M-Series

Motor Graders
Competition

16H vs. 16M

Comparative Presentation

Overview
16H

Introduction
General Specs
Operator Environment
Sound
Structures
Transmission
Brakes
Engine
Operating Costs
Hydraulics
Integrated Electronics
Auto Lubrication System
Safety
Machine Dimensions
Machine Specifications

16M

Introduction
16H

16M

G-Series from 1973-1995

2003 NPI Program

H-Series Tier 1 1995-2002

Emissions Regulations Forcing Change

H-Series Tier 2 2003-2007

Competition Closing Performance Gap

Set Industry Standards

Voice of Customer

Market Leader

Field Follow Validation

80 Units, > 100,000 Hours

General Specs
16H

16M

3196 ETA

C13 ACERT VHP

54,550 lbs (24,740 kg)

57,452 lbs (26,060 kg)

265 Hp (198 kW)

297 Hp (221 kW)

8F/8R

8F/6R

Operator Environment
16H

16M

Mechanical-Linked Hydraulic

Electro-Hydraulic

Low Effort, Lever Controls

Low Effort, Joystick Controls

EMS III Monitoring System

Messenger, Text Style Information

Electronic Throttle Control

Improved Ventilation
Improved Visibility

Electronic Throttle Control

Best in Class Ventilation
Hydraulic Components Relocated
VOC Driven

Operator Environment - Visibility

16H

16M

Visibility to the Blade Restricted

by Levers and Steering Wheel

Joysticks Eliminate Levers &

Mechanical Controls Require a Square Cab,

Reducing Visibility to the Moldboard

Angled Cab Windows Provide

Yellow Paint on Front Frame and

Engine Enclosure

Glare-Reducing Black Paint

Optimized Rear Visibility

Maintained Optimal Rear Visibility

Steering Wheel
Maximum Visibility to Moldboard

Operator Environment - Controls

16H

Industry Standard Control Levers

Height
Efforts
Throw
Spacing

Up to 15 Levers and Steering Wheel

Controlling the Machine Functions

16M

Electro-Hydraulic Joysticks
78% Reduction in Arm and Hand Motion
Intuitive Steering Control

Ergonomically Positioned Auxiliary Pod

and Ripper Control
Easy to Learn Controls
Logical Grouping of Hydraulic Functions
Precise Implement Control

Operator Environment - Controls

16H

16M
8

2
7

3
1

3
6

5
4

8
5

Conventional Levers
1 - Left Blade Lift / Lower
2 - Moldboard Side Shift
3 - Blade Tip
4 - Blade Circle
5 - Articulation
6 - Drawbar Center Shift
7 - Wheel Lean
8 - Right Blade Lift / Lower

Electro-Hydraulic Joysticks
1 - Left Blade Lift / Lower
2 - Moldboard Side Shift
3 - Blade Tip
4 - Blade Circle
5 - Articulation
6 - Drawbar Center Shift
7 - Wheel Lean
8 - Right Blade Lift / Lower

Operator Environment - Controls

16H

16M
1

1
4
4

6
5
3

2
1

2
3
5
4

Other Controls

Other Controls

1 - Steering

1 - Steering

2 - Differential Lock / Unlock

2 - Differential Lock / Unlock

3 - Transmission Direction

3 - Transmission Direction

4 - Gear Selection

4 - Gear Selection

5 - Electronic Throttle Resume / Decrement

5 - Electronic Throttle Resume / Decrement

6 - Automatic Articulation Return to Center

Operator Environment Auxiliary Controls

16H

16M
1

Auxiliary Hydraulics
Mechanical levers divided on left and right
hands

(1) Ripper Control Pod

1 or 2 Auxiliary Functions
(2) Auxiliary Control Pod
Up to 6 Auxiliary Functions
Programmable Auxiliary Control Buttons
(Thru Cat ET)
Mini Joystick Control

Operator Environment Additional Features

16H

16M

No Option

No Variable Float Option

Variable Float Optional

Improved Productivity
Increased Cutting Edge Life
Ease of Operation

Operator Environment Instrument Panel

16H

Analog Gauges

16M

Analog Gauges

Coolant Temperature

Coolant Temperature

Articulation Gauge

Articulation Gauge

Battery Level

Battery Level (Moved to Cat Messenger)

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Gauge

Tachometer (Optional)

Tachometer (Standard)

Air Pressure Indicators

Hydraulic Oil Temperature

Operator Environment Instrument Panel

16H

Digital Gauges

16M

Digital Gauges

Ground Speed (Optional)

