The Caterpillar 160M2 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, fine grading, ditching, and snow removal. The 160M2 features a diesel engine, articulated frame, and a moldboard blade for precise material control. It is used in municipal, highway, mining, and site preparation work. Known for operator visibility, hydraulic responsiveness, and serviceability, the 160M2 is suited to tasks requiring accurate blade control and consistent grading performance. It remains a recognized model in the used heavy equipment market.
| Blade Tip Range - Backward | 5 degrees
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| Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40 degrees
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| Circle Centershift - Left | 27.40 in (69.60 cm)
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| Circle Centershift - Right | 28.70 in (72.90 cm)
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| Maximum Blade Position Angle | 90 degrees
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| Maximum Depth of Cut | 29.50 in (74.93 cm)
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| Maximum Lift Above Ground | 17.80 in (45.21 cm)
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| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left | 82.30 in (209.04 cm)
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| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right | 89.70 in (227.84 cm)
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| Moldboard Sideshift - Left | 20.10 in (51.05 cm)
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| Moldboard Sideshift - Right | 26.00 in (66.04 cm)
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| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
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| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric | 216.00 hp (161.07 kw)
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| Base Power (All Gears) - Net | 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
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| Bore | 4.50 in (11.43 cm)
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| Derating Altitude | 10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
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| Emissions | U.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB
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| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 ACERT
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| High - Ambient Capability | 122 degrees
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| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum | 1550 rpm
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| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum | 500 rpm
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| High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard | 1400 rpm
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| Maximum Torque | 1,000.00 lbs ft (1,355.80 nm)
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| Net Torque Gears 7-8 | 1,000.00 lbs ft (1,355.80 nm)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Power Measured @ | 2100 rpm
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| Speed at Rated Power | 2100 rpm
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| Standard Capability | 109 degrees
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| Stroke | 5.90 in (14.99 cm)
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| Torque Measured @ | 2100 rpm
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| V Plus - Gear 1F, Net | 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
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| V Plus - Gear 2F, Net | 223.00 hp (166.29 kw)
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| V Plus - Gear 3F, Net | 233.00 hp (173.75 kw)
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| V Plus - Gear 4F, Net | 243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
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| V Plus - Gear 5F, Net | 248.00 hp (184.94 kw)
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| V Plus - Gear 6F, Net | 253.00 hp (188.67 kw)
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| V Plus - Gear 7F, Net | 258.00 hp (192.39 kw)
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| V Plus - Gear 8F, Net | 263.00 hp (196.12 kw)
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| V Plus Range - Net | 159-196 kW (213-263)
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| V Plus Range - Net - Metric | 159-196 kW (216-267)
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| Arc Radius | 16.30 in (41.40 cm)
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| Blade Down Pressure | 22,884.00 lbs (10,380.02 kg)
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| Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW | 17,171.00 lbs (7,788.64 kg)
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| Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW | 29,195.00 lbs (13,242.65 kg)
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| Blade Pull - Base GVW | 25,908.00 lbs (11,751.69 kg)
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| Blade Pull - Maximum GVW | 34,072.00 lbs (15,454.82 kg)
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| Blade Pull at Max Weight | 20,044.00 lbs (9,091.82 kg)
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| Blade Width | 14.00 ft (4.27 m)
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| Cutting Edge Thickness | 0.60 in (1.52 cm)
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| Cutting Edge Width | 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
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| End Bit - Thickness | 0.60 in (1.52 cm)
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| End Bit - Width | 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
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| Max Depth of Cut | 29.60 in (75.18 cm)
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| Moldboard - Height | 24.00 in (60.96 cm)
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| Moldboard - Thickness | 0.90 in (2.29 cm)
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| Moldboard Height | 24.00 in (60.96 cm)
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| Moldboard Thickness | 0.90 in (2.29 cm)
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| Moldboard Width | 14.00 ft (4.27 m)
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| Side Shift Left | 20.10 in (51.05 cm)
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| Side Shift Right | 26.00 in (66.04 cm)
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| Throat Clearance | 6.50 in (16.51 cm)
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| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 150 amps
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| Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 20 degrees
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| Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 1.80 gal (6.81 l)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 14.80 gal (56.02 l)
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| Forward - 1st | 2.60 mph (4.18 kph)
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| Forward - 2nd | 3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
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| Forward - 3rd | 5.10 mph (8.21 kph)
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| Forward - 4th | 7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
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| Forward - 5th | 10.80 mph (17.38 kph)
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| Forward - 6th | 14.70 mph (23.66 kph)
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| Forward - 7th | 20.30 mph (32.67 kph)
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| Forward - 8th | 29.50 mph (47.48 kph)
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| Fuel Capacity | 110.00 gal (416.35 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 26.40 gal (99.92 l)
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| Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 13,343.00 lbs (6,052.29 kg)
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| Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 36,444.00 lbs (16,530.74 kg)
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| Max Operation Weight - Total | 52,795.00 lbs (23,947.44 kg)
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| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 7.90 gal (29.90 l)
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| Operating Voltage | 24 volts
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| Reverse - 1st | 2
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| Reverse - 2nd | 3.80 mph (6.12 kph)
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| Reverse - 3rd | 5.50 mph (8.85 kph)
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| Reverse - 4th | 8.50 mph (13.68 kph)
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| Reverse - 5th | 16.00 mph (25.75 kph)
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| Reverse - 6th | 23.30 mph (37.50 kph)
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| Steering Range - Left/Right | 47.5 degrees
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| Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 16.90 gal (63.97 l)
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| Top Speed - Forward | 29.50 mph (47.48 kph)
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| Top Speed - Reverse | 23.30 mph (37.50 kph)
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| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 17.20 gal (65.10 l)
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| Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | 25.00 ft (7.62 m)
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| Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 18.40 in (46.74 cm)
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| Front, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 40.60 in (103.12 cm)
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| Front, V-Type - Working Width | 47.40 in (120.40 cm)
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| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 4.60 in (11.68 cm)
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| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 18.40 in (46.74 cm)
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| Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width | 40.60 in (103.12 cm)
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| Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 4.40 in (11.18 cm)
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| Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holders | 17
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| Mid, Straight - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 12.50 in (31.75 cm)
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| Mid, Straight - Working Width | 70.90 in (180.09 cm)
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| Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 4.60 in (11.68 cm)
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| Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders | 11
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| Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 11.50 in (29.21 cm)
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| Mid, V-Type - Working Width | 46.60 in (118.36 cm)
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| Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing | 10.50 in (26.67 cm)
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| Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders | 9
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| Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum | 16.80 in (42.67 cm)
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| Rear - Working Width | 84.00 in (213.36 cm)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle | 17,009.00 lbs (7,715.16 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle | 37,860.00 lbs (17,173.03 kg)
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total | 54,869.00 lbs (24,888.19 kg)
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