This Caterpillar 16M is a used motor grader — sometimes called a road grader or grading machine — a heavy construction machine designed to create flat, smooth, and precisely graded surfaces on roads, earthworks, and civil infrastructure projects. Caterpillar is one of the world's most recognised manufacturers of heavy equipment, producing machinery for construction, mining, and earthmoving industries across the globe.
This 2009 machine is located in New South Wales, Australia, and is offered for sale at $308,917 excluding GST. The hour meter shows 22,700 hours, giving buyers a clear picture of the machine's working life to date.
The grader is powered by a Cat C13 engine and fitted with a power shift transmission, providing smooth and responsive gear changes suited to the demands of continuous grading work. The operator's station is an air-conditioned ROPS cab, offering a controlled and protected environment in line with modern safety standards.
Several productivity and comfort features are fitted as standard on this machine. Auto grease reduces maintenance downtime by automatically lubricating key components throughout the working day. Blade accumulators help absorb shock loads through the blade circuit, protecting the hydraulic system and improving blade control during operation. A Trimble GPS system is wired and installed, enabling precision grade control for accurate, survey-quality earthwork without relying solely on manual operator input.
Safety equipment is comprehensive. The machine is fitted with a fire suppression system, emergency stops, and isolators — a configuration well suited to higher-risk work environments such as mining or remote site operations. A multi-shank ripper is also included, allowing the machine to break up compacted or hardened ground material before grading.
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