The Caterpillar 160M is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series lineup and is commonly used for shaping surfaces, maintaining haul roads, ditching, and fine grading work. The 160M features a diesel engine, articulated frame, and moldboard control systems intended to support precise blade positioning and material movement. It is used in municipal, mining, and construction environments where accurate grade control is required. The model is known for its operator visibility, hydraulic responsiveness, and compatibility with a range of grading attachments and worksite conditions.
Circle
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Circle specifications
Blade Tip Angle - Front
40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear
5 degrees
Diameter
61.10 in (155.19 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground
17.80 in (45.21 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left
82.30 in (209.04 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right
89.70 in (227.84 cm)
Shift Left
27.40 in (69.60 cm)
Shift Right
28.70 in (72.90 cm)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base
8.56 ft (2.61 m)
Front Ground Clearance
1.96 ft (0.60 m)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Overall Length
28.58 ft (8.71 m)
Rear Ground Clearance
1.13 ft (0.34 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase
5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Wheelbase
20.08 ft (6.12 m)
Width Over Tires
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Engine specifications
Displacement
537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C9 ACERT VHP
Max Power
213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8
213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8
912.40 lbs ft (1,237.03 nm)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Torque Measured @
2000 rpm
Front Axle
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance
2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Oscillation - Total
32 degrees
Wheel Lean
18 degrees
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow
55.70 gpm (210.82 lpm)
Pump Type
variable piston
Relief Valve Pressure
3500 psi
Moldboard
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Blade Pull At Max Weight
32,904.00 lbs (14,922.45 kg)
Max Depth Of Cut
29.50 in (74.93 cm)
Moldboard Height
27.00 in (68.58 cm)
Moldboard Thickness
1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Moldboard Width
14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Side Shift Left
32.30 in (82.04 cm)
Side Shift Right
37.40 in (95.00 cm)
Operational
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Operational specifications
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity
1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Fuel Capacity
105.00 gal (397.43 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
18,478.00 lbs (8,380.05 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
34,317.00 lbs (15,563.27 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total
52,795.00 lbs (23,943.31 kg)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity
17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
9,677.00 lbs (4,388.66 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
25,383.00 lbs (11,511.57 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total
35,060.00 lbs (15,900.23 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)
21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Steering
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Steering specifications
Articulation Angle
20 degrees
Turning Radius
25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Transmission
Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
29.50 mph (47.48 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
23.30 mph (37.50 kph)
Number Of Gears - Forward
8
Number Of Gears - Reverse
6
Transmission Type
direct drive, power shift, countershaft
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