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.

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.

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	290.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Engine Model	Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP	More Less
Bore	5.1 in 130.0 mm	More Less
Stroke	6.2 in 157.0 mm	More Less
Speed at Rated Power	2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm	More Less
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	294.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	12973.0 ft 3954.0 m	More Less
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	12176.0 ft 3711.0 m	More Less
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)	12500.0 ft 3810.0 m	More Less
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)	More Less
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	More Less
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	More Less
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	1270.0 lb/ft 1721.0 N·m	More Less
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	1270.0 lb/ft 1721.0 N·m	More Less
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)	1306.0 lb/ft 1771.0 N·m	More Less
Standard - Ambient Capability	122.0 °F 50.0 °C	More Less
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,450 rpm 1,450 rpm	More Less
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum	550 rpm 550 rpm	More Less
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	39% 39%	More Less
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	39% 39%	More Less
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4)	43% 43%	More Less
VHP Range - Net	216-259 kW (290-348 hp) 216-259 kW (290-348 hp)	More Less
VHP Range - Net - Metric	216-259 kW (294-353 hp) 216-259 kW (294-353 hp)	More Less
Optimized VHP Range - Net	216-259 kW (290-348 hp) 216-259 kW (290-348 hp)	More Less
Displacement	763.0 in³ 12.5 l	More Less
Number of Cylinders	6 6	More Less

Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Forward/6 Reverse 8 Forward/6 Reverse	More Less
Transmission	Direct drive, power shift, countershaft Direct drive, power shift, countershaft	More Less
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel	27069.27 lb/ft 36701.0 N·m	More Less
Brakes - Parking	Spring applied, hydraulically released Spring applied, hydraulically released	More Less
Brakes - Secondary	Oil-actuated, oil-disc Oil-actuated, oil-disc	More Less
Brakes - Service	Oil-actuated, oil disc Oil-actuated, oil disc	More Less

Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center	More Less
Pump Type	Variable piston Variable piston	More Less
Maximum System Pressure	3590.0 psi 24750.0 kPa	More Less
Standby Pressure	856.0 psi 5900.0 kPa	More Less
Note	*Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.	More Less
Pump Output*	74.0 gal/min 280.0 l/min	More Less

Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20° 20°	More Less
Forward - 1st	2.8 mile/h 4.5 km/h	More Less
Forward - 2nd	3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h	More Less
Forward - 3rd	5.5 mile/h 8.9 km/h	More Less
Forward - 4th	7.6 mile/h 12.3 km/h	More Less
Forward - 5th	11.8 mile/h 19.0 km/h	More Less
Forward - 6th	16.0 mile/h 25.8 km/h	More Less
Forward - 7th	22.0 mile/h 35.5 km/h	More Less
Forward - 8th	32.1 mile/h 51.7 km/h	More Less
Reverse - 1st	2.2 mile/h 3.6 km/h	More Less
Reverse - 2nd	4.1 mile/h 6.6 km/h	More Less
Reverse - 3rd	6.0 mile/h 9.7 km/h	More Less
Reverse - 4th	9.3 mile/h 15.0 km/h	More Less
Reverse - 5th	17.4 mile/h 28.0 km/h	More Less
Reverse - 6th	25.3 mile/h 40.8 km/h	More Less
Steering Range - Left/Right	47.5° 47.5°	More Less
Top Speed - Forward	32.1 mile/h 51.7 km/h	More Less
Top Speed - Reverse	25.4 mile/h 40.8 km/h	More Less
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	30.5 ft 9.3 m	More Less
Note	Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires. Calculated with no slip and 23.5 R25 L-3 tires.	More Less

Fuel Capacity	131.0 gal (US) 496.0 l	More Less
Cooling System	18.5 gal (US) 70.0 l	More Less
DEF Tank	4.2 gal (US) 16.0 l	More Less
Hydraulic System - Tank	18.5 gal (US) 70.0 l	More Less
Hydraulic System - Total	38.6 gal (US) 146.0 l	More Less
Engine Oil	9.5 gal (US) 36.0 l	More Less
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	34.0 gal (US) 98.5 l	More Less
Tandem Housing - Each	34.0 gal (US) 129.0 l	More Less
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.24 gal (US) 0.9 l	More Less
Circle Drive Housing	2.6 gal (US) 10.0 l	More Less

Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	2.0 in 50.0 mm	More Less
Circle - Diameter	71.7 in 1822.0 mm	More Less
Drawbar - Height	8.0 in 203.0 mm	More Less
Drawbar - Width	3.0 in 76.0 mm	More Less
Front Axle - Height to Center	26.4 in 670.0 mm	More Less
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	35° 35°	More Less
Front Axle - Wheel Lean	18° Left/17° Right 18° Left/17° Right	More Less
Front Frame Structure - Height	18.1 in 460.0 mm	More Less
Front Frame Structure - Thickness	0.6 in 14.0 mm	More Less
Front Frame Structure - Width	14.0 in 356.0 mm	More Less

