Case CX160B Excavator: 16-Ton B-Series Production Excavator
Produced from 2005 to 2011, the Case CX160B is a 16-ton B-Series excavator that refined the hydraulics and cab over the original CX160. It sat in the heart of Case's full-size excavator lineup before the C-Series brought emissions-tier updates.
Where the CX160B fits in the Case excavator line
The CX160B is a 16-ton class B-Series excavator, sitting between the original CX160 and the later CX160C in Case's full-size excavator lineup. The B-Series brought refined hydraulics and a more comfortable cab to the 16-ton platform during its 2005-2011 production run.
Case CX160B Excavator - Quick Specs
- Class
- 16-Ton Excavator
- Generation
- B-Series
- Production
- 2005 - 2011
- Engine
- Tier 3 Diesel
- Drivetrain
- Hydrostatic Dual-Path
- Undercarriage
- Steel Track
- Tail Swing
- Conventional
- Predecessor
- Case CX160
- Successor
- Case CX160C
Engine, hydraulics, and drivetrain
The CX160B runs a Tier 3 diesel through a hydrostatic dual-path drivetrain into a steel-track undercarriage. The main hydraulic pump (commonly a load-sensing piston pump) drives boom, dipper, bucket, swing, and propel circuits through electrohydraulic control valves. The conventional tail swing makes the CX160B a general production machine for site work rather than a tight-quarters reduced-tail-swing tool.
The B-Series refinements over the original CX160 focus on hydraulic responsiveness, cab comfort, and electronic engine control. The 16-ton class puts the CX160B squarely in the general-utility production envelope - heavy enough for serious dig depth and reach, light enough to move between job sites without specialized transport.
Common service items on the CX160B
- Engine internals: Tier 3 diesel pistons, rings, sleeves, head gaskets. Common-rail injection on later builds.
- Fuel system: Common-rail injectors, lift pump, primary and secondary filters with tight water-separator standards.
- Cooling system: Radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, charge-air cooler on turbo builds, hoses and belts.
- Hydraulic system: Boom, dipper, bucket and swing cylinder seal kits, main pump rebuild, electrohydraulic control valves, hoses.
- Boom and dipper: Pin and bushing service at every joint, bucket pins, thumb attachment hardware, quick coupler service.
- Undercarriage: Steel track inspection and replacement, rollers, idlers, drive sprockets, recoil springs.
- Swing system: Swing motor and reduction gear service, swing bearing inspection, swing brake.
- Electrical / ECU: Engine ECU, instrument cluster, sensors, harness, telematics module on equipped units.
- Cab glass and wiper: Cab glass and wiper service items - KHN16820 24-inch wiper blade, KHN3046 front lower glass, KHN2632 front upper glass cross-fit across Case and Link-Belt excavators.
- Operator station: Seat, joystick controls, pedal linkage, instrument panel, cab HVAC.
Parts we carry for the Case CX160B
| Category | Common Parts | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Tier 3 diesel internals, gasket sets | Browse Engine |
| Fuel System | Common-rail injectors, lift pump, filters | Browse Fuel |
| Cooling | Radiator, water pump, charge-air cooler, hoses | Browse Cooling |
| Hydraulics | Main pump, swing motor, cylinders, seal kits, valves | Browse Hydraulics |
| Boom / Dipper | Pins, bushings, bucket and quick-coupler hardware | Browse Boom / Dipper |
| Undercarriage | Steel tracks, rollers, idlers, sprockets, recoil springs | Browse Undercarriage |
| Swing | Swing motor, reduction gear, swing bearing | Browse Swing |
| Cab Glass / Wiper | KHN16820 wiper, KHN3046 lower glass, KHN2632 upper glass (Case/Link-Belt cross-fit) | KHN16820 Wiper Blade |
| Electrical / ECU | ECU, sensors, harness | Browse Electrical |
| Operator Station | Seat, joysticks, pedal linkage, gauges | Browse Operator Station |
Need a part for your Case CX160B Excavator?
Common-rail injectors, hydraulic pump rebuilds, and undercarriage components are the highest-value items on a CX160B. Call our parts team with your serial number.
Request a PartWhat to verify before ordering
- Serial number. Confirm the serial on the CX160B before ordering year-specific parts - the 2005-2011 production run saw running changes.
- Engine serial. Engine internal parts must match the engine serial number.
- Hydraulic cylinder bore. Cylinder seal kit fit depends on bore dimension - measure before ordering.
- Engine ECU calibration. Common-rail injectors and ECU sensors are calibrated to specific build years.
- Bucket and quick coupler. Quick-coupler interface varies - confirm before ordering attachment-side hardware.
- Undercarriage configuration. Standard and long-track variants may exist - confirm shoe width and link count.
Why the CX160B still earns a paycheck
The Case CX160B is a 16-ton class production excavator - general site work, utility installation, residential and commercial earthmoving, and mining or quarry work depending on configuration. The B-Series sits in a sweet spot of refined hydraulics and proven mechanical architecture, before the Tier 4 emissions equipment of later generations added aftertreatment complexity.
Maintenance priorities on a CX160B: clean fuel and tight water separation for the common-rail injection, hydraulic oil condition, swing-bearing lubrication, steel-track tension and undercarriage wear monitoring, and pin and bushing service at the boom and dipper joints. Broken Tractor maintains parts coverage across the Case excavator family, including B-Series, C-Series, and earlier CX-platform machines.
