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Caterpillar 160H Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 160H ➔

The Caterpillar 160H is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 160H features a diesel engine, articulated frame, and moldboard blade for grading, leveling, ditching, and surface finishing. It is commonly used in highway work, site preparation, and municipal maintenance. The machine is known for its balance of blade control, traction, and operator visibility. Typical configurations may include rear ripper, front blade, and cab or canopy options. The Caterpillar 160H remains a widely recognized model in the used equipment market for grading and general construction tasks.

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Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Max Lift Above Ground	18 in (45 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	88 in (223 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	89 in (226 cm)
Shift Left	33 in (85 cm)
Shift Right	35 in (88 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base	8 ft (3 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	5 ft (2 m)

Engine

Max Power	200 hp (149 kw)
Net Power Gear 1-2	180 hp (134 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	200 hp (149 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	200 hp (149 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	841 lbs ft (1,140 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Torque Measured @	1000 rpm

Front Axle

Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Type

Axial Piston

Moldboard

Blade Down Pressure	30,442 lbs (13,808 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	44,249 lbs (20,071 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	30 in (77 cm)
Moldboard Height	27 in (69 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	1 in (3 cm)
Side Shift Left	34 in (85 cm)
Side Shift Right	37 in (94 cm)

Operating Specifications

Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10 gal (38 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21 gal (80 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	18,323 lbs (8,311 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	33,003 lbs (14,970 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	51,326 lbs (23,281 kg)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity	13 gal (47 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,117 lbs (4,589 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	25,774 lbs (11,691 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	17 gal (64 l)

Steering System

Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	24 ft (7 m)

Transmission

Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6

Caterpillar 160Hs currently for sale

A 2001 Caterpillar 160H From Clark Heavy Equipment for $89,750.00 USD

A 1998 Caterpillar 160H From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 2001 Caterpillar 160H From Headwater Equipment for $89,900.00 USD

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