18 Motor Grader

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Engine Model
Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP
Bore
5.1 in
Stroke
6.2 in
Displacement
763 in3

Specs

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP
Bore
5.1in
Stroke
6.2in
Displacement
763in3
Number of Cylinders
6
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net
304HP
Speed at Rated Power
2,000 rpm
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric
309HP
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
VHP Range - Net
227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Torque Rise - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
40%
Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent
38%
VHP Range - Net - Metric
227-266 kW (309-362 hp)
Torque Rise - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent
38%
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
1306lb/ft
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent
1270lb/ft
Maximum Torque - ISO 9249 - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent
1270lb/ft
Derating Altitude - Tier 4/Stage IV/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)
12500ft
Derating Altitude - Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) Equivalent
12176ft
Derating Altitude - Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) Equivalent
12973ft
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,450 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum
550 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability
122°F
Optimized VHP Range - Net
227-266 kW (304-357 hp)
Engine Model
Cat® C13
Bore
5.1in
Stroke
6.2in
Displacement
763in³
Number of Cylinders
6
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
Displacement
763in³
Number of Cylinders
6
Optimized VHP Range - Net
227-266 kW (304-357 hp)

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
74324lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
74324lb

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

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

Moldboard

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

Dimensions (Approximate)

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

Operating Specifications

Top Speed - Forward
32.1mile/h
Top Speed - Reverse
25.3mile/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires
30.5ft
Steering Range - Left/Right
47.5°
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
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
Note
Calculated with no slip and 23.5R25 L-3 tires.
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.

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity
131gal (US)
Cooling System
18.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Total
38.6gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank
18.5gal (US)
DEF Tank
4.2gal (US)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives
26gal (US)
Engine Oil
9.5gal (US)
Tandem Housing - Each
34gal (US)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing
0.24gal (US)
Circle Drive Housing
2.6gal (US)
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 - Service
Oil-actuated, oil disc
Brakes - Dynamic Brake Torque per Wheel
27069.27lb/ft
Brakes - Parking
Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - Secondary
Oil-actuated, oil-disc
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
Pump Output*
74gal/min
Maximum System Pressure
3590psi
Standby Pressure
856psi
Note
*Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
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.

Frame

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

Blade Range

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

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
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

Ripper

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

Tandems

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

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
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

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
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 (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
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

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 -
  1. Access to Tandem
  2. Light Emitting Diode (LED) Enclosure Service Lights
  3. Seat Belt Indication
  4. Fire Suppression Ready System
  5. Rearview Camera
  6. Optional Access Platform
  7. Optional Service Access Platform
  • 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 -
  1. Access to Tandem
  2. Light Emitting Diode (LED) Enclosure Service Lights
  3. Seat Belt Indication
  4. Fire Suppression Ready System
  5. Rearview Camera
  6. Optional Access Platform
  7. 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.
  • 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.

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)