US
Metric

Overview

The R1600H underground loader is designed to meet the challenges of the most demanding underground mining applications. Compact design with agile performance, rugged construction and simplified maintenance ensures excellent productivity, long life and low operating costs. Engineered for performance, designed for comfort, built to last.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C11 ACERT™
Rated Power
1800.00 rpm
1800.00 rpm
Gross Power – VR Engine – SAE J1995
279.00 hp
208.00 kW
Gross Power – Tier 3 Engine – SAE J1995
279.00 hp
208.00 kW
Bore
5.10 in
130.00 mm
Stroke
5.50 in
140.00 mm
Displacement
680.40 in3
11.10 L

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity
22487.00 lb
10200.00 kg
Gross Machine Mass
97453.00 lb
44204.00 kg
Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
57110.00 lb
25905.00 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal
46067.00 lb
21803.00 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt (ISO)
39524.00 lb
17928.00 kg
Breakout Force - Lift (ISO)
42333.00 lb
19202.00 kg

Weights

Empty
66469.00 lb
30150.00 kg
Loaded
88956.00 lb
40350.00 kg
Empty – Front Axle
28404.00 lb
12884.00 kg
Empty – Rear Axle
38065.00 lb
17266.00 kg
Loaded – Front Axle
62011.00 lb
28128.00 kg
Loaded – Rear Axle
26944.00 lb
12222.00 kg

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Capacities
4.2-5.9 m3 (5.5-7.7 yd3)
Dump Bucket - 1
5.50 yd³
4.20 m³
Dump Bucket – 2 (standard bucket)
6.30 yd3
4.80 m3
Dump Bucket – 3
7.30 yd3
5.60 m3
Dump Bucket - 4
7.70 yd³
5.90 m³
Ejector Bucket
6.30 yd³
4.80 m³

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Raise
7.60 s
7.60 s
Dump
1.60 s
1.60 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.00 s
2.00 s
Total Cycle Time
11.20 s
11.20 s

Turning Dimensions

Axle Oscillation
10°
Articulation Angle
42.5°
Inner Clearance Radius*
129.60 in
3291.00 mm
Note
*Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
Outside Clearance Radius*
261.30 in
6638.00 mm

Transmission

Forward 1
3.10 mph
5.00 km/h
Forward 2
5.40 mph
8.70 km/h
Forward 3
9.50 mph
15.20 km/h
Forward 4
13.70 mph
22.10 km/h
Reverse 1
3.50 mph
5.70 km/h
Reverse 2
6.20 mph
9.90 km/h
Reverse - 3
10.70 mile/h
17.20 km/h
Reverse - 4
14.80 mile/h
23.80 km/h

Tires

Tire Size
18.00 × 25

Standards

Brakes
ISO 3450-2011, CAN-CSA 424.30-M90
Cab/FOPS
ISO 3449-2005 Level II
Cab/ROPS
ISO 3471-2008
Steering
ISO 5010-2007

Service Refill Capacities

Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooler
21.10 gal (US)
80.00 l
Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooler
21.10 gal (US)
80.00 l
Secondary Fuel Tank - If Equipped
88.30 gal (US)
334.00 l
Cooling System
14.00 gal
53.00 L
Engine Crankcase with Filter
8.98 gal
34.00 L
Front Differential and Final Drives
18.50 gal
70.00 L
Fuel Tank
109.70 gal
415.00 L
Hydraulic Tank
33.00 gal
125.00 L
Rear Differential and Final Drives
18.50 gal
70.00 L
Transmission
12.40 gal
47.00 L

Engine

Gross Power – SAE J1995
279.00 hp
208.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C11 ACERT™
Rated Power
1800.00 r/min
1800.00 r/min
Bore
5.10 in
130.00 mm
Stroke
5.50 in
140.00 mm
Displacement
680.40 in³
11.10 l

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity
22487.00 lb
10200.00 kg
Gross Machine Mass
97453.00 lb
44204.00 kg

Weights

Empty
66469.00 lb
30150.00 kg
Loaded
88956.00 lb
40350.00 kg
Empty - Front Axle
28404.00 lb
12884.00 kg
Empty - Rear Axle
38065.00 lb
17266.00 kg
Loaded - Front Axle
62011.00 lb
28128.00 kg
Loaded - Rear Axle
26944.00 lb
12222.00 kg

Transmission

Forward - 1
3.10 mile/h
5.00 km/h
Forward - 2
5.40 mile/h
8.70 km/h
Forward - 3
9.50 mile/h
15.20 km/h
Forward - 4
13.70 mile/h
22.10 km/h
Reverse - 1
3.50 mile/h
5.70 km/h
Reverse - 2
6.20 mile/h
9.90 km/h

