Overview
The Caterpillar 16H is a motor grader listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include fuel capacity of 130.0 gal and hydraulic capacity of 34.0 gal. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 16H against similar motor grader models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Std Operation Weight - Total
54,550
lb
Max Power
285
hp
Moldboard Width
16
ft
Overall Length
32.79
ft
Full Specifications
61 specs
Dimensions
Blade Base
10.08 in / 256 mm
Front Ground Clearance
2.40 ft / 0.73 m
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
11.58 ft / 3.53 m
Overall Length
32.79 ft / 9.99 m
Rear Ground Clearance
1.34 ft / 0.41 m
Tandem Axle Wheelbase
6 ft / 1.83 m
Wheelbase
22.83 ft / 6.96 m
Width Over Tires
10.08 ft / 3.07 m
Engine
3196 ETA
1
Alternator Supplied Amperage
75 A
Articulation Angle
20 deg
Blade Down Pressure
34,901 lb / 15,831 kg
Blade Pull At Max Weight
45,131 lb / 20,471 kg
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity
2.10 gal / 7.9 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
12.30 gal / 46.6 L
Displacement
726 cu in / 11.9 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3196 ETA
Fuel Capacity
130 gal / 492.1 L
Ground Clearance
2.40 ft / 0.73 m
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
34 gal / 128.7 L
Max Depth Of Cut
18.50 ft / 5.64 m
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
19,502 lb / 8,846 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
50,146 lb / 22,746 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total
69,648 lb / 31,592 kg
Max Power
285 hp / 212.5 kW
Max Speed - Forward
29.90 mph / 48.1 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
28.40 mph / 45.7 km/h
Moldboard Height
31 in / 787 mm
Moldboard Thickness
1 in / 25 mm
Moldboard Width
16 ft / 4.88 m
Net Power Gear 1-2
265 hp / 197.6 kW
Net Power Gear 4-6
285 hp / 212.5 kW
Net Power Gear 5-6
285 hp / 212.5 kW
Net Power Gears 7-8
285 hp / 212.5 kW
Net Torque Gears 7-8
1,143 lb-ft / 1,550 Nm
Number Of Gears - Forward
8
Number Of Gears - Reverse
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Operating Voltage
24 V
Oscillation - Total
32 deg
Power Measured @
2,000 rpm
Pump Flow
66 gal/min / 249.8 L/min
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity
30.10 gal / 113.9 L
Relief Valve Pressure
3,500 psi / 241.3 bar
Side Shift Left
25.60 in / 650 mm
Side Shift Right
31.10 in / 790 mm
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
15,397 lb / 6,984 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
39,153 lb / 17,760 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total
54,550 lb / 24,743 kg
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)
31.50 gal / 119.2 L
Turning Radius
27 ft / 8.23 m
Wheel Lean
18 deg
Hydraulics
Blade Tip Angle - Front
40 deg
Blade Tip Angle - Rear
5 deg
Diameter
71.80 in / 1,824 mm
Max Lift Above Ground
16.50 in / 419 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left
91 ft / 27.74 m
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right
91 ft / 27.74 m
Shift Left
27.20 in / 691 mm
Shift Right
22 in / 559 mm
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