18M3 Motor Grade

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18M3 – 2015, Tier 4 Final, Stage IV

The 18M3 builds on the success of the 16M 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 18M3 enhances operational efficiencies by increasing coverage and reducing the number of passes required to complete the width of the road in certain applications. The 18M3 includes features that provide large benefits on operating cost reduction, uptime & performance improvements as well as enhanced safety.

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  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs

Standard Equipment

  • 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 IV/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 with ACERT Technology. 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

  • 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)

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
18M3 Motor Grader
Name:
18M3
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net:
304 HP / 227 kW
Engine Model:
Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP
Bore:
5.1 in / 130 mm
Stroke:
6.2 in / 157 mm
Speed at Rated Power:
2,000 rpm
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric:
309 HP / 227 kW
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent:
12973 ft / 3954 m
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent:
12176 ft / 3711 m
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final):
12500 ft / 3810 m
Emissions (1):
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/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
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent:
1270 lb/ft / 1721 N·m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent:
1270 lb/ft / 1721 N·m
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final):
1306 lb/ft / 1771 N·m
Standard - Ambient Capability:
122 °F / 50 °C
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum:
1,450 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum:
550 rpm
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)
Displacement:
763 in³ / 12.5 l
Number of Cylinders:
6

Power Train

Forward/Reverse Gears:
8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission:
Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel:
27069.27 lb/ft / 36701 N·m
Brakes - Parking:
Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - Secondary:
Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes - Service:
Oil-actuated, oil disc

Hydraulic System

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
Note:
*Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
Pump Output*:
74 gal/min / 280 l/min

Operating Specifications

Articulation Angle - Left/Right:
20°
Forward - 1st:
2.8 mile/h / 4.5 km/h
Forward - 2nd:
3.8 mile/h / 6.1 km/h
Forward - 3rd:
5.5 mile/h / 8.9 km/h
Forward - 4th:
7.6 mile/h / 12.3 km/h
Forward - 5th:
11.8 mile/h / 19 km/h
Forward - 6th:
16 mile/h / 25.8 km/h
Forward - 7th:
22 mile/h / 35.5 km/h
Forward - 8th:
32.1 mile/h / 51.7 km/h
Reverse - 1st:
2.2 mile/h / 3.6 km/h
Reverse - 2nd:
4.1 mile/h / 6.6 km/h
Reverse - 3rd:
6 mile/h / 9.7 km/h
Reverse - 4th:
9.3 mile/h / 15 km/h
Reverse - 5th:
17.4 mile/h / 28 km/h
Reverse - 6th:
25.3 mile/h / 40.8 km/h
Steering Range - Left/Right:
47.5°
Top Speed - Forward:
32.1 mile/h / 51.7 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse:
25.3 mile/h / 40.8 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires:
30.5 ft / 9.3 m

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity:
131 gal (US) / 496 l
Cooling System:
18.5 gal (US) / 70 l
DEF Tank:
4.2 gal (US) / 16 l
Hydraulic System - Tank:
18.5 gal (US) / 70 l
Hydraulic System - Total:
38.6 gal (US) / 146 l
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

Frame

Circle - Blade Beam Thickness:
2 in / 50 mm
Circle - Diameter:
71.7 in / 1822 mm
Drawbar - Height:
8 in / 203 mm
Drawbar - Width:
3 in / 76 mm
Front Axle - Height to Center:
26.4 in / 670 mm
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side:
35°
Front Axle - Wheel Lean:
18° Left/17° Right
Front Frame Structure - Height:
18.1 in / 460 mm
Front Frame Structure - Thickness:
0.6 in / 14 mm
Front Frame Structure - Width:
14 in / 356 mm

Tandems

Sidewall Thickness - Inner:
0.9 in / 22 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Outer:
0.9 in / 22 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down:
25°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up:
15°
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

