# 2012 Caterpillar 160M2 for Sale in Lansing, MI

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/motor-graders/160m2/id/88934916>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 88934916
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 160M2
- **Category:** Motor Graders
- **Hours:** 10185
- **Serial number:** CAT0160MTR9L00145
- **Stock number:** H68470A
- **Location:** Lansing, MI

## Description

CAT 160M2

## Manufacturer specifications

### Blades

- **Blade Tip Range - Backward:** 5 degrees
- **Blade Tip Range - Forward:** 40 degrees
- **Circle Centershift - Left:** 27.4 in (69.6 cm)
- **Circle Centershift - Right:** 28.7 in (72.9 cm)
- **Maximum Blade Position Angle:** 90 degrees
- **Maximum Depth of Cut:** 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
- **Maximum Lift Above Ground:** 17.8 in (45.21 cm)
- **Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left:** 82.3 in (209.04 cm)
- **Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right:** 89.7 in (227.84 cm)
- **Moldboard Sideshift - Left:** 20.1 in (51.05 cm)
- **Moldboard Sideshift - Right:** 26 in (66.04 cm)

### Circle

- **Blade Tip Angle - Front:** 40 degrees
- **Blade Tip Angle - Rear:** 5 degrees
- **Diameter:** 60.3 in (153.16 cm)
- **Max Lift Above Ground:** 17.8 in (45.21 cm)
- **Max Reach Outside Tires - Left:** 82.3 in (209.04 cm)
- **Max Reach Outside Tires - Right:** 89.7 in (227.84 cm)
- **Rotation:** 360 degrees
- **Shift Left:** 27.4 in (69.6 cm)
- **Shift Right:** 28.7 in (72.9 cm)

### Dimensions

- **Blade Base:** 8.4 ft (2.56 m)
- **Front Ground Clearance:** 2 ft (0.61 m)
- **Height to Top of Isomount Cab:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m)
- **Overall Length:** 29.2 ft (8.9 m)
- **Rear Ground Clearance:** 1.2 ft (0.37 m)
- **Tandem Axle Wheelbase:** 5 ft (1.52 m)
- **Wheelbase:** 20.1 ft (6.13 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 8.5 ft (2.59 m)

### Engine

- **Base Power (1st Gear) - Net:** 213 hp (158.84 kw)
- **Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric:** 216 hp (161.07 kw)
- **Base Power (All Gears) - Net:** 213 hp (158.84 kw)
- **Bore:** 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- **Derating Altitude:** 10000 ft (3048 m)
- **Emissions:** U.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB
- **Engine Model:** Cat C9.3 ACERT
- **High - Ambient Capability:** 122 degrees
- **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum:** 1550 rpm
- **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum:** 500 rpm
- **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard:** 1400 rpm
- **Maximum Torque:** 1000 lbs ft (1355.8 nm)
- **Net Torque Gears 7-8:** 1000 lbs ft (1355.8 nm)
- **Number of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2100 rpm
- **Speed at Rated Power:** 2100 rpm
- **Standard Capability:** 109 degrees
- **Stroke:** 5.9 in (14.99 cm)
- **Torque Measured @:** 2100 rpm
- **V Plus - Gear 1F, Net:** 213 hp (158.84 kw)
- **V Plus - Gear 2F, Net:** 223 hp (166.29 kw)
- **V Plus - Gear 3F, Net:** 233 hp (173.75 kw)
- **V Plus - Gear 4F, Net:** 243 hp (181.21 kw)
- **V Plus - Gear 5F, Net:** 248 hp (184.94 kw)
- **V Plus - Gear 6F, Net:** 253 hp (188.67 kw)
- **V Plus - Gear 7F, Net:** 258 hp (192.39 kw)
- **V Plus - Gear 8F, Net:** 263 hp (196.12 kw)
- **V Plus Range - Net:** 159-196 kW (213-263)
- **V Plus Range - Net - Metric:** 159-196 kW (216-267)

