Motor Graders 18

18 Motor Grader

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Key Specs

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net: 304 hp; 227 kW

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped: 74324 lb; 33713 kg

Blade Width: 18 ft; 5.5 m

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Overview

Keep Haul Roads Productive and Efficient

More power, more efficiency, improved emissions control and a wider moldboard help the Cat® 18 rise up to the challenge of mining operations. Technologies assist the operator and work to minimize operating costs. And, Cat durability helps ensure peak availability.

Benefits

Move more with less fuel

Eco Mode saves fuel while maintaining productivity.

Maintain cross slope

Cat Grade Control helps operator maintain desired cross slope.

Manage your fleet

Cat MineStar helps manage your fleet to optimize quality and operating costs.

Features At A Glance

18 foot moldboard and straight 10 inch by 1-3/8 inch cutting edge, allowing operators to increase coverage by 12.5% compared to a 16 foot moldboard. The operator can use a more aggressive blade angle and still be able to deposit the windrow away from the tires to protect tire life. More aggressive blade angles reduce the load on the machine and maintain better ground speed for enhanced performance.
Variable Horse Power (VHP) provides the ideal amount of power in all gears to efficiently perform diverse motor grader applications while protecting structure and drive train components.
With optimized combination of weight and balance the 18delivers enhanced traction and the ability to keep ground speed, especially when carrying a large load on the board.
Emissions reduction technology is transparent and automated with no action required from the operator.
Rear Ripper / Scarifier penetrates tough material fast for easier movement with the moldboard. Standard ripper with three shanks can add four more for additional versatility.
Multi-color, touch screen Information Display is the operator's gateway to monitoring machine performance and offers a convenient way of modifying machine parameters to tailor performance to the current task. Provides access to service information for initial troubleshooting.
Cat Product Link™ Elite is deeply integrated into the machine, helping take the guesswork out of equipment management. Easy access to timely information like machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink® user interface can help effectively manage fleets and lower operating costs.
Manage your fleet of machines while reducing fuel burn with Cat Production Measurement System option. The Efficiency Coach and Application Segmentation work together to monitor operators and machines simultaneously. Measure your jobsite’s efficiency and productivity from anywhere on the website.

The 18 helps to reduce downtime and operating costs through improved serviceability, fuel economy and reduced maintenance. Major components are modular in design, so most can be removed and reinstalled without disturbing other components.
Eco Mode improves fuel economy by reducing high idle engine speed while maintaining machine power. ECO Mode controls the high engine idle speed (capped at 1,900 rpm in working gears) to ensure the engine is performing as efficiently as possible. Provides significant fuel savings especially in operations that typically run light to moderate loads.
Center shift section of the front frame is made of heavy duty steel casting which improves stress distribution to this high load area for enhanced durability.
The rear frame structure is lengthened to provide easy service access to components in the engine enclosure as well as improve machine balance.
Front axle steering cylinder has been designed to enhance durability and hydraulic hoses have been routed to improve reliability.
A front guard helps protect the front axle from rocks or other debris that could damage the axle or its components.
The transmission guard provides a steel protection from ground debris.
Modular cooling package makes for simple removal and installation of components on the cooling system which reduces service time.
Engine enclosure doors provide complete and easy access to the engine without the impediment of any enclosure post.
Extended maintenance intervals reduce the number of touches and downtime.
Ok to Start and critically low fluid monitoring systems help prevent critical components from damage when low fluid levels are present. All information is available via the Information Display within the cab, and diagnostic codes are logged.

Caterpillar considers the safety of everyone in, on or around Cat equipment when developing new products or enhancing safety features for existing products.
The 18has numerous safety features such as but not limited to -

Access to Tandem
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Enclosure Service Lights
Seat Belt Indication
Fire Suppression Ready System
Rearview Camera
Optional Access Platform
Optional Service Access Platform

Your local Cat dealer is committed to helping you succeed, by ensuring you have the right machine for the job, making parts and service readily available, offering operator training and providing you with versatile work tools.

