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Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Specs

Blade Range

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD 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 32.30 in (82.04 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Right 37.40 in (95.00 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle 13.30 in (33.78 cm)
Height - Exhaust Stack - Awd 128.00 in (325.12 cm)
Height - Front Axle Center 23.50 in (59.69 cm)
Height - Top Of Cab 10.84 ft (3.30 m)
Height - Top Of Cab Product Link 133.00 in (337.82 cm)
Height - Top Of Cylinders 119.00 in (302.26 cm)
Length - Between Tandem Axles 60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem 241.00 in (612.14 cm)
Length - Front Axle To Moldboard 100.00 in (254.00 cm)
Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine 344.00 in (873.76 cm)
Length - Push Plate To Ripper 399.00 in (1,013.46 cm)
Length - Push Plate To Ripper Retracted 386.00 in (980.44 cm)
Width - Outside Front Tires - Awd 102.00 in (259.08 cm)
Width - Outside Rear Tires 98.00 in (248.92 cm)
Width - Tire Center Lines Front - Awd 87.00 in (220.98 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Engine specifications
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 (1st Gear, Awd Off) - Net 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Bore 4.40 in (11.18 cm)
Derating Altitude 10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
Displacement 537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Emissions Emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Engine Model Cat C9 ACERT
High - Ambient Capability 122 degrees
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum 1,650 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum 600 rpm
Maximum Torque - Awd On 991.00 lbs ft (1,343.60 nm)
Note (1) Maximum torque (VHP Plus) measured at 1,000 rpm.
Note (2) Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 Standards in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (3) Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan running at minimum speed, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Note (4) Power as declared per ISO 14396; Rated Speed = 2,000 rpm; AWD = 201 kW (269 hp)
Note (5) No engine derating required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft).
Number Of Cylinders 6
Speed At Rated Power 2,000 rpm
Stroke 5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Torque Rise - Vhp Plus 40%
Vhp Plus Range - Net 159-200 kW (213-268 hp)
Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric 159-200 kW (216-272 hp)

Frame

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Frame specifications
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness 1.60 in (4.06 cm)
Circle - Diameter 61.10 in (155.19 cm)
Circle - Height 6.30 in (16.00 cm)
Drawbar - Height 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Drawbar - Width 3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Front Axle - Height To Center 22.50 in (57.15 cm)
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side 32 degrees
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right 18 degrees
Front Frame Structure - Height 1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Front Frame Structure - Thickness 0.10 ft (0.03 m)
Front Frame Structure - Width 1.00 ft (0.30 m)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Maximum System Pressure 3500 psi
Note Pump output measured at 2,150 rpm.
Pump Output 55.70 gpm (210.82 lpm)
Pump Type Variable piston
Standby Pressure 450 psi

Moldboard

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Arc Radius 16.30 in (41.40 cm)
Blade Pull - Base Gvw - Awd 35,344.00 lbs (16,031.79 kg)
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw - Awd 47,515.00 lbs (21,552.47 kg)
Blade Width 12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness 0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Cutting Edge Width 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Down Pressure - Base Gvw - Awd 18,868.00 lbs (8,558.39 kg)
Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw - Awd 28,998.00 lbs (13,153.29 kg)
End Bit - Thickness 0.60 in (1.52 cm)
End Bit - Width 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Moldboard - Height 24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Moldboard - Thickness 0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Moldboard - Width 12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Note Blade pull calculated at 0.9 traction coefficient, which is equal to no-slip conditions, and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
Throat Clearance 3.70 in (9.40 cm)

Net Power - Awd Off

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Net Power - Awd Off specifications
Gear - Forward 1st 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Gear - Forward 2nd 218.00 hp (162.57 kw)
Gear - Forward 3rd 223.00 hp (166.29 kw)
Gear - Forward 4th 228.00 hp (170.02 kw)
Gear - Forward 5th 233.00 hp (173.75 kw)
Gear - Forward 6th 238.00 hp (177.48 kw)
Gear - Forward 7th 243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Gear - Forward 8th 248.00 hp (184.94 kw)
Gear - Reverse 1st 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Gear - Reverse 2nd 218.00 hp (162.57 kw)
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 223.00 hp (166.29 kw)

