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160 Motor Grader

Base Power (1st Gear) – Net

221 hp

165 kW

Operating Weight – Typically Equipped

45547 lb

20660 kg

Blade Width

14 ft

4.2 m

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The Cat® 160/160 AWD motor graders deliver power, efficiency, operating finesse and operator comfort to the job. This high-performance machine minimizes emissions with the latest control technologies, without loss of productivity.

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Cat 160 Motor Grader - DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

Cat 160 Motor Grader - POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

Cat 160 Motor Grader - HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION

HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION

Cat 160 Motor Grader - TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE

TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE

Cat 160 Motor Grader - SAFETY FIRST

SAFETY FIRST

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TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

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Specifications

Spec Value
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 221 hp 165 kW
Engine Model Cat® C9.3 Cat® C9.3
Bore 4.5 in 115 mm
Stroke 5.9 in 149 mm
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm 2,000 rpm
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Forward 1st 221 hp 165 kW
Standard Capability 109 °F 43 °C
Torque Rise 39% 39%
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Forward 8th 272 hp 203 kW
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Forward 3rd 241 hp 180 kW
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Forward 4th 252 hp 188 kW
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Forward 2nd 231 hp 172 kW
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Forward 6th 262 hp 195 kW
Maximum Torque – VHP Plus 1000 lb/ft 1355 N·m
VHP Plus Range – Net 165-203 kW (221-272 hp) 165-203 kW (221-272 hp)
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Forward 7th 267 hp 199 kW
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Reverse 1st 221 hp 165 kW
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net – Metric 224 hp 165 kW
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Standard 1,400 rpm 1,400 rpm
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Forward 5th 257 hp 191 kW
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Reverse 2nd 231 hp 172 kW
VHP Plus Range – Net – Metric 165-203 kW (224-276 hp) 165-203 kW (224-276 hp)
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
VHP Plus – Gear – Net Power – Reverse 3rd-6th 241 hp 180 kW
Displacement 567.5 in³ 9.3 l
Number of Cylinders 6 6
Derating Altitude 10000 ft 3050 m
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum 1,550 rpm 1,550 rpm
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum 500 rpm 500 rpm
High – Ambient Capability 122 °F 50 °C
Spec Value
Operating Weight – Typically Equipped 45547 lb 20660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 38069 lb 17268 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle 9907 lb 4494 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle 28812 lb 13069 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 55144 lb 25013 kg
Operating Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle 13237 lb 6004 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total 38719 lb 17563 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 17075 lb 7745 kg
Operating Weight – Typically Equipped – Total 45547 lb 20660 kg
Operating Weight – Typically Equipped – Rear Axle 32310 lb 14656 kg
Spec Value
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift
Brakes – Service Multiple Oil Disc Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes – Service – Surface Area 3565 in² 23000 cm²
Brakes – Parking Multiple Oil Disc Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes – Secondary Dual Circuit Control Dual Circuit Control
Spec Value
Blade Width 14 ft 4.2 m
Moldboard – Height 24 in 610 mm
Moldboard – Thickness 0.87 in 22 mm
Arc Radius 16.3 in 413 mm
Throat Clearance 6.5 in 166 mm
Cutting Edge Width 6 in 152 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness 0.6 in 16 mm
End Bit – Width 6 in 152 mm
End Bit – Thickness 0.6 in 16 mm
Blade Pull – Base GVW 25931 lb 11762 kg
Blade Pull – Maximum GVW 34262 lb 15541 kg
Blade Down Pressure – Base GVW 17004 lb 7713 kg
Blade Down Pressure – Maximum GVW 29308 lb 13294 kg
Moldboard – Blade Width 14 ft 4.2 m
Spec Value
Circuit Type Parallel Parallel
Pump Type Variable Piston Variable Piston
Pump Output 55.5 gal/min 210 l/min
Maximum System Pressure 3503 psi 24150 kPa
Reservoir Tank Capacity 16.9 gal (US) 64 l
Standby Pressure 885 psi 6100 kPa
Spec Value
Top Speed – Forward 29.5 mile/h 47.4 km/h
Top Speed – Reverse 23.3 mile/h 37.4 km/h
