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Caterpillar 160H Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 160H ➔

The Caterpillar 160H is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's H-series grader lineup and is commonly used for grading, ditching, slope work, and surface finishing. The 160H typically features a diesel engine, articulated frame, tandem rear drive, and a centrally mounted moldboard for precise blade control. It is used in highway projects, mining support, site preparation, and municipal road work. Known for durability and serviceability, the Caterpillar 160H remains a widely recognized model in the used heavy equipment market and in fleet operations requiring reliable grading performance.

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Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Max Lift Above Ground	17.80 in (45.21 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	87.60 in (222.50 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Shift Left	33.40 in (84.84 cm)
Shift Right	34.70 in (88.14 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	5.00 ft (1.52 m)

Engine

Max Power	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power Gear 1-2	180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	840.90 lbs ft (1,140.09 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Torque Measured @	1000 rpm

Front Axle

Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Type

Axial Piston

Moldboard

Blade Down Pressure	30,441.50 lbs (13,808.05 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	44,249.00 lbs (20,071.03 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	30.40 in (77.22 cm)
Moldboard Height	27.10 in (68.83 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Side Shift Left	33.60 in (85.34 cm)
Side Shift Right	37.20 in (94.49 cm)

Operating Specifications

Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21.20 gal (80.24 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,322.70 lbs (8,311.05 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	33,003.20 lbs (14,970.02 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	51,325.90 lbs (23,281.07 kg)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity	12.50 gal (47.31 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,117.10 lbs (4,589.05 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,774.30 lbs (11,691.04 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	17.00 gal (64.35 l)

Steering System

Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	24.30 ft (7.41 m)

Transmission

Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6

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