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 typically features a diesel engine, articulated frame, and moldboard control system for precise blade positioning. It is used in municipal, highway, mining, and site preparation work. Known for its balance of maneuverability and blade control, the Caterpillar 160M2 is suited to tasks requiring accurate material movement and surface finishing. Specifications may vary by configuration, region, and model year.
Blade Range
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Blade Range specifications
Blade Tip Range - Backward
5 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Forward
40 degrees
Circle Centershift - Left
27.40 in (69.60 cm)
Circle Centershift - Right
28.70 in (72.90 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle
90 degrees
Maximum Depth Of Cut
29.50 in (74.93 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground
17.80 in (45.21 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left
82.30 in (209.04 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right
89.70 in (227.84 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Left
20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Right
26.00 in (66.04 cm)
Circle
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Circle specifications
Blade Tip Angle - Front
40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear
5 degrees
Diameter
60.30 in (153.16 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)
Rotation
360 degrees
Shift Left
27.40 in (69.60 cm)
Shift Right
28.70 in (72.90 cm)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base
8.39 ft (2.56 m)
Front Ground Clearance
1.97 ft (0.60 m)
Height
10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
10.79 ft (3.29 m)
Length
29.17 ft (8.89 m)
Overall Length
29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Rear Ground Clearance
1.13 ft (0.34 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase
5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Weight
45,283.00 lbs (20,540.05 kg)
Wheelbase
20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Width
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Width Over Tires
8.47 ft (2.58 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Engine specifications
Awd Range - Net
166-211 kW (223-283 hp)
Awd Range - Net - Metric
166-211 kW (226-287 hp)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net
213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric
216.00 hp (161.07 kw)
Base Power (All Gears) - Net
213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Bore
4.50 in (11.43 cm)
Derating Altitude
10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
Emissions
U.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C9.3 ACERT VHP
High - Ambient Capability
122 degrees
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum
500 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard
1,400 rpm
Maximum Torque
1,000.00 lbs ft (1,355.80 nm)
Net Power Gears 7-8
283.00 hp (211.04 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8
1,000.00 lbs ft (1,355.80 nm)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2100 rpm
Speed At Rated Power
2,100 rpm
Standard Capability
109 degrees
Stroke
5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Torque Measured @
2100 rpm
Vhp Plus - Gear 1f, Net
213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 2f, Net
223.00 hp (166.29 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 3f, Net
233.00 hp (173.75 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 4f, Net
243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 5f, Net
248.00 hp (184.94 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 6f, Net
253.00 hp (188.67 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 7f, Net
258.00 hp (192.39 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear 8f, Net
263.00 hp (196.12 kw)
Vhp Plus Range - Net
159-196 kW (213-263 hp)
Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric
159-196 kW (216-267 hp)
Frame
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Frame specifications
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness
1.60 in (4.06 cm)
Circle - Diameter
60.20 in (152.91 cm)
Drawbar - Height
6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Drawbar - Thickness
0.50 in (1.27 cm)
Drawbar - Width
3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Front Axle - Height To Center
23.60 in (59.94 cm)
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side
32 degrees
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right
18 degrees
Front Frame Structure - Height
1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Front Frame Structure - Width
0.90 ft (0.27 m)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness
0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width
12.00 in (30.48 cm)
Front Axle
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Front Axle specifications
Ground Clearance
2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Oscillation - Total
32 degrees
Wheel Lean
18 degrees
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type
Parallel
Maximum System Pressure
3503 psi
Pump Flow
55.50 gpm (210.07 lpm)
Pump Output
55.50 gpm (210.07 lpm)
Pump Type
Variable Piston
Relief Valve Pressure
3503 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity
15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Standby Pressure
609 psi
Moldboard
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Arc Radius
16.30 in (41.40 cm)
Blade Down Pressure
22,884.00 lbs (10,380.02 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw
17,171.00 lbs (7,788.64 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw
29,195.00 lbs (13,242.65 kg)
Blade Pull - Base Gvw
25,908.00 lbs (11,751.69 kg)
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw
34,072.00 lbs (15,454.82 kg)
Blade Pull At Max Weight
20,044.00 lbs (9,091.82 kg)
Blade Width
14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness
0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Cutting Edge Width
6.00 in (15.24 cm)
End Bit - Thickness
0.60 in (1.52 cm)
End Bit - Width
6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Max Depth Of Cut
29.60 in (75.18 cm)
Moldboard - Height
24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Moldboard - Thickness
0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Moldboard Height
24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Moldboard Thickness
0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Moldboard Width
14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Side Shift Left
20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Side Shift Right
26.00 in (66.04 cm)
Throat Clearance
6.50 in (16.51 cm)
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right
20 degrees
Forward - 1st
2.60 mph (4.18 kph)
Forward - 2nd
3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Forward - 3rd
5.10 mph (8.21 kph)
Forward - 4th
7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Forward - 5th
10.80 mph (17.38 kph)
Forward - 6th
14.70 mph (23.66 kph)
Forward - 7th
20.30 mph (32.67 kph)
Forward - 8th
29.50 mph (47.48 kph)
Reverse - 1st
2.00 mph (3.22 kph)
Reverse - 2nd
3.80 mph (6.12 kph)
Reverse - 3rd
5.50 mph (8.85 kph)
Reverse - 4th
8.50 mph (13.68 kph)
Reverse - 5th
16.00 mph (25.75 kph)
Reverse - 6th
23.30 mph (37.50 kph)
Steering Range - Left/Right
47.5 degrees
Top Speed - Forward
29.50 mph (47.48 kph)
Top Speed - Reverse
23.30 mph (37.50 kph)
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires
25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Operational
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
150 amps
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity
1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
14.80 gal (56.02 l)
Fuel Capacity
110.00 gal (416.35 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
26.40 gal (99.92 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
13,343.00 lbs (6,052.29 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
36,444.00 lbs (16,530.74 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total
52,795.00 lbs (23,947.44 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity
7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
12,798.00 lbs (5,805.08 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
32,424.00 lbs (14,707.30 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total
45,221.00 lbs (20,511.93 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)
16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity
17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Power Train
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking
Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary
Dual Circuit Control
Brakes - Service
Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area
3565 in2
Forward/Reverse Gears
8 Fwd/6 Rev
Transmission
Direct Drive Powershift
Ripper
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Ripper specifications
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised
40.60 in (103.12 cm)
Penetration Force
20,443.00 lbs (9,272.80 kg)
Pry-Out Force
258,201.00 lbs (117,118.15 kg)
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing
21.00 in (53.34 cm)
Ripper Shank Holders
5
Ripping Depth - Maximum
16.80 in (42.67 cm)
Scarifier
Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader Scarifier specifications
