Reduce your carbon footprint with the latest in emissions reduction technology with the durable Cat® 160 Motor Grader. The 160 motor grader unites comfortability and productivity to get optimal performance on the jobsite. Get the best visibility with angled cab doors, tapered engine enclosure, and sloped rear window.
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 221 hp
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 45547 lb
Blade Width 14 ft
Engine Model Cat® C9.3
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 221hp
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric 224hp
Bore 4.5in
Derating Altitude 10000ft
Displacement 567.5in³
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Engine Model Cat® C9.3
High - Ambient Capability 122°F
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum 1,550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum 500 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard 1,400 rpm
Maximum Torque - VHP Plus 1000lb/ft
Number of Cylinders 6
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm
Standard Capability 109°F
Stroke 5.9in
Torque Rise 39%
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st 221hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd 231hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd 241hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th 252hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th 257hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th 262hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th 267hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th 272hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st 221hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd 231hp
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 3rd-6th 241hp
VHP Plus Range - Net 165-203 kW (221-272 hp)
VHP Plus Range - Net - Metric 165-203 kW (224-276 hp)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle 9907lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle 28812lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total 38719lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle 17075lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle 38069lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total 55144lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 45547lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 13237lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 32310lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 45547lb
Arc Radius 16.3in
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW 17004lb
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW 29308lb
Blade Pull - Base GVW 25931lb
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW 34262lb
Blade Width 14ft
Cutting Edge Thickness 0.6in
Cutting Edge Width 6in
End Bit - Thickness 0.6in
End Bit - Width 6in
Moldboard - Blade Width 14ft
Moldboard - Height 24in
Moldboard - Thickness 0.87in
Throat Clearance 6.5in
Articulation Angle - Left/Right 20°
Forward - 1st 2.6mile/h
Forward - 2nd 3.5mile/h
Forward - 3rd 5.1mile/h
Forward - 4th 7mile/h
Forward - 5th 10.8mile/h
Forward - 6th 14.7mile/h
Forward - 7th 20.3mile/h
Forward - 8th 29.5mile/h
Reverse - 1st 2mile/h
Reverse - 2nd 3.8mile/h
Reverse - 3rd 5.5mile/h
Reverse - 4th 8.5mile/h
Reverse - 5th 16mile/h
Reverse - 6th 23.3mile/h
Steering Range - Left/Right 50°
Top Speed - Forward 29.5mile/h
Top Speed - Reverse 23.3mile/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires 25.59ft
Circle Drive Housing 1.8gal (US)
Cooling System 15gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid 5.8gal (US)
Engine Oil 7.9gal (US)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.13gal (US)
Fuel Capacity 104gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank 16.9gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Total 26.4gal (US)
Tandem Housing - Each 22.9gal (US)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives 18.5gal (US)
Brakes - Parking Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary Dual Circuit Control
Brakes - Service Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area 3565in²
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift
Circuit Type Parallel
Maximum System Pressure 3503psi
Pump Output 55.5gal/min
Pump Type Variable Piston
Reservoir Tank Capacity 16.9gal (US)
Standby Pressure 885psi
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness 1.6in
Circle - Diameter 61.1in
Circle - Height 6.3in
Drawbar - Height 6in
Drawbar - Thickness 0.5in
Drawbar - Width 3in
Front Axle - Height to Center 23.5in
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side 32°
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right 18°
Front Frame Structure - Height 12.6in
Front Frame Structure - Width 12in
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness 0.87in
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width 12in
Blade Tip Range - Backward 5°
Blade Tip Range - Forward 40°
Circle Centershift - Left 27.4in
Circle Centershift - Right 28.7in
Maximum Blade Position Angle 90°
Maximum Depth of Cut 29.5in
Maximum Lift Above Ground 17.8in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left 82.3in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right 89.7in
Moldboard Sideshift - Left 20.1in
Moldboard Sideshift - Right 26in
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 40.6in
Penetration Force 20812lb
Pry-Out Force 28493lb
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing 21in
Ripper Shank Holders 5
Ripping Depth - Maximum 16.8in
Front, V-Type - Working Width 47.4in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.6in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders 5/11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum 18.4in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width 40.6in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.6in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders 11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum 11.5in
Mid, V-Type - Working Width 46.6in
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 10.5in
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders 9
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum 16.8in
Rear - Working Width 84in
Brakes ISO 3450
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471; ISO 3449
Sound ISO 6394; ISO 6395
Steering ISO 5010
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas.
