Categories ↠ Motor Graders ↠ Caterpillar 160M2

Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 160M2 ➔

The Caterpillar 160M2 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series and is used for shaping surfaces, maintaining haul roads, ditching, and fine grading work. The 160M2 typically features a diesel engine, articulated frame, all-wheel drive options, and a moldboard for precise material control. It is commonly used in municipal, mining, and construction environments where accurate blade control and reliable performance are required. The machine is known for its operator-focused cab, hydraulic systems, and compatibility with a range of grading attachments and configurations.

See all Caterpillar 160M2s for sale

Blades

Blade Tip Range - Backward	5 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40 degrees
Circle Centershift - Left	27 in (70 cm)
Circle Centershift - Right	29 in (73 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle	90 degrees
Maximum Depth of Cut	30 in (75 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground	18 in (45 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left	82 in (209 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right	90 in (228 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	20 in (51 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	26 in (66 cm)

Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Diameter	60 in (153 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground	18 in (45 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	82 in (209 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	90 in (228 cm)
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	27 in (70 cm)
Shift Right	29 in (73 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base	8 ft (3 m)
Front Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Overall Length	29 ft (9 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	5 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase	20 ft (6 m)
Width Over Tires	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	213 hp (159 kw)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	216 hp (161 kw)
Base Power (All Gears) - Net	213 hp (159 kw)
Bore	5 in (11 cm)
Derating Altitude	10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Emissions	U.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB
Engine Model	Cat C9.3 ACERT
High - Ambient Capability	122 degrees
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum	1550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum	500 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard	1400 rpm
Maximum Torque	1,000 lbs ft (1,356 nm)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	1,000 lbs ft (1,356 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Speed at Rated Power	2100 rpm
Standard Capability	109 degrees
Stroke	6 in (15 cm)
Torque Measured @	2100 rpm
V Plus - Gear 1F, Net	213 hp (159 kw)
V Plus - Gear 2F, Net	223 hp (166 kw)
V Plus - Gear 3F, Net	233 hp (174 kw)
V Plus - Gear 4F, Net	243 hp (181 kw)
V Plus - Gear 5F, Net	248 hp (185 kw)
V Plus - Gear 6F, Net	253 hp (189 kw)
V Plus - Gear 7F, Net	258 hp (192 kw)
V Plus - Gear 8F, Net	263 hp (196 kw)
V Plus Range - Net	159-196 kW (213-263)
V Plus Range - Net - Metric	159-196 kW (216-267)

Frame

Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	2 in (4 cm)
Circle - Diameter	60 in (153 cm)
Drawbar - Height	6 in (15 cm)
Drawbar - Thickness	1 in (1 cm)
Drawbar - Width	3 in (8 cm)
Front Axle - Height to Center	24 in (60 cm)
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side	32 degrees
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right	18 degrees
Front Frame Structure - Height	1 ft (0 m)
Front Frame Structure - Width	1 ft (0 m)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness	1 in (2 cm)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width	12 in (30 cm)

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type	Parallel
Maximum System Pressure	3503 psi
Pump Flow	56 gpm (210 lpm)
Pump Output	56 gpm (210 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3503 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity	16 gal (60 l)
Standby Pressure	609 psi

Moldboard

Arc Radius	16 in (41 cm)
Blade Down Pressure	22,884 lbs (10,380 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW	17,171 lbs (7,789 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW	29,195 lbs (13,243 kg)
Blade Pull - Base GVW	25,908 lbs (11,752 kg)
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW	34,072 lbs (15,455 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	20,044 lbs (9,092 kg)
Blade Width	14 ft (4 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness	1 in (2 cm)
Cutting Edge Width	6 in (15 cm)
End Bit - Thickness	1 in (2 cm)
End Bit - Width	6 in (15 cm)
Max Depth of Cut	30 in (75 cm)
Moldboard - Height	24 in (61 cm)
Moldboard - Thickness	1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard Height	24 in (61 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard Width	14 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left	20 in (51 cm)
Side Shift Right	26 in (66 cm)
Throat Clearance	7 in (17 cm)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	150 amps
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20 degrees
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	15 gal (56 l)
Forward - 1st	3 mph (4 kph)
Forward - 2nd	4 mph (6 kph)
Forward - 3rd	5 mph (8 kph)
Forward - 4th	7 mph (11 kph)
Forward - 5th	11 mph (17 kph)
Forward - 6th	15 mph (24 kph)
Forward - 7th	20 mph (33 kph)
Forward - 8th	30 mph (47 kph)
Fuel Capacity	110 gal (416 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	26 gal (100 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	13,343 lbs (6,052 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	36,444 lbs (16,531 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	52,795 lbs (23,947 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	8 gal (30 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Reverse - 1st	2
Reverse - 2nd	4 mph (6 kph)
Reverse - 3rd	6 mph (9 kph)
Reverse - 4th	9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 5th	16 mph (26 kph)
Reverse - 6th	23 mph (37 kph)
Steering Range - Left/Right	47.5 degrees
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	17 gal (64 l)
Top Speed - Forward	30 mph (47 kph)
Top Speed - Reverse	23 mph (37 kph)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	17 gal (65 l)
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	25 ft (8 m)

Power Train

Brakes - Parking	Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary	Dual Circuit Control
Brakes - Service	Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area	3,565 cu in (58,420 cu cm)
Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Fwd/6 Rev
Transmission	Direct Drive Powershift

Ripper

Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	41 in (103 cm)
Penetration Force	20,443 lbs (9,273 kg)
Pry-Out Force	258,201 lbs (117,118 kg)
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing	21 in (53 cm)
Ripper Shank Holders	5
Ripping Depth - Maximum	17 in (43 cm)

Scarifier

Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	18 in (47 cm)
Front, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	41 in (103 cm)
Front, V-Type - Working Width	47 in (120 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	5 in (12 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	18 in (47 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width	41 in (103 cm)
Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4 in (11 cm)
Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holders	17
Mid, Straight - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	13 in (32 cm)
Mid, Straight - Working Width	71 in (180 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	5 in (12 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders	11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	12 in (29 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Working Width	47 in (118 cm)
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	11 in (27 cm)
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders	9
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	17 in (43 cm)
Rear - Working Width	84 in (213 cm)

Service Refill

Circle Drive Housing	2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System	15 gal (56 l)
Engine Oil	8 gal (30 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0 gal (1 l)
Fuel Capacity	110 gal (416 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	17 gal (64 l)
Hydraulic System - Total	26 gal (100 l)
Tandem Housing - Each	17 gal (64 l)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	17 gal (65 l)

Standards

Brakes	ISO 3450 ISO 10265
ROPS/FOPS	ISO 3471/ISO 3499
Sound	ISO 6394; ISO 6395
Steering	ISO 5010

Steering System

Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	26 ft (8 m)

Tandems

Drive Chain Pitch	2 in (5 cm)
Height	20 in (51 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Inner	1 in (2 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Outer	1 in (2 cm)
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing	60 in (152 cm)
Width	8 in (21 cm)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	29 mph (47 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	23 mph (37 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6
Transmission Type	Direct Drive Powershift

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle	17,009 lbs (7,715 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle	37,860 lbs (17,173 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total	54,869 lbs (24,888 kg)