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OVERVIEW
BENEFITS
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Move more with less fuel
- Eco Mode saves fuel while maintaining productivity.
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Maintain cross slope
- Cat Grade Control helps operator maintain desired cross slope.
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Manage your fleet
- Cat MineStar helps manage your fleet to optimize quality and operating costs.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
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 VisionLink™ 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 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 18 has 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 227kW
- Engine Model Cat® C13
- Bore 130mm
- Stroke 157mm
- Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm
- Standard - Ambient Capability 50°C
- Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric 227kW
- VHP Range - Net 227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
- Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 1721N·m
- Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent 3711m
- Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 3954m
- Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent 1721N·m
- 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) 1771N·m
- Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) 3810m
- 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 12.5l
- Number of Cylinders 6
- Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 33713kg
- 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 36701N·m
- Brakes - Service Oil-actuated, oil disc
- Brakes - Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc
- Blade Width 5.5m
- Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
- Pump Type Variable piston
- Maximum System Pressure 24750kPa
- Standby Pressure 5900kPa
- Pump Output* 280L/min
- Note *Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
- Forward - 6th 25.8km/h
- Forward - 2nd 6.1km/h
- Forward - 8th 51.7km/h
- Forward - 5th 19.0km/h
- Reverse - 3rd 9.7km/h
- Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires 9.3m
- Forward - 4th 12.3km/h
- Top Speed - Reverse 40.8km/h
- Forward - 7th 35.5km/h
- Articulation Angle - Left/Right 20°
- Reverse - 1st 3.6km/h
- Forward - 3rd 8.9km/h
- Reverse - 4th 15.0km/h
- Forward - 1st 4.5km/h
- Top Speed - Forward 51.7km/h
- Reverse - 6th 40.8km/h
- Steering Range - Left/Right 47.5°
- Reverse - 2nd 6.6km/h
- Reverse - 5th 28.0km/h
- Fuel Capacity 496l
- Cooling System 70l
- Hydraulic System - Tank 70l
- Hydraulic System - Total 146l
- DEF Tank 16l
- Engine Oil 36l
- Transmission - Differential - Final Drives 98.5l
- Tandem Housing - Each 129l
- Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.9l
- Circle Drive Housing 10l
- Front Frame Structure - Width 356mm
- Front Axle - Height to Center 670mm
- Circle - Diameter 1822mm
- Front Frame Structure - Thickness 14mm
- Front Frame Structure - Height 460mm
- Circle - Blade Beam Thickness 50mm
- Drawbar - Width 76mm
- Front Axle - Wheel Lean 18° Left/17° Right
- Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side 35°
- Drawbar - Height 203mm
- Sidewall Thickness - Outer 22mm
- Sidewall Thickness - Inner 22mm
- Tandem Oscillation - Front Up 15°
- Tandem Oscillation - Front Down 25°
- Height 648mm
- Width 236mm
- Drive Chain Pitch 63.5mm
- Wheel Axle Spacing 1841mm
- Arc Radius 413mm
- Throat Clearance 126mm
- Down Force - Maximum GVW 19895kg
- Blade Pull* - Base GVW 21417kg
- Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW 23985kg
- End Bit - Width 152mm
- Down Force - Base GVW 15426kg
- Cutting Edge Thickness 35mm
- Thickness 25mm
- Width 5.5m
- Cutting Edge Width 254mm
- End Bit - Thickness 19mm
- Height 787mm
- Maximum Blade Position Angle 65°
- Maximum Lift Above Ground 400mm
- Maximum Depth of Cut 470mm
- Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right 2605mm
- Circle Centershift - Right 560mm
- Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left 2605mm
- Moldboard Sideshift - Right 790mm
- Blade Tip Range - Backward 5°
- Moldboard Sideshift - Left 740mm
- Circle Centershift - Left 690mm
- Blade Tip Range - Forward 40°
- Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum 445mm
- Ripping Depth - Maximum 452mm
- Ripper Shank Holders 7
- Penetration Force 13749kg
- Pry-Out Force 19822kg
- Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 1610mm
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 24417kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total 32794kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle 26650kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle 11850kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 9296kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle 8998kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total 38500kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 33713kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle 23796kg
- Height - Top of Cylinders 3115mm
- Width - Outside Rear Tires 3411mm
- Height - Exhaust Stack 3584mm
- Length - Between Tandem Axles 1841mm
- Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem 7365mm
- Width - Tire Center Lines 2703mm
- Length - Front Axle to Moldboard 3066mm
- Length - Counterweight to Ripper 12051mm
- Height - Front Axle Center 760mm
- Width - Outside Front Tires 3411mm
- Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch 10593mm
- Height - Top of Cab 3746mm
- Ground Clearance - Rear Axle 423mm
- 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
- Gear - Forward 1st 227kW
- 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 239kW
- Gear - Reverse 2nd 227kW
- Gear - Forward 2nd 227kW
- Gear - Reverse 2nd 227kW
- Gear - Forward 4th 239kW
- Gear - Forward 6th 251kW
- Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (1) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VKT 2 Star
- Gear - Forward 1st 227kW
- Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 232kW
- Gear - Forward 3rd 232kW
- Gear - Forward 5th 244kW
- Gear - Forward 5th 244kW
- Gear - Forward 7th 255kW
- Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (3) Tires: 23.5R25 Bridgestone VJT 1 Star
- Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum 500mm
- Note (2) **Base operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 23.5R25 tires, full fuel tank operator and rops cab.
- Gear - Forward 2nd 227kW
- Gear - Forward 8th 266kW
- Gear - Reverse 1st 227kW
- Gear - Forward 3rd 232kW
- Gear - Forward 7th 255kW
- 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. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2 kg (4.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.860 metric tonnes (3.152 tons).
- Wheel Group - 19.5×25 MP (4) Tires: 23.5R25 Michelin XHA 2 Star
- Gear - Reverse 1st 227kW
- 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 251kW
- Gear - Forward 8th 266kW
- Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 232kW
- 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.
- Note *Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to ideal no-slip conditions, and Gross Machine Weight.
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