Ground Speed (Standard)

Forward / Neutral / Reverse Indicator

Actual Gear and Direction

Scrollable Service Codes

Operator Requested Gear and Direction

Service Hour Meter

Service Hour Meter

Operator Environment Instrument Panel

16H

EMS III
Monitoring / Diagnostic Capabilities
Continuous Tracking of Critical Parameters
Warnings / Alerts for Abnormal Conditions

16M

Messenger
Real Time Monitoring / Diagnostic
Capabilities
Continuous Tracking of Critical Parameters
Warnings / Alerts for Abnormal Conditions
Digital Text Display in Multiple Languages
Autoshift Gear Parameter (Optional)

Operator Environment Controls & Switches

16H

Multiple Locations
Lights
HVAC and Fan Controls
Link Bar
Optional Attachments
Window Wiper Controls
Lighter

16M

Ergonomically Positioned
Relocated to B-Post and Front Dash
Located for Optimal Visibility

Operator Environment Additional Features

16H

Cab Fresh Air Filter Inside Cab

16M

Cab Fresh Air Filter Moved

Additional M-Series Features :
Rear Vision Camera
XM Radio
Windshield Washer Bottle Fill Moved

HVAC
16H

HVAC System - Optional

16M

Modular HVAC System Standard

Easy Replacement or Repair

79% Improvement

Improved Capacity
Improved Reliability

Sound
16H
16M
Sound Levels @ 100% Fan Speed
120

dB(A)

100

110

111

16H

16M

80
79

60

72

40
20

16H

16M

Interior

Exterior

Note: With sound suppression, the 16M is less than 108 dB(A) exterior at 70% fan speed.

Structures Front Frame

16H

Flanged Box Design

16M

Retained Flanged Box Design

Continuous Top and Bottom Plate

Continuous Top and Bottom Plate

Welds Removed from High Stress

Areas

Welds Removed from High Stress

Areas

Structures Fuel Tank

16H

16M

Located Above Tandems

Relocated Behind Cab

Fast Fill Option

Fast Fill Standard

Ground Level Fueling

Ground Level Fueling w/Fast Fill

Capacity 492 L (130 gal)

Capacity 511 L (135 gal)

Structures Drawbar
16H

16M

Box Section Design

Tubular Design

Proven Design

Commonality Between All Models

Drawbar Wear Inserts Adjusted from

Under the Circle

30 mm (1.18 in) Plate Added for

Additional Strength
Industry Exclusive Top Adjust Drawbar
Wear Inserts
Reduction in Maintenance Time
Extended Insert Life

Structures Moldboard
16H

16M

Industry Standard Blade Curvature

Retained Blade Curvature

Industry Leader in Throat Clearance

Retained Throat Clearance

Heat Treated Moldboard Rails

Retained Heat Treated Moldboard Rails

Relocated Side Shift Anchor to Left Side
Bi-Directional Shimless Moldboard
Retention System
Ensures Full Use of Wear Inserts

Structures Rear Frame

16H

16M

Integrated Bumper to Handle High

Loads

Retained Integrated Bumper to Handle

High Loads

Box Section Design

Retained Box Section Design

Integrated Rear Case

Modular Rear Axle

Cast Axle Mounting
Improved Serviceability to Power Train
Components

Transmission
16H

Planetary Transmission
Designed and Built Specifically for
Cat Graders

16M

Countershaft Transmission
Designed and Built Specifically for
Cat Graders

Engine Over-Speed Protection

Speedometer
Programmable Autoshift

Transmission
16H

16M

Direct Drive

Direct Drive

Eight Forward and Eight Reverse Gears

Eight Forward and Six Reverse Gears

Smooth Shifting Transmission (ECPC)
Load Compensation
Controlled Throttle Shifting
Viscosity Compensation

Brakes
16H

Air Actuated, Spring Released

Largest Total Brake Surface Area

16M

(1) Hydraulically Actuated, Spring

Released
(2) Largest Total Brake Surface Area

Oil Bathed Discs

Located at Each Tandem Wheel

(2) Oil Bathed Discs

Located at Each Tandem Wheel
(3) Indicator/Compensator

Brakes
16H

16M

No Option

No Compression Brake Option

Compression Brake Optional

Three-Phase (2,4, or 6 cylinder braking)

