The Caterpillar 18 grader (2021-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 304 hp (227 kW) and high weight at 74,296 lb (33.7 t). Its published travel speed is 32.1 mph (51.7 km/h).
Specification profile
2021-2026
Weight: 74,296 lb (33.7 t)Engine power: 304 hp (227 kW)Travel speed: 32.1 mph (51.7 km/h)Maximum torque: 1,306 lb-ft (1,771 Nm)
74,296 lb (33.7 t)Weight
304 hp (227 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
18 ft (5.5 m)Mouldboard Width
12.3 ft (3.75 m)Transport height
34.8 ft (10.6 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
304 hp (227 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
74,296 lb (33.7 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
12.3 ft (3.75 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 conditioningNO
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Front BladeNO
Rear RipperNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 18 grader |
| Model year / production | 2021-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power304 hp (227 kW)
Maximum torque1,306 lb-ft (1,771 Nm)
Travel speed32.1 mph (51.7 km/h)
Dimensions
Mouldboard Width18 ft (5.5 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Transport length34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Transport width11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Outside turning radius30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight74,296 lb (33.7 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke130×157 mm
Displacement3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Emission levelTier 4 / IV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC13
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres23.5 R25 L-3
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNo
Front BladeNo
Rear RipperNo
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