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Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 160M ➔

The Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for precision grading and shaping tasks in construction and road maintenance projects. With a net power of 213 horsepower and a maximum operating weight of 52,795 pounds, this motor grader offers exceptional performance and stability. Equipped with advanced features such as a variable piston hydraulic pump, direct drive transmission, and a spacious Isomount cab for operator comfort, the Caterpillar 160M provides efficient and reliable operation for various grading applications.

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General Specifications

Blades

Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left	82 in (208 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right	90 in (229 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	32 in (81 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	37 in (94 cm)

Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Diameter	61 in (155 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground	18 in (45 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	82 in (209 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	90 in (228 cm)
Shift Left	27 in (70 cm)
Shift Right	29 in (73 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base	9 ft (3 m)
Front Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Overall Length	29 ft (9 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	5 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase	20 ft (6 m)
Width Over Tires	8 ft (2 m)

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	213 hp (159 kw)
Displacement	537 cu in (8,800 cu cm)
Engine Model	C9 ACERT VHP
Max Power	213 hp (159 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	213 hp (159 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	912 lbs ft (1,237 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Torque Measured @	2000 rpm

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	56 gpm (211 lpm)
Pump Type	variable piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi

Moldboard

Blade Pull at Max Weight	32,904 lbs (14,925 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	30 in (75 cm)
Moldboard Height	27 in (69 cm)
Moldboard Length	14 ft (4 m)
Moldboard Thickness	1 in (3 cm)
Moldboard Width	14 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left	32 in (82 cm)
Side Shift Right	37 in (95 cm)

Operating Specifications

Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11 gal (40 l)
Fuel Capacity	105 gal (397 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	17 gal (64 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,478 lbs (8,381 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	34,317 lbs (15,566 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	52,795 lbs (23,947 kg)
Operating Weight	35,060 lbs (15,903 kg)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity	17 gal (65 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	9,677 lbs (4,389 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,383 lbs (11,514 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	35,060 lbs (15,903 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	21 gal (80 l)

Steering System

Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	25 ft (8 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	30 mph (47 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	23 mph (37 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6
Transmission Type	direct drive power shift countershaft

Caterpillar 160Ms currently for sale

A 2012 Caterpillar 160M From J.J. Scheckel for $488,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 160M From Butler Machinery for $360,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 160M From Toromont Cat for $350,000.00 USD

A 2019 Caterpillar 160M From Brandt Tractor LTD for $224,689.00 USD

A Caterpillar 160M From Finning CAT for $212,000.00 USD

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