Medium excavator CX160E

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Product overview
The CASE CX160E is a mid‑size crawler excavator for construction and earthmoving tasks. Powered by the FPT NEF4 (F4HGE413B*V) engine, it delivers 90.4 kW and an operating weight up to 17.3 t, offering balanced productivity, fuel efficiency and serviceability for jobsite operations.

Quick specifications

• Weight: up to 17.3 t
• Power: 90.4 kW at 2200 min-1
• Standard boom: 5.15 m — standard arm: 2.62 m (optional 3.05 m)

Standard equipment — ENGINE

• FPT NEF4 (F4HGE413B*V) turbocharged diesel
• Emission level: Stage V with SCRoF and DOC
• EGR-free architecture, VGT turbocharger
• Electronic common-rail fuel injection
• Neutral safety start, auto engine warm-up, emergency stop
• Glow-plug pre-heat and Engine Protection Feature (EPF)
• Dual-stage fuel filtration, fuel prefilter with water indicator
• Dual element air filter and remote oil filter
• Green plug oil drain; 1,000 h engine oil & fuel filter interval
• 24V electrical system with battery disconnect
• High ambient temperature cooling package; external fuel and AdBlue gauges

Standard equipment — FUEL ECONOMY SYSTEMS

• Eco mode
• Auto idle, one-touch idle and idle shutdown
• Pump Torque Control (PTC)
• Boom Economy Control (BEC)
• Swing Relief Control (SRF)
• Spool Stroke Control (SSC)
• Boom Oil Regeneration (BOR)

Standard equipment — HYDRAULICS

• Hydraulic flow control balance with electronically controlled pumps
• Auto power boost and auto travel speed change
• Multifunction circuit (hammer/high flow) with electrical proportional control
• 4 selectable work modes; overload warning device
• ISO pattern controls; pre-set auxiliary pump settings
• Switch-controlled auxiliary selection; auxiliary valve provision
• Hydraulic filter restriction indicator; oil cooler
• Hydraulic oil change interval: 5,000 h; filter change interval: 2,000 h
• Hydraulic quick coupler provision; fluid supply port with air breather

Standard equipment — UPPERSTRUCTURE

• ISO mirrors; RH handrail for access
• ISO guard rails; isolation-mounted cab (fluid and spring)
• Lifting eyes for counterweight; lockable fuel cap, service doors and toolbox
• Rear and side view safety camera

Standard equipment — OPERATOR STATION

• ROPS / FOPS (OPG level 2); pressurized cab with tempered safety glass
• One-touch front window lock; sun visor and rain deflector
• A/C, heating and defrost with automatic control
• Lunch box & cool box, cup holders, ashtray; interior dome light
• Multifunction heated seat with low-frequency air suspension, sliding seat (90 mm)
• Low-effort joystick controls; adjustable armrests; sliding cockpit (80 mm)
• 10" multifunction LED colour monitor (silicone switches) — 22 languages
• Anti-theft start code; on-board diagnostics; travel alarm
• 8 LED work lights; windshield wiper/washer; clear Lexan roof window with sunshade
• DAB+ Bluetooth radio with antenna and 2 speakers; 12V socket; 24V cigarette lighter

Standard equipment — ATTACHMENTS

• Standard boom 5.15 m; arm 2.62 m
• Attachment types and names storable in the display

Standard equipment — UNDERCARRIAGE

• 600 mm steel triple-grouser shoes
• Full overlap turntable bearing tub; sealed link chain
• Lashing points

Standard equipment — TELEMATICS

• SiteConnect module with 7 years myCASEConstruction subscription (remote monitoring)

Optional equipment

• Engine oil & hydraulic oil sample ports
• Clamshell circuit; low-flow proportional circuit
• Front cab guards (OPG level 1 or 2); front mesh screen (DIA kit)
• CASE Maximum View Monitor 270° with extra camera
• 12 LED deluxe work lights; Steelwrist-ready tiltrotator provision
• Optional arm HD 3.05 m; undercarriage options 500 / 700 mm shoes or triple track

Compatible attachments (examples)

• Buckets for Direct Fit and G-type quick coupler
• Buckets for Direct Fit or MultiFit quick coupler
• G-type hydraulic quick coupler; MultiFit "S" hydraulic quick coupler

Technical specifications

• Model: CX160E
• Brand: CASE
• Engine model: FPT NEF4 (F4HGE413B*V)
• Rated power: 90.4 kW at 2200 min-1
• Operating / maximum weight: up to 17.3 t
• Standard boom length: 5.15 m; standard arm length: 2.62 m (optional 3.05 m)
• Standard undercarriage shoes: 600 mm steel triple-grouser (optional 500 / 700 mm)
• Hydraulics: electronically controlled pumps, auto power boost, 4 work modes, multifunction proportional circuit
• Cab: ROPS, FOPS OPG level 2, pressurized cab, 10" colour monitor
• Telematics: SiteConnect with 7 years myCASEConstruction subscription
• Maintenance intervals: 1,000 h engine oil & fuel filters; 5,000 h hydraulic oil; 2,000 h hydraulic filters