Sidewall Thickness - Inner	0.9 in 22.0 mm	More Less
Sidewall Thickness - Outer	0.9 in 22.0 mm	More Less
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25° 25°	More Less
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15° 15°	More Less
Height	25.5 in 648.0 mm	More Less
Width	9.3 in 236.0 mm	More Less
Drive Chain Pitch	2.5 in 63.5 mm	More Less
Wheel Axle Spacing	72.5 in 1841.0 mm	More Less

Blade Width	16.0 ft 4.9 m	More Less
Arc Radius	16.3 in 413.0 mm	More Less
Throat Clearance	5.0 in 126.0 mm	More Less
Blade Pull* - Base GVW	41039.0 lb 18615.0 kg	More Less
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW	52878.0 lb 23985.0 kg	More Less
Cutting Edge Thickness	1.0 in 25.0 mm	More Less
Cutting Edge Width	8.0 in 203.0 mm	More Less
Down Force - Base GVW	30743.0 lb 13945.0 kg	More Less
Down Force - Maximum GVW	43861.0 lb 19895.0 kg	More Less
End Bit - Thickness	0.75 in 19.0 mm	More Less
End Bit - Width	6.0 in 152.0 mm	More Less
Height	31.0 in 787.0 mm	More Less
Thickness	1.0 in 25.0 mm	More Less
Width	16.0 ft 4.9 m	More Less
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.	More Less

Maximum Blade Position Angle	65° 65°	More Less
Maximum Lift Above Ground	15.7 in 400.0 mm	More Less
Maximum Depth of Cut	18.5 in 470.0 mm	More Less
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5° 5°	More Less
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40° 40°	More Less
Circle Centershift - Left	27.2 in 690.0 mm	More Less
Circle Centershift - Right	22.0 in 560.0 mm	More Less
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left	91.0 in 2311.0 mm	More Less
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right	91.0 in 2311.0 mm	More Less
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	29.1 in 740.0 mm	More Less
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	31.1 in 790.0 mm	More Less

Ripping Depth - Maximum	17.8 in 452.0 mm	More Less
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum	17.5 in 445.0 mm	More Less
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum	20.0 in 500.0 mm	More Less
Ripper Shank Holders	7 7	More Less
Penetration Force	30311.0 lb 13749.0 kg	More Less
Pry-Out Force	43700.0 lb 19822.0 kg	More Less
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	63.4 in 1610.0 mm	More Less

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped

71454.0 lb 32411.0 kg

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Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle	17932.0 lb 8134.0 kg	More Less
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle	45596.0 lb 20682.0 kg	More Less
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total	63528.0 lb 28816.0 kg	More Less
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle	26125.0 lb 11850.0 kg	More Less
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle	58753.0 lb 26650.0 kg	More Less
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total	84877.0 lb 38500.0 kg	More Less
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	19253.0 lb 8733.0 kg	More Less
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle	52201.0 lb 23678.0 kg	More Less
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total	71454.0 lb 32411.0 kg	More Less
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.	More Less
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.	More Less

Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	15.6 in 396.0 mm	More Less
Height - Exhaust Stack	140.0 in 3557.0 mm	More Less
Height - Front Axle Center	28.9 in 733.0 mm	More Less
Height - Top of Cab	146.4 in 3719.0 mm	More Less
Height - Top of Cylinders	121.6 in 3088.0 mm	More Less
Length - Between Tandem Axles	72.5 in 1841.0 mm	More Less
Length - Counterweight to Ripper	474.4 in 12051.0 mm	More Less
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem	290.0 in 7365.0 mm	More Less
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard	120.7 in 3066.0 mm	More Less
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch	417.0 in 10593.0 mm	More Less
Width - Outside Front Tires	134.3 in 3411.0 mm	More Less
Width - Outside Rear Tires	134.3 in 3411.0 mm	More Less
Width - Tire Center Lines	106.4 in 2703.0 mm	More Less

Brakes	ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011	More Less
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005 ISO 3471:2008/ISO 3449:2005	More Less
Sound	ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008 ISO 6394:2008/ISO 6395:2008/ISO 6396:2008	More Less
Steering	ISO 5010:2007 ISO 5010:2007	More Less
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	More Less
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	More Less

Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star	More Less
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star	More Less
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star	More Less
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star	More Less
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5	More Less

Gear - Forward 1st	294.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 2nd	294.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 3rd	302.0 HP 222.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 4th	309.0 HP 227.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 5th	315.0 HP 232.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 6th	325.0 HP 239.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 7th	332.0 HP 244.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 8th	353.0 HP 259.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Reverse 1st	294.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Reverse 2nd	294.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th	302.0 HP 222.0 kW	More Less

Gear - Forward 1st	290.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 2nd	290.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 3rd	298.0 HP 222.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 4th	304.0 HP 227.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 5th	311.0 HP 232.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 6th	320.0 HP 239.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 7th	328.0 HP 244.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Forward 8th	348.0 HP 259.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Reverse 1st	290.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Reverse 2nd	290.0 HP 216.0 kW	More Less
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th	298.0 HP 222.0 kW	More Less