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160 Motor Grader

160 Motor Grader

High-Performance Grading and Efficiency

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More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility

  • Integrated Technologies

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

  • Up To 10% Fuel savings

    Using with Eco mode without loss of productivity.

  • More traction on slopes

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

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 221 HP
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric 224 HP
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
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 1000 lb/ft
Number of Cylinders 6
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm
Standard Capability 109 °F
Stroke 5.9 in
Torque Rise 39%
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st 221 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd 231 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd 241 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th 252 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th 257 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th 262 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th 267 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th 272 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st 221 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd 231 HP
VHP Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 3rd-6th 241 HP
VHP Plus Range - Net 165-203 kW (221-272 hp)
VHP Plus Range - Net - Metric 165-203 kW (224-276 hp)

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle 9907 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle 28812 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total 38719 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle 17075 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle 38069 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total 55144 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped 45547 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 13237 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 32310 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 45547 lb

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

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

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type Parallel
Maximum System Pressure 3503 psi
Pump Output 55.5 gal/min
Pump Type Variable Piston
Reservoir Tank Capacity 16.9 gal (US)
Standby Pressure 885 psi

Operating Specifications

Articulation Angle - Left/Right 20°
Forward - 1st 2.6 mile/h
Forward - 2nd 3.5 mile/h
Forward - 3rd 5.1 mile/h
Forward - 4th 7 mile/h
Forward - 5th 10.8 mile/h
Forward - 6th 14.7 mile/h
Forward - 7th 20.3 mile/h
Forward - 8th 29.5 mile/h
Reverse - 1st 2 mile/h
Reverse - 2nd 3.8 mile/h
Reverse - 3rd 5.5 mile/h
Reverse - 4th 8.5 mile/h
Reverse - 5th 16 mile/h
Reverse - 6th 23.3 mile/h
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

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)

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

Tandems

Drive Chain Pitch 2 in
Height 22.5 in
Sidewall Thickness - Inner 0.69 in
Sidewall Thickness - Outer 0.71 in
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down 25°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up 15°
Wheel Axle Spacing 60 in
Width 8 in

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

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 5/11
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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance - Rear Axle 13.3 in
Height - Exhaust Stack 128 in
Height - Front Axle Center 23.5 in
Height - Top of Cab 130 in
Height - Top of Cylinders 120 in
Length - Between Tandem Axles 60 in
Length - Counterweight to Ripper 399 in
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem 241 in
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard 100 in
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine 351 in
Width - Outside Front Tires 98.9 in
Width - Outside Rear Tires 98.9 in
Width - Tire Center Lines 84.3 in

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471; ISO 3449
Sound ISO 6394; ISO 6395
Steering ISO 5010

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.

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