# 2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP PLUS for Sale in Manhattan, KS **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89301005 - **Year:** 2003 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 163H VHP Plus - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Hours:** 13482 - **Serial number:** CAT0163HEARL00274 - **Location:** Manhattan, KS ## Description 2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP Plus motor graderHours: 13,482 on meterSerial: CAT0163HEARL00274Unit #: 112-0390EngineCaterpillar 3176Serial: 3PD003516Displacement: 10.3LCylinders: 6Fuel type: DieselHP: 439TransmissionPowershift8F - 6RChassisAll wheel driveDifferential lockOperators stationEnclosed cabAC, HeatHydraulic control valves: 9FeaturesMoldboard: Tip control, Side shiftMoldboard total width: 14'Blade accumulatorsFront-mounted push blockRear ripperRipper shanks: 3TiresSize: 17.5R25 ## Manufacturer specifications ### Circle - **Blade Tip Angle - Front:** 40 degrees - **Blade Tip Angle - Rear:** 5 degrees - **Diameter:** 60.2 in (152.91 cm) - **Max Lift Above Ground:** 17.8 in (45.21 cm) - **Max Reach Outside Tires - Left:** 87.5 in (222.25 cm) - **Max Reach Outside Tires - Right:** 89 in (226.06 cm) - **Shift Left:** 33.4 in (84.84 cm) - **Shift Right:** 34.7 in (88.14 cm) ### Dimensions - **Blade Base:** 8.26 ft (2.52 m) - **Front Ground Clearance:** 2.05 ft (0.62 m) - **Height:** 10.9167 ft (3.33 m) - **Height:** 10.25 ft (3.12 m) - **Height To Top Of Isomount Cab:** 10.25 ft (3.12 m) - **Length:** 30.1667 ft (9.19 m) - **Length:** 28.5 ft (8.69 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) - **Weight:** 36460 lbs (16538 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 20.25 ft (6.17 m) - **Width:** 8.3333 ft (2.54 m) - **Width:** 9.25 ft (2.82 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 8.39 ft (2.56 m) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 629 cu in (10307.49 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** 3176C DITA ATAAC VHP - **Max Power:** 220 hp (164.06 kw) - **Net Power Gear 1-2:** 180 hp (134.23 kw) - **Net Power Gear 4-6:** 200 hp (149.14 kw) - **Net Power Gear 5-6:** 200 hp (149.14 kw) - **Net Power Gears 7-8:** 220 hp (164.06 kw) ### Front Axle - **Ground Clearance:** 2.1 ft (0.64 m) - **Oscillation - Total:** 32 degrees - **Wheel Lean:** 18 degrees ### Hydraulic System - **Pump Flow:** 54.4 gpm (205.9 lpm) - **Pump Type:** axial piston - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3500 psi ### Moldboard - **Blade Down Pressure:** 31669.5 lbs (14365.06 kg) - **Blade Pull At Max Weight:** 46193 lbs (20952.82 kg) - **Max Depth Of Cut:** 30.3 in (76.96 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:** 33.5 in (85.09 cm) - **Side Shift Right:** 37.1 in (94.23 cm) ### Operational - **Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l) - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 10 gal (37.85 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 105 gal (397.43 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 20.8 gal (78.73 l) - **Max Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 18322 lbs (8310.73 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 33004 lbs (14970.38 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Total:** 51326 lbs (23281.11 kg) - **Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity:** 12.4 gal (46.93 l) - **Std Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 10119 lbs (4589.91 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 25771 lbs (11689.54 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Total:** 35890 lbs (16279.45 kg) - **Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each):** 21.1 gal (79.86 l) ### Steering - **Articulation Angle:** 20 degrees - **Turning Radius:** 24.6 ft (7.5 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 27.1 mph (43.61 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 21.4 mph (34.44 kph) - **Number Of Gears - Forward:** 8 - **Number Of Gears - Reverse:** 6 - **Transmission Type:** direct drive, power shift ## About this model The Caterpillar 163H is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. Built for grading, leveling, ditching, and slope work, it features a moldboard blade, articulated frame, and hydraulic controls for precise material handling. The 163H is used in highway projects, mining support, and municipal roadwork where accurate surface shaping is required. Caterpillar motor graders are known for durability, serviceability, and compatibility with a range of attachments. The 163H model is part of Caterpillar's heavy equipment lineup for earthmoving and grading applications, offering operator control and performance in demanding field conditions. ## Photos ![2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP PLUS](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3603.JPG) ![2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP PLUS photo 2](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3603A.JPG) ![2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP PLUS photo 3](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3603B.JPG) ![2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP PLUS photo 4](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3603C.JPG) ![2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP PLUS photo 5](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3603D.JPG) ![2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP PLUS photo 6](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3603E.JPG) ![2003 Caterpillar 163H VHP PLUS photo 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