- Overall Length: 28.58 ft / 8713 mm
- Width Over Tires: 8.17 ft / 2493 mm
- Wheelbase: 20.08 ft / 6121 mm
- Rear Ground Clearance: 1.13 ft / 341 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 160M
The Caterpillar 160M is a motor grader; its C9 ACERT VHP engine is rated at 213 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total35060 lb15903 kg
03Selected published values57
Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 160M include published moldboard width of 14 ft / 4300 mm, published maximum power of 213 hp / 158.9 kw, published operating weight of 35060 lb / 15903 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (28.58 ft / 8713 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (8.17 ft / 2493 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (20.08 ft / 6121 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Overall Length28.58 ft8713 mm
Width Over Tires8.17 ft2493 mm
Wheelbase20.08 ft6121 mm
Rear Ground Clearance1.13 ft341 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase5 ft1523 mm
Front Ground Clearance1.96 ft600 mm
Blade Base8.56 ft2609 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab10.8 ft3293 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC9 ACERT VHPC9 ACERT VHP
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Torque Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Max Power213 hp158.9 kw
Net Power Gears 7-8213 hp158.9 kw
Net Torque Gears 7-8912.4 lb ft1237 Nm
Displacement537 cu in8.8 L
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle9677 lb4389 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity16.9 gal64 L
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle25383 lb11514 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total35060 lb15903 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle18478 lb8382 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle34317 lb15565 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total52795 lb23947 kg
Fuel Capacity105 gal398 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.6 gal40 L
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity17.2 gal65 L
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.8 gal7 L
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)21.1 gal80 L
Steering
Articulation Angle20 degrees20 degrees
Turning Radius25 ft7.6 m
Transmission
Transmission Typedirect drive, power shift, countershaftdirect drive, power shift, countershaft
Number Of Gears - Forward88
Number Of Gears - Reverse66
Max Speed - Forward29.5 mph47.4 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse23.3 mph37.4 km/h
Front Axle
Wheel Lean18 degrees18 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
Ground Clearance2 ft600 mm
Moldboard
Moldboard Width14 ft4300 mm
Moldboard Height27 in686 mm
Moldboard Thickness1 in25 mm
Max Depth Of Cut29.5 in750 mm
Side Shift Left32.3 in820 mm
Side Shift Right37.4 in950 mm
Blade Pull At Max Weight32904 lb18693 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Typevariable pistonvariable piston
Pump Flow55.7 gal/min210 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3500 psi24150 kPa
Circle
Diameter61.1 in1553 mm
Shift Left27.4 in695 mm
Shift Right28.7 in728 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left82.3 in2090 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right89.7 in2278 mm
Max Lift Above Ground17.8 in452 mm
Blade Tip Angle - Front40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 degrees5 degrees
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