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 18

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	304 hp 227 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Bore	5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke	6.2 in 157 mm
Speed at Rated Power	2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability	122 °F 50 °C
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	309 hp 227 kW
VHP Range - Net	227-266 kW (304-357 hp) 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	1270 lb/ft 1721 N·m
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	12176 ft 3711 m
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	12973 ft 3954 m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	1270 lb/ft 1721 N·m
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum	550 rpm 550 rpm
Emissions (1)	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	40% 40%
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	1306 lb/ft 1771 N·m
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	12500 ft 3810 m
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	38% 38%
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,450 rpm 1,450 rpm
Emissions (2)	Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	38% 38%
VHP Range - Net - Metric	227-266 kW (309-362 hp) 227-266 kW (309-362 hp)
Emissions (3)	Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards
Optimized VHP Range - Net	227-266 kW (304-357 hp) 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Displacement	763 in³ 12.5 l
Number of Cylinders	6 6

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped

74324 lb 33713 kg

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 - Parking	Spring applied, hydraulically released Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel	27069.27 lb/ft 36701 N·m
Brakes - Service	Oil-actuated, oil disc Oil-actuated, oil disc
Brakes - Secondary	Oil-actuated, oil-disc Oil-actuated, oil-disc

Moldboard

Blade Width	18 ft 5.5 m
Arc Radius	16.3 in 413 mm
Throat Clearance	5 in 126 mm
Down Force - Maximum GVW	43861 lb 19895 kg
*Blade Pull - Base GVW**	47216 lb 21417 kg
*Blade Pull - Maximum GVW**	52878 lb 23985 kg
End Bit - Width	6 in 152 mm
Down Force - Base GVW	34008 lb 15426 kg
Cutting Edge Thickness	1.4 in 35 mm
Thickness	1 in 25 mm
Width	18 ft 5.5 m
Cutting Edge Width	10 in 254 mm
End Bit - Thickness	0.75 in 19 mm
Height	31 in 787 mm
Note	Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight. Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type	Variable piston Variable piston
Maximum System Pressure	3590 psi 24750 kPa
Standby Pressure	856 psi 5900 kPa
Pump Output*	74 gal/min 280 l/min
Note	Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.

Operating Specifications

Forward - 6th	16 mile/h 25.8 km/h
Forward - 2nd	3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h
Forward - 8th	32.1 mile/h 51.7 km/h
Forward - 5th	11.8 mile/h 19 km/h
Reverse - 3rd	6 mile/h 9.7 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	30.5 ft 9.3 m
Forward - 4th	7.6 mile/h 12.3 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse	25.3 mile/h 40.8 km/h
Forward - 7th	22 mile/h 35.5 km/h
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20° 20°
Reverse - 1st	2.2 mile/h 3.6 km/h
Forward - 3rd	5.5 mile/h 8.9 km/h
Reverse - 4th	9.3 mile/h 15 km/h
Forward - 1st	2.8 mile/h 4.5 km/h
Top Speed - Forward	32.1 mile/h 51.7 km/h
Reverse - 6th	25.3 mile/h 40.8 km/h
Steering Range - Left/Right	47.5° 47.5°
Reverse - 2nd	4.1 mile/h 6.6 km/h
Reverse - 5th	17.4 mile/h 28 km/h
Note	Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires. Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires.

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity	131 gal (US) 496 l
Cooling System	18.5 gal (US) 70 l
Hydraulic System - Tank	18.5 gal (US) 70 l
Hydraulic System - Total	38.6 gal (US) 146 l
DEF Tank	4.2 gal (US) 16 l
Engine Oil	9.5 gal (US) 36 l
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	26 gal (US) 98.5 l
Tandem Housing - Each	34 gal (US) 129 l
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.24 gal (US) 0.9 l
Circle Drive Housing	2.6 gal (US) 10 l

Frame

Front Frame Structure - Width	14 in 356 mm
Front Axle - Height to Center	26.4 in 670 mm
Circle - Diameter	71.7 in 1822 mm
Front Frame Structure - Thickness	0.6 in 14 mm
Front Frame Structure - Height	18.1 in 460 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	2 in 50 mm
Drawbar - Width	3 in 76 mm
Front Axle - Wheel Lean	18° Left/17° Right 18° Left/17° Right
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	35° 35°
Drawbar - Height	8 in 203 mm

Tandems

Sidewall Thickness - Outer	0.9 in 22 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner	0.9 in 22 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15° 15°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25° 25°
Height	25.5 in 648 mm
Width	9.3 in 236 mm
Drive Chain Pitch	2.5 in 63.5 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing	72.5 in 1841 mm

