18 Motor Grader

18 Motor Grader

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Product description

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.

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - 304HP
Engine Model - Cat® C13
Bore - 5.1in
Stroke - 6.2in
Speed at Rated Power - 2,000 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability - 122°F
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric - 309HP
VHP Range - Net - 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent - 1270lb/ft
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent - 12176ft
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent - 12973ft
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent - 1270lb/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) - 1306lb/ft
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) - 12500ft
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
Optimized VHP Range - Net - 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Displacement - 763in³
Number of Cylinders - 6

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - 74324lb

Moldboard

Blade Width - 18ft
Arc Radius - 16.3in
Throat Clearance - 5in
Down Force - Maximum GVW - 43861lb
Blade Pull* - Base GVW - 47216lb
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW - 52878lb
End Bit - Width - 6in
Down Force - Base GVW - 34008lb
Cutting Edge Thickness - 1.4in
Thickness - 1in
Width - 18ft
Cutting Edge Width - 10in
End Bit - Thickness - 0.75in
Height - 31in
Note - *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity - 131gal (US)
Cooling System - 18.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank - 18.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Total - 38.6gal (US)
DEF Tank - 4.2gal (US)
Engine Oil - 9.5gal (US)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives - 26gal (US)
Tandem Housing - Each - 34gal (US)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing - 0.24gal (US)
Circle Drive Housing - 2.6gal (US)

Power Train

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 - 27069.27lb/ft
Brakes - Service - Oil-actuated, oil disc
Brakes - Secondary - Oil-actuated, oil-disc

Hydraulic System

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

Blade Range

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

Operating Specifications

Forward - 6th - 16mile/h
Forward - 2nd - 3.8mile/h
Forward - 8th - 32.1mile/h
Forward - 5th - 11.8mile/h
Reverse - 3rd - 6mile/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires - 30.5ft
Forward - 4th - 7.6mile/h
Top Speed - Reverse - 25.3mile/h
Forward - 7th - 22mile/h
Articulation Angle - Left/Right - 20°
Reverse - 1st - 2.2mile/h
Forward - 3rd - 5.5mile/h
Reverse - 4th - 9.3mile/h
Forward - 1st - 2.8mile/h
Top Speed - Forward - 32.1mile/h
Reverse - 6th - 25.3mile/h
Steering Range - Left/Right - 47.5°
Reverse - 2nd - 4.1mile/h
Reverse - 5th - 17.4mile/h
Note - Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires.

Frame

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

Tandems

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

Ripper

Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum - 17.5in
Ripping Depth - Maximum - 17.8in
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum - 20in
Ripper Shank Holders - 7
Penetration Force - 30311lb
Pry-Out Force - 43700lb
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised - 63.4in

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

Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle - 53830lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total - 72298lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle - 58753lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle - 26125lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle - 20494lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle - 19837lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total - 84877lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total - 74324lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle - 52461lb
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)

Height - Top of Cylinders - 122.6in
Width - Outside Rear Tires - 134.3in
Height - Exhaust Stack - 141.1in
Length - Between Tandem Axles - 72.5in
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem - 290in
Width - Tire Center Lines - 106.4in
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard - 120.7in
Length - Counterweight to Ripper - 474.4in
Height - Front Axle Center - 29.9in
Width - Outside Front Tires - 134.3in
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch - 417in
Height - Top of Cab - 147.5in
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle - 16.7in

Standards

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

Gear - Forward 1st - 309HP
Gear - Forward 2nd - 309HP
Gear - Reverse 2nd - 309HP
Gear - Forward 4th - 325HP
Gear - Forward 6th - 341HP
Gear - Forward 5th - 332HP
Gear - Forward 8th - 362HP
Gear - Reverse 1st - 309HP
Gear - Forward 3rd - 315HP
Gear - Forward 7th - 347HP
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th - 315HP

Optional Tire Arrangements

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

Gear - Forward 4th - 321HP
Gear - Reverse 2nd - 304HP
Gear - Forward 1st - 304HP
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th - 311HP
Gear - Forward 3rd - 311HP
Gear - Forward 5th - 327HP
Gear - Forward 7th - 342HP
Gear - Forward 2nd - 304HP
Gear - Reverse 1st - 304HP
Gear - Forward 6th - 337HP
Gear - Forward 8th - 357HP

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)