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Caterpillar 150 vs Caterpillar 16

The Caterpillar 16 is about 74% heavier than the Caterpillar 150 (33,000 vs 19,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 16 has about 43% more engine power (241 kW (323 hp) vs 168 kW (225 hp)).

Caterpillar 150 motor grader
Caterpillar Caterpillar 150
Caterpillar 16 motor grader
Caterpillar Caterpillar 16
Operating weight 19,000 kg (41,900 lb)33,000 kg (72,800 lb)
Engine power 168 kW (225 hp)241 kW (323 hp)
Net power ≈150–185 kW (201–248 hp)≈216–265 kW (290–355 hp)
Moldboard 4.3 m (14 ft)4.9 m (16 ft)
Strengths
  • + AWD for traction
  • + Cat Grade options
  • + Maintains wide haul roads
  • + Durable
Watch-outs
  • − Higher price than the 140
  • − 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.