Overview
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.
Specifications
Units:
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | — |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | — |
| Blade Width | — |
Benefits & Features
RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON
- Reduce downtime and operating cost through improved serviceability, fuel economy and reduced maintenance, maximizing availability.
- Major components are modular, so most can be removed and reinstalled without disturbing other components for peak repair efficiency.
- C13 engine has been optimized to be as efficient without compromising performance. Eco mode can be activated to control high engine idle speed and ensure the engine is performing as efficiently as possible, offering additional fuel savings.
- Center shift section of the front frame is a heavy-duty steel casting improving stress distribution for enhanced durability.
- Rear frame structure is lengthened providing easy access to components in the engine enclosure as well as improved machine balance.
- Front axle steering cylinder enhances durability and hydraulic lines are routed to improve reliability.
- Modular cooling package provides simple removal and installation of components on the cooling system reducing service time.
- Engine enclosure doors provide complete access to the engine without any enclosure post.
- Extended maintenance intervals reduce the number of touches and downtime.
- Fluid monitoring systems help prevent critical components from damage when levels are low.
- Information Display in cab shows service/maintenance concerns and diagnostic codes are logged.
PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Motor graders have a direct impact on how productively all other mining machines operate – in particular in their role in haul road maintenance. The 16is optimized exactly to this goal:
- Additional weight along with adjusted weight balance offers enhanced performance improving traction and the ability to keep ground speed, especially when carrying a large load.
- Available with three variations of the C13 engine depending upon sales region.
- Emissions reduction technology is transparent, with no action required from the operator.
- Multi-color / touch screen information display is the operator's gateway to monitoring machine performance and provides convenient way of modifying machine parameters to tailor performance to the current task. Assist in providing service information for troubleshooting.
- Cat Product Link™ Elite integrates into the machine, taking guesswork out of equipment management. Provides easy access to machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink® user interface helping you manage your fleet and operating costs.
- Manage your fleet of machines while reducing fuel burn with Cat Production Measurement System option. The Efficiency Coach and Application Segmentation work together to monitor operators and machines simultaneously. Measure your jobsite’s efficiency and productivity from anywhere on the website.
ENSURING A SAFE JOB SITE
- Caterpillar considers the safety of everyone in, on or around Cat equipment when developing products or enhancing safety features.
- The 16has safety features including -
- Access to Tandem
- Rear View Camera
- Seat Belt Indicator
- Access Platform – optional
- Service Access Platform – optional
- Fire Suppression Ready System – optional
December 4, 2025
Specifications
Units:
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | — |
| Engine Model | Cat® C13 |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Speed at Rated Power | 2,000 rpm |
| Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent | — |
| Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent | — |
| Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) | — |
| Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent | — |
| 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 | — |
| Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent | — |
| VHP Range - Net - Metric | 216-259 kW (294-353 hp) |
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric | — |
| 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) | — |
| Optimized VHP Range - Net | 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) |
| Displacement | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | — |
| Forward/Reverse Gears | 8 Forward/6 Reverse |
| Transmission | Direct drive, power shift, countershaft |
| Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel | — |
| Brakes - Secondary | Oil-actuated, oil-disc |
| Brakes - Service | Oil-actuated, oil disc |
| Brakes - Parking | Spring applied, hydraulically released |
| Blade Width | — |
| Arc Radius | — |
| Throat Clearance | — |
| Thickness | — |
| End Bit - Width | — |
| Blade Pull* - Base GVW | — |
| Cutting Edge Width | — |
| Cutting Edge Thickness | — |
| Down Force - Maximum GVW | — |
| Height | — |
| Width | — |
| Down Force - Base GVW | — |
| Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW | — |
| End Bit - Thickness | — |
| Note | *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight. |
| Circuit Type | Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center |
| Pump Type | Variable piston |
| Maximum System Pressure | — |
| Standby Pressure | — |
| Pump Output* | — |
| Note | *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. |
| Steering Range - Left/Right | 47.5° |
| Forward - 6th | — |
| Forward - 4th | — |
| Forward - 5th | — |
| Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | — |
| Forward - 7th | — |
| Top Speed - Forward | — |
| Forward - 3rd | — |
| Reverse - 6th | — |
| Reverse - 5th | — |
| Reverse - 2nd | — |
| Reverse - 3rd | — |
| Forward - 8th | — |
| Reverse - 1st | — |
| Forward - 1st | — |
| Top Speed - Reverse | — |
| Forward - 2nd | — |
| Reverse - 4th | — |
| Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 20° |
| Note | Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires. |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| DEF Tank | — |
| Hydraulic System - Total | — |
| Hydraulic System - Tank | — |
| Engine Oil | — |
| Transmission - Differential - Final Drives | — |
| Tandem Housing - Each | — |
| Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | — |
| Circle Drive Housing | — |
| Front Frame Structure - Height | — |
| Front Frame Structure - Width | — |
| Drawbar - Width | — |
| Drawbar - Height | — |
| Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side | 35° |
| Circle - Diameter | — |
| Circle - Blade Beam Thickness | — |
| Front Frame Structure - Thickness | — |
| Front Axle - Wheel Lean | 18° Left/17° Right |
| Front Axle - Height to Center | — |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Up | 15° |
| Sidewall Thickness - Outer | — |
| Sidewall Thickness - Inner | — |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Down | 25° |
| Height | — |
| Width | — |
| Drive Chain Pitch | — |
| Wheel Axle Spacing | — |
| Maximum Blade Position Angle | 65° |
| Maximum Lift Above Ground | — |