Blade Range

Maximum Blade Position Angle	65° 65°
Maximum Lift Above Ground	15.7 in 400 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut	18.5 in 470 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right	103 in 2605 mm
Circle Centershift - Right	22 in 560 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left	103 in 2605 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	31.1 in 790 mm
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5° 5°
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	29.1 in 740 mm
Circle Centershift - Left	27.2 in 690 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40° 40°

Ripper

Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum	17.5 in 445 mm
Ripping Depth - Maximum	17.8 in 452 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum	20 in 500 mm
Ripper Shank Holders	7 7
Penetration Force	30311 lb 13749 kg
Pry-Out Force	43700 lb 19822 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	63.4 in 1610 mm

Weights Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)*

Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle	53830 lb 24417 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total**	72298 lb 32794 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle	58753 lb 26650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle	26125 lb 11850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	20494 lb 9296 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle**	19837 lb 8998 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total	84877 lb 38500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total	74324 lb 33713 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle**	52461 lb 23796 kg
Note (2)	Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and rops cab. Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and rops cab.
Note (1)	No Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission engine: subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle wt. & total wt. No Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission engine: subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle wt. & total wt.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height - Top of Cylinders	122.6 in 3115 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires	134.3 in 3411 mm
Height - Exhaust Stack	141.1 in 3584 mm
Length - Between Tandem Axles	72.5 in 1841 mm
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem	290 in 7365 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines	106.4 in 2703 mm
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard	120.7 in 3066 mm
Length - Counterweight to Ripper	474.4 in 12051 mm
Height - Front Axle Center	29.9 in 760 mm
Width - Outside Front Tires	134.3 in 3411 mm
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch	417 in 10593 mm
Height - Top of Cab	147.5 in 3746 mm
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	16.7 in 423 mm

Standards

Sound	ISO 6394: 2008/ISO 6395: 2008/ISO 6396: 2008 ISO 6394: 2008/ISO 6395: 2008/ISO 6396: 2008
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471: 2008/ISO 3449: 2005 ISO 3471: 2008/ISO 3449: 2005
Brakes	ISO 3450: 2011 ISO 3450: 2011
Steering	ISO 5010: 2007 ISO 5010: 2007

Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards - Metric

Gear - Forward 1st	309 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 2nd	309 hp 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 2nd	309 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 4th	325 hp 239 kW
Gear - Forward 6th	341 hp 251 kW
Gear - Forward 5th	332 hp 244 kW
Gear - Forward 8th	362 hp 266 kW
Gear - Reverse 1st	309 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 3rd	315 hp 232 kW
Gear - Forward 7th	347 hp 255 kW
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th	315 hp 232 kW

Optional Tire Arrangements

Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5

Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards - Net

Gear - Forward 4th	321 hp 239 kW
Gear - Reverse 2nd	304 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 1st	304 hp 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th	311 hp 232 kW
Gear - Forward 3rd	311 hp 232 kW
Gear - Forward 5th	327 hp 244 kW
Gear - Forward 7th	342 hp 255 kW
Gear - Forward 2nd	304 hp 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 1st	304 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 6th	337 hp 251 kW
Gear - Forward 8th	357 hp 266 kW

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas.

18 Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Adjustable electric arm rest

Adjustable wrist rest

Air conditioner with heater

Air horn

Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center

Centershift pin indicator

Coat hook

Cup holder

Display, digital speed and gear

Doors, left and right side with wiper

Gauges (analog) inside the cab (includes fuel, articulation, engine coolant temp, engine RPM, and hydraulic oil temp)

Gauges, machine level

Information display touch screen

Joystick gear selection

Joystick hydraulic controls for implements, steering, transmission

Ladders, cab, left and right side

Lights, left and right side lights

Lights, night time cab

Meter, hour, digital

Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle

Power port, 12V

Radio ready, entertainment

ROPS cab, sound suppressed, less than 73 dB(A) ISO 6394 (70% fan speed)

Seat, cloth-covered, comfort air suspension

Storage compartments

Throttle control, electronic

POWER TRAIN

Air cleaner, dual stage dry type radial seal with service indicator through messenger and automatic dust ejector

Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)

Auto Diff Lock

Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner

Brake wear indication

Brakes, oil disc, four-wheel, hydraulic

Consistent power to ground

Critically Low Fluid Level Monitoring System

Differential, lock/unlock

Drain, engine oil, high speed

Electronic over speed protection

Engine ECO Mode: Tier 4 Final/Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards

Engine, compression brake

Ether starting aid

Fuel tank, fast fill, ground level

Fuel-water separator

Hydraulic Demand Fan

Muffler, under hood (Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards

OK-to-Start

Optimized VHP

Parking brake – multi disc, sealed, oil-cooled

Priming pump, fuel

Rear axle, modular

Sediment drain, fuel tank

Three variations of the C13 engine. One meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards and is required for sale in higher regulated countries. The other options are capable of meeting Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent or Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards.

