160M Motor Grader

160M Motor Grader

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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 (VHP Plus)
912.0 lb ft
Torque Rise (VHP Plus)
40%
VHP Plus Range - Net
159-185 kW (213-248 hp)
Displacement
537.0 in3
Number of Cylinders
6
Derating Altitude
10000.0 ft
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,450 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum
600 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability
109.0 ° F
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
24494.0 lb
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW
32310.0 lb
Down Pressure - Base GVW
16936.0 lb
Down Pressure - Maximum GVW
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
43465.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped
43465.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle
35900.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle
9867.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle
27215.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total
52794.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle
16894.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total
37082.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle
12404.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle
31061.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total
43465.0 lb

Dimensions

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
Height - Top of Cab
130.2 in
Width - Outside Front Tires
98.9 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
Width - Tire Center Lines
84.3 in
Height - Front Axle Center
23.5 in
Height to Exhaust Stack
128.2 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
  • 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.