- Overall Length: 32.68 ft / 9963 mm
- Width Over Tires: 10.16 ft / 3095 mm
- Wheelbase: 22.92 ft / 6985 mm
- Rear Ground Clearance: 1.33 ft / 407 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 16M
The Caterpillar 16M is a 27 t-class motor grader with a 312 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total57452 lb26060 kg
03Selected published values176
Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 16M include published moldboard width of 16 ft / 4877 mm, published maximum power of 312 hp / 232.7 kw, published operating weight of 57452 lb / 26060 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (32.68 ft / 9963 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (10.16 ft / 3095 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (22.92 ft / 6985 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Overall Length32.68 ft9963 mm
Width Over Tires10.16 ft3095 mm
Wheelbase22.92 ft6985 mm
Rear Ground Clearance1.33 ft407 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase6.04 ft1841 mm
Front Ground Clearance2.26 ft688 mm
Blade Base10.07 ft3069 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab12.15 ft3703 mm
Length - Between Tandem Axles72.5 in1841.5 mm
Length - Counterweight To Ripper459.5 in11671.3 mm
Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem275 in6985 mm
Length - Front Axle To Moldboard120.8 in3068.32 mm
Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine392.2 in9961.88 mm
Height - Top Of Cylinders121.6 in3088.64 mm
Height - Top Of Cab12.15 in0.31 m
Height - Front Axle Center27.1 in688.34 mm
Height - Exhaust Stack134.1 in3406.14 mm
Width - Outside Front Tires121.9 in3096.26 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires121.9 in3096.26 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines98.8 in2509.52 mm
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle16 in406.4 mm
Ripper
Pry-Out Force33788 lb15326 kg
Ripping Depth - Maximum17.8 in452.2 mm
Ripper Shank Holders77
Penetration Force22140 lb10042.6 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised63.4 in1610.4 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum17.5 in444.5 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum20 in508 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Net Power Gear 4-6312 hp232.7 kw
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC13 ACERT VHPC13 ACERT VHP
Net Power Gear 1-2302 hp225 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Net Power Gear 5-6312 hp232.7 kw
Max Power312 hp232.7 kw
Net Power Gears 7-8312 hp232.7 kw
Net Torque Gears 7-81261.3 lb ft1710 Nm
Displacement763 cu in12.6 L
Bore5.1 in129.6 mm
Stroke6.2 in157.5 mm
Derating Altitude15000 ft4572 m
Maximum Torque1261 lb ft1709.7 Nm
Speed At Rated Power2000 RPM2000 RPM
High - Ambient Capability122 degrees122 degrees
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum1450 RPM1450 RPM
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum550 RPM550 RPM
Base Power (All Gears) - Net297 hp221.5 kw
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum1200 RPM1200 RPM
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum550 RPM550 RPM
Standard - Ambient Capability109 degrees109 degrees
Frame
Circle - Diameter71.8 in1822.5 mm
Drawbar - Height8 in203.2 mm
Front Axle - Height To Center27.1 in688.1 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness2 in50.8 mm
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side32 degrees32 degrees
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right18.2 degrees18.2 degrees
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle15679 lb7112 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity30.1 gal114 L
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle41773 lb18948 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total57452 lb26060 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle24073 lb10919 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle54570 lb24753 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total78643 lb35672 kg
Fuel Capacity135 gal511 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity12.3 gal46.5 L
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity30.1 gal114 L
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity2.1 gal8 L
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)32.1 gal121.5 L
Tire Size18.00-25 12PR (G-2)18.00-25 12PR (G-2)
Power Train
Brakes - ParkingSpring applied, hydraulically releasedSpring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - ServiceOil-actuated, oil-discOil-actuated, oil-disc
TransmissionDirect drive, power shift, countershaftDirect drive, power shift, countershaft
Forward/Reverse Gears8 Fwd/6 Rev8 Fwd/6 Rev
Brakes - SecondaryOil-actuated, oil-discOil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area7724 in25 m2
