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The specially configured Cat® 16 is tailored for mine operation and haul road development and maintenance, prioritizing maximum availability and controlled operating costs. Featuring fuel-efficient technologies and the legendary Cat robust design and construction, these machines are designed to help optimize profits for your operation. With their efficient fuel consumption and durable build, Cat® 16 graders are reliable assets for mine sites, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing downtime. Whether it’s shaping haul roads or maintaining mine infrastructure, the Cat® 16 is engineered to deliver efficient and cost-effective operations, supporting the profitability of your mining operation.

Benefits

  • Efficient Fuel Usage: Utilize Eco Mode to conserve fuel while maintaining productivity, allowing you to accomplish more with less fuel consumption.
  • Precision Cross Slope Maintenance: Cat Grade Control assists operators in maintaining the desired cross slope, ensuring accurate and consistent grading results.
  • Fleet Management Optimization: Cat MineStar facilitates efficient fleet management, helping you optimize equipment utilization, enhance quality control, and reduce operating costs.

Product Features for CAT 16 Motor Graders: 

  • Powerful Engine: Equipped with a high-performance engine designed to deliver reliable power and fuel efficiency, ensuring optimal performance during grading operations.
  • Advanced Transmission: Features a responsive transmission system with multiple speed ranges, allowing for precise control and efficient operation in various working conditions.
  • Optimized Blade Design: Utilizes a versatile blade configuration, including moldboard and scarifier options, for efficient cutting, shaping, and finishing of surfaces, ensuring consistent grading results.
  • Operator Comfort: Designed with a spacious and ergonomic cab that prioritizes operator comfort and visibility, equipped with adjustable seating, climate control, and intuitive controls for enhanced productivity and reduced fatigue during long shifts.
  • Integrated Technology Solutions: Offers optional technology packages such as GPS guidance systems, grade control technology, and telematics for improved accuracy, efficiency, and real-time monitoring of machine performance.
  • Versatile Attachments: Compatible with a range of attachments and accessories for various grading applications, allowing for greater versatility and productivity on the job site.
  • Durable Construction: Constructed with rugged materials and components to withstand heavy-duty use in demanding environments, ensuring durability, reliability, and extended service life.
  • Safety Features: Includes safety enhancements such as improved visibility, rearview cameras, audible alarms, and operator assistance systems to promote safe operation and prevent accidents.
  • Ease of Maintenance: Engineered for easy access to maintenance points, with features like tiltable cabs, centralized lubrication points, and onboard diagnostics, facilitating routine maintenance and minimizing downtime.
  • Environmental Compliance: Complies with emissions regulations and environmental standards, incorporating features to minimize emissions and reduce environmental impact during operation.

Product Specifications for CAT 16 Motor Graders: 

ENGINE

  • Engine Model: Cat® C13
  • Bore: 5.1 in
  • Stroke: 6.2 in
  • Speed at Rated Power: 2,000 rpm
  • Maximum Torque:
    • Tier 4: 1,306 lb/ft
    • Tier 3: 1,270 lb/ft
    • Tier 2: 1,270 lb/ft
  • Torque Rise:
    • Tier 4: 43%
    • Tier 3: 39%
    • Tier 2: 39%
  • Displacement: 763 in³
  • Number of Cylinders: 6
  • Standard Ambient Capability: 122 °F

WEIGHTS

  • Operating Weight – Typically Equipped: 71,454 lb

POWER TRAIN

  • Forward/Reverse Gears: 8 Forward/6 Reverse
  • Transmission: Direct drive, power shift, countershaft

MOLDBOARD

  • Blade Width: 16 ft
  • Arc Radius: 16.3 in
  • Throat Clearance: 5 in
  • End Bit Width: 6 in
  • Blade Pull – Base GVW: 41,039 lb
  • Blade Pull – Maximum GVW: 52,878 lb
  • Down Force – Base GVW: 30,743 lb
  • Down Force – Maximum GVW: 43,861 lb

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Circuit Type: Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
  • Pump Type: Variable piston
  • Maximum System Pressure: 3,590 psi
  • Standby Pressure: 856 psi
  • Pump Output: 74 gal/min

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

  • Top Speed – Forward: 32.1 mile/h
  • Top Speed – Reverse: 25.4 mile/h
  • Steering Range – Left/Right: 47.5°
  • Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires: 30.5 ft

SERVICE REFILL

  • Fuel Capacity: 131 gal (US)
  • Cooling System: 18.5 gal (US)
  • DEF Tank: 4.2 gal (US)
  • Hydraulic System – Total: 38.6 gal (US)
  • Engine Oil: 9.5 gal (US)
  • Transmission – Differential – Final Drives: 34 gal (US)

FRAME

  • Front Frame Structure – Height: 18.1 in
  • Front Frame Structure – Width: 14 in
  • Drawbar – Width: 3 in
  • Drawbar – Height: 8 in

DIMENSIONS

  • Height – Top of Cab: 146.4 in
  • Length – Front Axle to Moldboard: 120.7 in
  • Width – Tire Center Lines: 106.4 in
  • Width – Outside Rear Tires: 134.3 in

STANDARDS

  • 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

Further information on this machine can be viewed by visiting this link  

https://www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/equipment/motor-graders/motor-graders/1000005460.html

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