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 25.59 ft 7.8 m
Steering Range – Left/Right 50° 50°
Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20° 20°
Forward – 1st 2.6 mile/h 4.1 km/h
Forward – 2nd 3.5 mile/h 5.6 km/h
Forward – 3rd 5.1 mile/h 8.1 km/h
Forward – 4th 7 mile/h 11.2 km/h
Forward – 5th 10.8 mile/h 17.4 km/h
Forward – 6th 14.7 mile/h 23.7 km/h
Forward – 7th 20.3 mile/h 32.6 km/h
Forward – 8th 29.5 mile/h 47.4 km/h
Reverse – 1st 2 mile/h 3.3 km/h
Reverse – 2nd 3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h
Reverse – 3rd 5.5 mile/h 8.8 km/h
Reverse – 4th 8.5 mile/h 13.7 km/h
Reverse – 5th 16 mile/h 25.7 km/h
Reverse – 6th 23.3 mile/h 37.4 km/h
Spec Value
Fuel Capacity 104 gal (US) 394 l
Cooling System 15 gal (US) 57 l
Hydraulic System – Total 26.4 gal (US) 100 l
Hydraulic System – Tank 16.9 gal (US) 64 l
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 18.5 gal (US) 70 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid 5.8 gal (US) 22 l
Engine Oil 7.9 gal (US) 30 l
Tandem Housing – Each 22.9 gal (US) 87 l
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.13 gal (US) 0.5 l
Circle Drive Housing 1.8 gal (US) 7 l
Spec Value
Drawbar – Width 3 in 76.2 mm
Circle – Diameter 61.1 in 1553 mm
Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 1.6 in 40 mm
Drawbar – Height 6 in 152 mm
Front Frame Structure – Width 12 in 305 mm
Circle – Height 6.3 in 160 mm
Front Frame Structure – Height 12.6 in 321 mm
Drawbar – Thickness 0.5 in 12.7 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate – Width 12 in 305 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate – Thickness 0.87 in 22 mm
Front Axle – Height to Center 23.5 in 596 mm
Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right 18° 18°
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side 32° 32°
Spec Value
Height 22.5 in 572 mm
Width 8 in 204 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 0.69 in 17.5 mm
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 0.71 in 18 mm
Drive Chain Pitch 2 in 50.8 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing 60 in 1523 mm
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 15° 15°
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 25° 25°
Spec Value
Circle Centershift – Right 28.7 in 728 mm
Circle Centershift – Left 27.4 in 695 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 26 in 660 mm
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 20.1 in 510 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle 90° 90°
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40° 40°
Blade Tip Range – Backward 5° 5°
Maximum Lift Above Ground 17.8 in 452 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut 29.5 in 750 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left 82.3 in 2090 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right 89.7 in 2278 mm
Spec Value
Ripping Depth – Maximum 16.8 in 426 mm
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing 21 in 533 mm
Ripper Shank Holders 5 5
Penetration Force 20812 lb 9440 kg
Pry-Out Force 28493 lb 12924 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 40.6 in 1031 mm
Spec Value
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.6 in 116 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 18.4 in 467 mm
Mid, V-Type – Working Width 46.6 in 1184 mm
Rear – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 16.8 in 426 mm
Front, V-Type – Working Width 47.4 in 1205 mm
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.6 in 116 mm
Mid, V-Type – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 11.5 in 292 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holders 5/11 5/11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Working Width 40.6 in 1031 mm
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holders 11 11
Rear – Working Width 84 in 2133 mm
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holders 9 9
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 10.5 in 267 mm
Spec Value
Height – Top of Cab 130 in 3308 mm
Length – Counterweight to Ripper 399 in 10136 mm
Width – Outside Front Tires 98.9 in 2511 mm
Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem 241 in 6123 mm
Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine 351 in 8912 mm
Length – Front Axle to Moldboard 100 in 2552 mm
Length – Between Tandem Axles 60 in 1523 mm
Width – Outside Rear Tires 98.9 in 2511 mm
Width – Tire Center Lines 84.3 in 2140 mm
Height – Front Axle Center 23.5 in 596 mm
Height – Exhaust Stack 128 in 3256 mm
Height – Top of Cylinders 120 in 3040 mm
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 13.3 in 339 mm
Spec Value
Brakes ISO 3450 ISO 3450
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471; ISO 3449 ISO 3471; ISO 3449
Steering ISO 5010 ISO 5010
Sound ISO 6394; ISO 6395 ISO 6394; ISO 6395
Spec Value
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas.

