New Holland L160 Skid Steer Loader Parts, Specs & Common Issues

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New Holland Skid Steer Loaders: L160

The New Holland L160 is a small-frame L-Series skid steer with a 46 hp, 4-cylinder Shibaura diesel and a 1,600 lb rated operating capacity. It is light enough to tow behind a pickup and narrow enough to fit through barn doors and backyard gates, which made it a favorite on farms, horse operations and landscaping crews. It shares many parts with the L170 and the earlier LS160 and LS170. Below are the L160's specs, the problems we see most, and the replacement parts we carry that fit it.

Key Specifications:

• Engine: Shibaura N844 4-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel, 2.0L (121.7 cu in)
• Power: 46 hp gross / 44 hp net at 2,900 rpm
• Peak Torque: 101 lb-ft at 1,700 rpm
• Operating Weight: 5,535 lbs (2,510 kg)
• Rated Operating Capacity: 1,600 lbs (726 kg)
• Tipping Load: 3,200 lbs (1,450 kg)
• Bucket Breakout Force: 3,712 lbs
• Hydraulic Pump Flow: 15.1 GPM
• Hydraulic Relief Pressure: 2,500 psi
• Height to Hinge Pin: 118 in (2,995 mm)
• Dump Height: 93.3 in at 44°
• Width Without Bucket: 63.9 in (1,625 mm)
• Height to Top of Cab: 76.2 in (1,935 mm)
• Wheelbase: 42.5 in
• Drive: Hydrostatic, chain drive with #80 HD roller chains
• Travel Speed: 7.3 mph
• Tires: 10x16.5 standard / 31x15.5-12 optional
• Fuel Tank: 14.4 gal (54.5 L)
• Engine Oil: 6.9 qt (6.5 L)
• Cooling System: 10.8 qt (10.3 L)
• Hydraulic System: 8.6 gal (32.6 L)
• Chaincase: 13.1 qt (12.3 L)

Check Your PIN Before Ordering Glass:

The green-tinted cab door glass below fits L160 loaders with PIN N7M448077 and prior. Read the PIN off your serial plate before you order door glass.

Common Issues & Fixes:

• Wheel wobble, grinding or chaincase oil leaking at the axle: Worn axle bearings let the shaft move and wipe out the seal. Catch it early with the axle bearing and seal kit B93174. If the shaft or housing is already damaged, replace the axle shaft with studs 86546633, the axle housing 87026231, or the complete axle corner assembly 9805318.
• Broken wheel studs or wheels coming loose: Loose lug nuts elongate the stud holes and snap studs. Replace the wheel studs 175617 and lug nuts 86979742 as a set, and replace a cracked or wallowed-out wheel rim.
• Loader arms or bucket drifting down: Worn cylinder piston seals. Rebuild with the boom lift cylinder seal kit 86570922, the lift or tilt seal kit 86570919 or the bucket tilt seal kit 9610764. If the rod is scored or bent, replace the complete boom lift cylinder 87038977 or bucket tilt cylinder 87038978.
• Engine or hydraulics running hot: Blow out the radiator 87033479 and hydraulic oil cooler 87014828 from the fan side, and check coolant level. A weeping or noisy water pump SBA145017780 is the next suspect.
• Rattle or knock from the bell housing: A cracked engine flex plate can make this noise and leave the hydrostatic pump without drive. Replace with flex plate 86521866.
• Battery not charging: Clean the terminals and check the belt, then test the alternator. The L160 used more than one alternator, so match the part number on yours to the SBA185046320 or 86520116 listing.
• Attachments loose on the plate: Worn coupler pins or a weak latch. Rebuild with the coupler pin and bolt kit 87597878K or the complete quick coupler kit 86601599.

Maintenance Essentials:

• Engine Oil Filter 87415600
• Primary Air Filter 86504145
• In-Line Fuel Filter C1DE9155A
• Fuel Cap 87021178

Axle, Wheel & Drive Parts:

• Axle Bearing & Seal Kit B93174
• Axle Shaft with Studs 86546633
• Axle Housing 87026231
• Axle Corner Assembly 9805318
• Wheel Stud 175617
• Wheel Lug Nut 86979742
• Wheel Rim 86590969
• Multi-Fit Wheel Rim 7232566 – 8.25 x 16.5 for 10x16.5 tires

Hydraulic Cylinders & Seal Kits:

• Boom Lift Cylinder 87038977
• Bucket Tilt Cylinder 87038978
• Boom Lift Cylinder Seal Kit 86570922
• Lift or Tilt Cylinder Seal Kit 86570919
• Bucket Tilt Cylinder Seal Kit 9610764 – 3 in bore, 1-1/2 in rod

Engine, Cooling & Electrical Parts:

• Radiator 87033479
• Hydraulic Oil Cooler 87014828 – both fittings on the same side
• Water Pump SBA145017780
• Engine Flex Plate 86521866
• Alternator SBA185046320
• Alternator 86520116
• LED Front Roof Light 86533428

Quick Attach Parts:

• Quick Coupler Kit 86601599
• Coupler Latching System S81292
• Left-Hand Quick Attach Handle 86633195
• Right-Hand Quick Attach Handle 86633196
• Coupler Pin & Bolt Kit 87597878K
• Coupler Upper Pin 9614349

Cab, Glass & Seat Parts:

• Cab Door Assembly 86547932
• Cab Door Glass 86547915 – L160 PIN N7M448077 and prior
• Front Center Glass 87635930
• Door Seat Spring 87050853
• Low-Profile Suspension Seat PV9003-NH

Pro Tips:

• Check chaincase oil regularly. The L160's chaincase holds over 13 quarts, and running it low is the fastest way to wear out axle bearings and drive chains.
• Re-torque lug nuts after any wheel change. Loose nuts are the main cause of broken studs and ruined rims.
• Rock each tire by hand. Play at the wheel means the axle bearings are going, and they are far cheaper to replace than a shaft or housing.
• Have your PIN ready when you call. It is the fastest way to confirm glass and serial-break parts.

Why Choose Broken Tractor:

• ✅ Deep Stock of L160 Axle and Wheel Parts – bearings, shafts, housings, studs and rims in one place
• ✅ Fitment Checked Against Your PIN – call 1-800-909-7060 and our team will confirm the part before it ships
• ✅ Fast Shipping from a U.S.-Based Team – ready to ship from our U.S. warehouses in Baton Rouge, LA and Kimbolton, OH

Don't see the part you need? Call 1-800-909-7060 or send us a Parts Request Form and our team will track it down.