Net Power - Awd On

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Net Power - Awd On specifications
Gear - Forward 1st 223.00 hp (166.29 kw)
Gear - Forward 2nd 238.00 hp (177.48 kw)
Gear - Forward 3rd 243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Gear - Forward 4th 248.00 hp (184.94 kw)
Gear - Forward 5th 268.00 hp (199.85 kw)
Gear - Forward 6th 268.00 hp (199.85 kw)
Gear - Forward 7th 268.00 hp (199.85 kw)
Gear - Forward 8th 268.00 hp (199.85 kw)
Gear - Reverse 1st 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Gear - Reverse 2nd 218.00 hp (162.57 kw)
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 223.00 hp (166.29 kw)

Net Power - Vhp Plus

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Net Power - Vhp Plus specifications
Gear - Forward 1st 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Gear - Forward 2nd 218.00 hp (162.57 kw)
Gear - Forward 3rd 223.00 hp (166.29 kw)
Gear - Forward 4th 228.00 hp (170.02 kw)
Gear - Forward 5th 233.00 hp (173.75 kw)
Gear - Forward 6th 238.00 hp (177.48 kw)
Gear - Forward 7th 243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Gear - Forward 8th 248.00 hp (184.94 kw)
Gear - Reverse 1st 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Gear - Reverse 2nd 218.00 hp (162.57 kw)
Gear - Reverse 3rd-6th 223.00 hp (166.29 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right 20 degrees
Forward - 1st 2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Forward - 2nd 3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Forward - 3rd 5.00 mph (8.05 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)

Power Train

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking Multiple oil disc
Brakes - Secondary Dual circuit control system
Brakes - Service Multiple oil disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area 3565 in2
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft

Ripper

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Ripper specifications
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 39.20 in (99.57 cm)
Penetration Force 20,540.00 lbs (9,316.80 kg)
Pry-Out Force 26,259.00 lbs (11,910.90 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 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Scarifier specifications
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders 5, 11
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum 18.40 in (46.74 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width 47.40 in (120.40 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders 11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum 11.50 in (29.21 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Working Width 46.60 in (118.36 cm)
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 10.50 in (26.67 cm)
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders 9
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum 10.50 in (26.67 cm)
Rear - Working Width 91.00 in (231.14 cm)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Service Refill specifications
Circle Drive Housing 1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System 10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Engine Oil 7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.20 gal (0.76 l)
Fuel Capacity 110.00 gal (416.35 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank 16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Tandem Housing - Each 21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives 17.20 gal (65.10 l)

Standards

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Standards specifications
Brakes ISO 3450:1996
Note (1) The static operator sound pressure level is 73 dB(A) when ISO 6394:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained.
Note (2) The dynamic spectator sound pressure level is 107 dB(A) when ISO 6395:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Rops/Fops ISO 3471:2008, ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Sound ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008
Steering ISO 5010:2007

Tandems

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Tandems specifications
Drive Chain Pitch 2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Height 22.50 in (57.15 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Inner 1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Outer 0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down 25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up 15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing 60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Width 8.00 in (20.32 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Weights specifications
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped 45,432.00 lbs (20,607.63 kg)
Note Base operating weight on standard machine configuration is calculated with full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants, operator and 14.0R24 tires with multi-piece (MP) rims.
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 45,432.00 lbs (20,607.63 kg)

Weights - Awd

Caterpillar 160M/160M AWD Motor Grader Weights - Awd specifications
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle 10,992.00 lbs (4,985.89 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle 28,278.00 lbs (12,826.70 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total 39,270.00 lbs (17,812.59 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle 16,894.00 lbs (7,663.00 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle 35,900.00 lbs (16,283.99 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total 52,794.00 lbs (23,946.99 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 13,455.00 lbs (6,103.09 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 31,976.00 lbs (14,504.09 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 45,431.00 lbs (20,607.18 kg)
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