Cat M Series Motor Graders 16M3
Product Feature
Operating Cost Reduction
High mechanical availability is one of your top concerns. The 16M3 helps reduce downtime and operating cost through improved serviceability, fuel economy and reduced maintenance. Major components are modular in design, so most can be removed and reinstalled without disturbing other components.
Use Less Fuel – The C13 engine with ACERT™ Technology has been optimized to be as efficient as possible without compromising on performance. Additionally Engine Economy (ECO) Mode can be activated to control high engine idle speed and ensure the engine is performing as efficiently as possible with respect to fuel consumption offering additional fuel savings.
Engineered for Maximum Production and Service Life – The center shift section of the front frame is made of heavy duty steel casting which improves stress distribution to this high load area for enhanced durability. The rear frame structure is lengthened to provide easy service access to components in the engine enclosure as well as improve machine balance. Front axle steering cylinder has been designed to enhance durability and hydraulic hoses have been routed to improve reliability.
Ease of Maintenance – The modular cooling package makes for simple removal and installation of components on the cooling system which reduces service time. Engine enclosure doors provide complete and easy access to the engine without the impediment of any enclosure post. Also, extended maintenance intervals reduce the number of touches and downtime.
Protecting Your Asset – Ok to Start and critically low fluid monitoring systems help prevent critical components from damage when low fluid levels are present. All information is available via the Information Display within the cab, and diagnostic codes are logged.
Enhanced Performance And Operator Comfort
You measure profitability by the ore you produce – and the more cost effectively you do that, the more successful you are. While drills, draglines, loaders and haul trucks are responsible for producing ore, motor graders have a direct impact on how productively these machines can operate – in particular in their role in haul road maintenance.
Machine Balance – The additional weight along with adjusted weight balance offers enhanced performance for the 16M3 by improving traction and the ability to keep ground speed especially when carrying a large load.
Simple, Operator Friendly Emissions Technology – The 16M3 is available with three variations of the C13 engine with ACERT™ Technology. One meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IV / Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emissions standards and will be required for sale in higher regulated countries. The other options will be capable of meeting Tier 2 / State II / Japan 2001 (Tier 2) or Tier 3 / Stage IIIA / Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards and are available for sale in lesser or non-regulated countries, depending on the emission standards of the specific country. Emissions reduction technology on the 16M3 Motor Grader is designed to be transparent, with no action required from the operator.
Comfort and Control – The multi-color / touch screen Information Display is the operator's gateway to monitoring machine performance, a convenient way of modifying machine parameters to tailor performance to the current task and access the service information for initial troubleshooting.
Monitor, Manage, and Enhance Job Site Operations – Cat Product Link™ Elite is deeply integrated into your machine, helping you take the guesswork out of equipment management. Easy access to timely information like machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink® user interface can help you effectively manage your fleet and lower operating cost.
Safety
You consider the safety of your workers a top priority, and we're doing our best to help you meet your safety goals. Caterpillar considers the safety of everyone in, on or around Cat equipment when developing new products or enhancing safety features for existing products. The 16M3 has numerous safety features such as but not limited to:
Access to Tandem
Rear View Camera
Seat Belt Indication
Access Platform – optional
Service Access Platform – optional
Fire Suppression Ready System – optional
Dealer Support Every Step Of The Way
Your local Cat dealer is committed to helping you succeed, by ensuring you have the right machine for the job, making parts available, and providing you with versatile work tools.
Product Parameter
Overview
The 16M3 Motor Grader will have a direct impact on mine site productivity and costs. The haul road is either the mine's greatest asset or greatest liability. When haul roads are kept in top condition, trucks live longer and run faster. Good road conditions are key on extending truck life, reducing maintenance, lowering fuel costs and reducing tire damage, as a result, cycle times are improved and more ore is produced at a lower cost. The 16M3 is ideal fit for:
Small to medium size mining operations which run 150 ton or smaller hauling trucks.
As a complement to a 24M size motor grader fleet in large mining operations where additional versatility is required for ditch and berm building and cleaning, maintenance of secondary narrower roads or side/bank slope work.
The 16M3 includes features that provide large benefits on operating cost reduction, uptime & performance improvements as well as enhanced safety.
