Overview
The Caterpillar 16M 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 30.1 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 16M against similar motor grader models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Std Operation Weight - Total
57,452
lb
Max Power
312
hp
Moldboard Width
16
ft
Overall Length
32.68
ft
Full Specifications
161 specs
Dimensions
Blade Base
10.07 in / 256 mm
Blade Width
16 ft / 4.88 m
Front Ground Clearance
2.26 ft / 0.69 m
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle
16 ft / 4.88 m
Height - Exhaust Stack
134.10 in / 3,406 mm
Height - Front Axle Center
27.10 ft / 8.26 m
Height - Top Of Cab
12.15 ft / 3.70 m
Height - Top Of Cylinders
121.60 in / 3,089 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
12.15 ft / 3.70 m
Length - Between Tandem Axles
72.50 in / 1,842 mm
Length - Counterweight To Ripper
459.50 in / 11,671 mm
Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem
275 in / 6,985 mm
Length - Front Axle To Moldboard
120.80 in / 3,068 mm
Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine
392.20 in / 9,962 mm
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised
63.40 in / 1,610 mm
Overall Length
32.68 ft / 9.96 m
Penetration Force
22,140 lb / 10,043 kg
Pry-Out Force
33,788 lb / 15,326 kg
Rear Ground Clearance
1.33 ft / 0.41 m
Ripper Shank Holders
7
Ripping Depth - Maximum
17.80 ft / 5.43 m
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum
20
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum
17.50
Tandem Axle Wheelbase
6.04 ft / 1.84 m
Wheelbase
22.92 ft / 6.99 m
Width - Outside Front Tires
121.90 in / 3,096 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires
121.90 in / 3,096 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines
98.80 in / 2,510 mm
Width Over Tires
10.16 ft / 3.10 m
Engine
Articulation Angle
20 deg
Base Power (All Gears) - Net
297
Blade Down Pressure
42,957 lb / 19,485 kg
Blade Pull At Max Weight
49,156 lb / 22,297 kg
Bore
5.10 in / 130 mm
Brakes - Service - Surface Area
7,724
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness
2 in / 51 mm
Circle - Diameter
71.80 in / 1,824 mm
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity
2.10 gal / 7.9 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
12.30 gal / 46.6 L
Derating Altitude
15,000
Displacement
763 cu in / 12.5 L
Drawbar - Height
8 ft / 2.44 m
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C13 ACERT VHP
Forward/Reverse Gears
8
Front Axle - Height To Center
27.10 ft / 8.26 m
Fuel Capacity
135 gal / 511.0 L
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle
16,345 lb / 7,414 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle
43,090 lb / 19,545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total
59,435 lb / 26,959 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle
24,694 lb / 11,201 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle
53,949 lb / 24,471 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total
78,643 lb / 35,672 kg
Ground Clearance
2.30 ft / 0.70 m
Height
25.50 ft / 7.77 m
High - Ambient Capability
122
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,450 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum
550 rpm
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
30.10 gal / 113.9 L
Max Depth Of Cut
19.20 ft / 5.85 m
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
24,073 lb / 10,919 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
54,570 lb / 24,753 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total
78,643 lb / 35,672 kg
Max Power
312 hp / 232.7 kW
Max Speed - Forward
33.50 mph / 53.9 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
26.50 mph / 42.6 km/h
Maximum Lift Above Ground
15.60 in / 396 mm
Maximum Torque
1,261 lb-ft / 1,710 Nm
Moldboard Height
31 in / 787 mm
Moldboard Thickness
1 in / 25 mm
Moldboard Width
16 ft / 4.88 m
Net Power Gear 1-2
302 hp / 225.2 kW
Net Power Gear 4-6
312 hp / 232.7 kW
Net Power Gear 5-6
312 hp / 232.7 kW
Net Power Gears 7-8
312 hp / 232.7 kW
Net Torque Gears 7-8
1,261 lb-ft / 1,710 Nm
Number Of Gears - Forward
8
Number Of Gears - Reverse
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Oscillation - Total
32 deg
Power Measured @
2,000 rpm
Pump Flow
74 gal/min / 280.1 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
43.10 in / 1,095 mm
Speed At Rated Power
2,000 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability
109
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,200 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum
550 rpm
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
15,679 lb / 7,112 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
41,773 lb / 18,948 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total
57,452 lb / 26,060 kg
Stroke
6.20 in / 157 mm
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)
32.10 gal / 121.5 L
Turning Radius
29.20 ft / 8.90 m
Wheel Lean
18.20 deg
Width
9.30 ft / 2.83 m
Hydraulics
Arc Radius
16.30 ft / 4.97 m
Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw
29,154 lb / 13,224 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw
44,047 lb / 19,979 kg
Blade Pull - Base Gvw - Awd
38,781 lb / 17,591 kg
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw
48,554 lb / 22,024 kg
Blade Tip Angle - Front
40 deg
Blade Tip Angle - Rear
5 deg
Cutting Edge Thickness
1
Cutting Edge Width
8 ft / 2.44 m
Diameter
71.80 in / 1,824 mm
End Bit - Thickness
0.80
End Bit - Width
6 ft / 1.83 m
Engine Oil
7.90 gal / 29.9 L
Hydraulic System - Total
30.10
Max Lift Above Ground
15.60 in / 396 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left
90 ft / 27.43 m
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right
101.90 ft / 31.06 m
Maximum System Pressure
3,500 psi / 241.3 bar
Moldboard - Height
31 ft / 9.45 m
Moldboard - Thickness
1
Pump Output
74 gal/min / 280.1 L/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity
17.20 gal / 65.1 L
Shift Left
25.50 in / 648 mm
Shift Right
23.50 in / 597 mm
Standby Pressure
450 psi / 31.0 bar
Throat Clearance
4.90 ft / 1.49 m
Other
Circle Centershift - Left
25.50
Circle Centershift - Right
23.50
Circle Drive Housing
2.10
Drive Chain Pitch
2.50
Forward - 1st
2.80
Forward - 2nd
3.90
Forward - 3rd
5.60
Forward - 4th
7.70
Forward - 5th
12
Forward - 6th
16.70
Forward - 7th
23
Forward - 8th
33.50
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing
0.30
Hydraulic System - Tank
17.20 gal / 65.1 L
Maximum Depth Of Cut
19.20 ft / 5.85 m
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left
90 ft / 27.43 m
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right
101.90 ft / 31.06 m
Moldboard Sideshift - Left
25.60
Moldboard Sideshift - Right
43.10
Reverse - 1st
2.20
Reverse - 2nd
4.20
Reverse - 3rd
6.10
Reverse - 4th
9.50
Reverse - 5th
18.20
Reverse - 6th
26.50
Sidewall Thickness - Inner
0.90
Sidewall Thickness - Outer
0.90
Steering Range - Left/Right
47.50
Tandem Housing - Each
32.10
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down
25
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up
15
Top Speed - Forward
33.50
Top Speed - Reverse
26.50
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives
30.10
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires
29.20 ft / 8.90 m
Wheel Axle Spacing
73 lb / 33 kg
Cooling System
12.30 gal / 46.6 L
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