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John Deere 160 P

Mid-Size Excavator

The John Deere 160 P-Tier Excavator is engineered for durability and efficiency with enhanced front joint durability, easy maintenance access, and compatibility with a variety of attachments, making it a reliable choice for construction professionals seeking to maximize productivity while reducing downtime.

Product Features:

  • Net Power: 90 kW (122 hp)
  • Maximum Digging Depth: 6.49 m (21 ft. 4 in.)
  • Operating Weight: 17,945 kg (39,526 lb.)
  • Quickly Change Attachments with Integrated Hydraulic Coupler Ready Option
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Specifications

Manufacturer John Deere
Model PowerTech™ PWS 4.5 L
Non-road emission standards EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV
Net power (rpm) 2200 rpm
Net power at net power rpm (ISO 9249) (hp) 122 hp
Cylinders 4
Displacement (cu in.) 275 cu in.
Off-level capacity (%) 70 %
Off-level capacity (degrees) 35 degrees
Aspiration type Series turbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler

Cooling system type Cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven, suction-type fan with remote-mounted drive

Powertrain type 2-speed propel with automatic shift
Maximum travel speed low/slow (mph) 2.1 mph
Maximum travel speed high/fast (mph) 3.3 mph
Drawbar pull (kg) 17250 kg
Drawbar pull (lb) 38030 lb.

Hydraulics type Open center, load sensing
Main pump type 2 variable-displacement axial-piston pumps
Number of pumps 2
Main pump maximum rated flow per pump (gpm) 50 gpm
Pump 2 maximum rated flow per pump (gpm) 50 gpm
Pilot pump number of gears 1
Pilot pump maximum rated flow (gpm) 8.9 gpm
Pilot pump pressure setting (psi) 570 psi
Implement circuits system operating pressure (psi) 4980 psi
Travel circuits system operating pressure (psi) 4980 psi
Swing circuits system operating pressure (psi) 4980 psi
Power boost system operating pressure (psi) 5511 psi
Controls type Pilot levers, short stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever

Number of boom cylinders 2
Boom cylinder bore (in.) 4.33 in.
Boom cylinder rod diameter (in.) 3.15 in.
Boom cylinder stroke (in.) 43.7 in.
Number of arm cylinders 1
Arm cylinder bore (in.) 4.72 in.
Arm cylinder rod diameter (in.) 3.54 in.
Arm cylinder stroke (in.) 53.74 in.
Number of bucket cylinders 1
Bucket cylinder bore (in.) 4.13 in.
Bucket cylinder rod diameter (in.) 2.95 in.
Bucket cylinder stroke (in.) 36.81 in.

Battery voltage (V) 12 V
Number of batteries 2
Battery capacity (CCA) 950 CCA
Alternator rating (amp) 100 amp
Work lights 2 LED (1 on left side of boom, 1 on frame)

Number of carrier rollers per side 2
Number of track rollers per side 7
Number of shoes per side 43
Track adjustment type Hydraulic
Track guides Front and center
Track chain type Sealed and lubricated

24-in. triple semi-grouser shoes without blade (psi) 5.95 psi
28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes without blade (psi) 5.08 psi

Speed (rpm) 13.3 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 32353 lb-ft

Fuel tank (gal.) 75.3 gal.
Cooling system (qt) 24.8 qt
Engine oil with filter (qt) 18 qt
Hydraulic tank (gal.) 33 gal.
Hydraulic system (gal.) 55.5 gal.
Swing gearbox (qt) 6.6 qt
Propel gearbox (qt) 7.2 qt
Pump drive gearbox (qt) 1 qt
Diesel-exhaust fluid (DEF) (qt) 28.2 qt

Conditions for measuring operating weights without blade With full fuel tank, 79-kg (175 lb.) operator, and 914-mm (36 in.), 0.60-m3 (0.78 cu. yd.), 528-kg (1,164 lb.) general-purpose bucket; 3.10-m (10 ft. 2 in.) arm; 3200-kg (7,055 lb.) counterweight; and 700-mm (28 in.) triple semi-grouser shoes
With 28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes (lb) 39526 lb.
With 700-mm triple semi-grouser shoes (kg) 17945 kg

24-in. triple semi-grouser shoes (lb) 13912 in.
600-mm triple semi-grouser shoes (kg) 6316 kg
28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes (lb) 14383 lb.
700-mm triple semi-grouser shoes (kg) 14383 kg
1-piece boom, with arm cylinder (lb) 2863 lb.
1-piece boom, with arm cylinder (kg) 1300 kg
8-ft, 6-in. arm with bucket and linkage (lb) 1736 lb.
2.60-m arm with bucket and linkage (kg) 788 kg
10-ft, 2-in. arm with bucket and linkage (lb) 1925 lb.
3.10-m arm with bucket and linkage (kg) 874 kg
Boom-lift cylinders (2), total weight (lb) 674 lb.
Boom-lift cylinders (2), total weight (kg) 306 kg

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