Case CX 160 C LC Crawler Excavator Specs

The Case CX 160 C LC crawler excavator produced in 2012-2015, is listed with an operating weight of 38,008 lb (17.2 t), engine power of 123 hp (92 kW), a bucket capacity of 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 21.3 ft (6.49 m).

Case Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 2012-2015 • AM-4JJ1X

Weight: 38,008 lb (17.2 t)Power: 123 hp (92 kW)Bucket: 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)Dig depth: 21.3 ft (6.49 m)

Key specifications

38,008 lb (17.2 t)Operating weight
123 hp (92 kW)Engine power
1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)Bucket capacity
21.3 ft (6.49 m)Digging depth
30.2 ft (9.22 m)Horizontal reach
25,179 lbf (112 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2012-2015Years

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

21.3 ft

Reach

30.2 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

27.9 ft

Width

8.5 ft

Height

10.9 ft

Bucket capacity range
Minimum

0.4 yd³

Listed

1.3 yd³

Maximum

1.3 yd³

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
38,008 lbWeight
123 hpPower
1.28 yd³Bucket
25,179 lbfTear-out

How the Case CX 160 C LC compares

Comparison is against Case crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
123 hp
12% above avg
85th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.28 yd³
28% above avg
88th percentile
Digging depth
21.3 ft
4% above avg
82nd percentile
Horizontal reach
30.2 ft
In line with avg
70th percentile
Engine power123 hp
Low 88 hpAverage 111 hpHigh 162 hp

About 12% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.28 yd³
Low 0.37 yd³Average 1 yd³High 1.5 yd³

About 28% above the peer average.

Digging depth21.3 ft
Low 17.1 ftAverage 20.4 ftHigh 33.2 ft

About 4% above the peer average.

Horizontal reach30.2 ft
Low 26.1 ftAverage 29.4 ftHigh 40.3 ft

In line with the peer average.

Tear-out force25,179 lbf
Low 9,096 lbfAverage 20,576 lbfHigh 36,194 lbf

About 22% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Case
Model CX 160 C LC
Years of manufacture 2012-2015
Model series C

Operating specifications

Operating weight 38,008 lb (17.2 t)
Bucket capacity 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)
Bucket width 5 ft (1.52 m)
Maximum digging depth 21.3 ft (6.49 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 30.2 ft (9.22 m)
Tear-out force 25,179 lbf (112 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Isuzu
Engine model AM-4JJ1X
Engine power 123 hp (92 kW)
Displacement 183 cu in (3 L)
Cylinders 4
Cylinder bore × stroke 3.76 × 4.13 in (95.4 × 104.9 mm)
Maximum torque 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)
RPM at maximum torque 1800 rpm
Emission level Tier 4
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Transport width 8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Transport height 10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning No
Blade No
Cabin adjustment No
Material handling excavator No
Overload alert No
Hydraulic quick hitch No
Mechanical quick hitch No
Track adjustment No

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the CASE Construction Equipment USA website.