R1600G LHD

R1600G LHD

INDEX
[3] Machine Specifications [32] Steering System
[10] Safety Features [33] Braking System
[17] Serviceability [34] Hydraulic System
[21] Operator Ergonomics [35] Electrical System
[24] Machine Systems [36] Cooling System
[25] Power Train [37] Monitoring System
[26] Engine [38] Options
[27] Transmission [42] Options - Tires
[28] Torque Converter [46] Options - Buckets
[29] Differentials and Final Drives [47] Options - Towing
[30] Axle Oil Cooling [48] Options - Recovery Systems
[31] Output Transfer Gears [51] Customer Support
[52] Common Caterpillar Components
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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Gross Power @2100 RPM 201 kW (270 hp)

Engine Model 3176C EUI ATAAC
Speeds Forward
1st 5.2 km/h (3.2 mph)
2nd 9.2 km/h (5.7 mph)
3rd 16.4 km/h (10.2 mph)
4th 28.6 km/h (17.8 mph)
Speeds Reverse
1st 5.8 km/h (3.6 mph)
2nd 10.5 km/h (6.5 mph)
3rd 18.5 km/h (11.5 mph)
4th 31.8 km/h (19.8 mph)
Tire Size 18.00 x 25-28PR STMS L5
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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Turning Radius (Outside) 6587 mm (259.3”)

Turning Radius (Inside) 3291 mm (129.6”)
Articulation Angle 42.5 degrees
Axle Oscillation + 10 degrees
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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Payload 10200 kg (22,487 lb)

W eight (Empty) 29800 kg (65,698 lb)
W eight (Loaded) 40000 kg (88,185 lb)
W idth (Overall) 2664 mm (104.9 inch)
Height (Overall) 2400 mm (94.5 inch)
Length (Tramming) 9707 mm (382.2 inch)
Ground Clearance 344 mm (13.5 inch)
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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

R1600G Loading AD30

AD30 shown with 14.4m3 dump body

R1600 shown with 4.8m3 bucket at full lift
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STABILITY AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION (LOADED)

Distribution Front Axle 67%

Distribution Rear Axle 33%
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BUCKETS

3 3
Bucket Sizes m (yd )
9EL9555 4.2 5.5
9EL9889 (HP) 4.2 5.5
9EL0002 (EB) 4.5 5.9
9EL8989 (STD) 4.8 6.3
9EL9504 (HP) 4.8 6.3
9EP3029 5.6 7.3
9EL9520 5.9 7.7
9EP9892 (HP) 5.9 7.7

(STD) = Standard Bucket

(HP) = High Penetration Bucket
(EB) = Ejector Bucket
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SAFETY FEATURES

• ROPS/FOPS Certified Operator Station

• 3 Point Contact Cabin Access

• Alternate Exit - Push Out Safety Glass

(Cabins only)

• Excellent Visibility

• Suspension Seat

• Inertia Reel Retractable Seat Belts

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SAFETY FEATURES

Steering Primary Lockout Implement and Steering

Secondary Lockout

Steering and Implement Lockouts

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SAFETY FEATURES

Engine Compartment

• Dual Skinned Heat Shielding

• Integrated Fire Suppression
System
• Hot and Cold sides of the
Engine
• Ground Level Fire Suppression
System Activation and Engine
Shutdown
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SAFETY FEATURES

Stored Position Installed Position

Bucket Control Group Safety Pins (on board)

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SAFETY FEATURES

Stored Position Locked Position

Steering Frame Lock Pin (on Board)

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SAFETY FEATURES

• Anti-skid tread on all walking

surfaces

• Grab Handles and foot-steps

installed at machine access
points “3 Point Contact”

• Light and easy to open hinged

covers

Safe Access Covers and Walkways

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SERVICEABILITY
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SERVICEABILITY

Coolant Level Fuel Filters and

Priming Pump

Engine Shutdown
and Battery Engine Oil
Disconnect Switches Ground Level Servicing
and Fluid Level Checks
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SERVICEABILITY