Standard Equipment

NOTE

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

POWER TRAIN

  • Air cleaner, dual stage, dry type, diesel, with automatic engine derate and automatic dust ejector, service indicator through Cat Messenger
  • Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)
  • Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner
  • Brakes, oil disc, four-wheel, hydraulic
  • Demand fan, hydraulic, swing-out
  • Diesel exhaust fluid tank, 22.0 L (5.8 gal) ground level access, and sediment drain
  • Differential Lock/Unlock, Automatic
  • Drain, engine oil, ecology
  • Economy mode
  • Electronic over speed protection
  • Engine, C9.3 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards
  • Fuel tank, 394 L (104 gal), ground level access and sediment drain
  • Parking brake – multi-disc, sealed, oil-cooled
  • Priming pump, fuel
  • Rear axle, modular
  • Sediment drain, fuel tank
  • Tandem drive
  • Transmission, 8F/6R, powershift, direct drive, Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS)

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, back up
  • Alternator, 150 ampere, sealed
  • Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1125 CCA
  • Breaker panel, ground accessible
  • Cab harness and electrical hydraulic valves
  • Electrical system, 24V
  • Grade Control Ready – Cab harness, software, electrical hydraulic valves, bosses and brackets
  • Lights, roof-mounted roading, reversing, LED stop and tail
  • Product Link
  • Starter, electric

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Accelerator
  • Air conditioning with heater
  • Arm and wrist rest, electronically adjustable
  • Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center
  • Cat Messenger operator information system
  • Centershift pin indicator
  • Coat hook
  • Cup holder
  • Display, digital speed and gear
  • Doors, left and right side with wiper
  • Gauge, machine level
  • Gauge cluster (analog) – fuel, articulation, engine coolant temp, engine RPM, hydraulic oil temp, regen, DEF
  • Hour meter, digital
  • Joystick hydraulic controls right/left blade lift with float position, circle drive, blade sideshift and tip, centershift, front wheel lean, articulation and power steering
  • Joystick, adjustable armrests
  • Joystick gear selection
  • Joystick hydraulic power steering
  • Ladders, cab, left and right side
  • Lights, night time cab
  • Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle
  • Power port, 12V
  • Radio Ready, Entertainment
  • ROPS cab, sound suppressed 70 dB(A)
  • Seat, cloth-covered, comfort suspension
  • Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)
  • Storage area for cooler/lunchbox
  • Throttle control, electronic
  • Windows, laminated glass: – fixed front with intermittent wiper – door with intermittent wipers (3)
  • Windows: tempered: – left and right side wipers – rear and intermittent wiper

FLUIDS

  • Antifreeze
  • Extended Life Coolant to -35° C (-30° F)

