Engine The 160M combines power management with ACERT™ Technology to deliver maximum power and efficiency while reducing the environmental impact. More >> link

Operator Station The 160M features a revolutionary cab design that provides unmatched comfort, visibility and ease of use, making the operator more confident and productive. More >> link

Hydraulics The 160M electro-hydraulics enable advanced machine controls with precise and predictable movements. More >> link

All Wheel Drive, Work Tools and Attachments All Wheel Drive, Work Tools and optional attachments for the 160M expand machine versatility, utilization and performance. More >> link

Serviceability and Customer Support Simplified service, world-class product support and Cat® dealer-trained experts keep your fleet up and running, maximizing your equipment investment. More >> link

Steering and Implement Controls The 160M sets the new standard for motor grader operational efficiency. More >> link

Power Train Integrated, electronically controlled systems, deliver smooth reliable performance with reduced operating costs. More >> link

Structures, Drawbar, Circle and Moldboard Durable structures with fast and simple DCM adjustments deliver precise material control while lowering operating costs. More >> link

Integrated Electronic Solutions Full systems integration optimizes machine performance and availability. More >> link

Safety Safety is an integral part of all machine and system designs. More >> link

Engine
Base Power (all gears) Net	213 hp
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight - base	35060 lb
Moldboard
Blade width	14 ft
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight, max	52795 lb
Gross Vehicle Wt, max - front axle	18478 lb
Gross Vehicle Wt, max - rear axle	34317 lb
Gross Vehicle Wt, base - front axle	9677 lb
Gross Vehicle Wt, base - rear axle	25383 lb
Engine
Engine Model	Cat® C9 ACERT™ VHP
Displacement	537 in3
Bore	4.4 in
Stroke	5.9 in
Operating Specifications
Top Speed - Fwd.	29.5 mph
Top Speed - Rev.	23.3 mph
Turning radius, outside front tires	24.93 ft
Steering range - left/right	47.5°
Articulation angle - left/right	20°
Service Refill
Fuel Capacity	110 gal
Engine
Speed @ rated power	2000 RPM
Power Train
Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Fwd / 6 Rev
Transmission	Direct drive, power shift, Countershaft
Brakes - Service	Multiple oil-disc
Brakes - Service, surface area	3565 in2
Hydraulic System
Circuit type	Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump type	Variable piston
Pump output	55.7 gal/min
Maximum system pressure	3500 psi
Reservoir tank capacity	15.85 gal
Standby Pressure	450 psi
Frame
Drawbar - width	3 in
Operating Specifications
Fwd. 1st	2.5 mph
Fwd. 2nd	3.5 mph
Fwd. 3rd	5 mph
Fwd. 4th	7 mph
Fwd. 5th	10.8 mph
Fwd. 6th	14.7 mph
Fwd. 7th	20.3 mph
Fwd. 8th	29.5 mph
Rev. 1st	2 mph
Rev. 2nd	3.8 mph
Rev. 3rd	5.5 mph
Rev. 4th	8.5 mph
Rev. 5th	16 mph
Rev. 6th	23.3 mph
Power Train
Brakes - Parking	Multiple oil disc
Brakes - Secondary	Dual circuit control system
Frame
Circle - diameter	61.1 in
All-Wheel Drive System (Optional)
Motor Type	2 variable axial piston
Pump Type	2 variable piston
Frame
Circle - blade beam thickness	1.6 in
Drawbar - height	6 in
All-Wheel Drive System (Optional)
Torque - max	10324.39 ft-lb
Operational Gears - forward	1-7
Operational Gears - reverse	1-5
Moldboard
Moldboard - height	27 in
Moldboard - thickness	1 in
Arc radius	16.3 in
Throat clearance	3.7 in
Cutting edge - width	6 in
Cutting edge - thickness	0.6 in
End Bit - width	6 in
End Bit - thickness	0.6 in
Blade Pull - base GVW	22845 lb
Blade Pull - max GVW	30885 lb
Blade Pull - base GVW (AWD)	32903.95 lb
Blade Pull - max GVW (AWD)	40490 lb
Down Pressure - base GVW	17100 lb
Blade Range
Circle centershift - right	28.7 in
Moldboard
Down Pressure - max GVW	32654 lb
Blade Range
Circle centershift - left	27.4 in
Moldboard sideshift - right	37.4 in
Moldboard sideshift - left	32.3 in
Maximum blade position angle	90°
Blade tip range - forward	40°
Blade tip range - backward	5°
Maximum shoulder reach outside of tires - right	89.7 in
Maximum shoulder reach outside of tires - left	82.3 in
Maximum lift above ground	17.8 in
Maximum depth of cut	29.5 in
Service Refill
Cooling system	10.6 gal
Hydraulic system - tank	16.9 gal
Ripper
Ripper shank holder spacing	21 in
Ripping depth, maximum	16.8 in
Ripper shank holders	5
Penetration force	20883 lb
Pryout force	18861 lb
Machine length increase, beam raised	36.2 in
Scarifier
Rear: Working width	91 in
Rear: Scarifier shank holders	9
Rear: Scarifier shank holder spacing	10.5 in
Frame
Front axle - height to center	23 in
Front axle - wheel lean, left/right	18°
Front axle - total oscillation per side	32°
Engine
Number of cylinders	6
Derating altitude	10000 ft
Std - Fan speed - max	1450 RPM
Std - Fan speed - min	600 RPM
Std - Ambient Capability	109 ° F
Hi Ambient - Fan speed - max	1650 RPM
Hi Ambient - Fan speed - min	600 RPM
Hi Ambient Capability	122 ° F
Tandems
Height	22.5 in
Width	8 in
Sidewall thickness - inner	1 in
Sidewall thickness - outer	0.7 in
Drive chain pitch	2 in
Wheel axle spacing	60 in
Tandem oscillation - front up	15°
Tandem oscillation - front down	25°
Dimensions
Height - top of cab	129.6 in
Length - counterweight to ripper	399.4 in
Width - outside front tires	98.1 in
Length - front axle to mid tandem	241 in
Length - front tire to rear of machine	343 in
Length - front axle to moldboard	102.7 in
Length - between tandem axles	60 in
Width - outside rear tires	98.1 in
Width - tire center lines	83.7 in
Height - front axle center	23.6 in
Height to exhaust stack	123 in
Height to top of cylinders	119.7 in
Ground clearance at rear axle	13.4 in
Service Refill
Engine Oil	7.9 gal
Trans./Diff./Final Drives	16.9 gal
Tandem housing (each)	21.1 gal
Front wheel spindle bearing housing	0.13 gal
Circle drive housing	1.9 gal

