Cat 140 vs Cat 160

The Cat 160 is the heavier machine, at 19.7 t against 18.7 t.

The Cat 140 is ahead on: faster, turns tighter. The Cat 160 is ahead on: more torque, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 140 and the Cat 160 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 140	Cat 160
Operating weight	18,748 kg	19,715 kg
Max torqueHigher is better	1,070 Nm	1,237 Nm+16%
Fuel tankHigher is better	371 L	416 L+12%
Top speedHigher is better	48.3 km/h+2%	47.4 km/h
Turning radius (outside front tyres)Lower is better	7.5 m+1%	7.6 m
Width over tyresLower is better	2.521 m	2.511 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	3.454 m	3.308 m+4%
Overall length	10.297 m	10.136 m

All specifications

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Differences only(58)

FigureCat 140 Cat 160

Dimensions

Overall length10.297 mpush plate to ripper10.136 mpush plate to ripper

Overall length, ripper raised9.963 mpush plate to raised ripper9.818 mpush plate to ripper, retracted

Front tyre to rear of machine8.911 mnon-AWD8.754 m

Wheelbase6.136 mfront axle to rear axle (mid tandem)6.123 mfront axle to mid tandem

Front axle to articulation hitch5.292 mNot published

Rear axle to articulation hitch0.844 mNot published

Rear axle to rear of machine2.099 mNot published

Front axle to moldboard2.564 m2.552 m

Tandem axle spacing1.498 mlength between tandem axles1.523 mlength between tandem axles

Overall height (to top of cab)3.454 m3.308 m3.378 m with Product Link

Height to top of exhaust3.313 m3.256 msame for AWD

Height to top of cylinders3.044 m3.04 m

Height to front axle centre0.612 m0.596 m

Ground clearance0.333 mat rear axle0.339 mat rear axle

Tread width2.087 mrear tyre centre lines2.14 mtyre centre lines (AWD front 2.223 m)

Width inside rear tyres1.642 mNot published

Width over rear tyres2.532 m2.511 m

Width over tyres2.521 m2.511 moutside front tyres (AWD 2.594 m)

Weight

Operating weight18,748 kg19,715 kg

Base weightNot published16,820 kg

Maximum gross vehicle weightNot published23,947 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cat C9

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / Stage IIIA equivalent (also offered as Tier 4 Final / Stage V)Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA

Cylinders66

Displacement7 L8.8 L

Net power94-174 kW159 kW (213 hp)base power, 1st gear (ISO 9249)

Max torque1,070 Nmtandem (AWD 1159 N·m)1,237 NmVHP Plus, at 1,000 rpm

Rated speed2,000 rpm2,000 rpm

Net power, VHP Plus rangeNot published159-185 kW

Performance

Top speed48.3 km/hforward47.4 km/hforward

Top speed, reverse38.1 km/h37.4 km/h

Turning radius (outside front tyres)7.5 m7.6 m

Steering range, left/right50°48°

Articulation angle, left/right20°20°

Transmission and hydraulics

TransmissionDirect drive powershift; 9 forward (including finish gear) / 6 reverseDirect drive, power shift, countershaft; 8 forward / 6 reverse

Pump flow0-148 L/min210 L/minvariable piston pump, at 2,150 rpm

Max pressure25 500 kPa24 150 kPa

Moldboard and blade range

Blade width3.7 m12 ft moldboard (14 ft 4.3 m optional)3.7 m

Moldboard height610 mm610 mm

Moldboard thickness22 mm22 mm

Arc radius413 mm413 mm

Throat clearance125 mm95 mm

Circle centreshift, right740 mmwith 14 ft moldboard728 mm

Circle centreshift, left724 mmwith 14 ft moldboard695 mm

Moldboard sideshift, right947 mmstandard, with 17.5R25 tyres950 mm

Moldboard sideshift, left821 mmstandard, with 17.5R25 tyres820 mm

Maximum blade position angle104° left / 101.7° right90°

Blade tip range, forward50°40°

Blade tip range, backward5°5°

Max shoulder reach outside tyres, right1,948 mmnon-AWD, standard, 12 ft moldboard2,278 mm

Max shoulder reach outside tyres, left1,830 mmnon-AWD, standard, 12 ft moldboard2,090 mm

Max lift above ground447 mmstandard452 mm

Max depth of cut640 mm750 mm

Blade pullNot published11,110 kgbase GVW (maximum GVW 14 656 kg)

Down pressureNot published7,682 kgbase GVW (maximum GVW 13 153 kg)

Ripping depth, maximumNot published428 mm

Tyres

Tyres14.0R2414.00R24 on 10 x 24 multi-piece rims

Service capacities

Fuel tank371 L416 L

DEF tank17 LTier 4 Final/Stage V buildNot published

Cooling system43 L40 L

Hydraulic system60 LNot published

Engine oil20 Lengine crankcase30 L

Transmission and differential68 LNot published

Tandem housing, each70 L80 L

Circle drive housing7 L7 L

Hydraulic tankNot published64 L

Transmission, differential and final drivesNot published65 L

Service intervals

Coolant12,000 hours12,000 hours

Sources: Cat 140 Motor Grader Technical Specifications AEXQ4475-00 (10-2025), build 16A (Global), as Zeppelin (Cat dealer, Czech Republic) publishes it · Cat 160/160 AWD Motor Graders specalog AEHQ7233-03 (11-2019), build 14A

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 140Cat 160Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 140 vs Cat 160: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 140 or Cat 160?

By operating weight the Cat 160 is the biggest at 19.7 t, then the Cat 140 at 18.7 t.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 140 or Cat 160?

The Cat 160: Cat 140 371 L, Cat 160 416 L (fuel tank), a 12% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 140 or Cat 160?

The Cat 140: Cat 140 7.5 m, Cat 160 7.6 m (turning radius (outside front tyres)), a 1% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 140 or Cat 160?

The Cat 160: Cat 140 2.521 m, Cat 160 2.511 m (width over tyres), a 0% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.