- Overall Length: 29.2 ft / 8898 mm
- Width Over Tires: 8.47 ft / 2581 mm
- Wheelbase: 20.1 ft / 6126 mm
- Rear Ground Clearance: 1.13 ft / 344 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 160M2
The Caterpillar 160M2 is a motor grader of about 20.5 t, powered by a 243 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total38131 lb17296 kg
03Selected published values207
Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 160M2 include published moldboard width of 14 ft / 4267.2 mm, published operating weight of 38131 lb / 17296 kg, the published “Overall Length” field of 29.2 ft / 8898 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (29.2 ft / 8898 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (8.47 ft / 2581 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (20.1 ft / 6126 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 Length29.2 ft8898 mm
Width Over Tires8.47 ft2581 mm
Wheelbase20.1 ft6126 mm
Rear Ground Clearance1.13 ft344 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase5 ft1523 mm
Front Ground Clearance1.97 ft600 mm
Blade Base8.39 ft2557 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab10.79 ft3287 mm
Ripper
Pry-Out Force258201 lb117118.1 kg
Ripping Depth - Maximum16.8 in426.8 mm
Ripper Shank Holders55
Penetration Force20443 lb9272.8 kg
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised40.6 in1031.3 mm
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing21 in533.4 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC9.3 ACERT VHPC9.3 ACERT VHP
Power Measured @2100 rpm2100 rpm
Torque Measured @2100 rpm2100 rpm
Net Power Gears 7-8243 hp181.3 kw
Net Torque Gears 7-81000 lb ft1355.9 Nm
Bore4.5 in114.3 mm
Stroke5.9 in149.9 mm
EmissionsU.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIBU.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB
Derating Altitude10000 ft3048 m
Maximum Torque1000 lb ft1355.9 Nm
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net213 hp158.9 kw
Standard Capability109 degrees109 degrees
Speed At Rated Power2,100 rpm2,100 rpm
High - Ambient Capability122 degrees122 degrees
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric216 hp161.1 kw
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum1,550 rpm1,550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard1,400 rpm1,400 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum500 rpm500 rpm
Vhp Plus Range - Net159-196 kW (213-263 hp)159-196 kW (213-263 hp)
Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric159-196 kW (216-267 hp)159-196 kW (216-267 hp)
Vhp Plus - Gear 1f, Net213 hp158.9 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 2f, Net223 hp166.3 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 3f, Net233 hp173.8 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 4f, Net243 hp181.3 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 5f, Net248 hp185 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 6f, Net253 hp188.7 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 7f, Net258 hp192.4 kw
Vhp Plus - Gear 8f, Net263 hp196.2 kw
Base Power (All Gears) - Net213 hp158.9 kw
Frame
Front Frame Structure - Height1.1 ft320.1 mm
Front Frame Structure - Width0.9 ft254 mm
Circle - Diameter60.2 in1529.1 mm
Drawbar - Height6 in152.4 mm
Front Axle - Height To Center23.6 in599.5 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness1.6 in40.7 mm
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side32 degrees32 degrees
Drawbar - Thickness0.5 in12.7 mm
Drawbar - Width3 in76.2 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width12 in304.8 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness0.9 in22.1 mm
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right18 degrees18 degrees
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle9339 lb4236.1 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity26.4 gal100 L
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle28792 lb13059.9 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total38131 lb17296 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle13343 lb6052.3 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle36444 lb16530.8 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total52795 lb23947.5 kg
Oil System Fluid Capacity7.9 gal30 L
Fuel Capacity110 gal416.4 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity14.8 gal56.1 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity17.2 gal65.2 L
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.8 gal6.9 L
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)16.9 gal64 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage150 amps150 amps
Power Train
Brakes - ParkingMultiple Oil DiscMultiple Oil Disc
Brakes - ServiceMultiple Oil DiscMultiple Oil Disc
TransmissionDirect Drive PowershiftDirect Drive Powershift
Forward/Reverse Gears8 Fwd/6 Rev8 Fwd/6 Rev
Brakes - SecondaryDual Circuit ControlDual Circuit Control
Brakes - Service - Surface Area3565 in22.3 m2
Steering
Articulation Angle20 degrees20 degrees
Turning Radius25.5 ft7.8 m
Transmission
Transmission TypeDirect Drive, PowershiftDirect Drive, Powershift
Number Of Gears - Forward88
Number Of Gears - Reverse66
Max Speed - Forward29 mph46.7 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse22.9 mph36.9 km/h
Front Axle
Wheel Lean18 degrees18 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
Ground Clearance2 ft600 mm
Weights
