Considerations

• Application(s)
• Machine specifications
• Moldboard size (length and height)
• Operating weight (with all attachments)
• HP
• Circle diameter
• Wheelbase

Where Motor Graders are Sold

Three key application segments:

1. Road Construction
2. Road Maintenance
3. Snow Clearing

1. Road Construction
Shape, level roads, provide adequate drainage for paved & unpaved roads:

o Cutting new roads

o Close tolerance grading & leveling prior to surfacing
o Ditch cutting
o Bank cutting
o Spreading sand/gravel
o Cleaning/ Backfilling curbs
o Light dozing
o Ripping
o Push/pull vehicles
o Truck & scraper haulroads
o Mixing materials for road stabilization
o Towing trailers
2. Road Mainenance
Maintain the road crown, fill in ruts, remove rippled surfaces & maintaining good
drainage:

o Ditch cleaning
o Shoulder cuts & cleanup
o Clean, reshape banks
o Scarifying
o Leveling and cleanup
o Light dozing
o Sand removal
o Mining: continuous maintenance of haul roads, load & dump areas to optimize
production, reduce damamge to tires
o Forestry & Ag. roads
o Taxi (transportation)

3. Snow Clearing*
High performance snow clearing & ice breaking with standard & special attachments:

o Moldboards
o Snow wings (AEM)
o Front blades: straight, reversible or Vee
o Ice breakers: serrated or carbide cutting edges, ice busters
o Subzero protection
o Push/pull vehicles
o Sand clearing

• See Cat H-Series "Snow Arrangement" (AWD)

Caterpillar H-Series Motor Graders

Key H-Series Specifications (ES/Europe) HP, weight and

blade size
EUROPE
Model Engine/ Net Power Operating Machine Std./Opt. Blade Transmission Travel Speeds
(ES Version) Displacement (HP) Weight .) Dimensions Dimensions Gears FWD/REV
(L) L x W x H (m) Length/Height FWD/REV (km/hr.)
Cat 3116 DITA 140/125** 12,519 - 8.26 x 2.44 x 3.11 3.66m(12’) x 610mm 8/6 42.6 / 33.7
120H Wheelbase: 5.87 4.26m (14’)/610 mm
6.6 L 14,947 Circle dia. 1530 mm

Cat 3306 DIT 140 14,248 - 8.57 x 2.44 x 3.11 3.66m(12’) x 610mm 8/6 39.7 / 31.3
12H Wheelbase: 6.09 4.26m(14’) x 610mm
10.45 L. 17,068 Circle dia. 1530mm
Cat 3306 DIT 185/165** 14,724 - 8.60 x 2.46 x 3.12 3.66m(12’) x 610mm 8/6 41.1 / 3245
140H Wheelbase: 6.09 3.66m(12’) x 688mm
10.45 L. eff. 08/11/98 17,544 4.26m(14’) x 610mm
was185/160** 4.26m(14’) x 688mm
Circle dia. 1530mm

Cat 3306 DIT 185/165** 15,022 - 8.60 x 2.52 x 3.12 3.66m(12’) x 610mm 8/6 41.1 / 32.4
143H Wheelbase: 6.09 3.66m(12’) x 688mm
10.45 L. eff. 08/11/98 18,409 4.26m(14’) x 610mm
was185/160* 4.26m(14’) x 688mm
Circle dia. 1530mm

Cat 3306 DITA 200/180** 15,586 - 8.60 x 248 x 3.12 4.26m(14’) x 686mm 8/6 40.7 / 32.1
160H Wheelbase: 6.09 4.87m(16’) x 686mm
10.45 L. 18,394 Circle dia. 1553mm

Cat 3306 DITA 200/180** 16,538 - 8.60 x 2.50 x 3.12 4.26m(14’) x 86mm 8/6 40.7 / 32.1
163H Wheelbase: 6.09 4.87m(16’) x 686mm
10.45 L. 19,924 Circle dia. 1553mm
Cat 3306 DITA 215 18,784 - 9.24 x 2.83 x 3.34 4.26m(14’) x 686mm 8/8 42.7 / 47.3
14H Wheelbase: 6.45 4.87m(16’) x 686mm
10.45 L. 22,260 Circle dia. 1822mm

Cat 3406 DITA 275 24,748 - 9.99 x 3.08 x 3.52 4.88m(16’)x 790mm 8/8 44.5 / 42.3
16H Wheelbase: 6.96 Circle dia . 1822mm
14.6 L. 29,360
Cat 3412E 500 61,905 15.8 x4.22 x 4.35 7.32m(24’)x1067mm 6/3 37.7 / 36.1
24H Wheelbase:
HEUI max. Circle dia. 2562mm
10.23
27.0 L.
* Machine dimensions based on standard machine configurations, without rippers/scarifiers/push plates.
**Engine Management (EPM), automatically reduces power in gears 1F-3F and 1R-2R.
(Updated Oct 1999. Specifications subject to change without notice. Check current machine specalogs)
Caterpillar H-Series Motor Graders

