R1600G LHD

R1600G LHD

INDEX
[3]
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[17]
[21]
[24]
[25]
[26]
[27]
[28]
[29]
[30]
[31]

Machine Specifications
Safety Features
Serviceability
Operator Ergonomics
Machine Systems
Power Train
Engine
Transmission
Torque Converter
Differentials and Final Drives
Axle Oil Cooling
Output Transfer Gears

[32]
Steering System
[33]
Braking System
[34]
Hydraulic System
[35]
Electrical System
[36]
Cooling System
[37]
Monitoring System
[38] Options
[42]
Options - Tires
[46]
Options - Buckets
[47]
Options - Towing
[48]
Options - Recovery Systems
[51] Customer Support
[52] Common Caterpillar Components

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Gross Power @2100 RPM

Engine Model
Speeds Forward
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Speeds Reverse
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Tire Size

201 kW (270 hp)

3176C EUI ATAAC
5.2 km/h
9.2 km/h
16.4 km/h
28.6 km/h

(3.2 mph)
(5.7 mph)
(10.2 mph)
(17.8 mph)

5.8 km/h
10.5 km/h
18.5 km/h
31.8 km/h
18.00 x 25-28PR STMS L5

(3.6 mph)
(6.5 mph)
(11.5 mph)
(19.8 mph)

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Turning Radius (Outside)

Turning Radius (Inside)
Articulation Angle
Axle Oscillation

6587 mm (259.3)
3291 mm (129.6)
42.5 degrees
+ 10 degrees

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Payload
W eight (Empty)
W eight (Loaded)
W idth (Overall)
Height (Overall)
Length (Tramming)
Ground Clearance

10200 kg
29800 kg
40000 kg
2664 mm
2400 mm
9707 mm
344 mm

(22,487 lb)
(65,698 lb)
(88,185 lb)
(104.9 inch)
(94.5 inch)
(382.2 inch)
(13.5 inch)

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
R1600G Loading AD30

AD30 shown with 14.4m3 dump body

R1600 shown with 4.8m3 bucket at full lift

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STABILITY AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION (LOADED)

Distribution Front Axle

Distribution Rear Axle

67%
33%

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BUCKETS
Bucket Sizes
9EL9555
9EL9889 (HP)
9EL0002 (EB)
9EL8989 (STD)
9EL9504 (HP)
9EP3029
9EL9520
9EP9892 (HP)

3
m
4.2
4.2
4.5
4.8
4.8
5.6
5.9
5.9

3
(yd )
5.5
5.5
5.9
6.3
6.3
7.3
7.7
7.7

(STD) = Standard Bucket

(HP) = High Penetration Bucket
(EB) = Ejector Bucket

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S
A
F
E
T
Y

F
E
A
T
U
R
E
S

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SAFETY FEATURES
ROPS/FOPS Certified Operator Station

3 Point Contact Cabin Access

Alternate Exit - Push Out Safety Glass
(Cabins only)
Excellent Visibility
Suspension Seat
Inertia Reel Retractable Seat Belts

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SAFETY FEATURES

Steering Primary Lockout

Implement and Steering

Secondary Lockout

Steering and Implement Lockouts

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SAFETY FEATURES
Engine Compartment

Dual Skinned Heat Shielding

Integrated Fire Suppression
System
Hot and Cold sides of the
Engine
Ground Level Fire Suppression
System Activation and Engine
Shutdown

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SAFETY FEATURES

Stored Position

Installed Position

Bucket Control Group Safety Pins (on board)

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SAFETY FEATURES

Stored Position

Locked Position

Steering Frame Lock Pin (on Board)