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped45283 lb20540.1 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total38790 lb17594.9 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total54869 lb24888.2 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total45283 lb20540.1 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle28786 lb13057.2 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle13171 lb5974.3 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle32112 lb14565.8 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle10004 lb4537.8 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle17009 lb7715.2 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle37860 lb17173.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Standby Pressure609 psi609 psi
Maximum System Pressure3503 psi3503 psi
Pump TypeVariable PistonVariable Piston
Pump Flow55.5 gal/min210.1 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3503 psi24152.4 kPa
Circuit TypeParallelParallel
Pump Output55.5 gal/min55.5 gal/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity15.9 gal60.2 L
Moldboard
Moldboard Width14 ft4267.2 mm
Moldboard Height24 in609.6 mm
Moldboard Thickness0.9 in22 mm
Max Depth Of Cut29.6 in750 mm
Side Shift Left20.1 in510 mm
Side Shift Right26 in660 mm
Blade Pull At Max Weight20044 lb9091.9 kg
Blade Down Pressure22884 lb10380.1 kg
Blade Width14 ft4.3 m
Arc Radius16.3 in414.1 mm
Throat Clearance6.5 in165.1 mm
Cutting Edge Width6 in152.4 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness0.6 in15.3 mm
End Bit - Width6 in152.4 mm
End Bit - Thickness0.6 in15.3 mm
Moldboard - Height24 in609.6 mm
Moldboard - Thickness0.9 in22.1 mm
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw34072 lb15454.9 kg
Blade Pull - Base Gvw25908 lb11751.7 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw17171 lb7788.7 kg
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw29195 lb13242.7 kg
Circle
Diameter60.3 in1530 mm
Rotation360 degrees360 degrees
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
Operating Specifications
Top Speed - Forward29.5 mph47.5 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse23.3 mph37.5 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires25 ft7.6 m
Steering Range - Left/Right47.5 degrees47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle - Left/Right20 degrees20 degrees
Forward - 8th29.5 mph47.5 km/h
Forward - 7th20.3 mph32.7 km/h
Forward - 6th14.7 mph23.7 km/h
Forward - 5th10.8 mph17.4 km/h
Forward - 4th7 mph11.3 km/h
Forward - 3rd5.1 mph8.3 km/h
Forward - 2nd3.5 mph5.7 km/h
Forward - 1st2.6 mph4.2 km/h
Reverse - 6th23.3 mph37.5 km/h
Reverse - 5th16 mph25.8 km/h
Reverse - 4th8.5 mph13.7 km/h
Reverse - 3rd5.5 mph8.9 km/h
Reverse - 2nd3.8 mph6.2 km/h
Reverse - 1st2 mph3.3 km/h
Standards
BrakesISO 3450, ISO 10265ISO 3450, ISO 10265
Rops/FopsISO 3471/ISO 3499ISO 3471/ISO 3499
SoundISO 6394; ISO 6395ISO 6394; ISO 6395
SteeringISO 5010ISO 5010
Service Refill
Cooling System14.8 gal56.1 L
Hydraulic System - Total26.4 gal100 L
Engine Oil7.9 gal30 L
Hydraulic System - Tank16.9 gal64 L
Tandem Housing - Each16.9 gal64 L
Circle Drive Housing1.8 gal6.9 L
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing0.2 gal0.5 L
Fuel Capacity110 gal416.4 L
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives17.2 gal65.2 L
Blade Range
Circle Centershift - Right28.7 in729 mm
Circle Centershift - Left27.4 in696 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right26 in660.4 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left20.1 in510.6 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Backward5 degrees5 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right89.7 in2278.4 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left82.3 in2090.5 mm
Maximum Lift Above Ground17.8 in452.2 mm
Maximum Depth Of Cut29.5 in749.3 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle90 degrees90 degrees
Scarifier
Front, V-Type - Working Width47.4 in1204 mm
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders99
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders1111
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width40.6 in1031.3 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum18.4 in467.4 mm
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders5/115/11
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.6 in116.9 mm
Mid, V-Type - Working Width46.6 in1183.7 mm
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum11.5 in292.1 mm
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.6 in116.9 mm
Rear - Working Width84 in2133.6 mm
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum16.8 in426.8 mm
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing10.5 in266.7 mm
Front, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum40.6 in1031.3 mm
Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders5/115/11
Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing18.4 in467.4 mm
Mid, Straight - Working Width70.9 in1800.9 mm
Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.4 in111.8 mm
Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holders1717
Mid, Straight - Scarifying Depth, Maximum12.5 in317.5 mm
Tandems
Height19.9 in505.5 mm
Width8.3 in210.9 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner0.7 in16.1 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Outer0.8 in18.1 mm
Drive Chain Pitch2 in50.8 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing60 in1522.8 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up15 degrees15 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down25 degrees25 degrees
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