John Deere 160 P-Tier is a compact excavator in the excavators category, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, trenching, and material handling. It is part of John Deere's P-Tier lineup, which includes updated operator controls, hydraulic performance, and service access features. The 160 P-Tier is commonly used on construction, landscaping, and municipal job sites where maneuverability and digging capability are required. Typical applications include grading, loading, backfilling, and working in confined spaces. As an excavator, it is built for versatility across a range of attachment and digging tasks in light to medium-duty construction environments.
General Specifications
John Deere 160 P-Tier Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth
19.6–21.3 - Starting 2025
Digging Reach
30.60 ft (9.33 m) - Starting 2025
Engine
122.00 hp (90.98 kw) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight
39,526.00 lbs (17,928.71 kg) - Starting 2025
Cooling
John Deere 160 P-Tier Excavator Cooling specifications
Cooling system type
Cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven, suction-type fan with remote-mounted drive - Starting 2026
Cylinders
John Deere 160 P-Tier Excavator Cylinders specifications
Arm cylinder bore (in.)
4.72 in (11.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Arm cylinder rod diameter (in.)
3.54 in (8.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Arm cylinder stroke (in.)
53.74 in (136.50 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom cylinder bore (in.)
4.33 in (11.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom cylinder rod diameter (in.)
3.15 in (8.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom cylinder stroke (in.)
43.70 in (111.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket cylinder bore (in.)
4.13 in (10.49 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket cylinder rod diameter (in.)
2.95 in (7.49 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket cylinder stroke (in.)
36.81 in (93.50 cm) - Starting 2026
Number of arm cylinders
1.0 - Starting 2026
Number of boom cylinders
2 - Starting 2026
Number of bucket cylinders
1.0 - Starting 2026
Electrical
John Deere 160 P-Tier Excavator Electrical specifications
Alternator rating (amp)
100.0 amp - Starting 2026
Battery capacity (CCA)
950.0 CCA - Starting 2026
Battery voltage (V)
12.0 v - Starting 2026
Number of batteries
2 - Starting 2026
Work lights
2 LED (1 on left side of boom, 1 on frame) - Starting 2026
Engine
John Deere 160 P-Tier Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration type
Series turbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler - Starting 2026
Cylinders
4 - Starting 2026
Displacement (cu in.)
275.00 cu in (4,506.45 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Manufacturer
John Deere - Starting 2026
Net power (rpm)
2200.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net power at net power rpm (ISO 9249) (hp)
122.00 hp (90.98 kw) - Starting 2026
Non-road emission standards
EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV - Starting 2026
Off-level capacity (%)
70.0 % - Starting 2026
Off-level capacity (degrees)
35.0 degrees - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure
John Deere 160 P-Tier Excavator Ground Pressure specifications
24-in. triple semi-grouser shoes without blade (psi)
5.95 psi - Starting 2026
28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes without blade (psi)
5.08 psi - Starting 2026
Hydraulics
John Deere 160 P-Tier Excavator Hydraulics specifications
Controls type
Pilot levers, short stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever - Starting 2026
Hydraulics type
Open center, load sensing - Starting 2026
Implement circuits system operating pressure (psi)
