160M AWD Motor Grader - Puckett Rents

The M Series Motor Grader has become the industry standard in operational efficiency and overall productivity. From building roads to maintaining them, M Series Motor Graders are designed to help you get more work done in less time. Unprecedented operator comfort and ease of service help to maximize your return on investment.

Engine

Base Power (1st gear) - Net: 213.0 hp
Engine Model: Cat® C9 ACERT™
Bore: 4.4 in
Stroke: 5.9 in
Speed @ Rated Power: 2,000 rpm
Emissions: Engine is Certified for Environment Canada Tier 3 Standards
Maximum Torque (AWD on): 991.0 lb ft
Torque Rise (VHP Plus): 40%
VHP Plus Range - Net: 159-200 kW (213-268 hp)
Displacement: 537.0 in3
Number of Cylinders: 6
Derating Altitude: 10000.0 ft
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum: 1,650 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum: 600 rpm
High Ambient Capability: 122.0 ° F

Power Train

Forward/Reverse Gears: 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission: Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Brakes - Service: Multiple oil disc
Brakes - Service, Surface Area: 3565.0 in2
Brakes - Parking: Multiple oil disc
Brakes - Secondary: Dual circuit control system

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type: Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Type: Variable piston
Pump Output: 55.7 gal/min
Maximum System Pressure: 3500.0 psi
Standby Pressure: 450.0 psi

Operating Specifications

Top Speed - Forward: 29.5 mph
Top Speed - Reverse: 23.3 mph
Turning Radius, Outside Front Tires: 24.93 ft
Steering Range - Left/Right: 47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle - Left/Right: 20 degrees
Forward - 1st: 2.5 mph
Forward - 2nd: 3.5 mph
Forward - 3rd: 5.0 mph
Forward - 4th: 7.0 mph
Forward - 5th: 10.8 mph
Forward - 6th: 14.7 mph
Forward - 7th: 20.3 mph
Forward - 8th: 29.5 mph
Reverse - 1st: 2.0 mph
Reverse - 2nd: 3.8 mph
Reverse - 3rd: 5.5 mph
Reverse - 4th: 8.5 mph
Reverse - 5th: 16.0 mph
Reverse - 6th: 23.3 mph

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity: 110.0 gal
Cooling System: 10.6 gal
Hydraulic System - Tank: 16.9 gal
Trans./Diff./Final Drives: 17.2 gal
Engine Oil: 7.9 gal
Tandem Housing (each): 21.1 gal
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing: 0.13 gal
Circle Drive Housing: 1.8 gal

Frame

Drawbar - Width: 3.0 in
Circle - Diameter: 61.1 in
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness: 1.6 in
Drawbar - Height: 6.0 in
Circle - Height: 6.3 in
Front Frame Structure - Height: 12.0 in
Front Frame Structure - Thickness: 0.6 in
Front Frame Structure - Width: 12.0 in
Front Axle - Height to Center: 22.5 in
Front Axle - Wheel Lean, Left/Right: 18 degrees
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side: 32 degrees

Tandems

Height: 22.5 in
Width: 8.0 in
Sidewall Thickness - Inner: 1.0 in
Sidewall Thickness - Outer: 0.7 in
Drive Chain Pitch: 2.0 in
Wheel Axle Spacing: 60.0 in
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up: 15 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down: 25 degrees

Moldboard

Blade Width: 12.0 ft
Moldboard - Height: 24.0 in
Moldboard - Thickness: 0.87 in
Arc Radius: 16.3 in
Throat Clearance: 3.7 in
Cutting Edge - Width: 6.0 in
Cutting Edge - Thickness: 0.6 in
End Bit - Width: 6.0 in
End Bit - Thickness: 0.6 in
Blade Pull - Base GVW (AWD): 35344.0 lb
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW (AWD): 47515.0 lb
Down Pressure - Base GVW (AWD): 18868.0 lb
Down Pressure - Maximum GVW (AWD): 28998.0 lb
Moldboard - Width: 12.0 ft

Blade Range

Circle Centershift - Right: 28.7 in
Circle Centershift - Left: 27.4 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Right: 37.4 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Left: 32.3 in
Maximum Blade Position Angle: 90 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Forward: 40 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Backward: 5 degrees
Maximum Lift above Ground: 17.8 in
Maximum Depth of Cut: 29.5 in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right: 89.7 in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left: 82.3 in

Ripper

Ripper Shank Holder Spacing: 21.0 in
Ripping Depth - Maximum: 16.8 in
Ripper Shank Holders: 5
Penetration Force: 20540.0 lb
Pryout Force: 26259.0 lb
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised: 39.2 in