Steering
Articulation Angle20 degrees20 degrees
Turning Radius29.2 ft8.9 m
Transmission
Transmission Typedirect drive, power shift, countershaftdirect drive, power shift, countershaft
Number Of Gears - Forward88
Number Of Gears - Reverse66
Max Speed - Forward33.5 mph53.9 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse26.5 mph42.6 km/h
Front Axle
Wheel Lean18.2 degrees18.2 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
Ground Clearance2.3 ft688 mm
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total59435 lb26959.3 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total78643 lb35671.9 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle43090 lb19545.3 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle16345 lb7414 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle24694 lb11201.1 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle53949 lb24470.9 kg
Hydraulic System
Standby Pressure450 psi450 psi
Maximum System Pressure3500 psi3500 psi
Pump TypeVariable pistonVariable piston
Pump Flow74 gal/min280 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3500 psi24150 kPa
Circuit TypeElectro-hydraulic load sensing, closed centerElectro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Output74 gal/min74 gal/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity17.2 gal65 L
Moldboard
Moldboard Width16 ft4877 mm
Moldboard Height31 in787 mm
Moldboard Thickness1 in25 mm
Max Depth Of Cut19.2 in488 mm
Side Shift Left25.6 in740 mm
Side Shift Right43.1 in1094 mm
Blade Pull At Max Weight49156 lb22297 kg
Blade Down Pressure42957.1 lb19485 kg
Blade Width16 ft4.9 m
Arc Radius16.3 in414.1 mm
Throat Clearance4.9 in124.5 mm
Cutting Edge Width8 in203.2 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness1 in25.4 mm
End Bit - Width6 in152.4 mm
End Bit - Thickness0.8 in19.1 mm
Moldboard - Height31 in787.4 mm
Moldboard - Thickness1 in25.4 mm
Blade Pull - Base Gvw - Awd38781 lb17590.8 kg
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw48554 lb22023.8 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw29154 lb13224.1 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw44047 lb19979.4 kg
Circle
Diameter71.8 in1822 mm
Shift Left25.5 in647 mm
Shift Right23.5 in597 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left90 in2282 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right101.9 in2587 mm
Max Lift Above Ground15.6 in395 mm
Blade Tip Angle - Front40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 degrees5 degrees
Operating Specifications
Top Speed - Forward33.5 mph54 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse26.5 mph42.7 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires29.2 ft9 m
Steering Range - Left/Right47.5 degrees47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle - Left/Right20 degrees20 degrees
Forward - 8th33.5 mph54 km/h
Forward - 7th23 mph37.1 km/h
Forward - 6th16.7 mph26.9 km/h
Forward - 5th12 mph19.4 km/h
Forward - 4th7.7 mph12.4 km/h
Forward - 3rd5.6 mph9.1 km/h
Forward - 2nd3.9 mph6.3 km/h
Forward - 1st2.8 mph4.6 km/h
Reverse - 6th26.5 mph42.7 km/h
Reverse - 5th18.2 mph29.3 km/h
Reverse - 4th9.5 mph15.3 km/h
Reverse - 3rd6.1 mph9.9 km/h
Reverse - 2nd4.2 mph6.8 km/h
Reverse - 1st2.2 mph3.6 km/h
Service Refill
Cooling System12.3 gal46.6 L
Hydraulic System - Total30.1 gal114 L
Engine Oil7.9 gal30 L
Hydraulic System - Tank17.2 gal65.2 L
Tandem Housing - Each32.1 gal121.6 L
Circle Drive Housing2.1 gal8 L
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing0.3 gal1 L
Fuel Capacity130 gal492.2 L
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives30.1 gal114 L
Blade Range
Circle Centershift - Right23.5 in596.9 mm
Circle Centershift - Left25.5 in647.7 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right43.1 in1094.8 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left25.6 in650.3 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Backward5 degrees5 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right101.9 in2588.3 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left90 in2286 mm
Maximum Lift Above Ground15.6 in396.3 mm
Maximum Depth Of Cut19.2 in487.7 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle65 degrees65 degrees
Tandems
Height25.5 in647.7 mm
Width9.3 in236.3 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner0.9 in22.9 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Outer0.9 in22.9 mm
Drive Chain Pitch2.5 in63.5 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing72.5 in1841.5 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up15 degrees15 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down25 degrees25 degrees
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