Overview

The M Series Motor Grader represents a revolution in operational efficiency and overall productivity. The 16M is designed to help you build and maintain the haul roads needed to support maximum efficiency in mining operations. The 16M has set a new standard of quality to maximize your return on investment.

Engine

Units:

Base Power (1st gear) – Net	297.0 hp 221.0 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP
Bore	5.1 in 130.0 mm
Stroke	6.2 in 157.0 mm
Speed @ Rated Power	2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
Base Power (1st gear) – Net (Metric)	301.0 hp 221.0 kW
Base Power (all gears) – Net	297.0 hp 221.0 kW
Maximum Torque	1263.0 lb ft 1712.0 N·m
Torque Rise	46% 46%
VHP Plus Range – Net	221-248 kW (297-332 hp) 221-248 kW (297-332 hp)
VHP Plus Range – Net (Metric)	221-248 kW (301-337 hp) 221-248 kW (301-337 hp)
VHP Range – Net	221-233 kW (297-312 hp) 221-233 kW (297-312 hp)
VHP Range – Net (Metric)	221-233 kW (301-316 hp) 221-233 kW (301-316 hp)
Displacement	763.0 in3 12.5 L
Number of Cylinders	6 6
Derating Altitude	15000.0 ft 4572.0 m
Standard – Fan Speed – Maximum	1,200 rpm 1,200 rpm
Standard – Fan Speed – Minimum	550 rpm 550 rpm
Standard – Ambient Capability	109.0 ° F 43.0 ° C
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum	1,450 rpm 1,450 rpm
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum	550 rpm 550 rpm
High Ambient Capability	122.0 ° F 50.0 ° C

Power Train

Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Forward/6 Reverse 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission	Direct drive, power shift, countershaft Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Brakes – Service	Oil-actuated, oil-disc Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes – Service, Surface Area	7724.0 in2 49830.0 cm2
Brakes – Parking	Spring applied, hydraulically released Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes – Secondary	Oil-actuated, oil-disc Oil-actuated, oil-disc

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type	Variable piston Variable piston
Pump Output	74.0 gal/min 280.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure	3500.0 psi 24150.0 kPa
Standby Pressure	450.0 psi 3100.0 kPa

Operating Specifications

Top Speed – Forward	32.1 mph 51.7 km/h
Top Speed – Reverse	25.3 mph 40.8 km/h
Turning Radius, Outside Front Tires	29.2 ft 8.9 m
Steering Range – Left/Right	47.5° 47.5°
Articulation Angle – Left/Right	20° 20°
Forward – 1st	2.8 mph 4.5 km/h
Forward – 2nd	3.8 mph 6.1 km/h
Forward – 3rd	5.5 mph 8.9 km/h
Forward – 4th	7.6 mph 12.3 km/h
Forward – 5th	11.8 mph 19.0 km/h
Forward – 6th	16.0 mph 25.7 km/h
Forward – 7th	22.0 mph 35.5 km/h
Forward – 8th	32.1 mph 51.7 km/h
Reverse – 1st	2.2 mph 3.6 km/h
Reverse – 2nd	4.1 mph 6.6 km/h
Reverse – 3rd	6.0 mph 9.7 km/h
Reverse – 4th	9.3 mph 15.0 km/h
Reverse – 5th	17.4 mph 28.0 km/h
Reverse – 6th	25.3 mph 40.8 km/h

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity	141.0 gal 534.0 L
Cooling System	16.0 gal 60.4 L
Hydraulic System – Total	30.1 gal 114.0 L
Hydraulic System – Tank	17.2 gal 65.0 L
Engine Oil	7.9 gal 30.0 L
Transmission/Differential/Final Drives	30.1 gal 114.0 L
Tandem Housing (each)	32.1 gal 121.5 L
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.24 gal 0.9 L
Circle Drive Housing	2.1 gal 8.0 L

Frame

Drawbar – Width	3.0 in 76.0 mm
Circle – Diameter	71.75 in 1822.0 mm
Circle – Blade Beam Thickness	2.0 in 50.0 mm
Drawbar – Height	8.0 in 203.0 mm
Front Frame Structure – Height	14.0 in 356.0 mm
Front Frame Structure – Thickness	0.06 in 14.0 mm
Front Frame Structure – Width	12.8 in 324.0 mm
Front Axle – Height to Center	27.1 in 688.0 mm
Front Axle – Wheel Lean, Left/Right	18.2° 18.2°
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side	32.0° 32.0°