Transmission, 8F/6R, power shift

VIMS no telematics

GUARDS

Front axle cylinder guard

Transmission guard

ELECTRICAL

Alternator, 150 ampere, sealed

Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1,400 CCA

Breaker panel

Electrical system, 24V

Lights: brake, reversing, roof-mounted roading, stop and tail (LED), work front

Product Link

Starter, electric, heavy duty

SAFETY

Alarm, back up

Ground level engine shutdown

Hammer (emergency exit)

Horn, electric

Lockout, hydraulic implement for roading

Operator not present monitoring system

Paint, glare reducing – top of front frame, rear enclosure and ripper cylinders

Rearview camera

Seat belt indicator

Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)

Secondary steering

Windows, laminated glass: – Fixed front with intermittent wiper – Door with intermittent wipers (two)

Windows, tempered: – Left and right side wipers – Rear with intermittent wiper

Light, LED, warning strobe

Lights front LED

Lights, front headlights high

Lights, front headlights low

Mounting, for warning light

Service lights

Working lights Halogen

Working lights LED

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

3-bolt blade bracket

AccuGrade ARO

Accumulators, blade lift

Brake accumulators, dual certified

Cat Grade Control Cross Slope

CD ROM Parts Book

Clutch, circle drive slip

Cutting edges, flat DH-2 steel: – 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 1.4 in) – 19 mm (3⁄4 in) mounting bolts

Doors (four), engine compartment, (two left, two right hand) locking

Doors, two service, left and right side

Drawbar – six shoe with replaceable wear strips

End bits, 16 mm (5⁄8 in) DH-2 steel, 19 mm (3⁄4 in) mounting bolts

Fast fill fuel 567.8 L/min (150 gpm)

Fluid check

Frame, articulated, with safety lock

Hydraulics, load-sensing

Metallic fuel tank, 496 L (131 gal)

Metallic DCM wear strips

Modular cooling package

Moldboard: – 5.5 m × 787 mm × 25 mm (18 ft × 31 in × 1 in) – Hydraulic side shift and tip

Radiator, two cleanout access doors

Rear bumper

Rear tandem access steps and hand bars

S·O·S ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant

Tandem walkway

Top adjust circle wear strips

Fire suppression ready

Ripper, rear

Push block, counterweight

WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.

5.5 m (18 ft) blade with flat cutting edge 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 13⁄8 in)

TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS

A partial allowance for tires on 597 mm × 609.6 mm (23.5 in × 24 in) multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight

FLUIDS

Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–31° F)

18 Optional Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Comfort package

Heated door

Mirrors high visibility

Mirrors, outside heated 24V

Mirrors, outside mounted

Seat heated

Seat heated/ventilated

Windows cleaning platform and ladders left-right hand side

POWER TRAIN

Transmission, autoshift

GUARDS

Debris guard

Rear fenders

Sound suppression, engine enclosure and transmission

SAFETY

Additional monitor for rearview camera

Enhanced access platform

Machine Security System Key

Service access platform

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Auto-lube, Centro-matic

Auto-lube, ripper enhancement

Control, blade, variable float

Heater, engine coolant, 120V

Heater, engine coolant, 240V

Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+1

Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+5

Product Link Elite dual

Rim, 495.3 mm × 635 mm (19.5 in × 25 in) MP (spare)

Weather, Cold Plus package

WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.