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SAFETY FEATURES

Anti-skid tread on all walking

surfaces

Grab Handles and foot-steps

installed at machine access
points 3 Point Contact

Light and easy to open hinged

covers

Safe Access Covers and Walkways

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SERVICEABILITY

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SERVICEABILITY

Coolant Level

Engine Shutdown
and Battery
Disconnect Switches

Fuel Filters and

Priming Pump

Ground Level Servicing

and Fluid Level Checks

Engine Oil

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SERVICEABILITY

Hydraulic Oil

Ground Level Servicing

and Fluid Level Checks

Transmission Oil

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SERVICEABILITY

Swing-out Grill and Oil Cooler

Hinged Belly Guards

Ease of Access

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OPERATOR ERGONOMICS

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OPERATOR ERGONOMICS
Enclosed Cabin (Optional)
ROPS/FOPS Certified
Pressurised A/C System
Wipers and Washers
Low Noise Levels - 80 dB(A)
Pull Ring Safety Glass
Ergonomic Design

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OPERATOR ERGONOMICS
Safety With Comfort

Excellent Visibility

Wrap Around Dash

Four-way Adjustable Seat

Arm Rests for Operator Comfort

Ergonomic Placement of Pedals

Transmission Neutralizer Pedal

(Left)

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MACHINE SYSTEMS

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POWER TRAIN

Computer Matched Power Train is Reliable and Fuel Efficient

3176C Engine rated @ 201 kW (270 hp)

Heavy Duty Powershift Transmission
High Capacity Torque Converter
Heavy Duty Differentials and Final Drives
TM
Fully Enclosed Oil Immersed Disc Brakes SAFR

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ENGINE - Caterpillar 3176C EUI ATAAC

Rated @ 201 kW (270 hp)

Hard - working Performance

Electronically Controlled

Low Emission Levels

Excellent Fuel Economy

Automatic De-rate/Shutdown
on Fault Occurrence

Double Skinned Stainless Steel

Heat Shields < 200 Degrees C

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TRANSMISSION
4 Speed Forward/4 Speed
Reverse
Electronically Controlled
Power Shift
Manual or Auto-shift Modes
Large Diameter Clutch Packs for
Smooth Shifting and Increased
Component Life Ergonomic Shift
Controller

Ergonomic Shift Controller

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TORQUE CONVERTER

Heavy Duty High Capacity

Torque Converter
Integral Torque Converter and
Up-drive Housing

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DIFFERENTIALS and FINAL DRIVES

Rear Oscillating Axle + 10

Free Floating Axle Shafts
Planetary Reduction at Each Wheel
Heavy Duty Final Drives
Planetary Units can be Removed Independently from the Wheels and Brakes
Brake Axle Cooling Standard

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AXLE OIL COOLING

FRONT AXLE

Tandem mounted Axle Cooling Pumps

Independent Closed System for Each
Axle

OIL FILTER

Oil Flow Keeps the Axle and Internal

Brake Components Cool
Bypass Relief Valves Incorporated into
Each Cooling Pump
In-line Filters and Suction Screens in
Each Independent System

AXLE OIL
COOLING
PUMPS
OIL FILTER

OIL COOLER

SUCTION
SCREEN
REAR AXLE

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OUTPUT TRANSFER GEARS

Equally Dividing the Power Between
the Front and Rear Differentials
Precision Cut Gears Smoothly
Transfer the Power

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STEERING SYSTEM
Dual, Double Acting Cushioned
Cylinders
Steering Angle (left or right) 42.5
Degrees
Steering Neutralizers Standard
Fitment
Automatically Controlled Ground
Driven Secondary Steering
System (Option)
Full Flow Filtering
Designed for Excellent Steering
Response at All Engine Speeds

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BRAKING SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
Four Wheel Hydraulically Actuated, Fully
Enclosed Oil Immersed Disc Brakes
Independent Front and Rear Circuits
Self Adjusting with Modulated
Engagement

PARKING BRAKE

TM

Spring Applied Fluid Released (SAFR )

Parking Brake Applies in the Event of
Loss of Hydraulic Oil Pressure

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Large Bore Lift and Tilt Cylinders

R
Proven Cat Seals and Cylinder Bearings
High Efficiency Positive Displacement Pumps
XT-3 and XT-5 Hydraulic Hoses (Excellent Strength, Flexibility and Life)
Reusable Hose Couplings
Pilot Operated Bucket Controls (Reduces Operator Effort)