Tandems

Height	25.5 in 648.0 mm
Width	9.3 in 236.0 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Inner	0.9 in 22.0 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Outer	0.9 in 22.0 mm
Drive Chain Pitch	2.5 in 63.5 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing	72.5 in 1841.0 mm
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up	15° 15°
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down	25° 25°

Moldboard

Blade Width	16.0 ft 4.9 m
Arc Radius	16.3 in 413.0 mm
Throat Clearance	4.9 in 126.0 mm
Cutting Edge – Width	8.0 in 203.0 mm
Cutting Edge – Thickness	1.0 in 25.0 mm
End Bit – Width	6.0 in 152.0 mm
End Bit – Thickness	0.75 in 19.0 mm
Blade Pull – Base GVW	38781.0 lb 17591.0 kg
Blade Pull – Maximum GVW	48554.0 lb 22024.0 kg
Down Pressure – Base GVW	29154.0 lb 13224.0 kg
Down Pressure – Maximum GVW	44047.0 lb 19979.0 kg
Height	31.0 in 787.0 mm
Thickness	1.0 in 25.0 mm
Width	16.0 ft 4.9 m

Blade Range

Circle Centershift – Right	23.5 in 597.0 mm
Circle Centershift – Left	25.5 in 647.0 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Right	43.1 in 1094.0 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Left	25.6 in 740.0 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle	65° 65°
Blade Tip Range – Forward	40° 40°
Blade Tip Range – Backward	5° 5°
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right	101.9 in 2587.0 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left	90.0 in 2282.0 mm
Maximum Lift above Ground	15.6 in 395.0 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut	19.2 in 488.0 mm

Ripper

Ripping Depth – Maximum	17.8 in 452.0 mm
Ripper Shank Holders	7 7
Shank Holder Spacing – Minimum	17.5 in 445.0 mm
Shank Holder Spacing – Maximum	20.0 in 500.0 mm
Penetration Force	25088.0 lb 11830.0 kg
Pryout Force	38508.0 lb 17467.0 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	63.4 in 1610.0 mm

Weights

Operating Weight – Typically Equipped	67338.0 lb 30544.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped	67338.0 lb 30544.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle	25353.0 lb 11500.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle	57431.0 lb 26050.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle	16342.0 lb 7413.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle	44353.0 lb 20118.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total	82784.0 lb 37550.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total	60695.0 lb 27531.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle	17037.0 lb 7728.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Rear Axle	50301.0 lb 22816.0 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total	67338.0 lb 30544.0 kg

Standards

Brakes	ISO 3450 ISO 3450
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471/ISO 3499 ISO 3471/ISO 3499
Sound	ISO 6394/ISO 6395 ISO 6394/ISO 6395
Steering	ISO 5010:2007 ISO 5010:2007

Net Power: VHP - Net

Gear: Forward - 1st	297.0 hp 221.0 kW
Gear: Forward - 2nd	302.0 hp 225.0 kW
Gear: Forward - 3rd	307.0 hp 229.0 kW
Gear: Forward - 4th	312.0 hp 233.0 kW
Gear: Forward - 5th	312.0 hp 233.0 kW
Gear: Forward - 6th	312.0 hp 233.0 kW
Gear: Forward - 7th	312.0 hp 233.0 kW
Gear: Forward - 8th	312.0 hp 233.0 kW
Gear: Reverse - 1st	297.0 hp 221.0 kW
Gear: Reverse - 2nd	302.0 hp 225.0 kW
Gear: Reverse - 3rd - 6th	307.0 hp 229.0 kW

Net Power: VHP Plus – Net

Gear: Forward – 1st	297.0 hp 221.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 2nd	302.0 hp 225.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 3rd	307.0 hp 229.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 4th	312.0 hp 233.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 5th	317.0 hp 236.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 6th	322.0 hp 240.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 7th	327.0 hp 244.0 kW
Gear: Forward – 8th	332.0 hp 248.0 kW
Gear: Reverse – 1st	297.0 hp 221.0 kW
Gear: Reverse – 2nd	302.0 hp 225.0 kW
Gear: Reverse – 3rd-6th	307.0 hp 229.0 kW