Cat 140H vs Cat 160

The Cat 160 is the heavier machine, at 19.7 t against 14.7 t, and the Cat 160 has more power (159 kW against 123 kW).

The Cat 160 is ahead on: more power, more torque, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 140H 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 140H	Cat 160
Operating weight	14,677 kg	19,715 kg
Net powerHigher is better	123 kW	159 kW+29%
Max torqueHigher is better	1,095 Nm	1,237 Nm+13%
Pump flowHigher is better	206 L/min	210 L/min+2%
Fuel tankHigher is better	397 L	416 L+5%
Top speedHigher is better	44 km/h	47.4 km/h+8%

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Differences only(71)

FigureCat 140H Cat 160

Dimensions

Height, low-profile cab3.131 mNot published

Height, high-profile cab3.356 mNot published

Height to axle0.6 mNot published

Tandem axle spacing1.523 m1.523 mlength between tandem axles

Front axle to moldboard2.561 m2.552 m

Front axle to mid tandem6.169 mNot published

Front tyre to end of rear frame8.713 mNot published

Counterweight to ripper10.097 mNot published

Ground clearance at transmission case0.344 mNot published

Height to top of exhaust3.103 m3.256 msame for AWD

Height to top of cylinders3.028 m3.04 m

Width at tyre centre lines2.077 mNot published

Width over rear tyres2.443 m2.511 m

Width outside front tyres2.464 mNot published

Overall lengthNot published10.136 mpush plate to ripper

Overall length, ripper raisedNot published9.818 mpush plate to ripper, retracted

Front tyre to rear of machineNot published8.754 m

WheelbaseNot published6.123 mfront axle to mid tandem

Overall height (to top of cab)Not published3.308 m3.378 m with Product Link

Height to front axle centreNot published0.596 m

Ground clearanceNot published0.339 mat rear axle

Tread widthNot published2.14 mtyre centre lines (AWD front 2.223 m)

Width over tyresNot published2.511 moutside front tyres (AWD 2.594 m)

Weight and moldboard

Operating weight14,677 kgbase, as Cat states it19,715 kg

Blade width3.658 m3.7 m

Moldboard height0.61 m610 mm

Moldboard thickness22 mm22 mm

Engine

Engine modelCat 3176 ETACat C9

EmissionsEPA Tier II / EU Stage IIEquivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA

Displacement10.3 L8.8 L

Net power123 kW (165 hp)gears 1-3159 kW (213 hp)base power, 1st gear (ISO 9249)

Net power, gears 4-8138 kW (185 hp)Not published

Max torque1,095 Nmat 1,000 rpm1,237 NmVHP Plus, at 1,000 rpm

CylindersNot published6

Net power, VHP Plus rangeNot published159-185 kW

Rated speedNot published2,000 rpm

Transmission, hydraulics and tyres

TransmissionDirect-drive powershift, 8 forward / 6 reverseDirect drive, power shift, countershaft; 8 forward / 6 reverse

Top speed44 km/hforward; 34.7 km/h reverse47.4 km/hforward

Pump flow206 L/minat 2,100 rpm210 L/minvariable piston pump, at 2,150 rpm

Max pressure242 bar24 150 kPa

Tyres14.00-24 10PR (G-2)14.00R24 on 10 x 24 multi-piece rims

Service capacities

Fuel tank397 L416 L

Engine oil39 L30 L

Cooling system38 L40 L

Hydraulic system80 LNot published

Differential and final drives47 LNot published

Tandem housing, each64 L80 L

Circle drive housing7 L7 L

Hydraulic tankNot published64 L

Transmission, differential and final drivesNot published65 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil4,000 hoursNot published

Coolant12,000 hoursCat ELC, with Extender at 6,000 h12,000 hours

Weight

Base weightNot published16,820 kg

Maximum gross vehicle weightNot published23,947 kg

Performance

Top speed, reverseNot published37.4 km/h

Turning radius (outside front tyres)Not published7.6 m

Steering range, left/rightNot published48°

Articulation angle, left/rightNot published20°

Moldboard and blade range

Arc radiusNot published413 mm

Throat clearanceNot published95 mm

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

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

Circle centreshift, rightNot published728 mm

Circle centreshift, leftNot published695 mm

Moldboard sideshift, rightNot published950 mm

Moldboard sideshift, leftNot published820 mm

Maximum blade position angleNot published90°

Blade tip range, forwardNot published40°

Blade tip range, backwardNot published5°

Max shoulder reach outside tyres, rightNot published2,278 mm

Max shoulder reach outside tyres, leftNot published2,090 mm

Max lift above groundNot published452 mm

Max depth of cutNot published750 mm

Ripping depth, maximumNot published428 mm

Sources: Cat 140H Specalog AEHQ5449 (global version) · 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 140HCat 160Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 140H vs Cat 160: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 140H or Cat 160?

By operating weight the Cat 160 is the biggest at 19.7 t, then the Cat 140H at 14.7 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 140H or Cat 160?

The Cat 160: Cat 140H 123 kW (165 hp), Cat 160 159 kW (213 hp) (net power), a 29% difference.

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

The Cat 160: Cat 140H 397 L, Cat 160 416 L (fuel tank), a 5% 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.