Hydraulic Oil

Transmission Oil
Ground Level Servicing
and Fluid Level Checks
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SERVICEABILITY

Swing-out Grill and Oil Cooler Hinged Belly Guards

Ease of Access
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OPERATOR ERGONOMICS
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OPERATOR ERGONOMICS

Enclosed Cabin (Optional)

• ROPS/FOPS Certified
• Pressurised A/C System
• Wipers and Washers
• Low Noise Levels - 80 dB(A)
• Pull Ring Safety Glass
• Ergonomic Design
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OPERATOR ERGONOMICS

Safety With Comfort

• Excellent Visibility
• Wrap Around Dash
• Four-way Adjustable Seat
• Arm Rests for Operator Comfort
• Ergonomic Placement of Pedals
• Transmission Neutralizer Pedal
(Left)
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MACHINE SYSTEMS
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POWER TRAIN

Computer Matched Power Train is Reliable and Fuel Efficient

• 3176C Engine rated @ 201 kW (270 hp)
• Heavy Duty Powershift Transmission
• High Capacity Torque Converter
• Heavy Duty Differentials and Final Drives
TM
• Fully Enclosed Oil Immersed Disc Brakes SAFR
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ENGINE - Caterpillar 3176C EUI ATAAC

• Rated @ 201 kW (270 hp)

• Hard - working Performance
• Electronically Controlled
• Low Emission Levels
• Excellent Fuel Economy
• Automatic De-rate/Shutdown
on Fault Occurrence

• Double Skinned Stainless Steel

Heat Shields < 200 Degrees C
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TRANSMISSION

• 4 Speed Forward/4 Speed

Reverse
• Electronically Controlled
Power Shift
• Manual or Auto-shift Modes
• Large Diameter Clutch Packs for
Smooth Shifting and Increased
Component Life Ergonomic Shift
Controller
• Ergonomic Shift Controller
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TORQUE CONVERTER

• Heavy Duty High Capacity

Torque Converter
• Integral Torque Converter and
Up-drive Housing
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DIFFERENTIALS and FINAL DRIVES

• Rear Oscillating Axle + 10°

• Free Floating Axle Shafts
• Planetary Reduction at Each Wheel
• Heavy Duty Final Drives
• Planetary Units can be Removed Independently from the Wheels and Brakes
• Brake Axle Cooling Standard
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AXLE OIL COOLING FRONT AXLE

• Tandem mounted Axle Cooling Pumps

• Independent Closed System for Each
Axle OIL FILTER

• Oil Flow Keeps the Axle and Internal AXLE OIL

COOLING
Brake Components Cool PUMPS

• Bypass Relief Valves Incorporated into OIL FILTER

Each Cooling Pump

OIL COOLER
• In-line Filters and Suction Screens in
Each Independent System SUCTION
SCREEN
REAR AXLE
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OUTPUT TRANSFER GEARS

• Equally Dividing the Power Between

the Front and Rear Differentials
• Precision Cut Gears Smoothly
Transfer the Power
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STEERING SYSTEM
• Dual, Double Acting Cushioned
Cylinders
• Steering Angle (left or right) 42.5
Degrees
• Steering Neutralizers Standard
Fitment
• Automatically Controlled Ground
Driven Secondary Steering
System (Option)
• Full Flow Filtering
• Designed for Excellent Steering
Response at All Engine Speeds
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BRAKING SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
• Four Wheel Hydraulically Actuated, Fully
Enclosed Oil Immersed Disc Brakes
• Independent Front and Rear Circuits
• Self Adjusting with Modulated
Engagement

PARKING BRAKE TM
• Spring Applied Fluid Released (SAFR )
• Parking Brake Applies in the Event of
Loss of Hydraulic Oil Pressure
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

• Large Bore Lift and Tilt Cylinders

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• Proven Cat Seals and Cylinder Bearings
• High Efficiency Positive Displacement Pumps
• XT-3 and XT-5 Hydraulic Hoses (Excellent Strength, Flexibility and Life)
• Reusable Hose Couplings
• Pilot Operated Bucket Controls (Reduces Operator Effort)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Color Coded and Hot Foil Number
Stamped Wires for Easy Diagnosis
and Repair

