Caterpillar 160

Name: Caterpillar 160
Brand: Caterpillar

Configuration: Build 16A, standard (non-AWD) 160, 14 ft moldboard, base weight; Cat C9.3B, Tier 4 Final/Stage V weight column. Speeds and blade figures use 14.0R24 tires; dimension table states 14.0R25 tires.

20 sourced values · Sources: Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	8,911 mm
B	Overall height	3,454 mm
C	Wheelbase	6,136 mm
D	Ground clearance	333 mm
E	Overall width	2,667 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	2,087 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	17,804 kg	Published: 17,804 kg Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Weight, base, non-AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V (39,251 lb). Typically equipped (push block, transmission guard, rear ripper/scarifier): 19 853 kg.
Max gross (laden) weight	Not published	Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	8,911 mm	Published: 8,911 mm Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front tire to rear of machine (non-AWD). Push plate to ripper 10 297 mm.
Overall width	2,667 mm	Published: 2,667 mm Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Width outside front tires, non-AWD. Outside rear tires 2532 mm.
Overall height	3,454 mm	Published: 3,454 mm Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Height to top of cab.
Wheelbase	6,136 mm	Published: 6,136 mm Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front axle to rear axle. Between tandem axles 1523 mm.
Track gauge / tread	2,087 mm	Published: 2,087 mm Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Width, rear tire center lines.
Ground clearance	333 mm	Published: 333 mm Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 At rear axle.
Turning radius	Not published	Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, articulated frame, tandem rear	Published: Wheeled, articulated frame, tandem rear Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Articulation 20°; AWD version also covered by the document.
Number of axles	3	Published: 3 Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front axle plus tandem rear.
Wheels (count)	6	Published: 6 Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	14.0R24	Published: 14.0R24 Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Tire used for speed and blade-range values; dimension table says 14.0R25.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	Not published	Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	4,854 kg	Published: 4,854 kg Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Base weight, non-AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	12,950 kg	Published: 12,950 kg Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Base weight, non-AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V (tandem).
Axle load, front (laden/max)	Not published	Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document. Typically equipped front axle 5551 kg.
Axle load, rear (laden/max)	Not published	Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document. Typically equipped rear axle 14 301 kg.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Cat C9.3B	Published: Cat C9.3B Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Document covers Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 machines.
Net power	107 kW	Published: 107 kW Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 ISO 9249 net, finish gear, non-AWD (143 hp); net range 107-197 kW (AWD 112-209 kW).
Gross power	211 kW	Published: 211 kW Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 ISO 14396 gross, non-AWD (283 hp). AWD 223 kW.
Displacement	9.3 L	Published: 9.3 L Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 567.5 in³.
Rated speed	2,000 rpm	Published: 2,000 rpm Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	Not published	Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published; pump output line gives only the rating condition (2,000 rpm at 24 129 kPa).
System / relief pressure	Not published	Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Maximum/relief pressure not stated; pump output rated at 24 129 kPa.

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	49 km/h	Published: 49 km/h Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Top speed forward (30.4 mph).
Blade / moldboard width	4,267 mm	Published: 4,267 mm Cat 160 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4599-00 (07-2026), build 16A, Global; covers 160 and 160 AWD, Tier 4 Final/Stage V and Tier 3 weights. Retrieved 2026-10-25 14 ft moldboard, cutting edges + moldboard (168.0 in). 16 ft: 4877 mm.

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