Engine
Units:
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | 290.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Engine Model | Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP | Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP |
Bore | 5.1 in | 130.0 mm |
Stroke | 6.2 in | 157.0 mm |
Speed at Rated Power | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm |
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric | 294.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent | 12973.0 ft | 3954.0 m |
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent | 12176.0 ft | 3711.0 m |
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) | 12500.0 ft | 3810.0 m |
Emissions (1) | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) |
Emissions (2) | Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country | Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country |
Emissions (3) | Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country | Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards – depending on emission standards of specific country |
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent | 1270.0 lb/ft | 1721.0 N·m |
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent | 1270.0 lb/ft | 1721.0 N·m |
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) | 1306.0 lb/ft | 1771.0 N·m |
Standard - Ambient Capability | 122.0 °F | 50.0 °C |
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1,450 rpm | 1,450 rpm |
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum | 550 rpm | 550 rpm |
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent | 39% | 39% |
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent | 39% | 39% |
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4) | 43% | 43% |
VHP Range - Net | 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) | 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) |
VHP Range - Net - Metric | 216-259 kW (294-353 hp) | 216-259 kW (294-353 hp) |
Optimized VHP Range - Net | 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) | 216-259 kW (290-348 hp) |
Displacement | 763.0 in³ | 12.5 l |
Number of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
Power Train
Forward/Reverse Gears | 8 Forward/6 Reverse | 8 Forward/6 Reverse |
Transmission | Direct drive, power shift, countershaft | Direct drive, power shift, countershaft |
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel | 27069.27 lb/ft | 36701.0 N·m |
Brakes - Parking | Spring applied, hydraulically released | Spring applied, hydraulically released |
Brakes - Secondary | Oil-actuated, oil-disc | Oil-actuated, oil-disc |
Brakes - Service | Oil-actuated, oil disc | Oil-actuated, oil disc |
Hydraulic System
Circuit Type | Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center | Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center |
Pump Type | Variable piston | Variable piston |
Maximum System Pressure | 3590.0 psi | 24750.0 kPa |
Standby Pressure | 856.0 psi | 5900.0 kPa |
Note | *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. | *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. |
Pump Output* | 74.0 gal/min | 280.0 l/min |
Operating Specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 20° | 20° |
Forward - 1st | 2.8 mile/h | 4.5 km/h |
Forward - 2nd | 3.8 mile/h | 6.1 km/h |
Forward - 3rd | 5.5 mile/h | 8.9 km/h |
Forward - 4th | 7.6 mile/h | 12.3 km/h |
Forward - 5th | 11.8 mile/h | 19.0 km/h |
Forward - 6th | 16.0 mile/h | 25.8 km/h |
Forward - 7th | 22.0 mile/h | 35.5 km/h |
Forward - 8th | 32.1 mile/h | 51.7 km/h |
Reverse - 1st | 2.2 mile/h | 3.6 km/h |
Reverse - 2nd | 4.1 mile/h | 6.6 km/h |
Reverse - 3rd | 6.0 mile/h | 9.7 km/h |
Reverse - 4th | 9.3 mile/h | 15.0 km/h |
Reverse - 5th | 17.4 mile/h | 28.0 km/h |
Reverse - 6th | 25.3 mile/h | 40.8 km/h |
Steering Range - Left/Right | 47.5° | 47.5° |
Top Speed - Forward | 32.1 mile/h | 51.7 km/h |
Top Speed - Reverse | 25.4 mile/h | 40.8 km/h |
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | 30.5 ft | 9.3 m |
Note | Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires. | Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires. |
Service Refill
Fuel Capacity | 131.0 gal (US) | 496.0 l |
Cooling System | 18.5 gal (US) | 70.0 l |
DEF Tank | 4.2 gal (US) | 16.0 l |
Hydraulic System - Tank | 18.5 gal (US) | 70.0 l |
Hydraulic System - Total | 38.6 gal (US) | 146.0 l |
Engine Oil | 9.5 gal (US) | 36.0 l |
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives | 34.0 gal (US) | 98.5 l |
Tandem Housing - Each | 34.0 gal (US) | 129.0 l |
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | 0.24 gal (US) | 0.9 l |
Circle Drive Housing | 2.6 gal (US) | 10.0 l |
Frame
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness | 2.0 in | 50.0 mm |
Circle - Diameter | 71.7 in | 1822.0 mm |
Drawbar - Height | 8.0 in | 203.0 mm |
Drawbar - Width | 3.0 in | 76.0 mm |
Front Axle - Height to Center | 26.4 in | 670.0 mm |
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side | 35° | 35° |
Front Axle - Wheel Lean | 18° Left/17° Right | 18° Left/17° Right |
Front Frame Structure - Height | 18.1 in | 460.0 mm |
Front Frame Structure - Thickness | 0.6 in | 14.0 mm |
Front Frame Structure - Width | 14.0 in | 356.0 mm |
Tandems
Sidewall Thickness - Inner | 0.9 in | 22.0 mm |
Sidewall Thickness - Outer | 0.9 in | 22.0 mm |
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down | 25° | 25° |
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up | 15° | 15° |
Height | 25.5 in | 648.0 mm |
Width | 9.3 in | 236.0 mm |
Drive Chain Pitch | 2.5 in | 63.5 mm |
Wheel Axle Spacing | 72.5 in | 1841.0 mm |
Moldboard
Blade Width | 16.0 ft | 4.9 m |
Arc Radius | 16.3 in | 413.0 mm |
Throat Clearance | 5.0 in | 126.0 mm |
Blade Pull* - Base GVW | 41039.0 lb | 18615.0 kg |
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW | 52878.0 lb | 23985.0 kg |
Cutting Edge Thickness | 1.0 in | 25.0 mm |
Cutting Edge Width | 8.0 in | 203.0 mm |
Down Force - Base GVW | 30743.0 lb | 13945.0 kg |
Down Force - Maximum GVW | 43861.0 lb | 19895.0 kg |
