The Case CX160 is a hydraulic excavator in Case Construction Equipment's CX series, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. It is a mid-size crawler excavator commonly used in construction, roadwork, and excavation applications where digging depth, reach, and lifting capability are required. The CX160 typically features a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm controls, a rotating upper structure, and an enclosed operator cab. It is available with various bucket and attachment options depending on configuration. The model is recognized for its balance of operating weight, digging performance, and versatility in compact to medium-duty excavation tasks.
Boom/Stick 1
Case CX160 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Boom 16'11" (5150mm)/ Stick 10'2" (3100mm)
Max Cutting Height
31.50 ft (9.60 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.17 ft (6.45 m)
Max Loading Height
22.84 ft (6.96 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
30.58 ft (9.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.67 ft (5.69 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.14 ft (3.09 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
27.66 ft (8.43 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Case CX160 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Boom 16'11" (5150mm)/ Stick 8'10" (2700mm)
Max Cutting Height
30.52 ft (9.30 m)
Max Digging Depth
20.05 ft (6.11 m)
Max Loading Height
21.92 ft (6.68 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
29.43 ft (8.97 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.07 ft (5.20 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
27.60 ft (8.41 m)
Buckets
Case CX160 Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.5 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
0.8 cu yd
Dimensions
Case CX160 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
10.14 ft (3.09 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Tail Swing Radius
7.88 ft (2.40 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
8.54 ft (2.60 m)
Engine
Case CX160 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Displacement
239.00 cu in (3,916.52 cu cm)
Engine Make
2239
Engine Model
4TA-390
Gross Power
110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Max Torque
325.00 lbs ft (440.64 nm)
Net Power
106.00 hp (79.05 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1450 rpm
Operational
Case CX160 Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
4.70 gal (17.79 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Capacity
66.00 gal (249.81 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
36.50 gpm (138.15 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
39.10 gal (147.99 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
34577.1 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
36,226.00 lbs (16,431.86 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
1.40 gal (5.30 l)
Swing Mechanism
Case CX160 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
11.4 rpm
Undercarriage
Case CX160 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
28,776.00 lbs (13,052.59 kg)
Ground Pressure
6 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
2
Number Of Shoes Per Side
42
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
7
Shoe Size
23.63 in (60.02 cm)
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