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Caterpillar 120 vs Caterpillar 16

The Caterpillar 16 is about 124% heavier than the Caterpillar 120 (33,000 vs 14,750 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 16 has about 93% more engine power (241 kW (323 hp) vs 125 kW (168 hp)).

Caterpillar 120
Caterpillar Caterpillar 120
Caterpillar Caterpillar 16
Operating weight 14,750 kg (32,500 lb)33,000 kg (72,800 lb)
Engine power 125 kW (168 hp)241 kW (323 hp)
Net power ≈112–138 kW (150–185 hp)≈216–265 kW (290–355 hp)
Moldboard 3.7 m (12 ft)4.9 m (16 ft)
Strengths
  • + Compact and manoeuvrable
  • + Joystick controls
  • + Maintains wide haul roads
  • + Durable
Watch-outs
  • − Less capacity for heavy cutting
  • − Mining scale
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Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.