At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: 160 Next Gen — joystick, non-AWD, push plate and ripper fitted; moldboard angled for travel.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: 160 Next Gen — joystick, non-AWD, push plate and ripper fitted; moldboard angled for travel.
Working Range
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/motor-graders/caterpillar/160-next-gen/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Wheelbase
The cited exact-model manufacturer documentation does not establish this measurement for the selected configuration. No related-model value has been substituted.
Published moldboard, tire and no-unverified-front-or-rear-equipment configuration. · checked 2026-09-06Ground clearance
The cited exact-model manufacturer documentation does not establish this measurement for the selected configuration. No related-model value has been substituted.
Published moldboard, tire and no-unverified-front-or-rear-equipment configuration. · checked 2026-09-06Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current 160 Next Gen manufacturer record
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 160 Next Gen
- Generation / record
- Current 160 Next Gen manufacturer record
- Product status
- Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 240 hp | 179 kW | Caterpillar 160 Next Gen — Engine. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | 43,767 lb | 19,853 kg | Caterpillar 160 Next Gen — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Blade Width | 14 ft | 4,267 mm | Caterpillar 160 Next Gen — Moldboard. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Length of Machine – Push Plate to Ripper | 33 ft 9.4 in | 10,297 mm | 160 Next Gen — joystick, non-AWD, push plate and ripper fitted; moldboard angled for travel.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Width — Outside Front Tires (JOY Non-AWD) | 8 ft 5.7 in | 2,583 mm | 160 Next Gen — joystick, non-AWD, push plate and ripper fitted; moldboard angled for travel.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Maximum Height – with Attachments (JOY) | 11 ft 3.8 in | 3,450 mm | 160 Next Gen — joystick, non-AWD, push plate and ripper fitted; moldboard angled for travel.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The published 160 Next Gen values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.
160 Next Gen — joystick, non-AWD, push plate and ripper fitted; moldboard angled for travel.
An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Drive & controls | 160 Next Gen — joystick, non-AWD, push plate and ripper fitted; moldboard angled for travel. | Current 160 Next Gen manufacturer recordUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 160 Next Gen inspection priorities
- Measure circle, drawbar, saddle and moldboard wear through the full range of motion.
- Inspect tandem cases, articulation, wheel lean, steering and tire condition.
- Verify AWD and grade-control functions only when physically installed and operational.
- Match the 160 Next Gen model plate, fitted attachment and undercarriage to the cited reference configuration.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Circle and drawbar wear can materially change repair exposure and grading accuracy.
- Tires, tandem drive, front axle and hydraulic functions need separate reserves.
- Technology packages require hardware, calibration, subscriptions and support checks.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Rear rippers and winches
Verify rear mounting, hydraulics, tool weight, manufacturer application.
Open attachment researchDozer blades and application implements
Verify blade linkage, machine class, hydraulics, guarding.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.Cat® 160 Motor Grader | Conquer Tough Roads with the Power to Grade any Terrain | Cat | Caterpillar
United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
160 Next Gen — official technical specifications
United States / North American reference · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