Drive Chain Pitch 2in
Height 22.5in
Sidewall Thickness - Inner 0.69in
Sidewall Thickness - Outer 0.71in
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down 25°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up 15°
Wheel Axle Spacing 60in
Width 8in
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle 13.3in
Height - Exhaust Stack 128in
Height - Front Axle Center 23.5in
Height - Top of Cab 130in
Height - Top of Cylinders 120in
Length - Between Tandem Axles 60in
Length - Counterweight to Ripper 399in
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem 241in
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard 100in
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine 351in
Width - Outside Front Tires 98.9in
Width - Outside Rear Tires 98.9in
Width - Tire Center Lines 84.3in
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Air cleaner, dual stage, dry type, diesel, with automatic engine derate and automatic dust ejector, service indicator through Cat Messenger
Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)
Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner
Brakes, oil disc, four-wheel, hydraulic
Demand fan, hydraulic, swing-out
Diesel exhaust fluid tank, 22.0 L (5.8 gal) ground level access, and sediment drain
Differential Lock/Unlock, Automatic
Drain, engine oil, ecology
Economy mode
Electronic over speed protection
Engine, C9.3 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards
Fuel tank, 394 L (104 gal), ground level access and sediment drain
Parking brake - multi-disc, sealed, oil-cooled
Priming pump, fuel
Rear axle, modular
Sediment drain, fuel tank
Tandem drive
Transmission, 8F/6R, powershift, direct drive, Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS)
Alarm, back up
Alternator, 150 ampere, sealed
Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1125 CCA
Breaker panel, ground accessible
Cab harness and electrical hydraulic valves
Electrical system, 24V
Grade Control Ready - Cab harness, software, electrical hydraulic valves, bosses and brackets
Lights, roof-mounted roading, reversing, LED stop and tail
Product Link
Starter, electric
Accelerator
Air conditioning with heater
Arm and wrist rest, electronically adjustable
Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center
Cat Messenger operator information system
Centershift pin indicator
Coat hook
Cup holder
Display, digital speed and gear
Doors, left and right side with wiper
Gauge, machine level
Gauge cluster (analog) - fuel, articulation, engine coolant temp, engine RPM, hydraulic oil temp, regen, DEF
Hour meter, digital
Joystick hydraulic controls right/left blade lift with float position, circle drive, blade sideshift and tip, centershift, front wheel lean, articulation and power steering
Joystick, adjustable armrests
Joystick gear selection
Joystick hydraulic power steering
Ladders, cab, left and right side
Lights, night time cab
Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle
Power port, 12V
Radio Ready, Entertainment
ROPS cab, sound suppressed 70 dB(A)
Seat, cloth-covered, comfort suspension
Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)
Storage area for cooler/lunchbox
Throttle control, electronic
Windows, laminated glass: - fixed front with intermittent wiper - door with intermittent wipers (3)
Windows: tempered: - left and right side wipers - rear and intermittent wiper
Antifreeze
Extended Life Coolant to -35° C (-30° F)
Partial allowance for tires on 254 — 607 mm (10 — 24 in) multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight
Accumulators, brake, dual certified
Anti-glare paint
Bumper, rear, integrated with hitch
CD ROM Parts Book
Clutch, circle drive slip
Cutting edges: - 152 — 16 mm (6 — 5/8 in) - curved DH-2 steel - 19 mm (3/4 in) mounting bolts
Doors (3), engine compartment, locking
Drawbar - 6 shoes, replaceable wear strips
Electrical hydraulic valves, hydraulic lines for base 8 functions
Endbits: - 16 mm (5/8 in) DH-2 steel - 19 mm (3/4 in) mounting bolts
Fluid check, ground level
Frame, articulated, with safety lock
Ground level engine shutdown
Hammer (emergency exit)
Horn, electric
Hydraulic lines for base functions
Lockout, hydraulic implement (for roading and servicing)
Moldboard
Mounting, cab roof accessories
Pump, hydraulic, high capacity
Radiator, cleanout access (both sides with swing doors)
Secondary steering
Serviceability, LH side
S·O·S ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant, fuel
Tandem walkway/guards
Tool box
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Alternator, 280 ampere
Batteries: extreme duty, 1,400 CCA
Lights: Headlights, high
Lights: Headlights, low
Lights: Working lights, basic
Lights: Working lights, plus, LED
Lights: Warning: beacon or strobe
Lights: Mounting for warning light
Articulation guard
Fenders, front
Fenders, rear
Front axle guard
Sound suppression (bottom)
Sound suppression (enclosure)
Transmission
Mirrors, outside: heated 24V
Mirrors, outside: mounted
Comfort Plus Arrangement
Comfort Premium Arrangement
All Wheel Drive
Precleaner, snow
Starter, extreme duty, 1,000 Amps
Transmission, autoshift
Attachment Ready Option ARO
Integrated cross slope
Accumulators, blade lift
Camera, rearview
Cat Product Link 321SR
Cat Product Link 522
Drain, ecology, engine Wiggins
Heater, engine coolant: 120V
Heater, engine coolant: 240V
Hydraulic arrangements with one or more additional hydraulic valves are available for rear ripper, dozer, snow plow and snow wing.
Snow wing mounting, frame ready
Starting aid, ether
Reversing fan, automatic or manual
Cat Grade with 3D
Blade extension, left hand, 610 mm (2 ft)
Blade extension, right hand, 610 mm (2 ft)
Counterweight
Cutting edges, curved
Endbits, overlay
Front lift group, mounting
Front lift group, mechanical
Grader bit, narrow and super penetration
Mid-Mount Scarifier, Package
Moldboard: 4267 mm — 610 mm — 22 mm (14 ft — 24 in — 7/8 in)
Moldboard: 4267 mm — 686 mm — 25 mm (14 ft — 27 in — 1 in)
Moldboard: 4877 mm — 686 mm — 25 mm (16 ft — 27 in — 1 in)
Push plate
Ripper, rear
Ripper tooth
Scarifier, front
Snow Arrangement
Snow Wing Ready Package
Tow hitch
Canadian Arrangement
European Arrangement
TUV Roading Arrangement
Rim Size - 9 × 24; Wheel Group - Single-Piece; Tires - 14.0R24
Rim Size - 13 × 25; Wheel Group - Single-Piece; Tires - 17.5R25
Rim Size - 10 × 24; Wheel Group - Multi-Piece; Tires - 14.0R24
Rim Size - 10 × 24; Wheel Group - Multi-Piece; Tires - 14.0-24
Rim Size - 14 × 25; Wheel Group - Multi-Piece; Tires - 17.5R25
Rim Size - 14 × 25; Wheel Group - Multi-Piece; Tires - 17.5-25
Note: Consult your dealer for individual tire width, size and brand.