Bucket Capacities

Dump Bucket - 2 - Standard Bucket
6.30 yd³
4.80 m³
Dump Bucket - 3
7.30 yd³
5.60 m³

Turning Dimensions

Articulation Angle
42.5°
Note
*Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
Outside Clearance Radius*
261.30 in
6638.00 mm

Tires

Tire Size
18.00 × 25

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
14.00 gal (US)
53.00 l
Engine Crankcase - With Filter
8.98 gal (US)
34.00 l
Front Differential and Final Drives
18.50 gal (US)
70.00 l
Fuel Tank
109.70 gal (US)
415.00 l
Hydraulic Tank
33.00 gal (US)
125.00 l
Rear Differential and Final Drives
18.50 gal (US)
70.00 l
Transmission
12.40 gal (US)
47.00 l

Standards

Brakes
ISO 3450-2011, CAN-CSA 424.30-M90
Cab - FOPS
ISO 3449-2005 Level II
Cab - ROPS
ISO 3471-2008
Steering
ISO 5010-2007

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995
279.00 HP
208.00 kW
Gross Power - Tier 3 Engine - SAE J1995
279.00 HP
208.00 kW
Gross Power - VR Engine - SAE J1995
279.00 HP
208.00 kW

Standards

Standards
ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab
Standards
ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab
Standards
ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab
Features

Power Train – Engine

Operator Comfort

Loader and Truck Combination

Sales Features

Power Train – Engine

The Cat C11 engine with ACERT Technology. Innovative technologies optimize performance.

Power Train – Transmission

More power to the ground for greater productivity.

Hydraulics

Cat hydraulics deliver the power and control to keep material moving.

Structures

Rugged Cat structures – the backbone of the R1600H’s durability.

Operator Comfort

Ergonomically designed for all-day comfort, control and productivity.

Loader Bucket Systems

Rugged performance and reliability in tough underground mining applications.

Serviceability

More time for production.

Customer Support

Cat dealer services keep underground mining equipment productive.

Safety

Cat mining machines and systems are designed with safety as their first priority.