Key H-Series Specifications (Std. Version) HP, weight and

blade size
AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST
Model Engine/ Net Power Operating Machine Std./Opt. Transmission Travel Speeds
(Std. Version) Displacement (HP) Weight* (kg.) Dimensions Blade Gears FWD/REV
(L) L x W x H (m) Dimensions FWD/REV (km/hr.)
Length/Height
Cat 3116 DITA 140/125** 11,358 - 8.26 x 2.44 x 3.10 3.66m x 8/6 42.6 / 33.7
120H Wheelbase: 5.87 (12’)/610mm
6.6 L 13,985 4.26m (14’)/610mm.
Circle diam.1530mm
Cat 3116 DITA 155/135** 11,788 - 8.26 x 2.44 x 3.10 3.66m x 8/6 41.9 / 33.1
135H Wheelbase: 5.87 (12’)/610mm
6.6 L. 14,427 4.26 (14’)/610mm.
Circle diam.1530mm
Cat 3306 DIT 140 13,077 - 8.57 x 2.46 x 3.12 3.66m x 8/6 41.8 / 33.0
12H Wheelbase: 6.09 (12’)/610mm
10.45 L. 16,053 4.26m (14’)/610mm.
Circle diam.1530mm
Cat 3306 DIT 185/150** 13,552 - 8.60 x 2.48 x 3.13 3.66m x 8/6 41.1 / 32.5
140H Wheelbase: 6.09 (12’)/610mm
10.45 L. eff. 08/11/98 16,529 4.26m (14’)/610mm.
185/165** Circle diam.
1530mm
Cat 3306 DITA 200/180** 14,416 - 8.60 x 2.50 x 3.13 4.27m(14’)/686mm. 8/6 40.7 / 32.2
160H Wheelbase: 6.09 Circle diam.
10.45 L. 17,392 1553mm
Cat 3306 DITA 215 18,784 - 9.24 x 2.83 x 3.34 4.27m(14’)/686mm. 8/8 42.7 / 47.3
14H Wheelbase: 6.45 Circle diam.1822mm
10.45 L. 22,260
Cat 3406 DITA 275 24,748 - 9.99 x 3.08 x 3.52 4.88m(16’)/790mm. 8/8 44.6 / 42.3
16H Wheelbase: 6.96 ---
14.6 L. 29,360 Circle diam.1822mm
Cat 3412E 500 61,905 14.16 x 3.94 x 7.32m(24’)1067mm. 6/3 37.7 / 36.1
(24H) 4.35
HEUI (incl. ripper) Circle diam.
Wheelbase: 10.23
27.0 L. 2562mm

* Weights and dimensions based on standard machine configurations, without rippers, scarifiers, push plates.
** Engine Power management (EPM), automatically reduces power in gears 1F-3F and 1R-2R.
(Updated Oct 1999. Specifications subject to change without notice. Check current machine specalogs)
Applications by Model

Selecting the right model for the job

120H 135H 12H 140H 143H 160H 163H 14H 16H 24H
Agriculture x x x x x x
Road Maintenance x x x x x x
Road Building &
x x x
Forestry
Light Construction
& Road x x x
Maintenance
Moderate to Heavy
Construction & x x x x
Road Building
Heavy Construction
(x) x x x
& Road Building
Snow / Ice Clearing x x x x x
Heavy Sand
x x
Clearing
Mining x x x x
Motor Grader Applications - Summary

24H = Mining applications (haul road maintenance)

16H = Heavy construction, Mining (haul road maint.) and access road
building
14H = Heavy construction, road building and mining
160H = Moderate to heavy construction & road building, moderate ripping,
mining (haul road maintenance)
163H = Snow or heavy sand clearing, poor underfoot conditions
140H = Road maintenance, moderate to heavy construction and road
building, moderate ripping/scarifying.
143H = Snow clearing, work in poor underfoot conditions.
12H = Road building (more demanding applications)
135H = Particularly destined for gov’t. tenders (available for AME only)
120H = Road maintenance, light construction/light ripping
120H Size Class (120H ES / 120H STD)

For General Road Maintenance and Light Construction.

• 12.5 - 14.9 tonnes ES Version

• 11.3 - 13.9 tonnes Standard Version
• 140/125 Net HP with EPM
• Cat 3116 DITA (6.6L.) Engine
• Wheelbase: 5.87m.
• Moldboard: 12 ft. (3658mm x 610mm)
• Throat clearance: 120mm.
• Circle diameter: 1530mm.
• Versatile Blade Positioning
• 8 FWD / 6 REV DD/PS Transmission
• High or Low Profile ROPS/FOPS Cabs or
• HP Canopy
• Rear Ripper (up to 5 shanks)
135H Size Class (135H STD Version)

For Government tenders, Road Maintenance (for AME only)

• 11.7- 14.4 tonnes (Standard Version only)

