CAT 16 Motor Grader
Information
Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | 16, 16M, 16M QLR |
| Weight | 32t |
Equipment Overview
The Cat 16 is a mining-class motor grader built for haul road construction and maintenance, part of Caterpillar’s mining grader range alongside the 14, 18 and 24. It runs a 4.9 m (16 ft) moldboard as standard, weighs around 32,411 kg typically equipped, and produces up to 259 kW (348 hp), suited to mine haul roads and heavy-duty quarry work.
Power comes from a Cat C13 engine, rated at 216 kW (290 hp) in first gear and rising to 259 kW (348 hp) through the VHP range, meeting Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emissions. An 8-speed power shift transmission drives the tandem rear axle, and modular components let major parts be removed and reinstalled without disturbing the rest of the machine, cutting service time on site.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C13 |
| Power Output | 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) |
| Max Torque | 1,721 N·m |
| Emission Standard | Tier 3 / Stage IIIA equivalent |
| Transmission | 8-speed power shift, direct drive, countershaft |
| Drive Type | Tandem rear-wheel drive |
| Operating Weight | 32,411 kg (71,454 lb) |
| Moldboard Width | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Max Depth of Cut | 470 mm |
| Max Lift Above Ground | 400 mm |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 10,593 mm |
| Width | 3,411 mm |
| Height | 3,719 mm |
| Turning Radius | 9.3 m |
Typical Applications
- Mine haul road construction and maintenance
- Quarry haul road upkeep
- Large-scale civil earthworks
- Stockpile area levelling
- Regional road construction and resheeting