TIRES, RIMS AND WHEELS

  • Partial allowance for tires on 254 — 607 mm (10 — 24 in) multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Accumulators, brake, dual certified
  • Anti-glare paint
  • Bumper, rear, integrated with hitch
  • CD ROM Parts Book
  • Clutch, circle drive slip
  • Cutting edges: – 152 — 16 mm (6 — 5/8 in) – curved DH-2 steel – 19 mm (3/4 in) mounting bolts
  • Doors (3), engine compartment, locking
  • Drawbar – 6 shoes, replaceable wear strips
  • Electrical hydraulic valves, hydraulic lines for base 8 functions
  • Endbits: – 16 mm (5/8 in) DH-2 steel – 19 mm (3/4 in) mounting bolts
  • Fluid check, ground level
  • Frame, articulated, with safety lock
  • Ground level engine shutdown
  • Hammer (emergency exit)
  • Horn, electric
  • Hydraulic lines for base functions
  • Lockout, hydraulic implement (for roading and servicing)
  • Moldboard
  • Mounting, cab roof accessories
  • Pump, hydraulic, high capacity
  • Radiator, cleanout access (both sides with swing doors)
  • Secondary steering
  • Serviceability, LH side
  • S·O·S ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant, fuel
  • Tandem walkway/guards
  • Tool box

Optional Equipment

NOTE

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

ELECTRICAL

  • Alternator, 280 ampere
  • Batteries: extreme duty, 1,400 CCA
  • Lights: Headlights, high
  • Lights: Headlights, low
  • Lights: Working lights, basic
  • Lights: Working lights, plus, LED
  • Lights: Warning: beacon or strobe
  • Lights: Mounting for warning light

GUARDS

  • Articulation guard
  • Fenders, front
  • Fenders, rear
  • Front axle guard
  • Sound suppression (bottom)
  • Sound suppression (enclosure)
  • Transmission

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Mirrors, outside: heated 24V
  • Mirrors, outside: mounted
  • Comfort Plus Arrangement
  • Comfort Premium Arrangement

POWER TRAIN

  • All Wheel Drive
  • Precleaner, snow
  • Starter, extreme duty, 1,000 Amps
  • Transmission, autoshift

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

  • Attachment Ready Option ARO
  • Integrated cross slope
  • Accumulators, blade lift
  • Camera, rearview
  • Cat Product Link 321SR
  • Cat Product Link 522
  • Drain, ecology, engine Wiggins
  • Heater, engine coolant: 120V
  • Heater, engine coolant: 240V
  • Hydraulic arrangements with one or more additional hydraulic valves are available for rear ripper, dozer, snow plow and snow wing.
  • Snow wing mounting, frame ready
  • Starting aid, ether
  • Reversing fan, automatic or manual
  • Cat Grade with 3D

WORK TOOLS/G.E.T.

  • Blade extension, left hand, 610 mm (2 ft)
  • Blade extension, right hand, 610 mm (2 ft)
  • Counterweight
  • Cutting edges, curved
  • Endbits, overlay
  • Front lift group, mounting
  • Front lift group, mechanical
  • Grader bit, narrow and super penetration
  • Mid-Mount Scarifier, Package
  • Moldboard: 4267 mm — 610 mm — 22 mm (14 ft — 24 in — 7/8 in)
  • Moldboard: 4267 mm — 686 mm — 25 mm (14 ft — 27 in — 1 in)
  • Moldboard: 4877 mm — 686 mm — 25 mm (16 ft — 27 in — 1 in)
  • Push plate
  • Ripper, rear
  • Ripper tooth
  • Scarifier, front
  • Snow Arrangement
  • Snow Wing Ready Package
  • Tow hitch

MACHINE ARRANGEMENTS

  • Canadian Arrangement
  • European Arrangement
  • TUV Roading Arrangement

OPTIONAL TIRE ARRANGEMENTS

  • Rim Size – 9 × 24; Wheel Group – Single-Piece; Tires – 14.0R24
  • Rim Size – 13 × 25; Wheel Group – Single-Piece; Tires – 17.5R25
  • Rim Size – 10 × 24; Wheel Group – Multi-Piece; Tires – 14.0R24
  • Rim Size – 10 × 24; Wheel Group – Multi-Piece; Tires – 14.0-24
  • Rim Size – 14 × 25; Wheel Group – Multi-Piece; Tires – 17.5R25
  • Rim Size – 14 × 25; Wheel Group – Multi-Piece; Tires – 17.5-25
  • Note: Consult your dealer for individual tire width, size and brand.

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