Loader and Truck Combination

The R1600H underground loader is well matched to the AD30 underground truck for a loader and truck combination.
Standard Equipment
  • ELECTRICAL
    • 12V Power Supply in Cab
    • Alternator, 95-amp
    • Auxiliary Start Receptacle
    • Battery Disconnect Switch, Ground Level
    • Circuit Breaker, 80-amp
    • Corrosive Protection Spray
    • Diagnostic Connector
    • Electric Starting, 24-volt
    • Engine Shutdown Switches
      – Rear Left Hand Side
      – Rear Right Hand Side
      – Under Operator Seat
    • External Lighting System, Front, Rear, Halogen Work Lights
    • Low Maintenance Batteries
    • Reversing Alarm
    • Starting and Charging System
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Color Multi-Purpose Display (CMPD) Incorporating:
      – Battery Voltage
      – Boost Pressure
      – Brake Accumulator Oil Pressure
      – Diagnostics and System Data
      – Engine Oil Pressure
      – Event Codes, Description and Operator Response
      – Front and Rear Axle Temperatures
      – Front and Rear Brake Pressures
      – Fuel Pressure
      – Language Options
      – Monitoring System
      – Park Brake Oil Pressure
      – System Diagnostics
      – Torque Converter Temperature
      – Transmission Pressure
    • Electric Horns
    • Gauges
      – Engine Coolant Temperature
      – Transmission Coolant Temperature
      – Hydraulic Oil Temperature
      – Fuel Level
      – Speedometer
      – Tachometer
    • Indicator Lights
      – Alert Warning Light
      – Residual Brake Pressure
      – Low Fuel Level
    • Low Hydraulic Level Warning
    • Open Operator Station ROPS/FOPS Structure
    • Operator Presence System (Auto Park Brake)
    • Pilot Hydraulic Implement Controls, Single Joystick
    • Push Button Panel for Lights
    • Suspension Seat with Retractable Seat Belt
    • STIC Steering
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Cat C11 ATAAC Diesel Engine with ACERT Technology, 6-Cylinder
    • Brake Axle Cooling
    • Electric Fuel Priming Pump
    • Engine Air Intake Precleaner
    • Engine Oil Filter, Remote Mounted
    • Heat Shields
    • Long Life Coolant
    • Planetary Powershift Transmission with Automatic Shift Control, 4 Speed Forward/4 Speed Reverse
    • Radiator, Cross Flow
    • Rims, 5-Piece, Tubeless
    • SAFR™ Full Hydraulic Enclosed Wet Multiple-Disc Brakes
    • Torque Converter with Automatic Lockup Clutch
    • Transmission Neutralizer with Override Switch
    • Transmission Filter Drain Tap
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Brake Light
    • Bucket Positioner, Return To Dig
    • Bucket, Dump
    • Cap, Radiator Manual Release
    • Catalytic Exhaust Purifier/Muffler Group
    • Decals, International Picto Graphics
    • Engine and Transmission Belly Guards
    • Fenders, Front, Rear
    • Firewall
    • Hydraulic Oil Cooler – Swing Out Rear Frame
    • Operator and Maintenance Manual, English
    • Protection Wear Bars 100 × 50 mm (4 × 2 in)
    • Radiator Grill, Swing Out
    • Semi Centralized Lubrication Points
    • S·O·S port
      – Coolant
      – Engine Oil
      – Hydraulic Oil
      – Transmission Oil
    • Swing Out Radiator Grill
    • Tires and Rims: A tire must be selected from the mandatory attachments section of the machine price list. Base machine price includes a standard tubeless rim allowance only.
Optional Equipment
  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • Brake Release Arrangements, Includes Steering Release
      – Recovery Hook
      – Recovery Bar
    • Buckets
      – Cutting Edge, Cat Weld On
      – Cutting Edge, Half Arrow, Flat
      – Ejector Bucket Installed
      – Heel Shrouds, Ejector and Dump Buckets
      – Lip Fully Welded or Tack Welded
      – Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System (MAWPS)
      – Various Sizes, Dump (4.2 m³/5.5 yd³ to 5.9 m³/7.7 yd³), Ejector (4.8 m³/6.3 yd³)
      – Wear Bars, Ejector and Dump Buckets
      – Wear Liner (4.8 m³/6.3 yd³ Dump Bucket)
    • Cover, Antivandalism for Shipping
    • Drawbar Attachment, Bolt-on
    • Dual Fuel Tanks
    • Engine Options
      – Diesel Particulate Filter (for use with VR Engine only)
      – Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
      – Engine, Tier 3
    • Fast Fill System
      – Coolant
      – Engine Oil
      – Fuel (Single or Dual Tanks)
      – Hydraulic Oil
      – Transmission Oil
    • Fire Suppression System, Ansul
    • Fluids
      – Arctic Fuel
      – Arctic Coolant
    • Front Light Protectors
    • Fuel System Manual Shut Off Tap
    • Guard, Rear Side Quarter Window
    • Hydraulic System
      – Ejector Bucket Ready
      – Alternate Implement/Pilot Control Configuration
    • Idle Timer
    • Lighting
      – External Lighting System, Front, Rear, LED Work Lights
    • Lubrication System
      – Automatic
      – Centralized
    • Mine Transfer
      – Mine Transfer Ready Rear Frame (Tack Welded)
      – Lifting Group, Mine Transfer
    • Operators Station ROPS/FOPS Enclosed
      – Air Conditioning and Heater
      – Cab Pressurizer and Filter
      – Dome Light
      – Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers
    • Operators Station FOPS Open
      – Removable Canopy
    • Operator and Maintenance Manual
      – Chinese
      – French
      – Indonesian
      – Portuguese
      – Russian
      – Spanish
    • Park Brake Switch Engagement
      – Push to Apply
      – Pull to Apply
    • Payload Control System (PCS)
    • Remote Control Interface (excludes Transmitter and Receiver)
      – Cattron
      – RCT
    • Reversible Steering
    • Ride Control System
    • Rim
      – Tube Type
      – Spare (Tube or Tubeless)
    • Seat Covers, Tee and Standard
    • Secondary Steering System
    • Service Tools
      – Recovery Bar (for use with Brake Release, Recovery Bar System)
      – Reference Parts Manual for Additional Tooling Available
    • Technology
      – Command for Underground
      – Vital Information Management System (VIMS) Gen 3
    • Tee Seat
    • Tire Arrangements
      – Tire, 18 × R25 VSMS L-5S Bridgestone
      – Tire, 18 × 25 STMS L5S Bridgestone
    • Wear Protection Bars
      – Cab/ROPS
      – Hydraulic Tank
      – Radiator
    • Windows
      – Single Pane
      – Dual Pane
    • NOTE: Not all features are available in all regions. See your Cat dealer for more information.