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160 Motor Grader

At a glance data:

Engine Model:
Cat® C9.3
Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Bore:
4.5in
Displacement:
567.5in³
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Overview

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.

Category:
Motor Graders

Brand:
Cat

Engine

Engine Model:
Cat® C9.3
Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Bore:
4.5in
Displacement:
567.5in³
Stroke:
5.9in
Number of Cylinders:
6
Torque Rise:
39%
Maximum Torque - VHP Plus:
1000lb/ft
Derating Altitude:
10000ft

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped:
45547lb

Moldboard

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
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW:
17004lb
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW:
29308lb
Blade Pull - Base GVW:
25931lb
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW:
34262lb
Arc Radius:
16.3in

Dimensions

Height - Top of Cab:
130in
Length - Counterweight to Ripper:
399in
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle:
13.3in

Blade Range

Maximum Lift Above Ground:
17.8in
Maximum Depth of Cut:
29.5in
Maximum Blade Position Angle:
90
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
Blade Tip Range - Backward:
5
Blade Tip Range - Forward:
40
Circle Centershift - Left:
27.4in
Circle Centershift - Right:
28.7in

Frame

Front Frame Structure - Height:
12.6in
Front Frame Structure - Width:
12in
Front Axle - Height to Center:
23.5in
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side:
32
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right:
18
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness:
0.87in
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width:
12in
Drawbar - Height:
6in
Drawbar - Thickness:
0.5in
Drawbar - Width:
3in
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness:
1.6in
Circle - Diameter:
61.1in
Circle - Height:
6.3in

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).

Power Train

Transmission:
APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift
Forward/Reverse Gears:
8 Forward/6 Reverse
Brakes - Service - Surface Area:
3565in²
Brakes - Service:
Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Parking:
Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary:
Dual Circuit Control

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity:
104gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid:
5.8gal (US)
Circle Drive Housing:
1.8gal (US)
Cooling System:
15gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Total:
26.4gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank:
16.9gal (US)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives:
18.5gal (US)
Tandem Housing - Each:
22.9gal (US)
Engine Oil:
7.9gal (US)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing:
0.13gal (US)

Ripper

Ripping Depth - Maximum:
16.8in
Ripper Shank Holders:
5
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing:
21in
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised:
40.6in

Scarifier

Mid, V-Type - Working Width:
46.6in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders:
11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:
4.6in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:
11.5in
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders:
9
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:
10.5in
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:
16.8in
Rear - Working Width:
84in

Ripper

Penetration Force:
20812lb
Pry-Out Force:
28493lb

Scarifier

Front, V-Type - Working Width:
47.4in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders:
5 or 11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:
4.6in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:
18.4in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width:
40.6in

Operating Specifications

Top Speed - Forward:
29.5mile/h
Top Speed - Reverse:
23.3mile/h
Articulation Angle - Left/Right:
20°
Steering Range - Left/Right:
50°
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires:
25.59ft

Standard Equipment

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

Optional Equipment

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