18 Motor Grader

18 Motor Grader

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.

  • Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 304 hp

  • Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 74324 lb

  • Blade Width 18 ft

  • Engine Model Cat® C13

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Engine

  • Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 304hp

  • Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric 309hp

  • Bore 5.1in

  • Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 12176ft

  • Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 12973ft

  • Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) 12500ft

  • Displacement 763in³

  • Emissions (1) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)

  • Emissions (2) Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent Emission Standards

  • Emissions (3) Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent Emission Standards

  • Engine Model Cat® C13

  • Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 1270lb/ft

  • Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 1270lb/ft

  • Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) 1306lb/ft

  • Number of Cylinders 6

  • Optimized VHP Range - Net 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)

  • Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm

  • Standard - Ambient Capability 122°F

  • Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum 1,450 rpm

  • Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum 550 rpm

  • Stroke 6.2in

  • Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 38%

  • Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 38%

  • Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) 40%

  • VHP Range - Net 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)

  • VHP Range - Net - Metric 227-266 kW (309-362 hp)

Weights

  • Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 74324lb

Moldboard

  • Arc Radius 16.3in

  • Blade Pull* - Base GVW 47216lb

  • Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW 52878lb

  • Blade Width 18ft

  • Cutting Edge Thickness 1.4in

  • Cutting Edge Width 10in

  • Down Force - Base GVW 34008lb

  • Down Force - Maximum GVW 43861lb

  • End Bit - Thickness 0.75in

  • End Bit - Width 6in

  • Height 31in

  • Note *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.

  • Thickness 1in

  • Throat Clearance 5in

  • Width 18ft

Service Refill

  • Circle Drive Housing 2.6gal (US)

  • Cooling System 18.5gal (US)

  • DEF Tank 4.2gal (US)

  • Engine Oil 9.5gal (US)

  • Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.24gal (US)

  • Fuel Capacity 131gal (US)

  • Hydraulic System - Tank 18.5gal (US)

  • Hydraulic System - Total 38.6gal (US)

  • Tandem Housing - Each 34gal (US)

  • Transmission - Differential - Final Drives 26gal (US)

Power Train

  • Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel 27069.27lb/ft

  • Brakes - Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released

  • Brakes - Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc

  • Brakes - Service Oil-actuated, oil disc

  • Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse

  • Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft

Hydraulic System

  • Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center

  • Maximum System Pressure 3590psi

  • Note *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.

  • Pump Output* 74gal/min

  • Pump Type Variable piston

  • Standby Pressure 856psi

Blade Range

  • Blade Tip Range - Backward

  • Blade Tip Range - Forward 40°

  • Circle Centershift - Left 27.2in

  • Circle Centershift - Right 22in

  • Maximum Blade Position Angle 65°

  • Maximum Depth of Cut 18.5in

  • Maximum Lift Above Ground 15.7in

  • Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left 103in

  • Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right 103in

  • Moldboard Sideshift - Left 29.1in

  • Moldboard Sideshift - Right 31.1in

Operating Specifications

  • Articulation Angle - Left/Right 20°

  • Forward - 1st 2.8mile/h

  • Forward - 2nd 3.8mile/h

  • Forward - 3rd 5.5mile/h

  • Forward - 4th 7.6mile/h

  • Forward - 5th 11.8mile/h

  • Forward - 6th 16mile/h

  • Forward - 7th 22mile/h

  • Forward - 8th 32.1mile/h

  • Note Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires.

  • Reverse - 1st 2.2mile/h

  • Reverse - 2nd 4.1mile/h

  • Reverse - 3rd 6mile/h

  • Reverse - 4th 9.3mile/h

  • Reverse - 5th 17.4mile/h

  • Reverse - 6th 25.3mile/h

  • Steering Range - Left/Right 47.5°

  • Top Speed - Forward 32.1mile/h

  • Top Speed - Reverse 25.3mile/h

  • Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires 30.5ft

Frame

  • Circle - Blade Beam Thickness 2in

  • Circle - Diameter 71.7in

  • Drawbar - Height 8in

  • Drawbar - Width 3in

  • Front Axle - Height to Center 26.4in

  • Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side 35°

  • Front Axle - Wheel Lean 18° Left/17° Right

  • Front Frame Structure - Height 18.1in

  • Front Frame Structure - Thickness 0.6in

  • Front Frame Structure - Width 14in

Tandems

  • Drive Chain Pitch 2.5in

  • Height 25.5in

  • Sidewall Thickness - Inner 0.9in

  • Sidewall Thickness - Outer 0.9in

  • Tandem Oscillation - Front Down 25°

  • Tandem Oscillation - Front Up 15°

  • Wheel Axle Spacing 72.5in

  • Width 9.3in

Ripper

  • Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 63.4in

  • Penetration Force 30311lb

  • Pry-Out Force 43700lb

  • Ripper Shank Holders 7

  • Ripping Depth - Maximum 17.8in

  • Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum 20in

  • Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum 17.5in

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

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle 19837lb

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle 52461lb

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total 72298lb

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle 26125lb

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle 58753lb

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total 84877lb

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 20494lb

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 53830lb

  • Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 74324lb

  • 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.

  • Note (2) **Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and rops cab.

Dimensions (Approximate)

  • Ground Clearance - Rear Axle 16.7in

  • Height - Exhaust Stack 141.1in

  • Height - Front Axle Center 29.9in

  • Height - Top of Cab 147.5in

  • Height - Top of Cylinders 122.6in

  • Length - Between Tandem Axles 72.5in

  • Length - Counterweight to Ripper 474.4in

  • Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem 290in

  • Length - Front Axle to Moldboard 120.7in

  • Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch 417in

  • Width - Outside Front Tires 134.3in

  • Width - Outside Rear Tires 134.3in

  • Width - Tire Center Lines 106.4in

Standards

  • Brakes ISO 3450: 2011

  • ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471: 2008/ISO 3449: 2005

  • Sound ISO 6394: 2008/ISO 6395: 2008/ISO 6396: 2008

  • 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 - Forward 3rd 315hp

  • Gear - Forward 4th 325hp

  • Gear - Forward 5th 332hp

  • Gear - Forward 6th 341hp

  • Gear - Forward 7th 347hp

  • Gear - Forward 8th 362hp

  • Gear - Reverse 1st 309hp

  • Gear - Reverse 2nd 309hp

  • Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 315hp

Optional Tire Arrangements

  • Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star

  • Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (2) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 1 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 1st 304hp

  • Gear - Forward 2nd 304hp

  • Gear - Forward 3rd 311hp

  • Gear - Forward 4th 321hp

  • Gear - Forward 5th 327hp

  • Gear - Forward 6th 337hp

  • Gear - Forward 7th 342hp

  • Gear - Forward 8th 357hp

  • Gear - Reverse 1st 304hp

  • Gear - Reverse 2nd 304hp

  • Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 311hp

Air Conditioning System

  • Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas.

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Front axle cylinder guard

  • Transmission guard

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 5.5 m (18 ft) blade with flat cutting edge 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 13⁄8 in)

  • 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

  • Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–31° F)

Optional Equipment

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

  • 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

  • Transmission, autoshift

  • Debris guard

  • Rear fenders

  • Sound suppression, engine enclosure and transmission

  • Additional monitor for rearview camera

  • Enhanced access platform

  • Machine Security System Key

  • Service access platform

  • 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

  • 5.5 m (18 ft) blade with curved cutting edge 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in)

  • Tooth, ripper

  • Coolant, –51° C (–60° F)