Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader Specs & Buying Research

At a glance

Key specifications

Blade Width16 ft 0.9 in4.9 mCaterpillar 16 — Moldboard. *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.Manufacturer verified

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped71,454 lb32,411 kgCaterpillar 16 — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verified

Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem24 ft 2 in7,365 mm16 — Reference tires and tandem arrangement.Manufacturer verified

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net290 hp216 kWCaterpillar 16 — Engine. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verified

Overall dimensions

Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch34 ft 9 in10,593 mmManufacturer verified

Width - Outside Front Tires11 ft 2.3 in3,411 mmManufacturer verified

Height - Top of Cab12 ft 2.4 in3,719 mmManufacturer verified

Measurement basis: Caterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.

Precision visual reference

Dimensions and working range

Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.

Reviewed visual

Caterpillar 16 Motor Grader, illustrative side and front reference views; not a scale drawing. — Machine reference views

Overall Size

Measurement basis: Caterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.

ALength - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch34 ft 9 in10,593 mmManufacturer verified

BWidth - Outside Front Tires11 ft 2.3 in3,411 mmManufacturer verified

CHeight - Top of Cab12 ft 2.4 in3,719 mmManufacturer verified

Working Range

Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem24 ft 2 in7,365 mm16 — Reference tires and tandem arrangement.Manufacturer verified

Ground Clearance - Rear Axle1 ft 3.6 in396 mm16 — Reference tires, rear axle measurement.Manufacturer verified

Reference details

Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.

Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference

Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/motor-graders/caterpillar/16/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.

Year, generation & configuration

Model generation and configuration

Generation / series: Current 16 manufacturer record
Applicable region: United States / North American reference
Year handling: Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.

Model identity

Model family, generation & status

Model family: Caterpillar 16
Generation / record: Current 16 manufacturer record
Product status: Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
Regional scope: United States / North American reference

No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.

United States / North American reference

Verified specifications

Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.

Qualified specifications with value-level verification status
Specification	Imperial	Metric	Standard / configuration	Source
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	290 hp	216 kW	Caterpillar 16 — Engine. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped	71,454 lb	32,411 kg	Caterpillar 16 — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch	34 ft 9 in	10,593 mm	Caterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Width - Outside Front Tires	11 ft 2.3 in	3,411 mm	Caterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft 2.4 in	3,719 mm	Caterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Blade Width	16 ft 0.9 in	4.9 m	Caterpillar 16 — Moldboard. *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem	24 ft 2 in	7,365 mm	16 — Reference tires and tandem arrangement.Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	1 ft 3.6 in	396 mm	16 — Reference tires, rear axle measurement.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar

What the specifications mean

The published 16 values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.

Caterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Use the configuration and measurement endpoints identified in the field label and manufacturer document.

An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.

Configuration intelligence

Configurations & specification differences

These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.

Material configurations in this research record
Record	Verified observation	Scope
Drive & controls	Caterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Use the configuration and measurement endpoints identified in the field label and manufacturer document.	Current 16 manufacturer recordUnited States / North American reference

A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.

Used 16 inspection priorities

Measure circle, drawbar, saddle and moldboard wear through the full range of motion.
Inspect tandem cases, articulation, wheel lean, steering and tire condition.
Verify AWD and grade-control functions only when physically installed and operational.
Match the 16 model plate, fitted attachment and undercarriage to the cited reference configuration.

Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.

Hours, condition and ownership cost

Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.

Cost drivers to model

Circle and drawbar wear can materially change repair exposure and grading accuracy.
Tires, tandem drive, front axle and hydraulic functions need separate reserves.
Technology packages require hardware, calibration, subscriptions and support checks.

Compatibility graph

Attachment considerations

Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.

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Rear rippers and winches

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Dozer blades and application implements

Verify blade linkage, machine class, hydraulics, guarding.

Open attachment research

Before confirming fitment

generation and machine configuration
mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
attachment weight and machine capacity limits
electrical controls or required machine options

Model-reference transport profile

Transport reference

Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.

Manufacturer verifiedOperating Weight - Typically Equipped71,454 lb32,411 kgCaterpillar 16 — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.

Manufacturer verifiedLength - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch34 ft 9 in10,593 mmCaterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.

Manufacturer verifiedWidth - Outside Front Tires11 ft 2.3 in3,411 mmCaterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.

Manufacturer verifiedHeight - Top of Cab12 ft 2.4 in3,719 mmCaterpillar 16 — Dimensions (Approximate). Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.

Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.

Confirm or replace before a transport request

actual weight
actual travel length, width and height
attachments and removable work tools
bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
loading condition

Source provenance

First-party sources and verification notes

Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.

Caterpillar

16 Motor Grader | Cat | Caterpillar

United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified

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