| Maximum Depth of Cut | — |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right | — |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Left | — |
| Circle Centershift - Right | — |
| Circle Centershift - Left | — |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Right | — |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left | — |
| Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40° |
| Blade Tip Range - Backward | 5° |
| Ripping Depth - Maximum | — |
| Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum | — |
| Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum | — |
| Ripper Shank Holders | 7 |
| Penetration Force | — |
| Pry-Out Force | — |
| Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle | — |
| 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 | — |
| Length - Counterweight to Ripper | — |
| Length - Front Axle to Moldboard | — |
| Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem | — |
| Height - Top of Cylinders | — |
| Width - Tire Center Lines | — |
| Width - Outside Rear Tires | — |
| Length - Between Tandem Axles | — |
| Height - Top of Cab | — |
| Width - Outside Front Tires | — |
| Height - Front Axle Center | — |
| Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch | — |
| Height - Exhaust Stack | — |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th | — |
| Gear - Forward 8th | — |
| Gear - Forward 3rd | — |
| Gear - Forward 6th | — |
| Gear - Forward 5th | — |
| Gear - Reverse 1st | — |
| Gear - Reverse 2nd | — |
| Gear - Forward 4th | — |
| Gear - Forward 7th | — |
| Gear - Forward 1st | — |
| Gear - Forward 2nd | — |
| Gear - Forward 4th | — |
| Gear - Reverse 1st | — |
| Gear - Forward 3rd | — |
| Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th | — |
| Gear - Reverse 2nd | — |
| Gear - Forward 7th | — |
| Gear - Forward 6th | — |
| Gear - Forward 8th | — |
| Gear - Forward 1st | — |
| Gear - Forward 5th | — |
| Gear - Forward 2nd | — |
| 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 contains 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.860 metric tonnes (3.152 tons). |
Benefits & Features
RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON
- Reduce downtime and operating cost through improved serviceability, fuel economy and reduced maintenance, maximizing availability.
- Major components are modular, so most can be removed and reinstalled without disturbing other components for peak repair efficiency.
- C13 engine has been optimized to be as efficient without compromising performance. Eco mode can be activated to control high engine idle speed and ensure the engine is performing as efficiently as possible, offering additional fuel savings.
- Center shift section of the front frame is a heavy-duty steel casting improving stress distribution for enhanced durability.
- Rear frame structure is lengthened providing easy access to components in the engine enclosure as well as improved machine balance.
- Front axle steering cylinder enhances durability and hydraulic lines are routed to improve reliability.
- Modular cooling package provides simple removal and installation of components on the cooling system reducing service time.
- Engine enclosure doors provide complete access to the engine without any enclosure post.
- Extended maintenance intervals reduce the number of touches and downtime.
- Fluid monitoring systems help prevent critical components from damage when levels are low.
- Information Display in cab shows service/maintenance concerns and diagnostic codes are logged.
PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Motor graders have a direct impact on how productively all other mining machines operate – in particular in their role in haul road maintenance. The 16is optimized exactly to this goal:
- Additional weight along with adjusted weight balance offers enhanced performance improving traction and the ability to keep ground speed, especially when carrying a large load.
- Available with three variations of the C13 engine depending upon sales region.
- Emissions reduction technology is transparent, with no action required from the operator.
- Multi-color / touch screen information display is the operator's gateway to monitoring machine performance and provides convenient way of modifying machine parameters to tailor performance to the current task. Assist in providing service information for troubleshooting.
- Cat Product Link™ Elite integrates into the machine, taking guesswork out of equipment management. Provides easy access to machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink® user interface helping you manage your fleet and operating costs.
- Manage your fleet of machines while reducing fuel burn with Cat Production Measurement System option. The Efficiency Coach and Application Segmentation work together to monitor operators and machines simultaneously. Measure your jobsite’s efficiency and productivity from anywhere on the website.
ENSURING A SAFE JOB SITE
- Caterpillar considers the safety of everyone in, on or around Cat equipment when developing products or enhancing safety features.
- The 16has safety features including -
- Access to Tandem
- Rear View Camera
- Seat Belt Indicator
- Access Platform – optional
- Service Access Platform – optional
- Fire Suppression Ready System – optional
TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
- Cat dealers are committed to helping you succeed, ensuring you have the right machine for the job, making parts available, operator training and providing a wide range of versatile work tools.
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Standard Equipment
- NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- 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
- POWER TRAIN
- 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
- ELECTRICAL
- 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
- SAFETY
- 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
- OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- 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)
- TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS
- 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
- FLUIDS
- Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–31° F)
- WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.
- 4.9 m (16 ft) blade with curved cutting edge 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in)
Optional Equipment
- NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- 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
- POWER TRAIN
- Transmission, autoshift
- GUARDS
- Debris guard
- Front axle cylinder guard
- Rear fenders
- Sound suppression, engine enclosure and transmission
- Transmission guard
- ELECTRICAL
- 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
- SAFETY
- Additional monitor for rearview camera
- Enhanced access platform
- Fire suppression ready
- Machine Security System Key
- Service access platform
- OTHER ATTACHMENTS
- 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
- WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.
- 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
- FLUIDS
- Coolant, –51° C (–60° F)