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18 Motor Grader

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SPECS SUMMARY

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	304 HP (227 kW)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped	74324 lb (33713 kg)
Blade Width	18 ft (5.5 m)
Engine Model	Cat® C13

The 18 builds on the success of the 16 and offers additional power, a wider moldboard and the possibility to use a more aggressive blade angle, making it an ideal fit for mining operations that run 172-tonne (190-ton) or smaller trucks. The 18 enhances operational efficiencies by increasing coverage and reducing the number of passes required to complete the width of the road in certain applications. The 18 includes features that provide large benefits on operating cost reduction, uptime, performance improvements, and enhanced safety.

Specifications

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	304 HP (227 kW)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped	74324 lb (33713 kg)
Blade Width	18 ft (5.5 m)
Engine Model	Cat® C13
Bore	5.1 in (130 mm)
Stroke	6.2 in (157 mm)
Fuel Capacity	131 gal (US) (496 l)
Speed at Rated Power	2,000 rpm
Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission	Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Circuit Type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type	Variable piston
Maximum System Pressure	3590 psi (24750 kPa)
Standby Pressure	856 psi (5900 kPa)
Arc Radius	16.3 in (413 mm)
Throat Clearance	5 in (126 mm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle	65°
Maximum Lift Above Ground	15.7 in (400 mm)
Maximum Depth of Cut	18.5 in (470 mm)
Cooling System	18.5 gal (US) (70 l)
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	12500 ft (3810 m)
Height - Exhaust Stack	141.1 in (3584 mm)
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)
Height - Top of Cylinders	122.6 in (3115 mm)
Width - Outside Rear Tires	134.3 in (3411 mm)
Width - Tire Center Lines	106.4 in (2703 mm)
Length - Between Tandem Axles	72.5 in (1841 mm)
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem	290 in (7365 mm)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	20494 lb (9296 kg)
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)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle**	19837 lb (8998 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle	58753 lb (26650 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle	26125 lb (11850 kg)
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5°
End Bit - Thickness	0.75 in (19 mm)
Height	31 in (787 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)
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	29.1 in (740 mm)
Height - Top of Cab	147.5 in (3746 mm)
Circle Centershift - Left	27.2 in (690 mm)
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40°
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum	17.5 in (445 mm)
Ripping Depth - Maximum	17.8 in (452 mm)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle	53830 lb (24417 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total**	72298 lb (32794 kg)
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch	417 in (10593 mm)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	16.7 in (423 mm)
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	38%
Gear - Forward 7th	347 HP (255 kW)
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum	20 in (500 mm)
Note (2)	**Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and rops cab.
Gear - Forward 2nd	304 HP (227 kW)
Gear - Forward 8th	362 HP (266 kW)
Gear - Reverse 1st	309 HP (227 kW)
Gear - Forward 3rd	315 HP (232 kW)
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
Gear - Forward 7th	342 HP (255 kW)
Gear - Reverse 1st	304 HP (227 kW)
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.
Gear - Forward 6th	337 HP (251 kW)
Gear - Forward 8th	357 HP (266 kW)
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th	315 HP (232 kW)
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5)	Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XLDD 2 Star L5
Note	Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires.
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
Gear - Forward 5th	327 HP (244 kW)
Sound	ISO 6394: 2008/ISO 6395: 2008/ISO 6396: 2008
Gear - Reverse 2nd	304 HP (227 kW)
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471: 2008/ISO 3449: 2005
Brakes	ISO 3450: 2011
Steering	ISO 5010: 2007
Gear - Forward 1st	309 HP (227 kW)
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star
Optimized VHP Range - Net	227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Gear - Forward 4th	321 HP (239 kW)
Gear - Forward 2nd	309 HP (227 kW)
Gear - Forward 5th	332 HP (244 kW)
Gear - Reverse 2nd	309 HP (227 kW)
Gear - Forward 4th	325 HP (239 kW)
Gear - Forward 6th	341 HP (251 kW)
Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1)	Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
Gear - Forward 1st	304 HP (227 kW)
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th	311 HP (232 kW)
Gear - Forward 3rd	311 HP (232 kW)
Cutting Edge Width	10 in (254 mm)
Width	18 ft (5.5 m)
Thickness	1 in (25 mm)
Forward - 7th	22 mile/h (35.5 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)
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20°
Note	*Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
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°
Forward - 6th	16 mile/h (25.8 km/h)
Pump Output*	74 gal/min (280 l/min)
Cutting Edge Thickness	1.4 in (35 mm)
Emissions (1)	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,450 rpm
Emissions (2)	Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	38%
VHP Range - Net - Metric	227-266 kW (309-362 hp)
Emissions (3)	Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	1306 lb/ft (1771 N·m)
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)	40%
Brakes - Parking	Spring applied, hydraulically released
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	1270 lb/ft (1721 N·m)
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel	27069.27 lb/ft (36701 N·m)
Brakes - Service	Oil-actuated, oil disc
Brakes - Secondary	Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum	550 rpm
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	1270 lb/ft (1721 N·m)
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent	12973 ft (3954 m)
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent	12176 ft (3711 m)
Reverse - 2nd	4.1 mile/h (6.6 km/h)
Reverse - 5th	17.4 mile/h (28 km/h)
VHP Range - Net	227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	35°
Down Force - Base GVW	34008 lb (15426 kg)
End Bit - Width	6 in (152 mm)
*Blade Pull - Maximum GVW**	52878 lb (23985 kg)
*Blade Pull - Base GVW**	47216 lb (21417 kg)
Down Force - Maximum GVW	43861 lb (19895 kg)
Standard - Ambient Capability	122 °F (50 °C)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	309 HP (227 kW)
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15°
Sidewall Thickness - Inner	0.9 in (22 mm)
Sidewall Thickness - Outer	0.9 in (22 mm)
Drawbar - Height	8 in (203 mm)
Hydraulic System - Tank	18.5 gal (US) (70 l)
Note	*Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.
Front Axle - Wheel Lean	18° Left/17° Right
Drawbar - Width	3 in (76 mm)
Hydraulic System - Total	38.6 gal (US) (146 l)
DEF Tank	4.2 gal (US) (16 l)
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	2 in (50 mm)
Front Frame Structure - Height	18.1 in (460 mm)
Front Frame Structure - Thickness	0.6 in (14 mm)
Circle - Diameter	71.7 in (1822 mm)
Front Axle - Height to Center	26.4 in (670 mm)
Front Frame Structure - Width	14 in (356 mm)
Ripper Shank Holders	7
Displacement	763 in³ (12.5 l)
Penetration Force	30311 lb (13749 kg)
Pry-Out Force	43700 lb (19822 kg)
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	63.4 in (1610 mm)
Number of Cylinders	6
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)
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)

Benefits and Features

BETTER COMFORT AND CONTROL

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.

ACHIEVE GREATER PRODUCTIVITY

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.

BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES

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

TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

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.

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