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Caterpillar 160M

Series: Caterpillar Motor Grader

Source: https://www.lectura-specs.com/en/model/construction-machiner

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The Caterpillar Motor Grader series from Caterpillar includes the 160M. The engine delivers 216 hp, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 8,799.9 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 23,947.4 kg. The wheelbase measures 6,120.4 mm. Ground clearance is 609.6 mm. The tank holds 397.5 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 2,000 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 64 litres. Working pressure is 241.3 bar. The cooling system holds 40.1 litres. The engine fitted is the C9 ACERT VHP. The Caterpillar Motor Grader series covers 37 models. Rated output within it ranges from 126.7 to 540.4 hp; the 160M sits in the lower part of that range with 216 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 143H below it with 207.8 hp and the 14H ES above it with 218 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Motor graders. 15 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelC9 ACERT VHPcorrect
Power216 hpcorrect
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Speed at max. torque2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement8,799.9 cm³correct
Coolant capacity40.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length8,711.2correct
Wheelbase6,120.4correct
Ground clearance609.6correct
Unladen weight23,947.4 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typedirect drive, power shift, countershaftcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity64 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure241.3correct
Fuel tank capacity397.5 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6.6 kW/t (159 kW / 23.9 t)

Stronger than 80% of the motor graders in the register — out of 186 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 160M have?

The Caterpillar 160M delivers 216 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 160M weigh?

The unladen weight is 23,947 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 160M have?

6 cylinders, 8,800 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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Other models in this series

120B

120G

120H

120H ES

120H NA

120M

120M2

12G

12H

12H ES

12H NA

12M

Sources: [1]

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