160 Motor Grader

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net221hp

Engine ModelCat® C9.3

Bore4.5in

Stroke5.9in

Speed at Rated Power2,000 rpm

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st221hp

Standard Capability109°F

Torque Rise39%

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th272hp

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd241hp

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th252hp

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd231hp

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th262hp

Maximum Torque - VHP Plus1000lb/ft

VHP Plus Range - Net165-203 kW (221-272 hp)

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th267hp

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st221hp

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric224hp

High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard1,400 rpm

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th257hp

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd231hp

VHP Plus Range - Net - Metric165-203 kW (224-276 hp)

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V

VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 3rd-6th241hp

Displacement567.5in³

Number of Cylinders6

Derating Altitude10000ft

High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum1,550 rpm

High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum500 rpm

High - Ambient Capability122°F

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped45547lb

Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle38069lb

Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle9907lb

Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle28812lb

Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total55144lb

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle13237lb

Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total38719lb

Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle17075lb

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total45547lb

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle32310lb

Blade Width14ft

Moldboard - Height24in

Moldboard - Thickness0.87in

Arc Radius16.3in

Throat Clearance6.5in

Cutting Edge Width6in

Cutting Edge Thickness0.6in

End Bit - Width6in

End Bit - Thickness0.6in

Blade Pull - Base GVW25931lb

Blade Pull - Maximum GVW34262lb

Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW17004lb

Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW29308lb

Moldboard - Blade Width14ft

Top Speed - Forward29.5mile/h

Top Speed - Reverse23.3mile/h

Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires25.59ft

Steering Range - Left/Right50°

Articulation Angle - Left/Right20°

Forward - 1st2.6mile/h

Forward - 2nd3.5mile/h

Forward - 3rd5.1mile/h

Forward - 4th7mile/h

Forward - 5th10.8mile/h

Forward - 6th14.7mile/h

Forward - 7th20.3mile/h

Forward - 8th29.5mile/h

Reverse - 1st2mile/h

Reverse - 2nd3.8mile/h

Reverse - 3rd5.5mile/h

Reverse - 4th8.5mile/h

Reverse - 5th16mile/h

Reverse - 6th23.3mile/h

Fuel Capacity104gal (US)

Cooling System15gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Total26.4gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Tank16.9gal (US)

Transmission - Differential - Final Drives18.5gal (US)

Diesel Exhaust Fluid5.8gal (US)

Engine Oil7.9gal (US)

Tandem Housing - Each22.9gal (US)

Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing0.13gal (US)

Circle Drive Housing1.8gal (US)

Forward/Reverse Gears8 Forward/6 Reverse

TransmissionAPECS, Direct Drive, Powershift

Brakes - ServiceMultiple Oil Disc

Brakes - Service - Surface Area3565in²

Brakes - ParkingMultiple Oil Disc

Brakes - SecondaryDual Circuit Control

Circuit TypeParallel

Pump TypeVariable Piston

Pump Output55.5gal/min

Maximum System Pressure3503psi

Reservoir Tank Capacity16.9gal (US)

Standby Pressure885psi

Drawbar - Width3in

Circle - Diameter61.1in

Circle - Blade Beam Thickness1.6in

Drawbar - Height6in

Front Frame Structure - Width12in

Circle - Height6.3in

Front Frame Structure - Height12.6in

Drawbar - Thickness0.5in

Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width12in

Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness0.87in

Front Axle - Height to Center23.5in

Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right18°

Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side32°

Circle Centershift - Right28.7in

Circle Centershift - Left27.4in

Moldboard Sideshift - Right26in

Moldboard Sideshift - Left20.1in

Maximum Blade Position Angle90°

Blade Tip Range - Forward40°

Blade Tip Range - Backward5°

Maximum Lift Above Ground17.8in

Maximum Depth of Cut29.5in

Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left82.3in

Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right89.7in

Ripping Depth - Maximum16.8in

Ripper Shank Holder Spacing21in

Ripper Shank Holders5

Penetration Force20812lb

Pry-Out Force28493lb

Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised40.6in

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.6in

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum18.4in

Mid, V-Type - Working Width46.6in

Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum16.8in

Front, V-Type - Working Width47.4in

Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.6in

Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum11.5in

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders5/11

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width40.6in

Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders11

Rear - Working Width84in

Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders9

Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing10.5in

BrakesISO 3450

ROPS/FOPSISO 3471; ISO 3449

SteeringISO 5010

SoundISO 6394; ISO 6395

Air ConditioningThe 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.

Height22.5in

Width8in

Sidewall Thickness - Inner0.69in

Sidewall Thickness - Outer0.71in

Drive Chain Pitch2in

Wheel Axle Spacing60in

Tandem Oscillation - Front Up15°

Tandem Oscillation - Front Down25°

Height - Top of Cab130in

Length - Counterweight to Ripper399in

Width - Outside Front Tires98.9in

Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem241in

Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine351in

Length - Front Axle to Moldboard100in

Length - Between Tandem Axles60in

Width - Outside Rear Tires98.9in

Width - Tire Center Lines84.3in

Height - Front Axle Center23.5in

Height - Exhaust Stack128in

Height - Top of Cylinders120in

Ground Clearance - Rear Axle13.3in

Standard

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

Optional

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

Standard

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)

Optional

All Wheel Drive

Precleaner, snow

Starter, extreme duty, 1,000 Amps

Transmission, autoshift

Standard

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

Optional

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

Standard

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

Optional

Mirrors, outside: heated 24V

Mirrors, outside: mounted

Comfort Plus Arrangement

Comfort Premium Arrangement

Standard

Antifreeze

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

Standard

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

Standard

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

Articulation guard

Fenders, front

Fenders, rear

Front axle guard

Sound suppression (bottom)

Sound suppression (enclosure)

Transmission

Optional

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

Optional

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

Optional

Canadian Arrangement

European Arrangement

TUV Roading Arrangement

Optional

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.