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Caterpillar 140 vs Caterpillar 16

The Caterpillar 16 is about 78% heavier than the Caterpillar 140 (33,000 vs 18,500 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 16 has about 53% more engine power (241 kW (323 hp) vs 158 kW (212 hp)).

Caterpillar 140M AWD motor grader
Caterpillar Caterpillar 140
Caterpillar Caterpillar 16
Operating weight 18,500 kg (40,800 lb)33,000 kg (72,800 lb)
Engine power 158 kW (212 hp)241 kW (323 hp)
Net power ≈140–175 kW (189–235 hp), variable≈216–265 kW (290–355 hp)
Moldboard 3.7 m (12 ft) std; 4.3 m (14 ft) option4.9 m (16 ft)
Drive 6×4 or AWD—
Controls Joystick—
Strengths
  • + Joystick controls ease operator training and fatigue
  • + Cat Grade cross-slope and 3D options
  • + Exceptional resale value and parts support
  • + Maintains wide haul roads
  • + Durable
Watch-outs
  • − High purchase price
  • − Technology features add cost
  • − 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.