# 2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 89086025 - **Year:** 2008 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 160M VHP PLUS - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Hours:** 21557 - **Serial number:** CAT0160MJB9L00236 - **Location:** Saskatoon, Sk - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-14 ## Description Located in Lane 1 Spot 4, Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Air Ride Seat, Joystick Steering, Differential Lock, 14 ft / 4.27 m Moldboard w/ 2 ft Extension, Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics, 17.5R25 Tires Weak transmission and hydraulics as per owner ## Manufacturer specifications ### Circle - **Blade Tip Angle - Front:** 40 degrees - **Blade Tip Angle - Rear:** 5 degrees - **Diameter:** 61.1 in (155.19 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) - **Shift Left:** 27.4 in (69.6 cm) - **Shift Right:** 28.7 in (72.9 cm) ### Dimensions - **Blade Base:** 8.56 ft (2.61 m) - **Front Ground Clearance:** 1.96 ft (0.6 m) - **Height To Top Of Isomount Cab:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m) - **Overall Length:** 28.58 ft (8.71 m) - **Rear Ground Clearance:** 1.13 ft (0.34 m) - **Tandem Axle Wheelbase:** 5 ft (1.52 m) - **Wheelbase:** 20.08 ft (6.12 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 8.17 ft (2.49 m) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 537 cu in (8799.87 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C9 ACERT VHP - **Max Power:** 213 hp (158.84 kw) - **Net Power Gears 7-8:** 213 hp (158.84 kw) - **Net Torque Gears 7-8:** 912.4 lbs ft (1237.03 nm) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Power Measured @:** 2000 rpm - **Torque Measured @:** 2000 rpm ### Front Axle - **Ground Clearance:** 2 ft (0.61 m) - **Oscillation - Total:** 32 degrees - **Wheel Lean:** 18 degrees ### Hydraulic System - **Pump Flow:** 55.7 gpm (210.82 lpm) - **Pump Type:** variable piston - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3500 psi ### Moldboard - **Blade Pull At Max Weight:** 32904 lbs (14925.02 kg) - **Max Depth Of Cut:** 29.5 in (74.93 cm) - **Moldboard Height:** 27 in (68.58 cm) - **Moldboard Thickness:** 1 in (2.54 cm) - **Moldboard Width:** 14 ft (4.27 m) - **Side Shift Left:** 32.3 in (82.04 cm) - **Side Shift Right:** 37.4 in (95 cm) ### Operational - **Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l) - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 10.6 gal (40.12 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 105 gal (397.43 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l) - **Max Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 18478 lbs (8381.49 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 34317 lbs (15565.95 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Total:** 52795 lbs (23947.44 kg) - **Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity:** 17.2 gal (65.1 l) - **Std Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 9677 lbs (4389.42 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 25383 lbs (11513.55 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Total:** 35060 lbs (15902.97 kg) - **Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each):** 21.1 gal (79.86 l) ### Steering - **Articulation Angle:** 20 degrees - **Turning Radius:** 25 ft (7.62 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 29.5 mph (47.48 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 23.3 mph (37.5 kph) - **Number Of Gears - Forward:** 8 - **Number Of Gears - Reverse:** 6 - **Transmission Type:** direct drive, power shift, countershaft ## About this model The Caterpillar 160M 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 160M features a front-mounted blade, articulated frame, and operator cab designed for visibility and control. It is typically powered by a diesel engine and equipped with hydraulic systems for blade positioning and steering. The model is used in municipal, highway, mining, and site preparation work. Caterpillar 160M motor graders are known for their serviceability, maneuverability, and compatibility with a range of grading attachments. ## Photos ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/9061ce28-0a19-4b1b-aad2-7344155c6b9e-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/83e725b3-8575-3e10-b33c-ba5161f8b475-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/5d6f50d0-6442-3ea5-bb25-7d5a470095fb-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/dbfd58a6-e6af-3dbc-a9d2-b7d8c83eaa06-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/120cd44d-199e-3c41-857f-989566e660c4-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/c64a2aa6-bcba-44be-9965-2225fc740a04-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/c9537cb5-e8dd-46d7-9bab-eb9d7c33d6fa-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 8](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/f786c378-191c-480a-8856-f8bd91f664e0-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 9](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/9344b49d-b377-4135-9ffd-a3c6a6a07343-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 10](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/f7d9a354-7e1c-438c-afcc-14a63cf81d87-hr.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP PLUS photo 11](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22829/490/da658ac1-cbba-4513-a92f-79cb006336e7-hr.jpg)