- Overall Length: 28.58 ft / 8713 mm
- Width Over Tires: 8.39 ft / 2553 mm
- Wheelbase: 20.25 ft / 6169 mm
- Rear Ground Clearance: 1.13 ft / 344 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 163H
The Caterpillar 163H is a motor grader; its 3176C DITA ATAAC VHP engine is rated at 200 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total35890 lb16280 kg
03Selected published values57
Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 163H include published moldboard width of 14 ft / 4267 mm, published maximum power of 220 hp / 164.1 kw, published operating weight of 35890 lb / 16280 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 (8.39 ft / 2553 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (20.25 ft / 6169 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Overall Length28.58 ft8713 mm
Width Over Tires8.39 ft2553 mm
Wheelbase20.25 ft6169 mm
Rear Ground Clearance1.13 ft344 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase5 ft1523 mm
Front Ground Clearance2.05 ft625 mm
Blade Base8.26 ft2518 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab10.25 ft3131 mm
Engine
Net Power Gear 4-6200 hp149 kw
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3176C DITA ATAAC VHP3176C DITA ATAAC VHP
Net Power Gear 1-2180 hp134 kw
Net Power Gear 5-6200 hp149 kw
Max Power220 hp164.1 kw
Net Power Gears 7-8220 hp164.1 kw
Displacement629 cu in10.3 L
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle10119 lb4589 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity20.8 gal80 L
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle25771 lb11691 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total35890 lb16280 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle18322 lb8311 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle33004 lb14970 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total51326 lb23281 kg
Fuel Capacity105 gal397 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10 gal38 L
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity12.4 gal47 L
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.8 gal7 L
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)21.1 gal80 L
Steering
Articulation Angle20 degrees20 degrees
Turning Radius24.6 ft7.5 m
Transmission
Transmission Typedirect drive, power shiftdirect drive, power shift
Number Of Gears - Forward88
Number Of Gears - Reverse66
Max Speed - Forward27.1 mph43.6 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse21.4 mph34.4 km/h
Front Axle
Wheel Lean18 degrees18 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
Ground Clearance2.1 ft625 mm
Moldboard
Moldboard Width14 ft4267 mm
Moldboard Height27 in686 mm
Moldboard Thickness1 in25 mm
Max Depth Of Cut30.3 in770 mm
Side Shift Left33.5 in851 mm
Side Shift Right37.1 in943 mm
Blade Pull At Max Weight46193 lb20953 kg
Blade Down Pressure31669.5 lb14365 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Typeaxial pistonaxial piston
Pump Flow54.4 gal/min206 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3500 psi24150 kPa
Circle
Diameter60.2 in1530 mm
Shift Left33.4 in848 mm
Shift Right34.7 in881 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left87.5 in2223 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right89 in2261 mm
Max Lift Above Ground17.8 in452 mm
Blade Tip Angle - Front40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 degrees5 degrees
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