Caterpillar 16M
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Dimensions
| Overall Length | 32.68 ft in (9963 mm) |
| Width Over Tires | 10.16 ft in (3095 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 22.92 ft in (6985 mm) |
| Rear Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft in (407 mm) |
| Tandem Axle Wheelbase | 6.04 ft in (1841 mm) |
| Front Ground Clearance | 2.26 ft in (688 mm) |
| Blade Base | 10.07 ft in (3069 mm) |
| Height To Top Of Isomount Cab | 12.15 ft in (3703 mm) |
| Length - Between Tandem Axles | 72.5 in (1841.5 mm) |
| Length - Counterweight To Ripper | 459.5 in (11671.3 mm) |
| Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem | 275 in (6985 mm) |
| Length - Front Axle To Moldboard | 120.8 in (3068.32 mm) |
| Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine | 392.2 in (9961.88 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Cylinders | 121.6 in (3088.64 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Cab | 12.15 ft in (0.31 m) |
| Height - Front Axle Center | 27.1 in (688.34 mm) |
| Height - Exhaust Stack | 134.1 in (3406.14 mm) |
| Width - Outside Front Tires | 121.9 in (3096.26 mm) |
| Width - Outside Rear Tires | 121.9 in (3096.26 mm) |
| Width - Tire Center Lines | 98.8 in (2509.52 mm) |
| Ground Clearance - Rear Axle | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
Ripper
| Pry-Out Force | 33788 lb (15326 kg) |
| Ripping Depth - Maximum | 17.8 in (452.2 mm) |
| Ripper Shank Holders | 7 |
| Penetration Force | 22140 lb (10042.6 kg) |
| Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised | 63.4 in (1610.4 mm) |
| Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum | 17.5 in (444.5 mm) |
| Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum | 20 in (508 mm) |
Engine
| Number Of Cylinders | 6 |
| Net Power Gear 4-6 | 312 hp (232.7 kw) |
| Engine Make | 2236 |
| Engine Model | C13 ACERT VHP |
| Net Power Gear 1-2 | 302 hp (225 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm |
| Net Power Gear 5-6 | 312 hp (232.7 kw) |
| Max Power | 312 hp (232.7 kw) |
| Net Power Gears 7-8 | 312 hp (232.7 kw) |
| Net Torque Gears 7-8 | 1261.3 lb ft (1710 Nm) |
| Displacement | 763 cu in (12.6 L) |
| Bore | 5.1 in (129.6 mm) |
| Stroke | 6.2 in (157.5 mm) |
| Engine Model | Cat C13 ACERT VHP |
| Derating Altitude | 15000 ft in (4572 m) |
| Maximum Torque | 1261 lb ft (1709.7 Nm) |
| Speed At Rated Power | 2000 RPM |
| High - Ambient Capability | 122 degrees |
| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1450 RPM |
| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum | 550 RPM |
Frame
| Circle - Diameter | 71.8 in (1822.5 mm) |
| Drawbar - Height | 8 in (203.2 mm) |
| Front Axle - Height To Center | 27.1 in (688.1 mm) |
| Circle - Blade Beam Thickness | 2 in (50.8 mm) |
| Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side | 32 degrees |
| Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right | 18.2 degrees |
Engine
| Base Power (All Gears) - Net | 297 hp (221.5 kw) |
| Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1200 RPM |
| Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum | 550 RPM |
| Standard - Ambient Capability | 109 degrees |
Operational
| Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 15679 lb (7112 kg) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 30.1 gal (114 L) |
| Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 41773 lb (18948 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Total | 57452 lb (26060 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 24073 lb (10919 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 54570 lb (24753 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Total | 78643 lb (35672 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 135 gal (511 L) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 12.3 gal (46.5 L) |
| Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 30.1 gal (114 L) |
| Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 2.1 gal (8 L) |
| Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each) | 32.1 gal (121.5 L) |
| Tire Size | 18.00-25 12PR (G-2) |
Power Train
| Brakes - Parking | Spring applied, hydraulically released |
| Brakes - Service | Oil-actuated, oil-disc |
| Transmission | Direct drive, power shift, countershaft |
| Forward/Reverse Gears | 8 Fwd/6 Rev |
| Brakes - Secondary | Oil-actuated, oil-disc |
| Brakes - Service - Surface Area | 7724 in2 (5 m2) |
Steering
| Articulation Angle | 20 degrees |
| Turning Radius | 29.2 ft in (8.9 m) |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | direct drive, power shift, countershaft |
| Number Of Gears - Forward | 8 |
| Number Of Gears - Reverse | 6 |
| Max Speed - Forward | 33.5 mph (53.9 km/h) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 26.5 mph (42.6 km/h) |
Front Axle
| Wheel Lean | 18.2 degrees |
| Oscillation - Total | 32 degrees |