Moldboard

Blade Width:
18 ft / 5.5 m
Arc Radius:
16.3 in / 413 mm
Throat Clearance:
5 in / 126 mm
Blade Pull* - Base GVW:
47216 lb / 21417 kg
Blade Pull* - Maximum GVW:
52878 lb / 23985 kg
Cutting Edge Thickness:
1.4 in / 35 mm
Cutting Edge Width:
10 in / 254 mm
Down Force - Base GVW:
34008 lb / 15426 kg
Down Force - Maximum GVW:
43861 lb / 19895 kg
End Bit - Thickness:
0.75 in / 19 mm
End Bit - Width:
6 in / 152 mm
Height:
31 in / 787 mm
Thickness:
1 in / 25 mm
Width:
18 ft / 5.5 m

Blade Range

Maximum Blade Position Angle:
65°
Maximum Lift Above Ground:
15.7 in / 400 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut:
18.5 in / 470 mm
Blade Tip Range - Backward:
5°
Blade Tip Range - Forward:
40°
Circle Centershift - Left:
27.2 in / 690 mm
Circle Centershift - Right:
22 in / 560 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left:
103 in / 2605 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right:
103 in / 2605 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left:
29.1 in / 740 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right:
31.1 in / 790 mm

Ripper

Ripping Depth - Maximum:
17.8 in / 452 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum:
17.5 in / 445 mm
Ripper Shank Holders:
7
Penetration Force:
30311 lb / 13749 kg
Pry-Out Force:
43700 lb / 19822 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised:
63.4 in / 1610 mm

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped:
74324 lb / 33713 kg

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

Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Front Axle:
19837 lb / 8998 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Rear Axle:
52461 lb / 23796 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base** - Total:
72298 lb / 32794 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Front Axle:
26125 lb / 11850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Rear Axle:
58753 lb / 26650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum Tested - Total:
84877 lb / 38500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle:
20494 lb / 9296 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle:
53830 lb / 24417 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total:
74324 lb / 33713 kg

Dimensions (Approximate)

Ground Clearance - Rear Axle:
16.7 in / 423 mm
Height - Exhaust Stack:
141.1 in / 3584 mm
Height - Front Axle Center:
29.9 in / 760 mm
Height - Top of Cab:
147.5 in / 3746 mm
Height - Top of Cylinders:
122.6 in / 3115 mm
Length - Between Tandem Axles:
72.5 in / 1841 mm
Length - Counterweight to Ripper:
474.4 in / 12051 mm
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem:
290 in / 7365 mm
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard:
120.7 in / 3066 mm
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine - Including Tow Hitch:
417 in / 10593 mm
Width - Outside Front Tires:
134.3 in / 3411 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires:
134.3 in / 3411 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines:
106.4 in / 2703 mm

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

Engine

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

Moldboard

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

Operating Specifications

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

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

Ripper

Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum:
20 in / 500 mm

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:
309 HP / 227 kW
Gear - Forward 2nd:
309 HP / 227 kW
Gear - Forward 3rd:
315 HP / 232 kW
Gear - Forward 4th:
325 HP / 239 kW
Gear - Forward 5th:
332 HP / 244 kW
Gear - Forward 6th:
341 HP / 251 kW
Gear - Forward 7th:
347 HP / 255 kW
Gear - Forward 8th:
362 HP / 266 kW
Gear - Reverse 1st:
309 HP / 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 2nd:
309 HP / 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th:
315 HP / 232 kW

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:
304 HP / 227 kW
Gear - Forward 2nd:
304 HP / 227 kW
Gear - Forward 3rd:
311 HP / 232 kW
Gear - Forward 4th:
321 HP / 239 kW
Gear - Forward 5th:
327 HP / 244 kW
Gear - Forward 6th:
337 HP / 251 kW
Gear - Forward 7th:
342 HP / 255 kW
Gear - Forward 8th:
357 HP / 266 kW
Gear - Reverse 1st:
304 HP / 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 2nd:
304 HP / 227 kW
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th:
311 HP / 232 kW

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

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.