Faster Downhill Speeds

Improved Productivity

Lower Maintenance Costs

Engine
16H

16M

Tier 2 Compliant Cat 3196 ETA

Tier 3 Compliant Cat C13 ACERT

Torque Rise = 50%

Torque Rise = 50%

Altitude Deration 11,000 ft. (3353 m)

Altitude Deration 15,000 ft. (4572 m)

Introduced Electronic Controls

Expanded Electronic Controls

Improved Fuel Economy

Maximized Fuel Economy

Introduced Hydraulic Demand Fan

Hydraulic Demand Fan

Engine Power Management

16H

16M

VHP Optional

VHP Standard

No VHP Plus Option

VHP Plus Optional

VHP Delivered in 20 Hp (15 kW)

Increments

VHP Delivers in 5 Hp (3.7 kW)

Increments
Optimum Gear-to-Gear Hp for
Improved Productivity

Engine Power Management

16H

16M

VHP

VHP
Plus

265 Hp

1F

297 Hp

297 Hp

265 Hp

2F

302 Hp

302 Hp

265 Hp

3F

307 Hp

307 Hp

285 Hp

4F

312 Hp

312 Hp

285 Hp

5F

312 Hp

317 Hp

285 Hp

6F

312 Hp

322 Hp

285 Hp

7F

312 Hp

327 Hp

285 Hp

8F

312 Hp

332 Hp

Gear VHP

VHP
Plus

Engine Power Management

16H
48000

16M
The 16M can pull the same load a
minimum of 50% faster than the 16H

43000

Rimpull (lbs)

38000

5% - 18% increased rimpull,

depending on the gear

33000
28000

16H

23000

16M

18000
13000
8000
1.00

3.00

5.00
Speed (mph)

7.00

9.00

Engine Specifications
16H

16M
Spec

Cat 3196 ETA, VHP

Model

Cat C13 ACERT VHP

11.9 L (726 cu in)

Displacement L (cu.in.)

12.5 L (763 cu in.)

130 mm (5.1 in)

Bore

130 mm (5.1 in)

150 mm (5.9 in)

Stroke

157 mm (6.2 in)

50%

Torque Rise

50%

1550 N-m (1143 lb ft)

Max Torque

1710 N-m (1,261 lb ft)

2000 rpm

Speed @ Rated Power

2000 rpm

Number of Cylinders

3353 m (11,000 ft.)

Derating Altitude

4572 m (15,000 ft)

1350 rpm

Std - Fan Speed - Max

1200 rpm

500 rpm

Std - Fan Speed - Min

550 rpm

47 C (117 F)

Std - Ambient Capability

43 C (109 F)

1470 rpm

Hi Ambient - Fan Speed - Max

1,450 rpm

500 rpm

Hi Ambient - Fan Speed - Min

550 rpm

50 C (122 F)

Hi Ambient Capability

50 C (122 F)

198 kW (265 hp)

Base Power (1st gear) - Net

221 kW (297 hp)

492 L (130 gal)

Fuel Capacity

511 L (135 gal)

Hydraulics
16H

16M

Load Sensing Mechanical Hydraulics

Load Sensing Electro-Hydraulics

PPPC Implement Control Valves

Retained PPPC Implement Control Valves

Blade Float

Retained Blade Float

Balanced Flow

Retained Balanced Flow

Hydraulics
16H

16M

Traditional Controls

Simplified Electro-Hydraulic Controls

Valves Located Under Cab

Valves Relocated to Front Frame

Pump Located Under Cab

Pump Relocated to Engine

Hydraulic Tank at Back of Cab

Hydraulic Tank Relocated to

Rear Enclosure

Independent Oil Supply

Cat XT Hose

Retained Independent Oil Supply

Cat XT Hose

Integrated Electronics
16H

16M

Electronic Engine Control

Smart Machine

Electronic Technician (Cat ET)

Electronic Technician (Cat ET)

Diagnostics

Diagnostics
Machine Security System
Product Link
Cat Messenger

Integrated Electronics - AccuGrade

16H

16M

Aftermarket Installed

Full Machine/System Design Integration

ARO After 2005

Grade Control Ready - Standard

AccuGrade Attachment Ready Option
(ARO)

Automatic Lubrication System

16H

Lincoln AutoLube System Optional

Custom Attachment

Installed Ex-Factory

16M

Lincoln Centro-Matic AutoLube System

Optional

Factory Installed

Safety
16H

Hydraulic Lock Out

16M

Hydraulic Lock Out

Mechanical

Electrical

Standard in EU Arrangement

Standard in All Markets and Models

Optional in All Other Markets

Operator Presence System

Secondary Steering System
Speed Sensitive Steering

Safety
16H

Drop Down Lights

EU Arrangement

16M

Drop Down Rear Lights

Available in All Markets
HID Lighting
Back Up Lights and Alarm

Safety
16H

16M

No Option

No Optional Rear Vision Camera

Rear View Camera and Monitor

Safety
16H

Non Skid Platforms Optional

Brake Line Guards (Optional)

Fuel Tank Located Above Tandem

Walkway

16M

Non Skid Platforms Standard

Additional Protection for Brake Lines

Open Walkway

Safety
16H

16M

No Option

No Optional Window-Cleaning Platform

Optional Window-Cleaning Platform

Safety
16H

16M

Circle Drive Slip Clutch - Standard

Circle Drive Slip Clutch - Standard

Blade Lift Accumulators - Optional

Blade Lift Accumulators - Optional

Safety
16H

16M

Engine Shutoff Switch

Engine Shutoff Switch

Electrical Disconnect Switch

Electrical Disconnect Switch

Safety
16H

Additional Safety Features

16M

Additional Safety Features

Laminated Glass

Laminated Glass

Lockable Doors

Lockable Doors

Conveniently Located Grab Rails

Conveniently Located Grab Rails

Black Glare Reducing Paint

Machine Dimensions
16H

16M
Dimensions

3524 mm (131 in)

Height - low profile cab*

3749 mm (148 in)

Height - high profile cab

732 mm (28.8 in)

Height to axle

688 mm (27.1 in)

1841 mm (72 in)

Length - between tandem axles

1841 mm (72.5 in)

3071 mm (121 in)

Length - front axle to moldboard

3069 mm (120.8 in)

6960 mm (274 in)

Length - front axle to mid tandem

6985 mm (275 in)

9994 mm (393 in)

Length - front tire to end of rear frame

9963 mm (392.2 in)

11 623 mm (458 in)

Length - counterweight to ripper

11 672 mm (459.5 in)

409 mm (16.1 in)

Ground clearance at trans. case

3359 mm (132 in)

Height to exhaust stack

3405 mm (134.1 in)

3111 mm (122 in)

Height to top of cylinders

3088 mm (121.6 in)

2470 mm (97 in)

Width - tire center lines

2509 mm (98.8 in)

2986 mm (118 in)

Width - outside rear tires

3096 mm (121.9 in)

3077 mm (121 in)

Width - outside front tires

3096 mm (121.9 in)

3703 mm (145.8 in)

N/A

407 mm (16 in)

*Note: Low Profile Cab Was Standard On The H-Series. M-Series Has Only One Cab Option.

Machine Specifications
16H

16M
Power Train

8 Fwd / 8 Rev

Forward/Reverse Gears

8 Fwd / 6 Rev

Direct Drive, Power Shift, Planetary

Transmission

Direct Drive, Power Shift, Countershaft

Air-Actuated, Oil-Disc

Brakes, Service

Oil-Actuated, Oil-Disc

42 209 cm (6544 in )

Brake Surface Area

49 830 cm (7724 in )

Manual, Multiple Oil-Disc

Parking Brake

Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released

Air-Actuated, Oil-Disc

Secondary Brakes

Oil-Actuated, Oil-Disc

Hydraulic System
Circuit Type

Electro-Hydraulic Load Sensing, Closed Center

Pump Type

Variable Piston

254 L/min (66 gal/min)

Pump Output @ 2000 RPM*

280 L/min (74 gal/min)

24 150 kPa (3500 psi)

Maximum System Pressure

24 150 kPa (3500 psi)

3100 kPa (450 psi)

Standby Pressure

3100 kPa (450 psi)

Closed Center Load Sense

Variable Piston

Service Refill
492 L (130 gal)

Fuel Tank

511 L (135 gal)

46.5 L (12.3 gal)

Cooling System

46.5 L (12.3 gal)

55 L (14.5 gal)

Hydraulic System - Tank

65 L (17.2 gal)

35 L (9.2 gal)

Engine Oil

30 L (7.9 gal)

114 L (30.1 gal)

Differential / Final Drives

114 L (30.1 gal)

121 L (31.5 gal)

Tandem Housing (Each)

121.5 L (32.1 gal)

0.9 L (0.24 gal)

Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing

0.9 L (0.24 gal)

8 L (2.1 gal)

Circle Drive Housing

8 L (2.1 gal)

*Note: M-Series Pump Output Measured at 2150 RPM.

16H vs. 16M

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