Caterpillar 16

Configuration: Base configuration: 23.5R25 tires, full fuel, operator, ROPS cab, 4.9 m (16 ft) moldboard; Cat C13 VHP, Tier 4 Final/Stage V engine

26 sourced values · Sources: Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	10,593 mm
B	Overall height	3,719 mm
C	Wheelbase	7,365 mm
D	Ground clearance	396 mm
E	Overall width	3,411 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	2,703 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	28,816 kg	Published: 28,816 kg Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Gross vehicle weight, base (63,528 lb). Typically equipped 32 411 kg (71,454 lb).
Max gross (laden) weight	38,500 kg	Published: 38,500 kg Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Gross vehicle weight - maximum tested (84,877 lb).

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	10,593 mm	Published: 10,593 mm Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Front tire to rear of machine, includes tow hitch (417 in). Counterweight to ripper 12 051 mm.
Overall width	3,411 mm	Published: 3,411 mm Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Width outside front/rear tires (134.3 in).
Overall height	3,719 mm	Published: 3,719 mm Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Height to top of cab (146.4 in).
Wheelbase	7,365 mm	Published: 7,365 mm Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Front axle to mid tandem (290 in). Between tandem axles 1841 mm.
Track gauge / tread	2,703 mm	Published: 2,703 mm Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Width, tire center lines (106.4 in).
Ground clearance	396 mm	Published: 396 mm Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 At rear axle (15.6 in).
Turning radius	≈ 9,300 mm	Published: 9.3 m Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Outside front tires (30 ft 6 in).

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, articulated frame, tandem rear	Published: Wheeled, articulated frame, tandem rear Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01
Number of axles	3	Published: 3 Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Front axle plus tandem rear.
Wheels (count)	6	Published: 6 Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01
Tire size	23.5R25	Published: 23.5R25 Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Base configuration tire.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	Not published	Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Not published in this document.

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	8,134 kg	Published: 8,134 kg Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Base GVW (17,932 lb).
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	20,682 kg	Published: 20,682 kg Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Base GVW, tandem (45,596 lb).
Axle load, front (laden/max)	11,850 kg	Published: 11,850 kg Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Gross vehicle weight - maximum tested (26,125 lb).
Axle load, rear (laden/max)	26,650 kg	Published: 26,650 kg Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Gross vehicle weight - maximum tested, tandem (58,753 lb).

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Cat C13 VHP	Published: Cat C13 VHP Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014; Tier 3 and Tier 2 equivalent versions also listed.
Net power	216 kW	Published: 216 kW Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Net power at 1st gear, ISO 9249 (290 hp); VHP range 216-259 kW (290-348 hp).
Gross power	272 kW	Published: 272 kW Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 ISO 14396 declared power, Tier 4 Final/Stage V, at 2,000 rpm (365 hp).
Displacement	12.5 L	Published: 12.5 L Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 763 in³.
Rated speed	2,000 rpm	Published: 2,000 rpm Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Speed at rated power.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	280 L/min	Published: 280 L/min Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Variable piston pump output measured at 2,150 rpm (74 gal/min).
System / relief pressure	≈ 24.8 MPa	Published: 24,750 kPa Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Maximum system pressure (3,590 psi). Standby 5900 kPa.

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	51.7 km/h	Published: 51.7 km/h Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Top speed forward (32.1 mph); 8 forward / 6 reverse.
Blade / moldboard width	≈ 4,900 mm	Published: 4.9 m Cat 16 Motor Grader specalog AEHQ7496-04 (02-2025), Build 15A (Global excluding Japan); Tier 4 Final/Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-11-01 Moldboard width (16 ft).

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