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Caterpillar

160M

Motor Grader

Max Operation Weight - Total
52,795 lb
Max Power
213.0 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8
213.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight35,060 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total52,795 lb
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle18,478 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle34,317 lb
Std Operation Weight - Total35,060 lb
Fuel Capacity105.0 gal
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle9,677 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle25,383 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity16.9 gal
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)21.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.6 gal
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.8 gal
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity17.2 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelC9 ACERT VHP
Displacement537 in³
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Number of Cylinders6
Torque Measured @2,000 rpm
Max Power213.0 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8213.0 hp
Net Torque Gears 7-8912 lb-ft
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net213.0 hp

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow55.7 gal/min
Pump Typevariable piston
Relief Valve Pressure3,500 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase241 in
Overall Length343 in
Width Over Tires98 in
Height to Top of Isomount Cab130 in
Blade Base103 in
Tandem Axle Wheelbase60 in
Front Ground Clearance24 in
Rear Ground Clearance15 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward29.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse23.3 mph
Number of Gears - Forward8
Number of Gears - Reverse6
Transmission Typedirect drive power shift countershaft

Moldboard

Moldboard specifications
Moldboard Height27 in
Moldboard Width168 in
Moldboard Thickness1 in
Side Shift Left32 in
Side Shift Right37 in
Max Depth of Cut30 in
Blade Pull at Max Weight32,904 lb
Moldboard Length168 in

Blades

Blades specifications
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left82 in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right90 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Left32 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Right37 in

Circle

Circle specifications
Max Lift Above Ground18 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left82 in
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right90 in
Diameter61 in
Blade Tip Angle - Front40 °
Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 °
Shift Left27 in
Shift Right29 in

Front Axle

Front Axle specifications
Wheel Lean18 °
Oscillation - Total32 °
Ground Clearance24 in

Steering System

Steering System specifications
Turning Radius300 in
Articulation Angle20 °

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