Case CX160C Hydraulic Excavator: C-Series 16-Ton Tier 4 Interim Production Machine
The Case CX160C is the C-Series 16-ton class hydraulic excavator, sitting between the earlier CX160B and the later CX160D in Case's full-size excavator lineup. The C-generation brought a refined cab, fuel-efficient Tier 4 Interim engine, and advanced electrohydraulic control to the 16-ton class.
Where the CX160C fits in the Case excavator line
The CX160C is a 16-ton class C-Series excavator. It sits between the CX160B and the CX160D in Case's full-size excavator lineup. The C-generation refined the cab, brought a fuel-efficient Tier 4 Interim engine, and added advanced electrohydraulic control to the 16-ton class.
Case CX160C Excavator - Quick Specs
- Class
- 16-Ton Excavator
- Generation
- C-Series
- Engine
- Tier 4 Interim Diesel
- Drivetrain
- Hydrostatic Dual-Path
- Undercarriage
- Steel Track
- Tail Swing
- Conventional
- Predecessor
- Case CX160B
- Successor
- Case CX160D
Engine, hydraulics, and drivetrain
The CX160C runs a Tier 4 Interim 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 through electrohydraulic control valves. Compared to the earlier B-series, the C-series brings improved fuel efficiency through Tier 4 Interim emissions control, refined hydraulic flow sharing, and a modernized operator station.
The Tier 4 Interim aftertreatment system uses a diesel particulate filter (DPF), with EGR for NOx control. Some late-build configurations added DEF/SCR. Operators should track DPF regeneration behavior and watch DEF tank level where equipped.
Common service items on the CX160C
- Engine internals: Tier 4 Interim diesel - pistons, rings, sleeves, head gaskets. Common-rail injection.
- Aftertreatment: DPF service intervals and regeneration behavior; DEF tank and dosing module, SCR catalyst (where equipped); EGR cooler service.
- 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, hoses, belts.
- Hydraulic system: Boom / dipper / bucket / 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, and 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 CX160C
| Category | Common Parts | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Tier 4 Interim diesel internals, pistons, rings, sleeves, gaskets | Browse Engine |
| Aftertreatment | DPF, DEF, SCR, EGR components | Browse Aftertreatment |
| Fuel System | Common-rail injectors, lift pump, filters | Browse Fuel System |
| 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 CX160C Excavator?
Hydraulic pumps, common-rail injectors, undercarriage components, and cab glass are the highest-value items on a CX160C. Call our parts team with your serial number.
Request a PartWhat to verify before ordering
- Serial number. Confirm the serial on the CX160C before ordering year-specific parts.
- 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.
- Tier 4 emissions revision. DPF and DEF/SCR components saw revisions during production - confirm by serial.
- 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.
Why the CX160C still earns a paycheck
The Case CX160C is a 16-ton class production excavator suited to general site work, utility installation, residential and commercial earthmoving, and mining or quarry work depending on configuration. The C-series sits at the modernization point in the Case 16-ton line - more refined and emissions-compliant than the B-series, but mechanically simpler in some respects than the later D-series.
Maintenance priorities on a CX160C: clean fuel and tight water separation for common-rail injection, DPF regen behavior tracking, hydraulic oil condition, swing-bearing lubrication, steel-track tension and undercarriage wear monitoring, and pin and bushing service. Broken Tractor maintains parts coverage across the Case excavator family.
