Caterpillar 160M2 Motor Grader

Blades

Blade Tip Range – Backward 5 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40 degrees
Circle Centershift – Left 27 in (70 cm)
Circle Centershift – Right 29 in (73 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle 90 degrees
Maximum Depth of Cut 30 in (75 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 18 in (45 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left 82 in (209 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right 90 in (228 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 20 in (51 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 26 in (66 cm)

Circle

Blade Tip Angle – Front 40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle – Rear 5 degrees
Diameter 60 in (153 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground 18 in (45 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Left 82 in (209 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Right 90 in (228 cm)
Rotation 360 degrees
Shift Left 27 in (70 cm)
Shift Right 29 in (73 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base 8 ft (3 m)
Front Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab 11 ft (3 m)
Overall Length 29 ft (9 m)
Rear Ground Clearance 1 ft (0 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase 5 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase 20 ft (6 m)
Width Over Tires 9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 213 hp (159 kw)
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net – Metric 216 hp (161 kw)
Base Power (All Gears) – Net 213 hp (159 kw)
Bore 5 in (11 cm)
Derating Altitude 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Emissions U.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB
Engine Model Cat C9.3 ACERT
High – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum 1,550 rpm
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum 500 rpm
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Standard 1,400 rpm
Maximum Torque 1,000 lbs ft (1,356 nm)
Net Torque Gears 7-8 1,000 lbs ft (1,356 nm)
Number of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2100 rpm
Speed at Rated Power 2,100 rpm
Standard Capability 109 degrees
Stroke 6 in (15 cm)
Torque Measured @ 2100 rpm
VHP Plus – Gear 1F, Net 213 hp (159 kw)
VHP Plus – Gear 2F, Net 223 hp (166 kw)
VHP Plus – Gear 3F, Net 233 hp (174 kw)
VHP Plus – Gear 4F, Net 243 hp (181 kw)
VHP Plus – Gear 5F, Net 248 hp (185 kw)
VHP Plus – Gear 6F, Net 253 hp (189 kw)
VHP Plus – Gear 7F, Net 258 hp (192 kw)
VHP Plus – Gear 8F, Net 263 hp (196 kw)
VHP Plus Range – Net 159-196 kW (213-263)
VHP Plus Range – Net – Metric 159-196 kW (216-267)

Frame

Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 2 in (4 cm)
Circle – Diameter 60 in (153 cm)
Drawbar – Height 6 in (15 cm)
Drawbar – Thickness 1 in (1 cm)
Drawbar – Width 3 in (8 cm)
Front Axle – Height to Center 24 in (60 cm)
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side 32 degrees
Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right 18 degrees
Front Frame Structure – Height 1 ft (0 m)
Front Frame Structure – Width 1 ft (0 m)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate – Width 12 in (30 cm)

Front Axle

Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Oscillation – Total 32 degrees
Wheel Lean 18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type Parallel
Maximum System Pressure 3503 psi
Pump Flow 56 gpm (210 lpm)
Pump Output 56 gpm (210 lpm)
Pump Type Variable Piston
Relief Valve Pressure 3503 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity 16 gal (60 l)
Standby Pressure 609 psi

Moldboard

Arc Radius 16 in (41 cm)
Blade Down Pressure 22,884 lbs (10,380 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Base GVW 17,171 lbs (7,789 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Maximum GVW 29,195 lbs (13,243 kg)
Blade Pull – Base GVW 25,908 lbs (11,752 kg)
Blade Pull – Maximum GVW 34,072 lbs (15,455 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight 20,044 lbs (9,092 kg)
Blade Width 14 ft (4 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Cutting Edge Width 6 in (15 cm)
End Bit – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
End Bit – Width 6 in (15 cm)
Max Depth of Cut 30 in (75 cm)
Moldboard – Height 24 in (61 cm)
Moldboard – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard Height 24 in (61 cm)
Moldboard Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard Width 14 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left 20 in (51 cm)
Side Shift Right 26 in (66 cm)
Throat Clearance 7 in (17 cm)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 150 amps
Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20 degrees
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity 2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (56 l)
Forward – 1st 3 mph (4 kph)
Forward – 2nd 4 mph (6 kph)
Forward – 3rd 5 mph (8 kph)
Forward – 4th 7 mph (11 kph)
Forward – 5th 11 mph (17 kph)
Forward – 6th 15 mph (24 kph)
Forward – 7th 20 mph (33 kph)
Forward – 8th 30 mph (47 kph)
Fuel Capacity 110 gal (416 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 26 gal (100 l)
Max Operation Weight – Front Axle 13,343 lbs (6,052 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Rear Axle 36,444 lbs (16,531 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Total 52,795 lbs (23,947 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity 8 gal (30 l)
Operating Voltage 24 volts
Reverse – 1st 2
Reverse – 2nd 4 mph (6 kph)
Reverse – 3rd 6 mph (9 kph)
Reverse – 4th 9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse – 5th 16 mph (26 kph)
Reverse – 6th 23 mph (37 kph)
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5 degrees
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) 17 gal (64 l)
Top Speed – Forward 30 mph (47 kph)
Top Speed – Reverse 23 mph (37 kph)
Transmission Fluid Capacity 17 gal (65 l)
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 25 ft (8 m)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes – Secondary Dual Circuit Control
Brakes – Service Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes – Service – Surface Area 3,565 cu in (58,420 cu cm)
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Fwd/6 Rev
Transmission Direct Drive Powershift

Ripper

Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 41 in (103 cm)
Penetration Force 20,443 lbs (9,273 kg)
Pry-Out Force 258,201 lbs (117,118 kg)
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing 21 in (53 cm)
Ripper Shank Holders 5
Ripping Depth – Maximum 17 in (43 cm)

Scarifier

Front, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 18 in (47 cm)
Front, V-Type – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 41 in (103 cm)
Front, V-Type – Working Width 47 in (120 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 5 in (12 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 18 in (47 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Working Width 41 in (103 cm)
Mid, Straight – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4 in (11 cm)
Mid, Straight – Scarifier Shank Holders 17
Mid, Straight – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 13 in (32 cm)
Mid, Straight – Working Width 71 in (180 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 5 in (12 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holders 11
Mid, V-Type – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 12 in (29 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Working Width 47 in (118 cm)
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 11 in (27 cm)
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holders 9
Rear – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 17 in (43 cm)
Rear – Working Width 84 in (213 cm)

Service Refill

Circle Drive Housing 2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System 15 gal (56 l)
Engine Oil 8 gal (30 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0 gal (1 l)
Fuel Capacity 110 gal (416 l)
Hydraulic System – Tank 17 gal (64 l)
Hydraulic System – Total 26 gal (100 l)
Tandem Housing – Each 17 gal (64 l)
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 17 gal (65 l)

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450, ISO 10265
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471/ISO 3499
Sound ISO 6394, ISO 6395
Steering ISO 5010

Steering System

Articulation Angle 20 degrees
Turning Radius 26 ft (8 m)

Tandems

Drive Chain Pitch 2 in (5 cm)
Height 20 in (51 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 1 in (2 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 1 in (2 cm)
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing 60 in (152 cm)
Width 8 in (21 cm)

Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 29 mph (47 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 23 mph (37 kph)
Number of Gears – Forward 8
Number of Gears – Reverse 6
Transmission Type Direct Drive, Powershift

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 17,009 lbs (7,715 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 37,860 lbs (17,173 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 54,869 lbs (24,888 kg)
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