160 Motor Grader
THE RUNDOWN
Redesigned Cab
The redesigned cab provides better visibility to the ground, grouped control buttons for ease of operations, optional seat upgrades, and comfort customizations for the operator. The Cat 160 motor grader has easy to learn joystick (JOY) steering control which helps reduce fatigue from operator arm movement.
Safety
Technology
Using the data from technology-equipped machines, get more information and insight into equipment and operations.
- Cat Grade Attachment Ready Option (ARO) is the building block for all Cat motor grader technologies.
- Cat VisionLink provides actionable data insights for all assets - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.*Review equipment data from your desktop or mobile device to maximize uptime and optimize assets. Dashboards provide information such as hours, miles, location, idle time, and fuel utilization. Make informed decisions that lower costs, simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your jobsite.
- Cat Inspect is a mobile application that allows you to easily perform digital Preventative Maintenance (PM) checks, inspections, and daily walkarounds. Inspections can easily be integrated with other Cat data systems like VisionLink so you can keep a close eye on your fleet.
- Remote troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.
- Cat Grade 3D for motor graders, also called "mastless," is a machine integrated grade control system that helps you get to grade faster with more accuracy, efficiency, and productivity. Automatic blade control reduces operator inputs and the number of passes to get the job done to save you time and money. E-fence is fully calibrated from the factory.
- Cross Slope Assist now includes Position Sensing Shift Cylinder (PSC), E-fence blade avoidance, and two sensors to simplify mastless upgrades. It allows the operator to manually control one end of the moldboard while the system controls the other.
A new specification is now available on Next Generation Cat® Motor Graders, showing the actual power to the ground performance. Cat updated the power strategy (called Power to the Ground) so the machine now delivers consistent power in every condition – hot or cold weather, heavy or light load. This means the grader feels more stable, more predictable, and easier to control, especially when fine‑grading.
You still get the same real‑world productivity, with smoother operation and better fuel efficiency.
More Consistent Power to the Ground
With true constant net power, the machine delivers consistent power regardless of temperature or load, providing more predictable grading performance and better machine feel and control—especially for fine grading.
Improved Grading Quality with Integrated Control Technologies
A more stable power curve allows Cat Grade with Cross Slope, Stable Blade, and 3D Grade to operate more accurately, improving automated blade control response with consistent, predictable power.
No Loss in Real-World Productivity
Next Generation Cat motor graders deliver the same legendary performance for road building, site prep, ditching, and snow removal—now with the latest design evolution.
Better Fuel Efficiency
Power to the Ground supports smoother operation and reduced fuel burn by avoiding unnecessary power spikes, allowing the machine to run in optimized power more often.
You still get the same real‑world productivity, with smoother operation and better fuel efficiency.
More Consistent Power to the Ground
With true constant net power, the machine delivers consistent power regardless of temperature or load, providing more predictable grading performance and better machine feel and control—especially for fine grading.
Improved Grading Quality with Integrated Control Technologies
A more stable power curve allows Cat Grade with Cross Slope, Stable Blade, and 3D Grade to operate more accurately, improving automated blade control response with consistent, predictable power.
No Loss in Real-World Productivity
Next Generation Cat motor graders deliver the same legendary performance for road building, site prep, ditching, and snow removal—now with the latest design evolution.
Better Fuel Efficiency
Power to the Ground supports smoother operation and reduced fuel burn by avoiding unnecessary power spikes, allowing the machine to run in optimized power more often.
Engine
| Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 240hp |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B |
Weights
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | 43767lb |
Machine Weight
| Note (1) | * Typically equipped operating weight is calculated with full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants, operator, push block, transmission guard, rear ripper/scarifier, 14.0R24 tires on multi-piece rims, and other equipment. |
Moldboard
| Blade Width | 14ft |
Power Train
| Forward/Reverse Gears | 9 Forward / 6 Reverse |
Service Refill Capacities
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Only) | 88.2Gal |
| Fuel Tank | 98Gal |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, base
- Cab storage
- Cellphone holder
- Cup holder
- Differential lock, auto
- Automatic climate control
- Lights, dome interior
- Radio ready
- Rollover protective structure (ROPS) / falling objects protective structure (FOPS)
- Seat belt
- Seat, air suspension
- Wipers, front, door
SAFETY
- Back-up alarm
- Grab rails
- Hydraulic brakes
- Hydraulic system - integrated dead engine implement lower
- Hydraulic system - integrated work port pressure relief
- License plate bracket
- Lockout, hydraulic
- Mirror, rearview
- Operator Presence System
- Parking brake
- Signaling/warning horn
- Steering, secondary
- Tandem toolbox
- Tandem walkways
POWERTRAIN
- Cat® C9.3B engine
- Eco mode
- Ecology drain
- Engine idle shutdown
- Reversing fan
- Transmission, 9-speed
DRAWBAR CIRCLE MOLDBOARD
- Circle drive slip clutch
- Circle, top adjust
- Moldboard, 14 foot
ELECTRICAL
- 1125 CCA battery
- 150A Alternator
- LED lights - rear lights
- Reversing lights
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Engine service light
- Extended life coolant
- Ground level DEF and fuel fill
- Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
- Next generation fluid filters
- Service doors, barrel-hinged
- Service doors, lower panel toolless removal
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, Plus (sliding side windows)
- CB radio mount bracket with converter
- Heated glass
- AM/FM, Bluetooth®, Weatherband
- Satellite radio
- Screen, rear sun shade
- Seat belt w/indicator
- Seat, premium heated and ventilated
- Wipers, side windows, rear
SAFETY
- Beacon mounts (2)
- Drawbar toolbox
- Mirrors, B-post
- Mirrors, side view
- Sound suppression, bottom
- Sound suppression, engine
POWERTRAIN
- All-wheel drive (AWD)
- Cold weather package
- Cold weather package plus
- High-speed engine oil drain
- Transmission with auto shift
DRAWBAR CIRCLE MOLDBOARD
- Blade lift accumulators
- Circle saver
- High Performance Circle with circle saver
- Moldboard cutting edges
- Moldboard end bits
- Moldboard grader bits
- Moldboard, 16 foot
ELECTRICAL
- 1400 CCA battery
- 200A Alternator
- Fold down rear lights and turn signals
- LED lights - snow wing
- LED working lights basic - mid-toe and heel lights
- LED working lights plus - mid-toe, heel, ripper, and cab roading lights
- Low light and high light bars
ATTACHMENTS
- Angling plow
- Brooms
- Counterweight
- Front blade, narrow
- Front blade, standard
- Lift groups
- Mid-machine scarifier (MMS)
- One-way plow
- Push block
- Rear ripper/scarifier
- Snow wing
- Straight plow
- Tow hitch
- Trip edge plow
- U-V plow
- V-Plow