The Caterpillar 18m3 grader (2016-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 304 hp (227 kW) and high weight at 74,318 lb (33.7 t). The listed travel speed is 32.1 mph (51.7 km/h).
Specification profile
2016-2026
Weight: 74,318 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)
74,318 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
39.5 ft (12.1 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
74,318 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 conditioningYES
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Front BladeNO
Rear RipperNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 18m3 grader |
| Model year / production | 2016-2026 |
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 length39.5 ft (12.1 m)
Transport width11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight74,318 lb (33.7 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke130×157 mm
Displacement3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f. IV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC13 Acert VHP
Number of cylinders6.0
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres23.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
Other specifications
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNo
Front BladeNo
Rear RipperNo
Steering modeAL

