The Caterpillar 16M Motor Grader was released by Caterpillar end 2006 and replaced the 10 H-Series models and features a number of revolutionary concepts in motor grader design-most notably a pair of joysticks replacing as many as 15 levers and a steering wheel. Caterpillar applied for more than 100 new patents. New features include dynamic styling that opens up lines of sight, easy adjustment of the drawbar, circle and moldboard (DCM), a high torque all-wheel-drive system, enhanced power management and a emissions-compliant Caterpillar C13 Engine with ACERT(TM) Technology to meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIa emissions regulations and delivers 291 hp and up to 337 with the VHP (Variable Horsepower) system. Caterpillar considers their M Series Motor Graders to be a revolution in operational efficiency and overall productivity. The Caterpillar 16M is designed to help build and maintain the haul roads needed to support mining operations.

Specification highlights:

• Engine: Caterpillar C13 ACERT™ VHPCat®
• Base Power (1st gear) – Net: 291.0 hp
• Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight: 67600.0 lb
• Moldboard - Blade width: 16.0 ft
• Blade - Maximum Blade Position Angle: 65°
• Transmission and speed Forward: 1-8: 2.8 – 32.1 mph
• Transmission and speed Reverse: 1-6: 2.2 – 25.3 mph
• Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires: 29.2 ft