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Color Coded and Hot Foil Number
Stamped Wires for Easy Diagnosis
and Repair

Fully Sealed Electrical

Connectors to Lock Out Dust
and Moisture

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COOLING SYSTEM
Mono Configuration
High Ambient Capacity
Copper Fin, Solder Dipped
Radiator Core
Cross Flow
Double Pass Hydraulic
Cooler
Swing Out Grill & Hydraulic
Cooler for Easy Access

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MONITORING SYSTEM

CMS - Caterpillar Monitoring System Provides Critical Machine Data to Keep

the Operator Informed and the Machine Working at Maximum Efficiency

CMS Built to Withstand Severe Working Conditions

Temperature, Moisture, Vibration and Shock Resistant
Speedometer, Tachometer and Actual Gear Indicator
Self Tests and Calibrates at Engine Start-Up
Contains a Three Level Warning System

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OPTIONS

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OPTIONS
Ride Control
Reduces Fore and Aft Pitching
Motion
Incorporates an Accumulator
System in the Lift Circuit
The Nitrogen/Oil Accumulator
Acts as a Shock Absorber
Dampens Bucket Forces and
Stabilizes the Machine
Automatic Selection Function
Engages/Disengages Ride
Control System at Preset Speeds
Improves Cycle Times and Load
Retention

NITROGEN/OIL
ACCUMULATOR
LIFT
CYLINDER

LIFT
CYLINDER

ACCUMULATOR
CONTROL
VALVE

MAIN
CONTROL
VALVE

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OPTIONS

Operator Station
Protection Bars

Cab Window Guard

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OPTIONS

Radiator Guard
Protection Bars

ROPS/FOPS Certified Open

Operator Station with
Removable Canopy

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OPTIONS TIRES
Tire Options
Bridgestone
18.0 X 25 28 PLY STMS L5S
18.0 X 25 ** VSMS L5S
Goodyear
18.0 X 25 28 PLY SMO L5S
Michelin
18.0 X 25 28 X-MINE D2 L5R

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OPTIONS

Automatic Lubrication
System

Centralized Lubrication
System

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OPTIONS

Fire Suppression Systems

Dry Chemical or Foam

Enclosed Air Conditioned

Operator Station

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OPTIONS

Payload Control System

Wiggins Fast Fill & Evacuation

Tee Seat

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OPTIONS - BUCKETS

Bucket Wear Bars

CAT Half Arrow Head

Cast Half Arrow Head

CAT Heal Shrouds

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OPTIONS - TOWING

Bolt-on Towing Attachment

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OPTIONS - RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Brake Release System Recovery Hook

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OPTIONS - RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Brake Release System Recovery Bar

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OPTIONS

Remote Control System

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Literature
Parts Books
Paper
Electronic (LinkOne)
Operation and Maintenance Manuals
Service Manuals
Engine
Power Train
Steering System
Braking System
Hydraulic System
Electrical System & Operator Station
Electrical Schematics
Hydraulic Schematics

Service Magazines
Service Letters
Technical Information Bulletins
Special Instructions
Fitting Instructions
Owner Notification

LinkOne Parts Page

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COMMON CATERPILLAR COMPONENTS

COMPONENT

CATERPILLAR MODEL

Radiator
Engine
Torque Converter & Lockup Clutch
Torque Converter Housing & Pump Drive
Transmission
Transfer Gear Case
Drive Shafts
Differentials
Final Drives
Brakes & Controls
Articulation Hitch
Steering System
Steering Cylinders
Secondary Steering System (Optional)
Hydraulic Tank
Tilt Cylinders
Lift Cylinders
Main Hydraulic Pump
Hydraulic Implement Valve
Bucket Control Pins
Electrical System

CEPL - Crossflow
3176C EUI ATAAC
D250E
CEPL / D250E
D8R / 814B / 615C
814B Modified
CEPL
970F
615C
970F / CEPL
980F / CEPL
966F / CEPL
966F
980G
980C
CEPL
980F / CEPL
970F
966F
966F / 992D
CEPL

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