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Caterpillar 163H Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 163H ➔

The Caterpillar 163H is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and surface finishing applications. It is part of Caterpillar's heavy equipment lineup and is used for grading, ditching, slope work, and material spreading on highways, mining sites, and large earthmoving projects. The 163H typically features a center-mounted moldboard, articulated frame, and hydraulic controls for blade positioning and precision grading. As a Caterpillar motor grader, it is associated with durability, serviceability, and operator control in demanding site conditions. The model is commonly referenced in used equipment, fleet, and parts markets for grading and earthmoving operations.

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Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Diameter	60.20 in (152.91 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground	17.80 in (45.21 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	87.50 in (222.25 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	89.00 in (226.06 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)
Front Ground Clearance	2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Overall Length	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Wheelbase	20.30 ft (6.19 m)
Width Over Tires	8.40 ft (2.56 m)

Engine

Displacement	629.00 cu in (10,307.49 cu cm)
Engine Model	3176C DITA ATAAC VHP
Max Power	220.00 hp (164.06 kw)
Net Power Gear 1-2	180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	220.00 hp (164.06 kw)

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	54.40 gpm (205.90 lpm)
Pump Type	axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi

Moldboard

Blade Down Pressure	31,669.50 lbs (14,365.06 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	46,193.00 lbs (20,952.82 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	30.30 in (76.96 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	33.50 in (85.09 cm)
Side Shift Right	37.10 in (94.23 cm)

Operating Specifications

Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Fuel Capacity	105.00 gal (397.43 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	20.80 gal (78.73 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,322.00 lbs (8,310.73 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	33,004.00 lbs (14,970.38 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	51,326.00 lbs (23,281.11 kg)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity	12.40 gal (46.93 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,119.00 lbs (4,589.91 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,771.00 lbs (11,689.54 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	35,890.00 lbs (16,279.45 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	21.10 gal (79.86 l)

Steering System

Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	24.60 ft (7.50 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	27.10 mph (43.61 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	21.40 mph (34.44 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6
Transmission Type	direct drive power shift

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