Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 160 is a motor grader used for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. It is designed to shape and level surfaces, spread material, and maintain grades on highways, rural roads, mining sites, and large earthmoving projects. Caterpillar motor graders are known for articulated frames, precise blade control, and operator-focused hydraulic systems that support accurate grading performance. The Caterpillar 160 fits within the company's grader lineup as a mid-size machine suited to general grading and finishing work. It is commonly used in applications requiring surface smoothing, ditching, slope work, and snow removal.
| Base Net | 221 hp (165 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Blade Width | 14 ft (4 m) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine | C9.3 ACERT Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 45,547 lbs (20,660 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Top Speed | 30 mph (47 kph) Starting 2021 Model Year |