John Deere 160C LC Excavator: C-Series Long-Carriage Mid-Class Excavator
The John Deere 160C LC is a 16-ton class long-carriage C-Series excavator - the popular mid-class size with the LC undercarriage option for added stability on lift and reach work. Built on the JD/Hitachi platform shared with the Hitachi EX150 / ZX160 line, it sits above the 120C and below the 200C LC in the C-Series mid range.
Where the 160C LC fits in the John Deere excavator line
The 160C LC is a mid-class C-Series JD excavator with long-carriage undercarriage for added stability. It sits above the 120C and below the 200C LC in the C-Series mid range. The shared JD/Hitachi chassis means broad parts availability across both the JD parts network and the Hitachi EX150 / EX160 / ZX160 platform.
JD 160C LC Excavator - Quick Specs
- Class
- Mid-Class Excavator
- Generation
- C-Series
- Carriage
- LC (Long Carriage)
- Operating Weight
- ~16 tons
- Engine
- JD Diesel
- Cross-Fit Platform
- Hitachi EX150 / EX160 / ZX160
- Family
- JD C-Series Mid-Class Excavator
- Serial Plate
- Right-hand side of upper frame
Engine, hydraulics, and undercarriage
The 160C LC runs a JD diesel through a hydraulic main pump into a long-carriage steel-track undercarriage. Direct-fit service parts available at Broken Tractor: AP33359 radiator (110 + 120 + 160LC), AT317587 oil cooler (160C LC + 120C), PV7001 shim & seal kit (160C-160G + Hitachi EX150-ZX160), 4602562 upper windshield, and 4602563R lower windshield.
The long-carriage undercarriage is the defining feature versus a standard carriage 160C - the longer track frame adds the lateral stability needed for over-the-side lift and reach work. UC components (idlers, rollers, sprocket, tracks, shoes) are LC-specific and must be ordered against that configuration.
Common service items on the 160C LC
- Engine: JD diesel internals - pistons, rings, sleeves, bearings, head gaskets, overhaul kits.
- Cooling - Radiator: AP33359 radiator (110/120/160LC direct fit).
- Cooling - Oil Cooler: AT317587 oil cooler (120C + 160C LC).
- Hydraulics: PV7001 shim & seal kit covers 160C-160G plus Hitachi EX150-ZX160. Main pump, valve, swing/travel motors, cylinders.
- Cab glass: 4602562 upper and 4602563R lower.
- Undercarriage (long carriage): Steel tracks, shoes, idlers, rollers, sprocket - LC configuration.
- Swing: Swing bearing, swing motor, swing gearbox.
- Fuel system: Injectors, lift pump, fuel filters, water separator.
- Electrical: Starter, alternator, harnesses, switches, sensors.
Parts we carry for the John Deere 160C LC
| Category | Common Parts | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | JD diesel internals, gaskets, overhaul kits | Browse Engine Parts |
| Cooling - Radiator | AP33359 (110/120/160LC) | AP33359 Radiator |
| Cooling - Oil Cooler | AT317587 (120C + 160C LC) | AT317587 Oil Cooler |
| Hydraulics - Seal Kit | PV7001 (160C-160G + Hitachi EX150-ZX160) | PV7001 Shim & Seal Kit |
| Hydraulics - Other | Main pump, valve, motors, cylinders | Browse Hydraulics |
| Cab Glass - Upper | 4602562 (120C/160CLC/180CW) | 4602562 Upper Windshield |
| Cab Glass - Lower | 4602563R (120C/160CLC/180CW/200CLC) | 4602563R Lower Windshield |
| Undercarriage | LC steel tracks, shoes, idlers, rollers, sprockets | Browse Undercarriage |
| Swing | Swing bearing, motor, gearbox | Browse Swing |
| Fuel System | Injectors, lift pumps, filters | Browse Fuel System |
| Electrical | Starters, alternators, harnesses, sensors | Browse Electrical |
Need a part for your John Deere 160C LC Excavator?
Direct-fit AP33359 radiators, AT317587 oil coolers, PV7001 seal kits, and 4602562/4602563R cab glass are in our catalog. Call our parts team with your serial number.
Request a PartWhat to verify before ordering
- Serial number. Confirm the serial on the upper frame before ordering year-specific parts.
- LC vs standard. 160C LC has the long-carriage undercarriage - confirm UC configuration before ordering UC parts.
- Hydraulic seal kit family. PV7001 covers 160C through 160G plus Hitachi EX150-ZX160.
- Radiator cross-fit. AP33359 fits 110 + 120 + 160LC.
- Oil cooler cross-fit. AT317587 fits 120C + 160C LC.
- Cab glass position. Confirm upper vs lower vs door position before ordering.
Why the 160C LC still earns a paycheck
The 160C LC stays in service because 16-ton long-carriage mid-class excavators are the workhorse of commercial site prep, infrastructure work, utility deep-trench, and demolition. The LC option adds the stability needed for over-the-side lift and reach work that a standard carriage can’t handle as effectively.
Maintenance priorities on a 160C LC: clean fuel on the JD diesel, hydraulic oil cleanliness (PV7001 seal kit family), radiator service (AP33359 direct fit), oil cooler service (AT317587), swing bearing grease, long-carriage undercarriage wear monitoring, and cab glass (4602562 / 4602563R direct fit). Broken Tractor maintains C-Series mid-class parts coverage across the JD/Hitachi shared platform.