Scarifier

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing: 4.6 in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders: 5/11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum: 18.4 in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width: 47.4 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing: 4.6 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders: 11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum: 11.5 in
Mid, V-Type - Working Width: 46.6 in
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum: 10.5 in
Rear - Working Width: 91.0 in
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders: 9
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing: 10.5 in

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped: 45432.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped: 45432.0 lb

Weights - AWD

Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle: 10992.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle: 28278.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total: 39271.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle: 16894.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle: 35900.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total: 52794.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle: 13455.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle: 31976.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total: 45432.0 lb

Dimensions

Height to Exhaust Stack (AWD): 128.2 in
Height - Top of Cab Product Link: 133.0 in
Length - Push Plate to Ripper: 399.1 in
Length - Push Plate to Ripper Retracted: 386.5 in
Width - Outside Front Tires (AWD): 102.1 in
Width - Tire Center Lines Front (AWD): 87.5 in
Height - Top of Cab: 130.2 in
Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem: 241.1 in
Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine: 344.6 in
Length - Front Axle to Moldboard: 100.5 in
Length - Between Tandem Axles: 60.0 in
Width - Outside Rear Tires: 98.9 in
Height - Front Axle Center: 23.5 in
Height to Top of Cylinders: 119.7 in
Ground Clearance at Rear Axle: 13.3 in

Standards

Brakes: ISO 3450:1996
ROPS/FOPS: ISO 3471:1994, ISO 3449:1992
Sound: ISO 6394:2008, ISO 6395:2008
Steering: ISO 5010:2007

Net Power: VHP Plus

Gear: Forward - 1st: 213.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 2nd: 218.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 3rd: 223.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 4th: 228.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 5th: 233.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 6th: 238.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 7th: 243.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 8th: 248.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 1st: 213.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 2nd: 218.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 3rd - 6th: 223.0 hp

Net Power: AWD Off

Gear: Forward - 1st: 213.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 2nd: 218.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 3rd: 223.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 4th: 228.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 5th: 233.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 6th: 238.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 7th: 243.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 8th: 248.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 1st: 213.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 2nd: 218.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 3rd - 6th: 223.0 hp

Net Power: AWD On

Gear: Forward - 1st: 223.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 2nd: 238.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 3rd: 243.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 4th: 248.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 5th: 268.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 6th: 268.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 7th: 268.0 hp
Gear: Forward - 8th: 268.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 1st: 213.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 2nd: 218.0 hp
Gear: Reverse - 3rd - 6th: 223.0 hp

POWER TRAIN
- Air cleaner, dual stage, dry type, diesel, with automatic engine derate and automatic dust ejector, service indicator through Cat Messenger
- Air-to-air after cooler (ATAAC)
- Belt, serpentine, automatic tensioner
- Brakes, oil disc, four-wheel, hydraulic
- Demand fan, hydraulic
- Differential Lock/Unlock, Automatic
- Drain, engine oil, ecology
- Electronic over speed protection
- Engine Cat C9 with ACERT Technology, diesel, with automatic engine derate and idle control. Note: Engine is Certified for Environment Canada Tier 3 standards.
- Engine Idle Shutdown (EIS)
- Fuel tank, 416 L (110 gal), ground level access and sediment drain
- Fuel-water separator
- Muffler, underhood
- Parking brake - multi-disc, sealed, oil‑cooled
- Priming pump, fuel
- Rear axle, modular
- Sediment drain, fuel tank
- Tandem drive
- Transmission, 8F/6R, power shift, direct drive
- VHP Plus (Variable Horsepower Plus)
ELECTRICAL
- Alarm, back up
- Alternator, 80 ampere, sealed
- Batteries, maintenance free, heavy duty, 1,125 CCA
- Breaker panel, ground accessible
- Cab harness and electrical hydraulic valves
- Electrical system, 24V
- Grade Control Ready - Cab harness, software, electrical hydraulic valves, bosses and brackets
- Lights, roof-mounted roading, reversing, LED stop and tail
- Product Link Ready
- Starter, electric
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Accelerator
- Air conditioning with heater
- Arm and wrist rest, electronically adjustable
- Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center
- Cat Messenger operator information system
- Centershift pin indicator
- Coat hook
- Cup holder
- Display, digital speed and gear
- Doors, left and right side with wiper
- Gauge, machine level
- Gauge cluster (analog) - fuel, articulation, engine coolant temp, engine RPM, hydraulic oil temp
- Hour meter, digital
- Joystick hydraulic controls right/left blade lift with float position, circle drive, blade sideshift and tip, centershift, front wheel lean, articulation and steering
- Joystick, adjustable armrests
- Joystick gear selection
- Joystick hydraulic power steering
- Ladders, cab, left and right side
- Lights, night time cab
- Mirror, inside rearview, wide angle
- Power port, 12V
- Radio Ready, Entertainment
- ROPS cab, sound suppressed
- Seat, cloth-covered, comfort suspension
- Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)
- Storage area for cooler/lunchbox
- Throttle control, electronic
- Windows, laminated glass: - fixed front with intermittent wiper - side and rear (3)
FLUIDS
- Antifreeze
- Extended Life Coolant to -35° C (-30° F)
TIRES, RIMS AND WHEELS
- Partial allowance for tires on 254 × 607 mm (10 × 24 in) multi-piece rims is included in the base machine price and weight
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Anti-glare paint
- Brake accumulators
- Bumper, rear, integrated with hitch
- CD ROM Parts Book
- Clutch, circle drive slip
- Cutting edges: - 152 × 16 mm (6 × 5/8 in) - curved DH-2 steel - 19 mm (3/4 in) mounting bolts
- Doors (3), engine compartment, locking
- Drawbar - 6 shoes, replaceable wear strips
- Electrical hydraulic valves, hydraulic lines for base 8 functions
- Endbits: - 16 mm (5/8 in) DH-2 steel - 19 mm (3/4 in) mounting bolts
- Fluid check, ground level
- Frame, articulated, with safety lock
- Ground level engine shutdown
- Ground level fueling
- Hammer (emergency exit)
- Horn, electric
- Hydraulic lines for base functions
- Lockout, hydraulic implement (for roading and servicing)
- Moldboard - 3658 × 610 × 22 mm (12 ft × 24 in × 7/8 in)
- Mounting, cab roof accessories
- Pump, hydraulic, high capacity, 98 cm³ (6 in³)
- Radiator, cleanout access
- Secondary steering
- Serviceability, left-hand side
- SOSSM ports: engine, hydraulic, transmission, coolant, fuel
- Tandem walkway/guards
- Tool box
- Tow hitch

