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160 P-Tier Mid-Size Excavator
- John Deere
- Mid-Size Excavators
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Key Features & Specs
- Net Power: 90 kW (122 hp)
- Max. Digging Depth: 6.49 m (21 ft. 4 in.)
- Operating Weight: 17 945 kg (39,526 lb.)

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Improved Front Joint Durability
Central lubrication at arm tip
Two-piece front pipe clamping
Internal view of central lubrication grease path
Overview
P-Tier updates build on the proven G-Series design. Take front joint durability to new levels compared to G-Series.
- Grease point at arm tip for easy greasing and extended uptime.
- Better torque retention at the clamp reduces the likelihood of front hydraulic pipes moving.
- Redesigned boom foot bushings improve durability.
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Quickly Change Attachments with Integrated Hydraulic Coupler Ready Option
Hydraulic coupler ready option
Overview
Factory installed hydraulic plumbing all the way to the end of the arm. Coupler controls integrated into a switch in the cab. Quick and efficient coupler installation. Popular in the underground segment, couplers allow excavators to efficiently switch attachments and get more productive working hours each day.
- Ease of installation – pin on the coupler, connect the hydraulics, get to work.
- Compatible with multiple coupler manufacturers (see dealer for details).
Addition Details:
Coupler control switch on left side pilot tower
Coupler control switch
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Work Confidently via Optional Cameras and Lighting
Right, Rear, and Left Cameras with additional light-emitting diode (LED) Surround Lighting
Overview
Optional Right Rear and Left Camera system with additional LED surround lighting work together to provide the operator enhanced 270 degree visibility around the machine. All integrated into the main monitor.
Benefits
- Work confidently with enhanced visibility even in low light conditions
- Powerful LEDs cast a pool of light surrounding 270 degrees of the sides and rear of the machine. Cameras display surroundings to the operator in the main monitor
- LED front work lights and rear camera are still standard equipment
CAPACITIES
Hydraulic Tank, ltr (gallons (US)) | 125 (33) |
Fuel Tank, ltr (gallons (US)) | 285 (75.3) |
DIMENSIONS
Dig Height - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 9130 (29 ft 11 in) |
Transport Height - Maximum, mm (ft/in) | 3110 (10 ft 2 in) |
Overall Undercarriage Width, mm (ft/in) | 2590 (8 ft 6 in) |
Digging Reach - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 9330 (30 ft 7 in) |
Track Length On Ground, mm (ft/in) | 3100 (10 ft 2 in) |
Transport Length Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 8650 (28 ft 5 in) |
Dump Height - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 6400 (21 ft ) |
Tailswing Radius, mm (ft/in) | 2550 (8 ft 4 in) |
Ground Level Reach - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 9160 (30 ft 1 in) |
Track Gauge, mm (ft/in) | 1990 (6 ft 6 in) |
Overall Undercarriage Length, mm (ft/in) | 3920 (12 ft 10 in) |
Ground Clearance, mm (inches) | 470 (19) |
Dig depth - 2.44m / 8'ft flat bottom, mm (ft/in) | 6270 (20 ft 7 in) |
Dig Depth - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 6490 (21 ft 4 in) |
Width over fixed tracks, mm (ft/in) | 2590 (8 ft 6 in) |
DRIVELINE
Number Of Cylinders | 4 |
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side | 2 |
Emission Rating | Tier 4 / Stage IV |
Engine Manufacturer | John Deere Power Tech |
Engine Output - Net, kW (hp) | 90 (122) |
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side | 7 |
Rated speed, rpm | 2200 |
Displacement, ltr (Inches³) | 4.5 (275) |
Track Shoe Width, mm (inches) | 600 (24) |
PERFORMANCE
Bucket Pressure, bar (PSI) | 343 (4980) |
End lift - 7.5m Reach, kg (lbs) | 3500 (7550) |
Side lift - 7.5m Reach, kg (lbs) | 2270 (4890) |
Boost Pressure, bar (PSI) | 380 (5511) |
Gradeability, % | 70 |
Swing Speed, rpm | 13.3 |
Ground Bearing Pressure, kPa (PSI) | 41 (5.95) |
Tractive Force, kN (lbf) | 169 (38030) |
Swing Torque, kNm (lbf / ft) | 44 (32353) |
Total Flow, lt/min (gallons (US) / min) | 382 (100) |
Bucket Breakout, kN (lbf) | 112 (25180) |
Travel Speed - High, kph (mph) | 5.3 (3.3) |
Arm Tearout, kN (lbf) | 81 (18210) |
WEIGHTS
Operating Weight, kg (lbs) | 17945 (39526) |
