This Caterpillar 160M3 AWD is a used motor grader — sometimes referred to as a road grader or a blade — offered for sale in New Mexico, USA, at $325,000. Motor graders are precision earthmoving machines used primarily in road construction and maintenance, grading and levelling soil, gravel, and asphalt to achieve accurate surface profiles and drainage slopes. Caterpillar is one of the world's most recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and mining equipment, and their motor grader line is widely used across road-building, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects globally. This 2019 machine carries Cat Certified Used status and meets Tier 4 engine emissions standards.
The grader is equipped for all-weather and cold-climate operation. The Cold Weather Plus Package with AWD (all-wheel drive) is fitted, along with a 120V engine coolant heater, an electric heavy-duty starter, cold-start transmission capability, and 0W cold hydraulic oil. An ether starting aid provides additional cold-weather starting assurance, and the rear window carries a defroster fan. The alternator is rated at 150 amps, and the battery is of extra-heavy-duty specification, supporting the demands of extended operation in low-ambient conditions — reflected also in the Low Ambient global arrangement designation.
The moldboard measures 16 feet by 27 inches by 1 inch, and a curved cutting edge of 8 inches by ¾ inch is fitted. The machine includes a ripper/scarifier attachment, described under a Base + 1 (Rip) configuration, adding versatility for breaking up compacted surfaces ahead of grading passes. A counterweight push plate is installed. The transmission is protected by a dedicated guard, and an articulation guard is also fitted.
Grade control technology is well represented on this machine. It carries a Grade Control X Slope system together with a Grade GS520 sensor, a Grade Add On Kit, and a Grade Base Kit, providing slope and elevation management capability to support accurate grading work. Auto Articulation-Demo control is listed as fitted.
Lighting provision is extensive, with front low halogen headlights, halogen roading lights, halogen working lights plus specification, fold-down arm lights, midframe toe 3×3 lights, heel 3×3 work lights, and auxiliary lighting, alongside a warning light mounting. Outside heated 24V mirrors are specified. A rear wiper and washer system, a rear-view camera, sun shade, and CB communication converter are also included. The operator's seat is an air-suspension cloth unit with seat belt, and an Online Owner's Manual is provided. Standard glass is fitted throughout, English (U.S.) decals are applied, and a standard fuel tank and standard fan round out the configuration.
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