• 155/135 Net HP with EPM
• Cat 3116 DITA (6.6L.) Engine
• Wheelbase: 5.87m.
• Moldboard: 12 ft. (3658mm x 610mm)
• Throat clearance: 120mm.
• Circle diameter: 1530mm.
• Versatile Blade Positioning
• 8 FWD / 6 REV DD/PS Transmission
• High or Low Profile ROPS/FOPS Cabs or
• HP Canopy
• Rear Ripper (up to 5 shanks)
12H Size Class (12H ES12H STD)

For the More Demanding Applications, Road Construction & Maintenance

• 14.4 - 17.0 tonnes ES (vs. 12 -14t. on 120H)

• 13.0 - 16.0 tonnes for Standard Version
• 140 Net HP (vs. 140/125 HP for 12H)
• Cat 3306 DITA (10.45L.) Engine
• Wheelbase: 6.09m (vs. 5.87 on 120H)
• Moldboard: 12 ft. (3658mm x 610mm)
• Throat clearance: 120mm.
• Circle diameter: 1530mm.
• Versatile Blade Positioning
• 8 FWD / 6 REV DD/PS Transmission
• High or Low Profile ROPS/FOPS Cabs
• Ripper-Scarifier (5 shanks or 9 scarifier teeth )
140H/143H Size Class (140H/143H ES/140H STD)

For Road Construction, Road Maintenance & Snow Clearing

• 14.7 - 17.5 tonnes ES Version

• 13.5 - 16.0 tonnes Standard Version
• 185/165 Net HP with EPM
• Cat 3306 DITA (10.45L.)
• Wheelbase: 6.09 m.
• Moldboard: 12 ft. (3658mm x 610mm)
• Throat clearance: 120mm.
• Circle diam: 1530mm.
• Versatile Blade Positioning
• 8 FWD / 6 REV DD/PS Transmission
• Autoshift transmission option
• Ripper-Scarifier (5 shanks or 9 scarifier teeth)
160H/163H Size Class (160H/163H ES/160H STD)

For Moderate to Heavier Road Construction, Road Maintenance and Snow Clearing

• 15.5 - 18.3 tonnes ES (vs. 14-17t. for 140H)

• 14.4 - 17.3 tonnes Standard Version
• 180/200 Net HP (vs. 165/185 HP for 140H).
• Cat 3306 DITA (10.45L.) with EPM
• Wheelbase: 6.09m.
• Moldboard: 14ft. (4267mm x 686mm)
• Throat clearance: 90mm.
• Circle dia: 1553mm. (vs. 1530mm)
• 8 FWD / 6 REV DD/PS Transmission
• Autoshift transmission option
• Larger tandems, stronger front frame, larger sprockets, add. gear reduction vs. 140H
• Ripper-scarifier (5 shanks or 9 scarifier teeth)
Cat 160H vs. 140H

160H Benefits:

• Same dimensions as 140H but with a larger, heavier duty

circle, larger blade, front frame, tandems and sprockets.
• Operating weight up to 18t.
• 200 HP (vs. 185 for 140H)
• Similar 3306 engine (10.4L.)
• Higher 14’ moldboard (686mm).
• Same weight and HP as 14G
• Moderate price difference.
Cat 14H (14H Global/ES)

For Road Building Applications in Tough Conditions:

• 21 + tonnes (vs. 17-18t. for 160H)

• 215 Net HP 3306 DITA Engine (10.4L.)
• Heavier 14’ moldboard (4267 x 688 x 25mm).
• Circle diameter: 1822mm.
• Wheelbase: 6.45m.
• 8 FWD / 8 REV DD/PS Transmission
• Large components
• PPPC hydraulics
• 7- shank Ripper
Cat 160H - A good Alternative to the 14H

160H Benefits:

• Compact enough for finishing work but has the weight and
power to do much of the blading work of the 14H.
• Operating weight up to 18t.
• 200 HP (vs. 215 HP for 14H)
• Similar 3306 engine (10.4L.)
• Same HP & weight as 14G
• Engine Power Management is std.
• Electronic shift transmission
• Lower fuel consumption
• Lower O&O costs
• 14’ (4267mm x 686mm) blade Ripper-Scarifier (5 shanks or 9 scarifier teeth)
• Smaller overall dimensions
• Lower price.
Cat 16H (16H Global/ES)

• Mining Applications (Haul Road Maintenance)

• Operating weight: 24.7- 29.3 tonnes
• 275 HP Cat 3406 DITA (14.6L.)
• Moldboard: 16ft. (4870 x 790mm)
• Circle dia.: 1682mm.
• Wheelbase: 6.96m.
• 8 FWD / 8 REV PS Transmission
• PPPC Hydraulics
• 7 shank ripper
Cat 24H Motor Grader

• Mining applications (haul road maintenance)

• 24H: 500 HP, 62t., 24’ (7.32 m.) blade, wheelbase: 10.2 m.
(16H: 275 HP, 29.3 t., 16’ (4.6 m.) blade, wheelbase: 6.9 m.)