ELECTRICAL
- Alternator, 150 ampere
- Batteries: extreme duty, 1,400 CCA
- Converter, communication (CB)
- Lights: Headlights, high
- Lights: Headlights, low
- Lights: Working lights, basic
- Lights: Working lights, plus
- Lights: Warning: beacon or strobe
- Lights: Mounting for warning light
GUARDS
- Articulation guard
- Axle hose guard
- Fenders, front
- Fenders, rear
- Sound guard (bottom)
- Transmission guard
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Bluetooth
- Fan, defroster, rear window
- Mirrors, outside: heated 24V
- Mirrors, outside: mounted
- Precleaner, HVAC
- Radio ready, AM/FM
- Seat, air suspension, cloth
- Shade, sun
- Wiper/washer, rear
POWER TRAIN
- Precleaner, snow/debris
- Transmission, autoshift
OTHER ATTACHMENTS
- AccuGrade ARO
- Accumulators, blade lift
- Camera, rearview
- Cat Grade Control Cross Slope
- Cat Product Link 321 (Satellite)
- Cat Product Link 522 (Cellular)
- Compressor/tank, air
- Heater, engine coolant: 120V
- Heater, engine coolant: 240V
- Hydraulic arrangements with one or more additional hydraulic valves are available for ripper, dozer, snow wings, front lift group, mid-mount scarifier.
- Security system
- Snow wing mounting, frame ready
- Sound suppression
- Starting aid, ether
WORK TOOLS/GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS
- Blade extension, left hand, 610 mm (2 ft)
- Endbits, overlay
- Front lift group, mounting
- Front lift group
- Mid-Mount Scarifier, Package
- Mid-Mount Scarifier, Mounting
- Moldboard: 4267 × 610 × 22 mm (14 ft × 24 in × 7/8 in)
- Moldboard: 4267 × 686 × 25 mm (14 ft × 27 in × 1 in)
- Moldboard: 4877 × 686 × 25 mm (16 ft × 27 in × 1 in)
- Push plate
- Ripper, mounting
- Ripper, rear
- Ripper tooth
- Scarifier, front
MACHINE ARRANGEMENTS
- Snow Arrangement
OPTIONAL TIRE ARRANGEMENTS
- Rim Size - 10 x 24; Wheel Group - Multi-Piece; Tires - 14.00-24
- Rim Size - 10 x 24; Wheel Group - Multi-Piece; Tires - 14.00R24
- Rim Size - 14 x 25; Wheel Group - Multi-Piece; Tires - 17.5R25
- Note: Consult your dealer for individual tire width, size, and brand.