At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.
Working Range
Measurement basis: CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.
Reference details
Visual visual:model-family:caterpillar:cw16:depth · revision 1 · generated 2026-09-08
Documented model generation; decorative reference illustration · Manufacturer North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/rollers/caterpillar/cw16/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Overall machine width
The current sheet labels the lateral dimension as compaction width, not overall transport width including platform accessories. A complete external-width confirmation is still required.
CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations. · checked 2026-09-08Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- CW16 (02A) QEHQ3266-01 — C3.6 generation
- Applicable region
- Manufacturer 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 CW16
- Generation / record
- CW16 (02A) QEHQ3266-01 — C3.6 generation
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- Manufacturer North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
Manufacturer 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.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 14 ft 7.2 in | 4,462 mm | CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Overall height — ROPS | 9 ft 10 in | 3,000 mm | CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Compaction width — 9 wheel radial tire | 5 ft 8 in | 1,728 mm | CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Wheelbase | 10 ft 11 in | 3,340 mm | CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Ground clearance | 6 in | 156 mm | CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The published compaction width changes with radial versus bias tires and with the eleven-wheel option. Record the actual combination before comparing coverage.
Ballast changes wheel loading substantially. Ask for the installed ballast and tire-pressure procedure; a model name alone does not describe the compaction setup.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations. | CW16 (02A) QEHQ3266-01 — C3.6 generationManufacturer North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used CW16 inspection priorities
- Inspect tire matching, damage and the pressure-control system. Review uneven wear alongside front-wheel oscillation and spray coverage.
- Check ballast compartments for corrosion, leaks and undocumented material additions, and verify the rotating operator-station locks and controls.
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
- Include ballast handling, tire replacement and transport mass in the ownership brief. A base-machine figure is not the weight of a fully ballasted roller.
- Confirm parts and documentation for the C3.6 generation; older CW16 literature uses other engines and different overall dimensions.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Vibration or oscillation
- Ballast
- Articulated or pivot steering
- Application
A model specification does not establish compatibility with a particular attachment or option.
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: CW16 (02A), standard nine-wheel layout with radial tires and upright ROPS/FOPS platform. Eleven-wheel, bias-tire, canopy and ballast options remain separate configurations.
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.CW16 (02A) QEHQ3266-01 — C3.6 generation
Manufacturer North American reference · official technical document · accessed September 8, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified