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1978 - Caterpillar 16G Motor Grader
()- Listing No
- 416074
- Year
- 1978
- Manufacturer
- Caterpillar
- Model
- 16G
- Condition
- Used
- Location
- USA
- Price
- $39,900
- Description
-
Serial # 93U1323 Motor: Cat 3406D mech inj Transmission: automatic - 8 forward 8 reverse Tires: 23.5R25 Rims: 10 bolt - steel Hours: n/a Length: 37'4" Width: 11'1" Height: 12'5" Book Weight: 54,057 lbs Added Details: runs well, AC (not working), Air Brakes, All hydraulics work well - 1 steer cylinder seeps oil, all others dry, articulates in center, hydraulic ripper with 6 mounts for teeth (2 ripper teeth installed), 16'3" long blade
About this machine
This Caterpillar 16G is a used motor grader — sometimes called a road grader or grading machine — a heavy construction machine used to fine-grade and level soil, gravel, and other materials for road building, site preparation, and surface maintenance. Caterpillar is one of the world's most widely recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment, serving industries that include road construction, mining, infrastructure, and land development.
Power comes from a Cat 3406D engine fitted with mechanical fuel injection, paired with an automatic transmission offering eight forward and eight reverse speeds — a full-range automatic that allows the operator to match ground speed precisely to the work at hand. The machine rides on 23.5R25 tires mounted on ten-bolt steel rims, a robust combination suited to the demands of large-scale grading work. Overall dimensions are 37 feet 4 inches in length, 11 feet 1 inch in width, and 12 feet 5 inches in height, with a book weight of 54,057 pounds.
The blade measures 16 feet 3 inches in length, giving this machine the wide cutting path typical of a grader working on major road surfaces or large earthworks. The frame articulates at the centre, improving manoeuvrability and allowing the machine to handle curves and tight work areas more effectively than a rigid-frame design. All hydraulic systems are reported to be working well, with the exception of one steering cylinder that seeps oil; all remaining hydraulic circuits are described as dry.
The machine is also equipped with a hydraulic ripper mounted at the rear, fitted with six tooth mounts and two ripper teeth currently installed — a useful attachment for breaking up compacted ground or soft rock ahead of grading passes. Additional equipment includes air brakes and an air conditioning system, though the air conditioning is noted as not currently functional. The machine is reported to run well.
This 1978 Caterpillar 16G motor grader is located in New York, USA, and is offered at $39,900.
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