| Ground Clearance | 2.3 ft in (688 mm) |
Weights
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total | 59435 lb (26959.3 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total | 78643 lb (35671.9 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle | 43090 lb (19545.3 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle | 16345 lb (7414 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle | 24694 lb (11201.1 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle | 53949 lb (24470.9 kg) |
Hydraulic System
| Standby Pressure | 450 psi |
| Maximum System Pressure | 3500 psi (24150 kPa) |
Moldboard
| Moldboard Width | 16 ft in (4877 mm) |
| Moldboard Height | 31 in (787 mm) |
| Moldboard Thickness | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Depth Of Cut | 19.2 in (488 mm) |
| Side Shift Left | 25.6 in (740 mm) |
| Side Shift Right | 43.1 in (1094 mm) |
| Blade Pull At Max Weight | 49156 lb (22297 kg) |
| Blade Down Pressure | 42957.1 lb (19485 kg) |
Hydraulic System
| Pump Type | Variable piston |
| Pump Flow | 74 gal/min (280 L/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3500 psi |
| Circuit Type | Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center |
| Pump Output | 74 gal/min |
| Reservoir Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal (65 L) |
Moldboard
| Blade Width | 16 ft in (4.9 m) |
| Arc Radius | 16.3 in (414.1 mm) |
| Throat Clearance | 4.9 in (124.5 mm) |
| Cutting Edge Width | 8 in (203.2 mm) |
| Cutting Edge Thickness | 1 in (25.4 mm) |
| End Bit - Width | 6 in (152.4 mm) |
| End Bit - Thickness | 0.8 in (19.1 mm) |
| Moldboard - Height | 31 in (787.4 mm) |
| Moldboard - Thickness | 1 in (25.4 mm) |
| Blade Pull - Base Gvw - Awd | 38781 lb (17590.8 kg) |
| Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw | 48554 lb (22023.8 kg) |
| Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw | 29154 lb (13224.1 kg) |
| Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw | 44047 lb (19979.4 kg) |
Circle
| Diameter | 71.8 in (1822 mm) |
| Shift Left | 25.5 in (647 mm) |
| Shift Right | 23.5 in (597 mm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 90 in (2282 mm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 101.9 in (2587 mm) |
| Max Lift Above Ground | 15.6 in (395 mm) |
| Blade Tip Angle - Front | 40 degrees |
| Blade Tip Angle - Rear | 5 degrees |
Operating Specifications
| Top Speed - Forward | 33.5 mph (54 km/h) |
| Top Speed - Reverse | 26.5 mph (42.7 km/h) |
| Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | 29.2 ft in (9 m) |
| Steering Range - Left/Right | 47.5 degrees |
| Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 20 degrees |
| Forward - 8th | 33.5 mph (54 km/h) |
| Forward - 7th | 23 mph (37.1 km/h) |
| Forward - 6th | 16.7 mph (26.9 km/h) |
| Forward - 5th | 12 mph (19.4 km/h) |
| Forward - 4th | 7.7 mph (12.4 km/h) |
| Forward - 3rd | 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h) |
| Forward - 2nd | 3.9 mph (6.3 km/h) |
| Forward - 1st | 2.8 mph (4.6 km/h) |
| Reverse - 6th | 26.5 mph (42.7 km/h) |
| Reverse - 5th | 18.2 mph (29.3 km/h) |
| Reverse - 4th | 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h) |
| Reverse - 3rd | 6.1 mph (9.9 km/h) |
| Reverse - 2nd | 4.2 mph (6.8 km/h) |
| Reverse - 1st | 2.2 mph (3.6 km/h) |
Service Refill
| Cooling System | 12.3 gal (46.6 L) |
| Hydraulic System - Total | 30.1 gal (114 L) |
| Engine Oil | 7.9 gal (30 L) |
| Hydraulic System - Tank | 17.2 gal (65.2 L) |
| Tandem Housing - Each | 32.1 gal (121.6 L) |
| Circle Drive Housing | 2.1 gal (8 L) |
| Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | 0.3 gal (1 L) |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 gal (492.2 L) |
| Transmission - Differential - Final Drives | 30.1 gal (114 L) |
Blade Range
| Circle Centershift - Right | 23.5 in (596.9 mm) |
| Circle Centershift - Left | 25.5 in (647.7 mm) |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Right | 43.1 in (1094.8 mm) |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Left | 25.6 in (650.3 mm) |
| Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40 degrees |
| Blade Tip Range - Backward | 5 degrees |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right | 101.9 in (2588.3 mm) |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left | 90 in (2286 mm) |
| Maximum Lift Above Ground | 15.6 in (396.3 mm) |
| Maximum Depth Of Cut | 19.2 in (487.7 mm) |
| Maximum Blade Position Angle | 65 degrees |
Tandems
| Height | 25.5 in (647.7 mm) |
| Width | 9.3 in (236.3 mm) |
| Sidewall Thickness - Inner | 0.9 in (22.9 mm) |
| Sidewall Thickness - Outer | 0.9 in (22.9 mm) |
| Drive Chain Pitch | 2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
| Wheel Axle Spacing | 72.5 in (1841.5 mm) |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Up | 15 degrees |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Down | 25 degrees |