End Bit - Thickness | 0.75 in | 19.0 mm |
End Bit - Width | 6.0 in | 152.0 mm |
Height | 31.0 in | 787.0 mm |
Thickness | 1.0 in | 25.0 mm |
Width | 16.0 ft | 4.9 m |
Note | *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight. | *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight. |
Blade Range
Maximum Blade Position Angle | 65° | 65° |
Maximum Lift Above Ground | 15.7 in | 400.0 mm |
Maximum Depth of Cut | 18.5 in | 470.0 mm |
Blade Tip Range - Backward | 5° | 5° |
Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40° | 40° |
Circle Centershift - Left | 27.2 in | 690.0 mm |
Circle Centershift - Right | 22.0 in | 560.0 mm |
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left | 91.0 in | 2311.0 mm |
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right | 91.0 in | 2311.0 mm |
Moldboard Sideshift - Left | 29.1 in | 740.0 mm |
Moldboard Sideshift - Right | 31.1 in | 790.0 mm |
Ripper
Ripping Depth - Maximum | 17.8 in | 452.0 mm |
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum | 17.5 in | 445.0 mm |
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum | 20.0 in | 500.0 mm |
Ripper Shank Holders | 7 | 7 |
Penetration Force | 30311.0 lb | 13749.0 kg |
Pry-Out Force | 43700.0 lb | 19822.0 kg |
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised | 63.4 in | 1610.0 mm |
Weights
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | 71454.0 lb | 32411.0 kg |
Weights Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)*
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle | 17932.0 lb | 8134.0 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle | 45596.0 lb | 20682.0 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total | 63528.0 lb | 28816.0 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle | 26125.0 lb | 11850.0 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle | 58753.0 lb | 26650.0 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total | 84877.0 lb | 38500.0 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle | 19253.0 lb | 8733.0 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle | 52201.0 lb | 23678.0 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total | 71454.0 lb | 32411.0 kg |
Note (1) | *For machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final emission engine, subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle weight and total weight. | *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. | **Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5 R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and ROPS cab. |
Dimensions (Approximate)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle | 15.6 in | 396.0 mm |
Height - Exhaust Stack | 140.0 in | 3557.0 mm |
Height - Front Axle Center | 28.9 in | 733.0 mm |
Height - Top of Cab | 146.4 in | 3719.0 mm |
Height - Top of Cylinders | 121.6 in | 3088.0 mm |
Length - Between Tandem Axles | 72.5 in | 1841.0 mm |
Length - Counterweight to Ripper | 474.4 in | 12051.0 mm |
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem | 290.0 in | 7365.0 mm |
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard | 120.7 in | 3066.0 mm |
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch | 417.0 in | 10593.0 mm |
Width - Outside Front Tires | 134.3 in | 3411.0 mm |
Width - Outside Rear Tires | 134.3 in | 3411.0 mm |
Width - Tire Center Lines | 106.4 in | 2703.0 mm |
Standards
Brakes | ISO 3450:2011 | ISO 3450:2011 |
ROPS/FOPS | ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005 | ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005 |
Sound | ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008 | ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008 |
Steering | ISO 5010:2007 | ISO 5010:2007 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
Optional Tire Arrangements
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1) | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star |
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2) | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star |
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3) | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star | Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star |
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4) | Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star | Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star |
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5) | Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 | Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 |
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Metric
Gear - Forward 1st | 294.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 2nd | 294.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 3rd | 302.0 HP | 222.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 4th | 309.0 HP | 227.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 5th | 315.0 HP | 232.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 6th | 325.0 HP | 239.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 7th | 332.0 HP | 244.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 8th | 353.0 HP | 259.0 kW |
Gear - Reverse 1st | 294.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Gear - Reverse 2nd | 294.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th | 302.0 HP | 222.0 kW |
Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) - Net
Gear - Forward 1st | 290.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 2nd | 290.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 3rd | 298.0 HP | 222.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 4th | 304.0 HP | 227.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 5th | 311.0 HP | 232.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 6th | 320.0 HP | 239.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 7th | 328.0 HP | 244.0 kW |
Gear - Forward 8th | 348.0 HP | 259.0 kW |
Gear - Reverse 1st | 290.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Gear - Reverse 2nd | 290.0 HP | 216.0 kW |
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th | 298.0 HP | 222.0 kW |