5.5 m (18 ft) blade with curved cutting edge 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in)

Tooth, ripper

FLUIDS

Coolant, –51° C (–60° F)

Product Specifications for 18

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Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	304 hp 227 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C13 Cat® C13
Bore	5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke	6.2 in 157 mm
Speed at Rated Power	2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability	122 °F 50 °C
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	309 hp 227 kW
VHP Range - Net	227-266 kW (304-357 hp) 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	1270 lb/ft 1721 N·m
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	12176 ft 3711 m
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	12973 ft 3954 m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	1270 lb/ft 1721 N·m
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum	550 rpm 550 rpm
Emissions (1)	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	40% 40%
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	1306 lb/ft 1771 N·m
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	12500 ft 3810 m
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	38% 38%
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,450 rpm 1,450 rpm
Emissions (2)	Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	38% 38%
VHP Range - Net - Metric	227-266 kW (309-362 hp) 227-266 kW (309-362 hp)
Emissions (3)	Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards
Optimized VHP Range - Net	227-266 kW (304-357 hp) 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Displacement	763 in³ 12.5 l
Number of Cylinders	6 6

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped

74324 lb 33713 kg

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 - Parking	Spring applied, hydraulically released Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel	27069.27 lb/ft 36701 N·m
Brakes - Service	Oil-actuated, oil disc Oil-actuated, oil disc
Brakes - Secondary	Oil-actuated, oil-disc Oil-actuated, oil-disc

Moldboard

Blade Width	18 ft 5.5 m
Arc Radius	16.3 in 413 mm
Throat Clearance	5 in 126 mm
Down Force - Maximum GVW	43861 lb 19895 kg
*Blade Pull - Base GVW**	47216 lb 21417 kg
*Blade Pull - Maximum GVW**	52878 lb 23985 kg
End Bit - Width	6 in 152 mm
Down Force - Base GVW	34008 lb 15426 kg
Cutting Edge Thickness	1.4 in 35 mm
Thickness	1 in 25 mm
Width	18 ft 5.5 m
Cutting Edge Width	10 in 254 mm
End Bit - Thickness	0.75 in 19 mm
Height	31 in 787 mm
Note	Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight. Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type	Variable piston Variable piston
Maximum System Pressure	3590 psi 24750 kPa
Standby Pressure	856 psi 5900 kPa
Pump Output*	74 gal/min 280 l/min
Note	Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.

Operating Specifications

Forward - 6th	16 mile/h 25.8 km/h
Forward - 2nd	3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h
Forward - 8th	32.1 mile/h 51.7 km/h
Forward - 5th	11.8 mile/h 19 km/h
Reverse - 3rd	6 mile/h 9.7 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	30.5 ft 9.3 m
Forward - 4th	7.6 mile/h 12.3 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse	25.3 mile/h 40.8 km/h
Forward - 7th	22 mile/h 35.5 km/h
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20° 20°
Reverse - 1st	2.2 mile/h 3.6 km/h
Forward - 3rd	5.5 mile/h 8.9 km/h
Reverse - 4th	9.3 mile/h 15 km/h
Forward - 1st	2.8 mile/h 4.5 km/h
Top Speed - Forward	32.1 mile/h 51.7 km/h
Reverse - 6th	25.3 mile/h 40.8 km/h
Steering Range - Left/Right	47.5° 47.5°
Reverse - 2nd	4.1 mile/h 6.6 km/h
Reverse - 5th	17.4 mile/h 28 km/h
Note	Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires. Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires.

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity	131 gal (US) 496 l
Cooling System	18.5 gal (US) 70 l
Hydraulic System - Tank	18.5 gal (US) 70 l
Hydraulic System - Total	38.6 gal (US) 146 l
DEF Tank	4.2 gal (US) 16 l
Engine Oil	9.5 gal (US) 36 l
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	26 gal (US) 98.5 l
Tandem Housing - Each	34 gal (US) 129 l
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.24 gal (US) 0.9 l
Circle Drive Housing	2.6 gal (US) 10 l

Frame

Front Frame Structure - Width	14 in 356 mm
Front Axle - Height to Center	26.4 in 670 mm
Circle - Diameter	71.7 in 1822 mm
Front Frame Structure - Thickness	0.6 in 14 mm
Front Frame Structure - Height	18.1 in 460 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	2 in 50 mm
Drawbar - Width	3 in 76 mm
Front Axle - Wheel Lean	18° Left/17° Right 18° Left/17° Right
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	35° 35°
Drawbar - Height	8 in 203 mm

Tandems

Sidewall Thickness - Outer	0.9 in 22 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner	0.9 in 22 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15° 15°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25° 25°
Height	25.5 in 648 mm
Width	9.3 in 236 mm
Drive Chain Pitch	2.5 in 63.5 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing	72.5 in 1841 mm

