In specification terms, the Caterpillar 16m3 grader (2015-2026) shows high engine power at 290 hp (216 kW) alongside high weight at 71,452 lb (32.4 t). The listed travel speed is 32.1 mph (51.7 km/h).
Specification profile
2015-2026
Weight: 71,452 lb (32.4 t)Engine power: 290 hp (216 kW)Travel speed: 32.1 mph (51.7 km/h)Maximum torque: 1,306 lb-ft (1,771 Nm)
71,452 lb (32.4 t)Weight
290 hp (216 kW)Engine power
32.1 mph (51.7 km/h)Travel speed
1,306 lb-ft (1,771 Nm)Maximum torque
11.2 ft (3.41 m)Transport width
16.1 ft (4.9 m)Mouldboard Width
12.2 ft (3.72 m)Transport height
34.7 ft (10.6 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
290 hp (216 kW)
Low 64.4 hp (48 kW)Typical 216 hp (161 kW)High 512 hp (382 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Weight
High
71,452 lb (32.4 t)
Low 20,062 lb (9.1 t)Typical 41,689 lb (18.9 t)High 145,152 lb (65.8 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
32.1 mph (51.7 km/h)
Low 22.4 mph (36 km/h)Typical 26.6 mph (42.8 km/h)High 32 mph (51.5 km/h)
Travel speed is above the typical figure.
Maximum torque
High
1,306 lb-ft (1,771 Nm)
Low 460 lb-ft (624 Nm)Typical 778 lb-ft (1,055 Nm)High 1,306 lb-ft (1,771 Nm)
Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Low 5.92 ft (1.8 m)Typical 9.05 ft (2.76 m)High 14.2 ft (4.32 m)
Transport width is above the typical figure.
Transport height
Above average
12.2 ft (3.72 m)
Low 10 ft (3.06 m)Typical 11.3 ft (3.43 m)High 13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Transport height is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Front BladeNO
Rear RipperNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 16m3 grader |
| Model year / production | 2015-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power290 hp (216 kW)
Maximum torque1,306 lb-ft (1,771 Nm)
Travel speed32.1 mph (51.7 km/h)
Dimensions
Mouldboard Width16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Transport height12.2 ft (3.72 m)
Transport length34.7 ft (10.6 m)
Transport width11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Outside turning radius30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight71,452 lb (32.4 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke130 x 157 mm
Displacement3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Emission levelTier 4. IV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC13 Acert
Number of cylinders6.0
DriveT
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres23.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
Other specifications
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNo
Front BladeNo
Rear RipperNo
Steering modeVKL