### Frame

- **Circle - Blade Beam Thickness:** 1.6 in (4.06 cm)
- **Circle - Diameter:** 60.2 in (152.91 cm)
- **Drawbar - Height:** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **Drawbar - Thickness:** 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- **Drawbar - Width:** 3 in (7.62 cm)
- **Front Axle - Height to Center:** 23.6 in (59.94 cm)
- **Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side:** 32 degrees
- **Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right:** 18 degrees
- **Front Frame Structure - Height:** 1.1 ft (0.34 m)
- **Front Frame Structure - Width:** 0.9 ft (0.27 m)
- **Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm)
- **Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width:** 12 in (30.48 cm)

### Front Axle

- **Ground Clearance:** 2 ft (0.61 m)
- **Oscillation - Total:** 32 degrees
- **Wheel Lean:** 18 degrees

### Hydraulic System

- **Circuit Type:** Parallel
- **Maximum System Pressure:** 3503 psi
- **Pump Flow:** 55.5 gpm (210.07 lpm)
- **Pump Output:** 55.5 gpm (210.07 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** Variable Piston
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3503 psi
- **Reservoir Tank Capacity:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l)
- **Standby Pressure:** 609 psi

### Moldboard

- **Arc Radius:** 16.3 in (41.4 cm)
- **Blade Down Pressure:** 22884 lbs (10380.02 kg)
- **Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW:** 17171 lbs (7788.64 kg)
- **Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW:** 29195 lbs (13242.65 kg)
- **Blade Pull - Base GVW:** 25908 lbs (11751.69 kg)
- **Blade Pull - Maximum GVW:** 34072 lbs (15454.82 kg)
- **Blade Pull at Max Weight:** 20044 lbs (9091.82 kg)
- **Blade Width:** 14 ft (4.27 m)
- **Cutting Edge Thickness:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm)
- **Cutting Edge Width:** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **End Bit - Thickness:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm)
- **End Bit - Width:** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **Max Depth of Cut:** 29.6 in (75.18 cm)
- **Moldboard - Height:** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Moldboard - Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm)
- **Moldboard Height:** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Moldboard Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm)
- **Moldboard Width:** 14 ft (4.27 m)
- **Side Shift Left:** 20.1 in (51.05 cm)
- **Side Shift Right:** 26 in (66.04 cm)
- **Throat Clearance:** 6.5 in (16.51 cm)

### Operating Specifications

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 150 amps
- **Articulation Angle - Left/Right:** 20 degrees
- **Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l)
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 14.8 gal (56.02 l)
- **Forward - 1st:** 2.6 mph (4.18 kph)
- **Forward - 2nd:** 3.5 mph (5.63 kph)
- **Forward - 3rd:** 5.1 mph (8.21 kph)
- **Forward - 4th:** 7 mph (11.27 kph)
- **Forward - 5th:** 10.8 mph (17.38 kph)
- **Forward - 6th:** 14.7 mph (23.66 kph)
- **Forward - 7th:** 20.3 mph (32.67 kph)
- **Forward - 8th:** 29.5 mph (47.48 kph)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 110 gal (416.35 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 26.4 gal (99.92 l)
- **Max Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 13343 lbs (6052.29 kg)
- **Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 36444 lbs (16530.74 kg)
- **Max Operation Weight - Total:** 52795 lbs (23947.44 kg)
- **Oil System Fluid Capacity:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 volts
- **Reverse - 1st:** 2
- **Reverse - 2nd:** 3.8 mph (6.12 kph)
- **Reverse - 3rd:** 5.5 mph (8.85 kph)
- **Reverse - 4th:** 8.5 mph (13.68 kph)
- **Reverse - 5th:** 16 mph (25.75 kph)
- **Reverse - 6th:** 23.3 mph (37.5 kph)
- **Steering Range - Left/Right:** 47.5 degrees
- **Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each):** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Top Speed - Forward:** 29.5 mph (47.48 kph)
- **Top Speed - Reverse:** 23.3 mph (37.5 kph)
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 17.2 gal (65.1 l)
- **Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires:** 25 ft (7.62 m)