Standard Equipment
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Air Conditioner with heater
engine RPM, fuel, system voltage
implements, steering, transmission
fixed front with intermittent wiper
Air cleaner, dual stage, dry type, automatic dust ejector,
service indicator through Cat Messenger
Alarm, back up
electrical hydraulic valves, bosses and brackets
Brake accumulators, dual certified
curved DH-2 steel
16 mm (5/8 in) DH-2 steel
3658 mm 2 610 mm 2 22 mm (12 ft 2 24 in 2 7/8 in)
and rear enclosure
Partial allowance for tires and multi-piece rims
POWER TRAIN
Arm and wrist rest, adjustable
side and rear (3)
Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)
Alternator, 80 ampere, sealed
Bumper, rear, integrated with hitch
152 mm 2 16 mm (6 in 2 5/8 in)
19 mm (3/4 in) mounting bolts
hydraulic sideshift and tip
ELECTRICAL
Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center
Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner
Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty 1125 CCA
CD ROM Parts Book
19 mm (3/4 in) mounting bolts
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Ashtray and lighter
Brakes, four-wheel hydraulic
Breaker panel, ground accessible
Clutch, circle drive slip
TIRES, RIMS, & WHEELS
Cat Messenger, operator information system
Differential, lock / unlock
Electrical system, 24V
Cutting edges
Centershift pin indicator
Drain, engine oil, ecology
Grade Control Ready - Cab harness, software,
Doors (3), engine compartment, locking
Coat hook
Electronic over speed protection
Lights, reversing
Drawbar - 6 shoe with replaceable wear strips
Cup holder
Engine, Cat® C9 with ACERT™ Technology
Lights, roading, roof-mounted
Endbits
Display, digital speed and gear
Fuel-water separator
Lights, stop and tail, LED
Extended Life Coolant to -35° C (-30° F)
Doors, left and right side with wiper
Hydraulic demand fan
Product Link Ready
Fluid check, ground level
Gauge cluster - articulation, engine coolant temp,
Muffler, under hood
Starter, electric
Frame, articulated, with safety lock
Gauge, machine level
Parking brake - multi-disc, sealed, oil-cooled
Fuel tank, ground level access
Hour meter, digital
Priming pump, fuel
Ground level engine shutdown
Joystick hydraulic controls
Rear axle, modular
Hammer (emergency exit)
Ladders, cab, left and right side
Sediment drain, fuel tank
Horn, electric
Lights, night time cab
Transmission, 8F/6R, power shift, direct drive
Hydraulics, base 8 implement controls
Messenger operator information system
VHP (Variable Horsepower)
Hydraulics, load-sensing
Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle
VHP Plus (Variable Horsepower Plus) - AWD Model
Lockout, hydraulic implement for roading
Power port, 12V
Moldboard
Radio Ready, Entertainment
Mounting, cab roof accessories
ROPS cab, sound suppressed
Paint, glare reducing - top of front frame
Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)
Pump, hydraulic, high capacity (99cc/6 in3)
Seat, cloth-covered, comfort suspension
Radiator cleanout access
Storage area for cooler/lunchbox
Secondary steering
Throttle control, electronic
Serviceability, LH side
Windows, laminated glass:
S•O•SSM ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant, fuel
Tandem walkway/guards
Tool box
Tow hitch

