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160 Motor Grader

High-Performance Grading and Efficiency

The Cat® 160/160 AWD Motor Grader delivers power, efficiency, and operating finesse to the job. Joystick controls provide ergonomic comfort for the operator. This high-performance machine minimizes emissions with the latest control technologies, without loss of productivity.

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Benefits

Integrated Technologies

Using Cat Grade technologies can increase your overall productivity with better accuracy, reduced rework, and lower costs.

Up To 10% Fuel savings

While using Eco mode without loss of productivity.

More traction on slopes

All-wheel drive (AWD) option assists with traction and maneuvering the machine, so you can work in any environment.

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  • Air Conditioning System
    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. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.994 tons).
  • Blade Range
    Blade Tip Range - Backward
    5
    Blade Tip Range - Forward
    40
    Circle Centershift - Left
    27.4 in
    Circle Centershift - Right
    28.7 in
    Maximum Blade Position Angle
    90
    Maximum Depth of Cut
    29.5 in
    Maximum Lift Above Ground
    17.8 in
    Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left
    82.3 in
    Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right
    89.7 in
    Moldboard Sideshift - Left
    20.1 in
    Moldboard Sideshift - Right
    26 in
  • Dimensions
    Ground Clearance - Rear Axle
    13.3 in
    Height - Top of Cab
    130 in
    Length - Counterweight to Ripper
    399 in
  • Engine
    Bore
    4.5 in
    Derating Altitude
    10000 ft
    Displacement
    567.5 in³
    Emissions
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
    Engine Model
    Cat® C9.3
    Maximum Torque - VHP Plus
    1000 lb/ft
    Net Power Range (Tier 4)
    224 hp
    Number of Cylinders
    6
    Stroke
    5.9 in
    Torque Rise
    39%
  • Frame
    Circle - Blade Beam Thickness
    1.6 in
    Circle - Diameter
    61.1 in
    Circle - Height
    6.3 in
    Drawbar - Height
    6 in
    Drawbar - Thickness
    0.5 in
    Drawbar - Width
    3 in
    Front Axle - Height to Center
    23.5 in
    Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side
    32
    Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right
    18
    Front Frame Structure - Height
    12.6 in
    Front Frame Structure - Width
    12 in
    Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness
    0.87 in
    Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width
    12 in
  • Moldboard
    Arc Radius
    16.3 in
    Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW
    17004 lb
    Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW
    29308 lb
    Blade Pull - Base GVW
    25931 lb
    Blade Pull - Maximum GVW
    34262 lb
    Blade Width
    14 ft
    Cutting Edge Thickness
    0.6 in
    Cutting Edge Width
    6 in
    End Bit - Thickness
    0.6 in
    End Bit - Width
    6 in
    Moldboard - Blade Width
    14 ft
    Moldboard - Height
    24 in
    Moldboard - Thickness
    0.87 in
    Throat Clearance
    6.5 in
  • Operating Specifications
    Articulation Angle - Left/Right
    20°
    Steering Range - Left/Right
    50°
    Top Speed - Forward
    29.5 mile/h
    Top Speed - Reverse
    23.3 mile/h
    Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires
    25.59 ft
  • Power Train
    Brakes - Parking
    Multiple Oil Disc
    Brakes - Secondary
    Dual Circuit Control
    Brakes - Service
    Multiple Oil Disc
    Brakes - Service - Surface Area
    3565 in²
    Forward/Reverse Gears
    8 Forward/6 Reverse
    Transmission
    APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift
  • Ripper
    Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised
    40.6 in
    Penetration Force
    20812 lb
    Pry-Out Force
    28493 lb
    Ripper Shank Holder Spacing
    21 in
    Ripper Shank Holders
    5
    Ripping Depth - Maximum
    16.8 in
  • Scarifier
    Front, V-Type - Working Width
    47.4 in
    Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
    4.6 in
    Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders
    5 or 11
    Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
    18.4 in
    Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width
    40.6 in
    Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
    4.6 in
    Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders
    11
    Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
    11.5 in
    Mid, V-Type - Working Width
    46.6 in
    Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
    10.5 in
    Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders
    9
    Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
    16.8 in
    Rear - Working Width
    84 in
  • Service Refill
    Circle Drive Housing
    1.8 gal (US)
    Cooling System
    15 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid
    5.8 gal (US)
    Engine Oil
    7.9 gal (US)
    Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing
    0.13 gal (US)
    Fuel Capacity
    104 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Tank
    16.9 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Total
    26.4 gal (US)
    Tandem Housing - Each
    22.9 gal (US)
    Transmission - Differential - Final Drives
    18.5 gal (US)
  • Weights
    Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
    45547 lb
NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Powertrain
  • 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
  • Eco mode
  • Electronic overspeed 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)
Electrical
  • Alarm, back up
  • Alternator, sealed 150 ampere
  • 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
Operator Environment
  • 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
  • Rollover protective Structure (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
Fluids
  • Antifreeze
  • Extended lifecoolant to -35° C (-30° F)
Tires, Rims, Wheels
  • Partial allowance for tires on 254 - 607 mm (10 - 24 in) multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight
Other
  • 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
  • Engine shutdown, ground level
  • 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, left side
  • (S·O·SSM) ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant, fuel
  • Tandem walkway/guards
  • Tool box
NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Electrical
  • Alternator, 280 ampere
  • Batteries, extreme duty, 1,400 CCA
  • Lights, high headlights
  • Lights, low headlights
  • Lights, working lights, basic
  • Lights, working lights, plus, LED
  • Lights warning, beacon or strobe
  • Lights, mounting for warning light
Guards
  • Articulation guard
  • Fenders, front
  • Fenders, rear
  • Front axle guard
  • Sound suppression (bottom)
  • Sound suppression (enclosure)
  • Transmission
Operator Environment
  • Mirrors, outside heated 24V
  • Mirrors, outside mounted
  • Comfort plus arrangement
  • Comfort premium arrangement
Powertrain
  • All-wheel drive
  • Precleaner, snow
  • Starter, extreme duty, 1,000 amps
  • Transmission, autoshift
Other
  • Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
  • Integrated cross slope
  • Accumulators, blade lift
  • Camera, rearview
  • Drain, ecology, engine Wiggins
  • Heater, engine coolant: 120V
  • Heater, engine coolant: 240V
  • Hydraulic arrangements with one or more additional hydraulic valves 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
Attachments
  • Blade extension, left, 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 x 610 mm x 22 mm (14 ft x 24 in x 7/8 in)
  • Moldboard: 4267 mm x 686 mm x 25 mm (14 ft x 27 in x 1 in)
  • Moldboard: 4877 mm x 686 mm x 25 mm (16 ft x 27 in x 1 in)
  • Push plate
  • Ripper, rear
  • Ripper tooth
  • Scarifier, front
  • Snow arrangement
  • Snow wing ready package
  • Tow hitch