18

    
• 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 VisionLink™ 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 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.

    
• 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.

    
• Caterpillar considers the safety of everyone in, on, or around Cat equipment when developing new products or enhancing safety features for existing products.

    

• The 18 has 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

• 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.

NOTE

1. Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

1. Adjustable electric arm rest
2. Adjustable wrist rest
3. Air conditioner with heater
4. Air horn
5. Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center
6. Centershift pin indicator
7. Coat hook
8. Cup holder
9. Display, digital speed and gear
10. Doors, left and right side with wiper
11. Gauges (analog) inside the cab (includes fuel, articulation, engine coolant temp, engine RPM, and hydraulic oil temp)
12. Gauges, machine level
13. Information display touch screen
14. Joystick gear selection
15. Joystick hydraulic controls for implements, steering, transmission
16. Ladders, cab, left and right side
17. Lights, left and right side lights
18. Lights, night time cab
19. Meter, hour, digital
20. Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle
21. Power port, 12V
22. Radio ready, entertainment
23. ROPS cab, sound suppressed, less than 73 dB(A) ISO 6394 (70% fan speed)
24. Seat, cloth-covered, comfort air suspension
25. Storage compartments
26. Throttle control, electronic

POWER TRAIN

1. Air cleaner, dual stage dry type radial seal with service indicator through messenger and automatic dust ejector
2. Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)
3. Auto Diff Lock
4. Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner
5. Brake wear indication
6. Brakes, oil disc, four-wheel, hydraulic
7. Consistent power to ground
8. Critically Low Fluid Level Monitoring System
9. Differential, lock/unlock
10. Drain, engine oil, high speed
11. Electronic over speed protection
12. 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
13. Engine, compression brake
14. Ether starting aid
15. Fuel tank, fast fill, ground level
16. Fuel-water separator
17. Hydraulic Demand Fan
18. Muffler, under hood (Tier 2/Stage II/Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent and Tier 3/Stage IIIA/Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards
19. OK-to-Start
20. Optimized VHP
21. Parking brake – multi disc, sealed, oil-cooled
22. Priming pump, fuel
23. Rear axle, modular
24. Sediment drain, fuel tank
25. 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.
26. Transmission, 8F/6R, power shift
27. VIMS no telematics

GUARDS

1. Front axle cylinder guard
2. Transmission guard

ELECTRICAL

1. Alternator, 150 ampere, sealed
2. Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1,400 CCA
3. Breaker panel
4. Electrical system, 24V
5. Lights: brake, reversing, roof-mounted roading, stop and tail (LED), work front
6. Product Link
7. Starter, electric, heavy duty

SAFETY

1. Alarm, back up
2. Ground level engine shutdown
3. Hammer (emergency exit)
4. Horn, electric
5. Lockout, hydraulic implement for roading
6. Operator not present monitoring system
7. Paint, glare reducing – top of front frame, rear enclosure and ripper cylinders
8. Rearview camera
9. Seat belt indicator
10. Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)
11. Secondary steering
12. Windows, laminated glass: – Fixed front with intermittent wiper – Door with intermittent wipers (two)
13. Windows, tempered: – Left and right side wipers – Rear with intermittent wiper
14. Light, LED, warning strobe
15. Lights front LED
16. Lights, front headlights high
17. Lights, front headlights low
18. Mounting, for warning light
19. Service lights
20. Working lights Halogen
21. Working lights LED

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

1. 3-bolt blade bracket
2. AccuGrade ARO
3. Accumulators, blade lift
4. Brake accumulators, dual certified
5. Cat Grade Control Cross Slope
6. CD ROM Parts Book
7. Clutch, circle drive slip
8. Cutting edges, flat DH-2 steel: – 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 1.4 in) – 19 mm (3⁄4 in) mounting bolts
9. Doors (four), engine compartment, (two left, two right hand) locking
10. Doors, two service, left and right side
11. Drawbar – six shoe with replaceable wear strips
12. End bits, 16 mm (5⁄8 in) DH-2 steel, 19 mm (3⁄4 in) mounting bolts
13. Fast fill fuel 567.8 L/min (150 gpm)
14. Fluid check
15. Frame, articulated, with safety lock
16. Hydraulics, load-sensing
17. Metallic fuel tank, 496 L (131 gal)
18. Metallic DCM wear strips
19. Modular cooling package
20. Moldboard: – 5.5 m × 787 mm × 25 mm (18 ft × 31 in × 1 in) – Hydraulic side shift and tip
21. Radiator, two cleanout access doors
22. Rear bumper
23. Rear tandem access steps and hand bars
24. S·O·S ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant
25. Tandem walkway
26. Top adjust circle wear strips
27. Fire suppression ready
28. Ripper, rear
29. Push block, counterweight

WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.

1. 5.5 m (18 ft) blade with flat cutting edge 254 mm × 35 mm (10 in × 13⁄8 in)

TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS

1. 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

1. Extended Life Coolant to –35° C (–31° F)

NOTE

1. Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

1. Comfort package
2. Heated door
3. Mirrors high visibility
4. Mirrors, outside heated 24V
5. Mirrors, outside mounted
6. Seat heated
7. Seat heated/ventilated
8. Windows cleaning platform and ladders left-right hand side

POWER TRAIN

1. Transmission, autoshift

GUARDS

1. Debris guard
2. Rear fenders
3. Sound suppression, engine enclosure and transmission

SAFETY

1. Additional monitor for rearview camera
2. Enhanced access platform
3. Machine Security System Key
4. Service access platform

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

1. Auto-lube, Centro-matic
2. Auto-lube, ripper enhancement
3. Control, blade, variable float
4. Heater, engine coolant, 120V
5. Heater, engine coolant, 240V
6. Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+1
7. Hydraulic arrangements with additional hydraulic valves Base+5
8. Product Link Elite dual
9. Rim, 495.3 mm × 635 mm (19.5 in × 25 in) MP (spare)
10. Weather, Cold Plus package

WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.

1. 5.5 m (18 ft) blade with curved cutting edge 203 mm × 25 mm (8 in × 1 in)
2. Tooth, ripper

FLUIDS

1. Coolant, –51° C (–60° F)