Optional Equipment
ELECTRICAL kg lb
Alternator, 150 ampere
extreme duty, 1400 CCA
5 Lighting Arrangements, including rear roading, drop down
covers, screen
Fan, defroster, rear window
heated 24V
All Wheel Drive
AccuGrade ARO
120V
Blade extension, 610 mm (2 ft)
Left Hand
3658 mm x 610 mm x 22 mm (12 ft x 24 in x 7/8 in)
Canadian Arrangement
GUARDS
Batteries:
Warning, LED strobe
debris
Mirrors, outside:
mounted
Engine, variable horsepower plus (VHP Plus)
Accumulators, blade lift
220V
Endbits, overlay
4267 mm x 610 mm x 22 mm (14 ft x 24 in x 7/8 in)
European Arrangement
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Converter, communication (CB)
Transmission Sides/Sound
Seat, air suspension, cloth
Precleaner, Sy-Klone
AutoLube, Lincoln
Front Lift Group, Hydraulic
4877 mm x 686 mm x 25 mm (16 ft x 27 in x 1 in)
Roading Arrangement, European
POWER TRAIN
Lights:
transmission
Shade, sun
Transmission, autoshift
AutoLube, Lincoln, ripper enhancement
Mid Mount Scarifier
Snow Arrangement
OTHER ATTACHMENTS kg lb
Wiper, each side
Camera, rearview
Moldboard
WORK TOOLS / G.E.T.
Wiper/washer, rear
Cat Product Link 321SR
Push plate, counterweight
MACHINE ARRANGEMENTS
Compressor/tank, Air
Ripper, rear
Note: Not all attachments are available in all regions.
Fenders, front
Ripper tooth
Fenders, rear
Heater, engine coolant:
Hydraulic arrangements with one or more additional hydraulic valves are available for rear ripper, blade, mid mount scarifier, front lift group, snow plow and snow wing.
Security system
Snow wing mounting, frame ready
Sound suppression
Starting aid, Ether