### Power Train

- **Brakes - Parking:** Multiple Oil Disc
- **Brakes - Secondary:** Dual Circuit Control
- **Brakes - Service:** Multiple Oil Disc
- **Brakes - Service - Surface Area:** 3565 cu in (58420.01 cu cm)
- **Forward/Reverse Gears:** 8 Fwd/6 Rev
- **Transmission:** Direct Drive Powershift

### Ripper

- **Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised:** 40.6 in (103.12 cm)
- **Penetration Force:** 20443 lbs (9272.8 kg)
- **Pry-Out Force:** 258201 lbs (117118.15 kg)
- **Ripper Shank Holder Spacing:** 21 in (53.34 cm)
- **Ripper Shank Holders:** 5
- **Ripping Depth - Maximum:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm)

### Scarifier

- **Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 18.4 in (46.74 cm)
- **Front, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 40.6 in (103.12 cm)
- **Front, V-Type - Working Width:** 47.4 in (120.4 cm)
- **Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 4.6 in (11.68 cm)
- **Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 18.4 in (46.74 cm)
- **Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width:** 40.6 in (103.12 cm)
- **Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 4.4 in (11.18 cm)
- **Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 17
- **Mid, Straight - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
- **Mid, Straight - Working Width:** 70.9 in (180.09 cm)
- **Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 4.6 in (11.68 cm)
- **Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 11
- **Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
- **Mid, V-Type - Working Width:** 46.6 in (118.36 cm)
- **Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
- **Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 9
- **Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm)
- **Rear - Working Width:** 84 in (213.36 cm)

### Service Refill

- **Circle Drive Housing:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l)
- **Cooling System:** 14.8 gal (56.02 l)
- **Engine Oil:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)
- **Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing:** 0.2 gal (0.76 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 110 gal (416.35 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Tank:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Total:** 26.4 gal (99.92 l)
- **Tandem Housing - Each:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Transmission - Differential - Final Drives:** 17.2 gal (65.1 l)

### Standards

- **Brakes:** ISO 3450 ISO 10265
- **ROPS/FOPS:** ISO 3471/ISO 3499
- **Sound:** ISO 6394; ISO 6395
- **Steering:** ISO 5010

### Steering System

- **Articulation Angle:** 20 degrees
- **Turning Radius:** 25.5 ft (7.77 m)

### Tandems

- **Drive Chain Pitch:** 2 in (5.08 cm)
- **Height:** 19.9 in (50.55 cm)
- **Sidewall Thickness - Inner:** 0.7 in (1.78 cm)
- **Sidewall Thickness - Outer:** 0.8 in (2.03 cm)
- **Tandem Oscillation - Front Down:** 25 degrees
- **Tandem Oscillation - Front Up:** 15 degrees
- **Wheel Axle Spacing:** 60 in (152.4 cm)
- **Width:** 8.3 in (21.08 cm)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 29 mph (46.67 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 22.9 mph (36.85 kph)
- **Number of Gears - Forward:** 8
- **Number of Gears - Reverse:** 6
- **Transmission Type:** Direct Drive Powershift

### Weights

- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle:** 17009 lbs (7715.16 kg)
- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle:** 37860 lbs (17173.03 kg)
- **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total:** 54869 lbs (24888.19 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 160M2 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and fine grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series grader lineup and is commonly used for shaping surfaces, maintaining haul roads, and preparing subgrades. The 160M2 typically features a diesel engine, articulated frame, and moldboard control system for precise blade positioning. It is used in municipal, mining, quarry, and general earthmoving operations. Key specifications may include operating weight, blade width, engine power, and transmission type, depending on configuration. The Caterpillar 160M2 is recognized for grading performance, operator control, and versatility across varied site conditions.

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