Fully Sealed Electrical

Connectors to Lock Out Dust
and Moisture
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COOLING SYSTEM

• Mono Configuration
• High Ambient Capacity
• Copper Fin, Solder Dipped
Radiator Core
• Cross Flow
• Double Pass Hydraulic
Cooler
• Swing Out Grill & Hydraulic
Cooler for Easy Access
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MONITORING SYSTEM

CMS - Caterpillar Monitoring System Provides Critical Machine Data to Keep

the Operator Informed and the Machine Working at Maximum Efficiency
• CMS Built to Withstand Severe Working Conditions
• Temperature, Moisture, Vibration and Shock Resistant
• Speedometer, Tachometer and Actual Gear Indicator
• Self Tests and Calibrates at Engine Start-Up
• Contains a Three Level Warning System
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OPTIONS
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OPTIONS
Ride Control NITROGEN/OIL
ACCUMULATOR

• Reduces Fore and Aft Pitching LIFT LIFT

CYLINDER CYLINDER
Motion
• Incorporates an Accumulator ACCUMULATOR
CONTROL
System in the Lift Circuit VALVE

• The Nitrogen/Oil Accumulator

Acts as a Shock Absorber
• Dampens Bucket Forces and
Stabilizes the Machine
• Automatic Selection Function
Engages/Disengages Ride
Control System at Preset Speeds MAIN
CONTROL
• Improves Cycle Times and Load VALVE
Retention
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OPTIONS

Operator Station Cab Window Guard

Protection Bars
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OPTIONS

Radiator Guard ROPS/FOPS Certified Open

Protection Bars Operator Station with
Removable Canopy
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OPTIONS TIRES

Tire Options

Bridgestone
• 18.0 X 25 28 PLY STMS L5S
• 18.0 X 25 ** VSMS L5S

Goodyear
• 18.0 X 25 28 PLY SMO L5S

Michelin
• 18.0 X 25 28 X-MINE D2 L5R
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OPTIONS

Automatic Lubrication Centralized Lubrication

System System
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OPTIONS

Fire Suppression Systems Enclosed Air Conditioned

Dry Chemical or Foam Operator Station
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OPTIONS

Payload Control System Tee Seat

Wiggin’s Fast Fill & Evacuation

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OPTIONS - BUCKETS

Bucket Wear Bars

CAT® Half Arrow Head

Cast Half Arrow Head

CAT® Heal Shrouds
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OPTIONS - TOWING

Bolt-on Towing Attachment

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OPTIONS - RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Brake Release System -

Recovery Hook
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OPTIONS - RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Brake Release System -

Recovery Bar
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OPTIONS

Remote Control System

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Literature Service Magazines

Service Letters
Parts Books Technical Information Bulletins
Paper Special Instructions
Electronic (LinkOne) Fitting Instructions
Operation and Maintenance Manuals Owner Notification
Service Manuals
Engine
Power Train
Steering System
Braking System
Hydraulic System
Electrical System & Operator Station
Electrical Schematics
Hydraulic Schematics
LinkOne Parts Page
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COMMON CATERPILLAR COMPONENTS

COMPONENT CATERPILLAR MODEL
Radiator CEPL - Crossflow
Engine 3176C EUI ATAAC
Torque Converter & Lockup Clutch D250E
Torque Converter Housing & Pump Drive CEPL / D250E
Transmission D8R / 814B / 615C
Transfer Gear Case 814B Modified
Drive Shafts CEPL
Differentials 970F
Final Drives 615C
Brakes & Controls 970F / CEPL
Articulation Hitch 980F / CEPL
Steering System 966F / CEPL
Steering Cylinders 966F
Secondary Steering System (Optional) 980G
Hydraulic Tank 980C
Tilt Cylinders CEPL
Lift Cylinders 980F / CEPL
Main Hydraulic Pump 970F
Hydraulic Implement Valve 966F
Bucket Control Pins 966F / 992D
Electrical System CEPL
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