Blade Range

Maximum Blade Position Angle	65° 65°
Maximum Lift Above Ground	15.7 in 400 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut	18.5 in 470 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right	103 in 2605 mm
Circle Centershift - Right	22 in 560 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left	103 in 2605 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	31.1 in 790 mm
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5° 5°
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	29.1 in 740 mm
Circle Centershift - Left	27.2 in 690 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40° 40°

Ripper

Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum	17.5 in 445 mm
Ripping Depth - Maximum	17.8 in 452 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum	20 in 500 mm
Ripper Shank Holders	7 7
Penetration Force	30311 lb 13749 kg
Pry-Out Force	43700 lb 19822 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	63.4 in 1610 mm

Weights Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)*

Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle	53830 lb 24417 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total**	72298 lb 32794 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle	58753 lb 26650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle	26125 lb 11850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	20494 lb 9296 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle**	19837 lb 8998 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total	84877 lb 38500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total	74324 lb 33713 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle**	52461 lb 23796 kg
Note (2)	Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and rops cab. Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and rops cab.
Note (1)	No Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission engine: subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle wt. & total wt. No Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission engine: subtract 150 kg (331 lb) from rear axle wt. & total wt.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height - Top of Cylinders	122.6 in 3115 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires	134.3 in 3411 mm
Height - Exhaust Stack	141.1 in 3584 mm
Length - Between Tandem Axles	72.5 in 1841 mm
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem	290 in 7365 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines	106.4 in 2703 mm
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard	120.7 in 3066 mm
Length - Counterweight to Ripper	474.4 in 12051 mm
Height - Front Axle Center	29.9 in 760 mm
Width - Outside Front Tires	134.3 in 3411 mm
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch	417 in 10593 mm
Height - Top of Cab	147.5 in 3746 mm
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	16.7 in 423 mm

Standards

Sound	ISO 6394: 2008/ISO 6395: 2008/ISO 6396: 2008 ISO 6394: 2008/ISO 6395: 2008/ISO 6396: 2008
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471: 2008/ISO 3449: 2005 ISO 3471: 2008/ISO 3449: 2005
Brakes	ISO 3450: 2011 ISO 3450: 2011
Steering	ISO 5010: 2007 ISO 5010: 2007

Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards - Metric

Gear - Forward 1st	309 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 2nd	309 hp 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 2nd	309 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 4th	325 hp 239 kW
Gear - Forward 6th	341 hp 251 kW
Gear - Forward 5th	332 hp 244 kW
Gear - Forward 8th	362 hp 266 kW
Gear - Reverse 1st	309 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 3rd	315 hp 232 kW
Gear - Forward 7th	347 hp 255 kW
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th	315 hp 232 kW

Optional Tire Arrangements

Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5 Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5

Variable Power Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent or Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards - Net

Gear - Forward 4th	321 hp 239 kW
Gear - Reverse 2nd	304 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 1st	304 hp 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th	311 hp 232 kW
Gear - Forward 3rd	311 hp 232 kW
Gear - Forward 5th	327 hp 244 kW
Gear - Forward 7th	342 hp 255 kW
Gear - Forward 2nd	304 hp 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 1st	304 hp 227 kW
Gear - Forward 6th	337 hp 251 kW
Gear - Forward 8th	357 hp 266 kW

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

18 Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Adjustable electric arm rest

Adjustable wrist rest

Air conditioner with heater

Air horn

Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center

Centershift pin indicator

Coat hook

Cup holder

Display, digital speed and gear

Doors, left and right side with wiper

Gauges (analog) inside the cab (includes fuel, articulation, engine coolant temp, engine RPM, and hydraulic oil temp)

Gauges, machine level

Information display touch screen

Joystick gear selection

Joystick hydraulic controls for implements, steering, transmission

Ladders, cab, left and right side

Lights, left and right side lights

Lights, night time cab

Meter, hour, digital

Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle

Power port, 12V

Radio ready, entertainment

ROPS cab, sound suppressed, less than 73 dB(A) ISO 6394 (70% fan speed)

Seat, cloth-covered, comfort air suspension

Storage compartments

Throttle control, electronic

POWER TRAIN

Air cleaner, dual stage dry type radial seal with service indicator through messenger and automatic dust ejector

Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)

Auto Diff Lock

Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner

Brake wear indication

Brakes, oil disc, four-wheel, hydraulic

Consistent power to ground

Critically Low Fluid Level Monitoring System

Differential, lock/unlock

Drain, engine oil, high speed

Electronic over speed protection

Engine ECO Mode: Tier 4 Final/Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards

Engine, compression brake

Ether starting aid

Fuel tank, fast fill, ground level

Fuel-water separator

Hydraulic Demand Fan

Muffler, under hood (Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards

OK-to-Start

Optimized VHP

Parking brake – multi disc, sealed, oil-cooled

Priming pump, fuel

Rear axle, modular

Sediment drain, fuel tank

Three variations of the C13 engine. One meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards and is required for sale in higher regulated countries. The other options are capable of meeting Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent or Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards.

Transmission, 8F/6R, power shift

VIMS no telematics

GUARDS

Front axle cylinder guard

Transmission guard

ELECTRICAL

Alternator, 150 ampere, sealed

Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1,400 CCA

Breaker panel

Electrical system, 24V

Lights: brake, reversing, roof-mounted roading, stop and tail (LED), work front

Product Link

Starter, electric, heavy duty

SAFETY

Alarm, back up

Ground level engine shutdown

Hammer (emergency exit)

Horn, electric

Lockout, hydraulic implement for roading

Operator not present monitoring system

Paint, glare reducing – top of front frame, rear enclosure and ripper cylinders

Rearview camera

Seat belt indicator

Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)

Secondary steering

Windows, laminated glass: – Fixed front with intermittent wiper – Door with intermittent wipers (two)

Windows, tempered: – Left and right side wipers – Rear with intermittent wiper

Light, LED, warning strobe

Lights front LED

Lights, front headlights high

Lights, front headlights low

Mounting, for warning light

Service lights

Working lights Halogen

Working lights LED

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

3-bolt blade bracket

AccuGrade ARO

Accumulators, blade lift

Brake accumulators, dual certified

Cat Grade Control Cross Slope

CD ROM Parts Book

Clutch, circle drive slip

Cutting edges, flat DH-2 steel: – 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 1.4 in) – 19 mm (3⁄4 in) mounting bolts

Doors (four), engine compartment, (two left, two right hand) locking

Doors, two service, left and right side

Drawbar – six shoe with replaceable wear strips

End bits, 16 mm (5⁄8 in) DH-2 steel, 19 mm (3⁄4 in) mounting bolts

Fast fill fuel 567.8 L/min (150 gpm)

Fluid check

Frame, articulated, with safety lock

Hydraulics, load-sensing

Metallic fuel tank, 496 L (131 gal)

Metallic DCM wear strips

Modular cooling package

Moldboard: – 5.5 m × 787 mm × 25 mm (18 ft × 31 in × 1 in) – Hydraulic side shift and tip

Radiator, two cleanout access doors

Rear bumper

Rear tandem access steps and hand bars

S·O·S ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant

Tandem walkway

Top adjust circle wear strips

Fire suppression ready

Ripper, rear

Push block, counterweight

WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.

5.5 m (18 ft) blade with flat cutting edge 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 13⁄8 in)

TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS

A partial allowance for tires on 597 mm × 609.6 mm (23.5 in × 24 in) multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight

FLUIDS

Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–31° F)

18 Optional Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Comfort package

Heated door

Mirrors high visibility

Mirrors, outside heated 24V

Mirrors, outside mounted

Seat heated

Seat heated/ventilated

Windows cleaning platform and ladders left-right hand side

POWER TRAIN

Transmission, autoshift

GUARDS

Debris guard

Rear fenders

Sound suppression, engine enclosure and transmission

SAFETY

Additional monitor for rearview camera

Enhanced access platform

Machine Security System Key

Service access platform

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Auto-lube, Centro-matic

Auto-lube, ripper enhancement

Control, blade, variable float

Heater, engine coolant, 120V

Heater, engine coolant, 240V

Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+1

Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+5

Product Link Elite dual

Rim, 495.3 mm × 635 mm (19.5 in × 25 in) MP (spare)

Weather, Cold Plus package

WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.

5.5 m (18 ft) blade with curved cutting edge 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in)

Tooth, ripper

FLUIDS

Coolant, –51° C (–60° F)

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