ether starting aid |
| Fuel tank, fast fill, ground level |
| Fuel-water separator |
| Hydraulic Demand Fan |
| Muffler, under hood (Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) |
| OK-to-Start |
| Optimized VHP |
| Parking brake – multi disc, sealed, oil-cooled |
| Priming pump, fuel |
| Rear axle, modular |
| Sediment drain, fuel tank |
| Three variations of the C13 engine. One meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards and is required for sale in higher regulated countries. The other options are capable of meeting Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) or Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards and are available for lesser or non-regulated countries, depending on the emission standards of the specific country. |
| Transmission, 8F/6R, power shift |
| VIMS no telematics |
| Alternator, 150 ampere, sealed |
| Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1,400 CCA |
| Breaker panel |
| Electrical system, 24V |
| Lights: brake, reversing, roof-mounted roading, stop and tail (LED), work front |
| Product Link |
| Starter, electric, heavy duty |
| Alarm, back up |
| Ground level engine shutdown |
| Hammer (emergency exit) |
| Horn, electric |
| Lockout, hydraulic implement for roading |
| Operator not present monitoring System |
| Paint, glare reducing – top of front frame, rear enclosure an ripper cylinders |
| Rearview camera |
| Seat belt indicator |
| Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in) |
| Secondary steering |
| Windows, laminated glass: – Fixed front with intermittent wiper – Door with intermittent wipers (2) |
| Windows, tempered: – Left and right side wipers – Rear with intermittent wiper |
| 3-Bolt blade Bracket |
| AccuGrade ARO |
| Accumulators, blade lift |
| Brake accumulators, dual certified |
| Cat Grade Control Cross Slope |
| CD ROM Parts Book |
| Clutch, circle drive slip |
| Cutting edges, curved DH-2 steel: – 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in) – 19 mm (3∕4 in) mounting bolts |
| Doors (four), engine compartment, (two left, two right hand) locking |
| Doors, two service, left and right side |
| Drawbar – six shoe with replaceable wear strips |
| End bits, 16 mm (5∕8 in) DH-2 steel, 19 mm (3∕4 in) mounting bolts |
| Fast fill fuel, 567.8 L/min (150 gpm) |
| Fluid check |
| Frame, articulated, with safety lock |
| Hydraulics, load-sensing |
| Metallic Fuel tank, 496 L (131 gal) |
| Metallic DCM wear strips |
| Modular cooling package |
| Moldboard: – 4880 mm × 787 mm × 25 mm (16 ft × 31 in × 1 in) – Hydraulic side shift and tip |
| Radiator, two cleanout access doors |
| Rear bumper |
| Rear tandem access steps and hand bars |
| S∙O∙S ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant |
| Tandem walkway |
| Top adjust circle wear strips |
| Tow hitch (not available with ripper) |
| A partial allowance for tires on 597 mm × 609.6 mm (23.5 in × 24 in) multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight |
| Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–31° F) |
| 4.9 m (16 ft) blade with curved cutting edge 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in) |
| Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details. |
| Air horn |
| Comfort package |
| Heated door |
| Mirrors high visibility |
| Mirrors, outside heated 24V |
| Mirrors, outside mounted |
| Seat heated |
| Seat heated/ventilated |
| Windows cleaning platform and ladders left-right hand side |
| Transmission, autoshift |
| Debris guard |
| Front axle cylinder guard |
| Rear fenders |
| Sound suppression, engine enclosure and transmission |
| Transmission guard |
| Light, LED, warning strobe |
| Lights front LED |
| Lights, front headlights high |
| Lights, front headlights low |
| Mounting, for warning light |
| Service lights |
| Working lights halogen |
| Working lights LED |
| Additional monitor for rearview camera |
| Enhanced access platform |
| Fire suppression ready |
| Machine Security System Key |
| Service access platform |
| Auto-lube, Centro-matic |
| Auto-lube, ripper enhancement |
| Control, blade, variable float |
| Heater, engine coolant, 120V |
| Heater, engine coolant, 240V |
| Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+1 |
| Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+5 |
| Product Link Elite dual |
| Rim, 495.3 mm × 635 mm (19.5 in × 25 in) MP (spare) |
| Weather, Cold Plus package |
| 4.9 m (16 ft) blade with flat cutting edge 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 1 3∕8 in) |
| Push block, counterweight |
| Ripper, rear |
| Tooth, ripper |
| Coolant, –51° C (–60° F) |
