More power, more efficiency, improved emissions control and a wider moldboard help the Cat® 18 (18M3) 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.
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18 Motor Grader
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 304 HP Engine Model Cat® C13 Bore 5.1 in Stroke 6.2 in Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm Standard - Ambient Capability 122 °F Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric 309 HP VHP Range - Net 227-266 kW (304-357 hp) Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 1270 lb/ft Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 12176 ft Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 12973 ft Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 1270 lb/ft Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum 550 rpm Emissions (1) 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% Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) 1306 lb/ft Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) 12500 ft Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 38% 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 Displacement 763 in³ Number of Cylinders 6 Optimized VHP Range - Net 227-266 kW (304-357 hp) -
Power Train
Spec Value Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft Brakes - Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel 27069.27 lb/ft Brakes - Service Oil-actuated, oil disc Brakes - Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc -
Hydraulic System
Spec Value Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center Pump Type Variable piston Maximum System Pressure 3590 psi Standby Pressure 856 psi Pump Output* 74 gal/min Note *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm. -
Operating Specifications
Spec Value Forward - 6th 16 mile/h Forward - 2nd 3.8 mile/h Forward - 8th 32.1 mile/h Forward - 5th 11.8 mile/h Reverse - 3rd 6 mile/h Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires 30.5 ft Forward - 4th 7.6 mile/h Top Speed - Reverse 25.3 mile/h Forward - 7th 22 mile/h Articulation Angle - Left/Right 20° Reverse - 1st 2.2 mile/h Forward - 3rd 5.5 mile/h Reverse - 4th 9.3 mile/h Forward - 1st 2.8 mile/h Top Speed - Forward 32.1 mile/h Reverse - 6th 25.3 mile/h Steering Range - Left/Right 47.5° Reverse - 2nd 4.1 mile/h Reverse - 5th 17.4 mile/h Note Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires. -
Service Refill
Spec Value Fuel Capacity 131 gal (US) Cooling System 18.5 gal (US) Hydraulic System - Tank 18.5 gal (US) Hydraulic System - Total 38.6 gal (US) DEF Tank 4.2 gal (US) Engine Oil 9.5 gal (US) Transmission - Differential - Final Drives 26 gal (US) Tandem Housing - Each 34 gal (US) Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.24 gal (US) Circle Drive Housing 2.6 gal (US) -
Frame
Spec Value Front Frame Structure - Width 14 in Front Axle - Height to Center 26.4 in Circle - Diameter 71.7 in Front Frame Structure - Thickness 0.6 in Front Frame Structure - Height 18.1 in Circle - Blade Beam Thickness 2 in Drawbar - Width 3 in Front Axle - Wheel Lean 18° Left/17° Right Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side 35° Drawbar - Height 8 in -
Tandems
Spec Value Sidewall Thickness - Outer 0.9 in Sidewall Thickness - Inner 0.9 in Tandem Oscillation - Front Up 15° Tandem Oscillation - Front Down 25° Height 25.5 in Width 9.3 in Drive Chain Pitch 2.5 in Wheel Axle Spacing 72.5 in -
Moldboard
Spec Value Blade Width 18 ft Arc Radius 16.3 in Throat Clearance 5 in Down Force - Maximum GVW 43861 lb Blade Pull* - Base GVW 47216 lb Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW 52878 lb End Bit - Width 6 in Down Force - Base GVW 34008 lb Cutting Edge Thickness 1.4 in Thickness 1 in Width 18 ft Cutting Edge Width 10 in End Bit - Thickness 0.75 in Height 31 in Note *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight. -
Blade Range
Spec Value Maximum Blade Position Angle 65° Maximum Lift Above Ground 15.7 in Maximum Depth of Cut 18.5 in Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right 103 in Circle Centershift - Right 22 in Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left 103 in Moldboard Sideshift - Right 31.1 in Blade Tip Range - Backward 5° Moldboard Sideshift - Left 29.1 in Circle Centershift - Left 27.2 in Blade Tip Range - Forward 40° -
Ripper
Spec Value Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum 17.5 in Ripping Depth - Maximum 17.8 in Ripper Shank Holders 7 Penetration Force 30311 lb Pry-Out Force 43700 lb Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 63.4 in Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum 20 in -
Weights
Spec Value Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 74324 lb -
Weights Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)*
Spec Value Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 53830 lb Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total 72298 lb Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle 58753 lb Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle 26125 lb Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 20494 lb Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle 19837 lb Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total 84877 lb Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 74324 lb Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle 52461 lb Note (2) **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. -
Dimensions (Approximate)
Spec Value Height - Top of Cylinders 122.6 in Width - Outside Rear Tires 134.3 in Height - Exhaust Stack 141.1 in Length - Between Tandem Axles 72.5 in Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem 290 in Width - Tire Center Lines 106.4 in Length - Front Axle to Moldboard 120.7 in Length - Counterweight to Ripper 474.4 in Height - Front Axle Center 29.9 in Width - Outside Front Tires 134.3 in Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch 417 in Height - Top of Cab 147.5 in Ground Clearance - Rear Axle 16.7 in -
Standards
Spec Value Sound ISO 6394: 2008/ISO 6395: 2008/ISO 6396: 2008 ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471: 2008/ISO 3449: 2005 Brakes ISO 3450: 2011 Steering 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
Spec Value Gear - Forward 1st 309 HP Gear - Forward 2nd 309 HP Gear - Reverse 2nd 309 HP Gear - Forward 4th 325 HP Gear - Forward 6th 341 HP Gear - Forward 5th 332 HP Gear - Forward 8th 362 HP Gear - Reverse 1st 309 HP Gear - Forward 3rd 315 HP Gear - Forward 7th 347 HP Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 315 HP -
Optional Tire Arrangements
Spec Value Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 Star Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (5) 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
Spec Value Gear - Forward 4th 321 HP Gear - Reverse 2nd 304 HP Gear - Forward 1st 304 HP Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 311 HP Gear - Forward 3rd 311 HP Gear - Forward 5th 327 HP Gear - Forward 7th 342 HP Gear - Forward 2nd 304 HP Gear - Reverse 1st 304 HP Gear - Forward 6th 337 HP Gear - Forward 8th 357 HP
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)
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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